Following on from earlier reports, AMD has now confirmed that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D won't support overclocking. However, this only applies to the CPU, so users can still modify Infinity Fabric and DRAM clock speeds. In an interview with HotHardware, AMD's Robert Hallock spoke about the new Ryzen chips coming to …
Read More »AMD Announces New Zen 2 and Zen 3 CPUs, Launching April
AMD has announced that its 3D V-cache-equipped Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor will launch on April 20 at $449 USD. And in a bid to compete with Intel’s increasingly strong budget and mid-range CPU offerings, AMD has also announced the introduction of six new Zen 2 and Zen 3 Ryzen processors. …
Read More »AMD FSR 2.0 reportedly launching in Q2 2022
It looks like FSR 2.0 isn't the only upscaling technology in the works at AMD. While we expect to see it in action at GDC 2022, it seems the chip manufacturer will also announce a new technology called RSR, which is implemented at the driver level. As reported by VideoCardz, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX shows up in first place on PassMark CPU ranking
AMD released the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000WX series a few days ago, finally launching the Zen3-based chips that power users and creators waited for. Featuring up to 64x cores with SMT, many thought this would be the most powerful single-socket CPU to date, and according to the PassMark database, it sure is.
Read More »AMD may announce FSR 2.0 at GDC after all
Last week, we learned that AMD would be revealing the "next generation of image upscaling for games" at GDC 2022, but further details were kept under wraps. Now, it seems that this will indeed be an announcement for FSR 2.0, which has been described as an "impressive" upgrade.
Read More »AMD will reveal ‘the next-generation of image upscaling’ at GDC 2022
GDC is right around the corner and AMD will be hosting a number of panels during the event, one of which promises to reveal the next-generation of image upscaling...
Read More »AMD rumoured to launch up to ten new Ryzen chips in April
It looks like we will get even more Ryzen processors in Q2 than we thought. At first, we were only expecting the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Then, some reports claimed we would also get three other Ryzen 5000 CPUs and three Ryzen 4000 APUs. Now, the latest rumours point to three …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D may not support overclocking features
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D will have its benefits, thanks to performance gains delivered by the new 3D V-Cache. However, it seems it will also have one drawback. According to motherboard vendors, the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D won't support overclocking. A Twitter user @ShiinaChaos spotted a post in Bilibili from …
Read More »Intel Arc Alchemist desktop GPUs coming in May-June, new AMD CPUs in April
New rumours suggest the new Ryzen CPUs and Radeon RX 6×50 XT GPUs may come simultaneously. However, it may be a bit later than you think, as both reports point to April 20th. In addition, it seems we'll see the first Intel Arc Alchemist desktop GPUs shortly after, between May …
Read More »AMD and Nvidia GPU prices hit lowest point since January 2021
So far in 2022, GPU prices have been slowly declining. Now, analysis of EU retail GPU prices has revealed that prices have reached their lowest point since January 2021. We're still some ways off from reaching MSRP price levels, but the premium has dropped considerably for some graphics cards. The …
Read More »AMD Launches ‘Zen 3’ Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series
AMD has announced the release of its new Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series processors featuring an update to Zen 3 architecture. The professional-orientated Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3000 WX-Series chips based on Zen 2 proved a hit for workstation users in domains such as rendering and animation. AMD is aiming to repeat that success, but this time with the company’s latest desktop processor architecture...
Read More »AMD may have four new Ryzen 5000 series CPUs launching soon
Rumours say that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D should be launched later this month, but a more recent report suggests it's not the only new Ryzen CPU releasing in March. As it seems, AMD will launch three other Ryzen 5000 series processors – the Ryzen 5 5500, the Ryzen 5 …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX “Chagall” specifications leak
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000WX series has been rumoured to come out later this month, but up to now, the chip manufacturer hasn't yet confirmed its release. However, a recent leak indicates that the launch is coming soon, so perhaps hold off on that workstation upgrade for a few …
Read More »CPU-Z updated ahead of Intel Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 5800X3D launch
After 20 years of existence, CPU-Z has finally reached version 2.0, and within its patch notes, something caught our eye. According to the changelog, the developers have introduced support for the unreleased Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, suggesting an imminent release. Besides the two new processors, …
Read More »AMD EPYC Milan-X, Threadripper Pro 5000 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D may launch this month
AMD announced the Ryzen 7 5800X3D two months ago, but we're yet to see this processor available for sale. However, a new report claims the 3D V-Cache-powered CPU is already being shipped, alongside the EPYC Milan-X and Threadripper Pro 5000 chips. Renowned leaker Greymon55 was the first to claim that …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation could get a ray-tracing performance boost
We've already seen some impressive graphical showcases on Sony's PlayStation 5 console, including ray-traced reflections in titles like Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank. Moving forward, Sony may be looking to squeeze even more out of the system, with a newly discovered patent detailing new ray-tracing acceleration tech. Sony has patented …
Read More »Intel and AMD have stopped selling chips to Russia
As part of the US sanctions towards Russia, Intel and AMD have reportedly stopped shipping processors to Russia. Intel has already confirmed the report, but we're still waiting for AMD's word on the matter. Taiwan had stated it would take part in the sanctions against Russia, impeding companies such as …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile ‘Rembrandt’ Launches – Zen 3+, RDNA2, DDR5
Laptops powered by the new Zen 3+ ‘Rembrandt’ AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile series processors have released today, marking the introduction of RDNA2 iGPUs, TSMC’s 6nm process node, and DDR5 memory to the world of AMD-based notebooks...
Read More »Early Ryzen 9 6900HS benchmarks put it up to 20% faster than predecessor
The first benchmark results of the Ryzen 9 6900HS benchmark have been spotted on Geekbench and PugetBench databases. As expected, the results fall short of the i9-12900H scores, but in comparison to its predecessor, it might be enough to justify an upgrade. The Puget Bench results (1, 2) shared by …
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 RDNA 2 GPU underperforms in early benchmarks
The review embargo for Galaxy S22 phones hasn't lifted yet, but benchmark scores are beginning to make their way online. In the US, the S22 will come equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen1, while other countries will get a version with Samsung's own Exynos 2200 SoC under the hood. Unfortunately, …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6000 series refresh likely won’t include RX 6850 XT
We've been hearing a lot about a Radeon RX 6000 series refresh recently. Initially, it was thought that there would be four SKUs, with the Radeon RX 6950 XT coming first. However, it looks like that number has been reduced, with a potential RX 6850 XT getting cut. Many leakers …
Read More »AMD completes acquisition of Xilinx
Back in 2020, AMD announced plans to acquire Xilinx in an all-stock transaction. The deal finally obtained final approvals to go through last week and now, AMD has swiftly closed the deal, making Xilinx and official part of the company. At the time of the acquisition announcement, the deal was worth …
Read More »AMD and Nvidia GPU prices continue to fall in Europe as availability improves
The final five months of 2021 saw continued GPU price increases across Europe. In January, the tides started to turn, with prices for both AMD and Nvidia GPUs beginning to drop, and that trend has continued into February.
Read More »Next-gen AMD Ryzen processors could launch in Q3 2022
When AMD's CEO confirmed we would get Zen 4 processors later this year, most assumed they would arrive sometime in the fourth quarter. However, a new report suggests launches may come sooner than expected, with the first Ryzen Zen 4 desktop processors possibly debuting in Q3. According to Greymon55, AMD …
Read More »Minisforum B550 is a mini-PC an external GPU docking station
Minisforum is back with another mini PC, but this time around, there is a very interesting twist. The new Minisforum B550 system is an AMD-based mini PC, equipped with a Ryzen 5000 CPU or APU, as well as a docking station, so you can run an external GPU for additional …
Read More »Dying Light 2 PC Performance Benchmark: 30+ GPUs Tested!
We check out PC performance in Dying Light 2, testing a massive range of GPUs
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 is a minor upgrade compared to predecessor
The Samsung Exynos 2200 is coming to smartphones soon, complete with AMD RDNA2 graphics. Unfortunately, preliminary tests show that the chip might not be as impressive as hoped, with just a 5% bump to CPU performance and a 17% bump to GPU performance compared to the Exynos 2100. Samsung announced …
Read More »AMD gains approval for $35 billion Xilinx acquisition
Back in 2020, AMD announced plans to acquire Xilinx in a deal worth roughly $35 billion. Like any major acquisition, the deal was subject to regulatory approval, which was finally granted this week.
Read More »AMD “Milan-X” EPYC CPUs with 3D V-Cache overclocked to 4.8 GHz
It seems that it won't take long for AMD to release EPYC processors using 3D V-cache. A Chinese content creator has apparently got his hands on two engineering samples of these and pushed frequencies up to an impressive 4.8GHz. Based on Kenaide's data, the two engineering samples of the Milan-X EPYC …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6950XT graphics card may have a 2.5GHz boost clock
Recently, rumours have been swirling around a high-end GPU refresh from AMD, currently known as the RX 6950XT. Following on from early reports about the GPU this month, leakers have begun sharing expected specifications, including 350W power draw and a massive 2.5GHz boost clock speed. According to known leaker Greymon55, the …
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