Tag Archives: Zen 5

Leo is back to talk about his new Minisforum motherboard...

Leaked presentations have revealed AMD's next-generation mobile CPU, codenamed “Gorgon Point”, offering a glimpse into the company's roadmap beyond the current Ryzen AI 300 “Strix Point” architecture. This 2026 successor promises a slight improvement in CPU performance while mainly maintaining the core CPU, iGPU, and NPU architectures. The presentation shared …

Leo's attention turns to the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D... and it's a belter

At last, Ryzen 9 gets the X3D treatment - we review the 9900X3D

2024 has been a busy year. It feels like CES 2024 took place about three years ago and Computex - a mere six months ago - is ancient history. You have to think long and hard to recall that yes, Nvidia 40-series Super did indeed arrive in 2024. This is my video about my recollections of the year and that pretty much boils down to CPUs and motherboards.

At long last, the 9800X3D is here and it is the king of gaming processors

The evolution of language models has accelerated considerably in the last few years. Users can now easily deploy sophisticated LLMs (Large Language Models) through applications like LM Studio. For users who work with such applications, a system capable of efficiently handling AI workloads is important, and AMD wants to ensure …

AMD kicks off the rollout of its 3D V-Cache equipped Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This is an 8-core, 16-thread chip utilising Zen 5 and AMD's 2nd generation 3D V-Cache technology.

AMD launched its first wave of Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors earlier this year, but many gamers have been holding off for the X3D-equipped versions. Typically, the 3D V-Cache in X3D processors leads to better gaming performance. Soon, AMD will launch its first Zen 5 X3D CPUs. 

MSI's MPG X870E Carbon WiFi is packed with features, including the headline USB4 ports and WiFi 7

NZXT returns to the high-end motherboard market with its new N9 X870E, designed for Zen 5 processors, including the newly released Ryzen 9000 desktop processors.

Today, AMD is launching its new 800 series chipset, which means a new wave of motherboards for those looking to make the jump to a Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 processor. We already have a few boards in-house for review, but for now, let's go over the X870 Chipset features, as well as the improvements being brought to the table with the latest AGESA firmware update...

We know a Ryzen Z2 Extreme is already in the works, but besides the name and the fact that it's coming in 2025, not much is known about it. However, a recent shipping manifest has revealed a couple of new details, including CPU core count.  The shipping manifest shared by …

AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI 300 lineup could feature a new addition with the introduction of the Max series, powered by the Strix Halo platform. According to recent leaks, AMD is said to be developing three SKUs with up to 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 CUs for graphics. According to …

Some users have observed significant latency between cores in the Ryzen 9000 series processors with dual-CCD. Before the release of AGESA 1.2.0.1, cross-CCD core-to-core latency was measured at approximately 200ns, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous generation of Ryzen CPUs. However, the new AGESA firmware update reduces latency …

AMD's next-generation Zen 5-based APUs have been the subject of much speculation. While official announcements are still to come, AMD has at least confirmed that low-power ‘Kraken Point' SKUs will be launching in early 2025.  Recent developments include confirmation from an AMD representative (Jack Huyhn) to ComputerBase regarding the company's …

Leo puts Zen 5 to the test using the latest Windows 24H2 update

During the review process, a lot of Ryzen 9000 testers faced disappointing results from benchmarks, below the expectations set by AMD's pre-launch internal benchmark numbers. Today, AMD has officially responded, with an extensive blog post going over gaming performance. Leo is also hard at work re-running some tests for a future video.

At last we come to the big boy, the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X - Leo gives his verdict

We're back with the next wave of Ryzen 9000 reviews, starting with the 12-core 9900X

Today it's time for the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X, and Leo put its through its paces

Ryzen 5 9600X is here and Leo finds out what six desktop cores have to offer in 2024

The Zenbook 16 OLED from Asus features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with on device AI processing capabilities

AMD has today announced that it is delaying the launch of its new Zen 5 powered Ryzen 9000 processors for desktop PCs. Due to an unspecified fault impacting current stock, the launch has now been pushed back to August.

While at a press event last week, Leo met up with Terrence, AKA 'DaPoets' to talk about the upcoming Ryzen 9000 processors. Naturally, the discussion soon turned to AMD vs Intel in the 2024 landscape with Arrow Lake coming up...

Last week, Leo flew over to the USA to meet with AMD and learn more about Zen 5, the new architecture powering the new Ryzen 9000 desktop processors and Strix Point laptop CPUs. After spending some time at demo stations, Leo is joined by YouTubers Paul's Hardware and Bitwit Kyle to discuss all-things AMD...

AMD gathered up press from around the world last week to showcase its first Zen 5 processors. Leo flew over to get all the details during the Tech Day. If you're interested in making the jump to Zen 5, then read on!

A recent review has revealed exciting details about AMD's upcoming Strix Point APUs. Although an official launch date has not been announced, AMD and its partners are expected to release the first laptops next month, with some suggesting that some models could be available as early as July 15th.  David …

GPD, a Chinese startup, introduced the Duo OLED at Computex this month, a ground-breaking laptop with two 13.3-inch AMOLED displays. Initially set to support up to the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, GPD has now confirmed a change in specifications, opting for the more powerful Ryzen 9 HX 370 APU. As …

AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs might be closer to release than some expect. While specific availability dates have yet to be confirmed, various retailers have started listing the new products, hinting at launches in mid-July for laptop chips and late July for the desktop. According to B&H listings (via Wccftech), the …