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Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders go live
Published in News
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 09:59

Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders go live


Upgradable laptop with AMD CPUs and GPUs

Framework's upgradable 16-inch Laptop 16 is now available for pre-order in a couple of countries, offering AMD's Ryzen CPUs, as well as an optional upgradable graphics module for the expansion bay.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D launches as Micro Center exclusive
Published in PC Hardware


6-core/12-thread SKU with X3D cache for $229

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has been already leaked earlier, but now it appears it will be launched as an exclusive SKU for Micro Center retailer in the US, priced at $229. This means it will not be coming to other regions.

Simply NUC launches Moonstone Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile APU
Published in PC Hardware


With up to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

Simply NUC has released a new Simply NUC designed and branded mini PC product called the Moonstone, which is based on the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 processors in a compact 4x4 design. Starting at $699, and packing up to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, up to 64GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and up to 16TB of storage, this compact mini PC will certainly pack a punch.

AMD announces Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-series processors
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Zen 2 and RDNA 2 for Chromebooks

AMD has announced the new lineup of Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-series processors aimed at Chromebooks. Based on the 6nm manufacturing process and the last year's Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU architectures, these new processors will be coming to new Chromebooks in Q2 2023.

Ryzen 7000X3D could have heating problems
Published in Gaming
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 10:58

Ryzen 7000X3D could have heating problems


Fire caused by abnormal voltage issues

Reddit and YouTube have been posting about problems with AMD's newest Ryzen 7000X3D processors.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D reviews are out
Published in PC Hardware
Wednesday, 05 April 2023 23:22

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D reviews are out


Roundup: Leading gaming CPU with impressive power draw

Reviews of AMD's third Ryzen 7000X3D SKU, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, are now out, and this 8-core/16-thread CPU with 3D V-Cache, packs some serious gaming power, and doing it at impressively low power draw.

Gigabyte admits Ryzen CPU press release was a mistake
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Not sure how you do that

Gigabyte has admitted that a statement found in a recent press release announcing the launch of a next generation of Ryzen CPU in 2023 was a mistake.

AM5 motherboard adoption slow
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 12:04

AM5 motherboard adoption slow


AMD promises radical price cuts

Six months after the launch of Ryzen 7000-series processors, AM5 motherboard prices are still too high and AMD has decided to step in and do something about it.

AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U does very well in early benchmarks
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4nm 28W Phoenix beats 45W Ryzen 9 6900HX

AMD's 4nm Phoenix Ryzen 7040U low-power lineup has not been officially announced yet, but it already has been doing quite well in leaked benchmarks, with the Ryzen 7 7480U doing quite well against some previous heavy-hitters like the Ryzen 9 6900HX or Intel's Core i7-12800H.

AMD announce delays and Intel abandons Thunder Bay
Published in PC Hardware


Bad week for dropping the ball

Intel and AMD dropped the ball on some key products. AMD said it was postponing this month's launch of the 7040HS series to April, and Chipzilla abandoned its Thunder Bay niche accelerator.