AMD Ryzen Z2 specs leak, flagship may bring 16 RDNA 3.5 CUs to future handheld PCs (updated)
The Z2 Extreme won't use AMD's impressive 890M iGPU
AMD confirms one Ryzen 9000X3D CPU arrives on November 7
Teaser aims to disrupt Intel's Arrow Lake launch
Testing AMD's Zen 5 Performance Update: Ryzen 7 9700X, Windows 24H2, AGESA Update
AMD has worked hard to improve Zen 5 CPUs since their launch two months ago, but performance remains underwhelming. With BIOS updates, price cuts, and Windows optimizations, has Zen 5 finally improved? Let's find out.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9700X: 3D V-Cache Still Going Hard!
We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining how both CPUs stack up.
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X hits record low of $158
For those using a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X offers a substantial performance boost without requiring a new motherboard. Although it doesn't come with a cooler, excellent affordable options are available.
AMD could launch Ryzen 7 9800X3D early to steal Arrow Lake's thunder
The chip could land as early as late October
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Intel Core i7-14700K: 42 Game Benchmark
AMD had claimed the Ryzen 7 9700X would outperform Intel's i7-14700K by 6% in gaming. They have revised this statement though, admitting that both CPUs should be a match. But are they?
No One Is Buying AMD Zen 5 CPUs, So What's Going On?
Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is struggling to sell Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market.
Expensive AMD X870 motherboards could offset more affordable Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Euro leak suggests price hikes up to $130
AMD's Z2 Extreme processor will upgrade handheld PC gaming early next year
Could an Asus ROG Ally 2 appear in 2025?
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7700X: 45 Game Benchmark
Today we'll show you how to boost the gaming performance of your Ryzen CPU by 10% with one simple trick. Sounds too good to be true, right? But somehow, this actually works.
Brand-new Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X CPUs are already discounted
Right now, you can grab the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X for $623 (from $649 MSRP) or the Ryzen 9 9900X for $449 (down from $499).
AMD is pushing Microsoft to release Ryzen 9000 performance-boosting update sooner
Reviewers weren't seeing the kind of performance uplifts AMD promised, but a fix is coming soon
In context: When AMD launched its new Ryzen 9000 CPUs earlier this month, there was a lot of hype around the promised performance gains across the board, including gaming. AMD's own pre-release benchmarks showed a tidy 9% generational uplift over Ryzen 7000 in 1080p gaming, and around 6% higher frame rates compared to Intel's best. But once the reviews started rolling in, not everyone was seeing those kinds of improvements.
AMD reverses course, releases microcode update to fix Sinkclose flaw in Ryzen 3000 CPUs
CPUs from 2019 will be protected against the dangerous low-level vulnerability
AMD's Ryzen 9000 series are slightly faster on Windows admin accounts – and no one knows why
Is elevating system privileges for additional FPS worth the risk?
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review: We've Seen This Before...
The Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's most powerful Zen 5 desktop offering. Dual CCD Ryzen CPUs have never been the best options for gamers, but they have been the best options for those who like to work and play.
Were we wrong about Zen 5?
Misleading comparisons and misconceptions
Recap: We got our first look at AMD's new Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X processors last week, and it's fair to say we weren't impressed with what we saw. That said, online reviews were very mixed, despite reporting similar performance data overall. There were minimal gains in games, with mixed productivity performance. But that mixed reception from reviewers left readers confused, with many asking the question: Are these new Zen 5 processors good or bad? It's a fair question, and the answer is, as usual, "it depends."
Opinion: AMD Keeps Botching Launches
AMD keeps botching their product launches, and Zen 5 is just another example in a string of releases over the last two years that range from disappointing to downright embarrassing.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review: Poor Value for Gamers
In a nutshell, what makes the Ryzen 5 9600X a bad product is the fact that it's often slower than its predecessor and yet somehow costs 40% more. There's no reason anyone should buy this CPU.
AMD confirms Ryzen 9000 CPU series pricing: 9950X starts at $649
Zen 5 launch prices are slightly below Ryzen 7000 predecessors
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Zen 5 Arrives
Today we're taking our first look at AMD's new Zen 5 processors, starting with the Ryzen 7 9700X, their latest 8-core / 16-thread CPU designed to replace the 7700X.
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X is down 60% from its launch price at $179
If you're still rocking a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series, you have the option of upgrading to a 5800X for just $179 without replacing your AM4 motherboard. This upgrade offers a significant improvement in both gaming and application performance.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 benchmarks suggest exceptional performance for handheld gaming
Even throttled to just 17W, the 370 APU crushes Doom Eternal at 60fps on high settings
What just happened? The new Ryzen AI 9 365 and AI 9 HX 370 chips are generating a lot of buzz for bringing solid performance and efficiency gains over their predecessors as well as the competition. But a new 'hypothetical' benchmark now shows how well the flagship AI 9 HX 370 could perform in a gaming handheld form factor if given the chance.
AMD AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard Roundup for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000
A roundup of all the AMD AM5 Mini-ITX motherboards we could get our hands on, from the likes of Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI. Compared and benchmarked.
