AMD admits the Ryzen 9 9950X3D may not be faster than the 9800X3D in gaming
The 9800X3D is still the best value gaming processor
AMD Threadripper 9000 series spotted: 96-core Zen 5 CPUs on the horizon
A whopping 350W TDP across the board
ZenTimings lets you optimize your Ryzen system with detailed memory insights
ZenTimings is a free tool that provides detailed insights into memory timings, voltages, Infinity Fabric, and memory controller clocks, regardless of the motherboard maker.
AMD blames Intel's "horrible" CPUs for Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortages
Burn!
Big quote: What do you do when your latest CPU is proving so popular that consumers are struggling to get their hands on it? If you're AMD, it's to partly blame rival Intel for releasing such a "horrible product" as a competitor – i.e., the Arrow Lake desktop processors.
Insiders say TSMC's Arizona fab is now producing AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Alongside an unnamed chip for an upcoming Apple Watch
AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ brings monstrous 40-core GPU, unified memory to laptops
Up to 16 Zen 5 cores in a 120W TDP envelope
AMD reveals RDNA 4 architecture, Radeon RX 9070 GPUs, and Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs
FSR 4 upgrades, AI accelerators, and RDNA 4 ray tracing improvements soft-launched for now
What just happened? The big surprise out of CES 2025 is that AMD hasn't fully launched new RDNA 4 GPUs at the show, instead deciding to merely "preview" the new architecture and a couple of graphics card models. As of writing, AMD has officially announced the RDNA 4 graphics architecture, Radeon RX 9070 series of GPUs, ML-powered FSR 4 upscaling, and new Ryzen 9000 X3D desktop CPUs. We've got all the information for you here, plus a few thoughts on what AMD has shown off so far.
Copilot on a budget: AMD's Krackan Point APUs to debut in budget-friendly ECS laptop
AMD's mainstream competitor to Lunar Lake will power affordable Copilot+ PCs
What Are Chiplets and Why They Are So Important for the Future of Processors
While chiplets have been around for decades, today they are the hottest trend in chip making powering millions of devices from PCs, to servers, phones and wearables.
AMD Fire Range laptop CPUs spotted in Asus gaming system benchmark
High-end Asus ROG laptop appears with a mysterious 16-core AMD CPU
The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
It's time to round up the best CPUs on the market. After countless CPU reviews and benchmarks, we've put it all together into a single article to make your CPU shopping as straightforward as possible.
Lenovo could unveil the first third-party SteamOS device at CES
Microsoft will also be in attendance
The Best Value Gaming CPUs: 28 Top CPUs Tested
After months of testing and gathering new CPU benchmark data, in this review we compare 28 CPUs across 14 games, helping you choose the best value processor for your next gaming PC.
The AMD Ryzen AI Max emerges in a gaming 2-in-1
Geekbench score beats most Intel Core i9-13900H tests
AMD Strix Halo APU with RDNA 3.5 iGPU spotted on Geekbench, outperforms RTX 4060 mobile in Vulkan benchmark
Expected to be announced at CES 2025 in January
Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
AI image generation comes to Paint and Photos
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: 45 Game Benchmark
The ultimate CPU battle is here: AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D faces Intel's Core i9-14900K in a 45-game showdown. With massive benchmarks and head-to-head testing, which processor will reign supreme?
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 45 Game Benchmark
We're pitting Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K against AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a massive showdown across 45 games. Let's see how they stack up in real-world gaming, with FPS data for every title tested.
The tiny Next SBC is an affordable gaming PC with decent performance that fits in the palm of your hand
Combines a Ryzen 7 7840HS with a Radeon 780M iGPU and up to 32GB LPDDR5 @ 6400Mhz
Is the Ryzen 9800X3D Truly Faster for Real-World 4K Gaming?
Misconceptions in tech are endless, but myths about low-res CPU benchmarks top our list. Let's revisit this hot topic and test the new 9800X3D at 4K to clarify what really matters.
Ryzen 7 5700X hits record-low of $130 in early Black Friday deal
The Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i5-13600KF are both excellent choices for upgrading an older CPU or building a new PC on a budget. Both provide solid performance at unbeatable prices.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 45 Game Benchmark
With AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D recent release, we're diving into its gaming performance, comparing it head-to-head with the 7800X3D across 45 games. Let's see how this new CPU stacks up.
AMD Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs expected to keep AM5 compatibility, future-proofing Ryzen builds
Rumors point to late 2026 or early 2027 launch
UserBenchmark faces backlash over Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, suggests 13600K and 14600K instead
"Spending more on a gaming CPU is often pointless"