Keeping Score: Has AMD Stopped Screwing Up?
A year after calling out AMD's product launch failures, we're revisiting the same 12 mistakes to see if 2025 AMD has finally learned how to get pricing, performance, and features right.
AMD Zen 6 could hit 7 GHz and 24 cores in desktop CPUs
Zen 6 leaks hint at higher core counts, faster clocks, and AM5 compatibility
Rumor mill: As AMD preps its upcoming Zen 6 architecture, independent reports from industry insiders are shedding light on what users can expect from the next generation of Ryzen desktop processors. Two prominent sources – Yuri Bubily, known in the enthusiast community as 1usmus, and techtuber Moore's Law Is Dead – have independently shared details that paint a picture of a chip generation focused on incremental yet meaningful improvements.
AMD Ryzen CPUs continue to crush Intel processors on Amazon best-seller list
Only three Core Ultra 200 CPUs occupy the top 100 list
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D leak hints at mid-range push with 3D V-Cache
New 6-core Zen 5 chip spotted with 96 MB of L3 cache
AMD claims Ryzen Threadripper 9000 is up to 145% faster than Intel Xeon
Launching next month for high-end desktops and workstations
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F could launch under $300 as budget Zen 5 chip without integrated graphics
Entry-level Granite Ridge CPU for gamers on a budget
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Z2 A chips powering Xbox gaming handhelds
The Z2 Extreme packs a 50 TOPS NPU for on-device AI processing
Asrock confirms Ryzen 9000 failures caused by its BIOS settings, offers to fix motherboards
Asrock recommends returning faulty CPUs to AMD or the retailer
MSI reveals its first AMD-powered Claw handheld, featuring the Ryzen Z2 Extreme
It also showed off an updated Intel-powered Claw 8 AI+
AMD working on Ryzen 9000G "Gorgon Point" for AM5 socket, "Medusa Point" Zen 6 CPUs for FP10
Leaked roadmap reveals AMD's plans for next-gen desktop and laptop chips
AMD cuts Ryzen 5 9600X price by $95, now just $185
AMD has slashed the price of the Ryzen 5 9600X by $95, bringing it down to $185. At this new price point, the 6-core CPU delivers strong performance, making it an affordable entry into Zen 5. For those willing to spend a bit more, the Ryzen 7 9700X has also been discounted, now available for $285, down from $359 MSRP.
Our favorite gaming CPU, the Ryzen 9800X3D is now widely available
AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D claimed the crown as the new king of gaming CPUs when we reviewed it late last year. Since then, the chip has been so popular that it topped Amazon's best-selling CPU chart while also becoming scarce at the same time. Now, it's widely available again, selling at its $480 MSRP – offering solid value even without any discounts.
AMD confirms Zen 5 silicon is also vulnerable to "EntrySign" BIOS microcode bug
A delay in acknowledgment, but at least the fix is out
AMD quietly unveils its refreshed Zen 4 gaming laptop CPUs – the Ryzen 8000HX series
Dragon Range returns
In brief: In the gaming laptop space, AMD has focused most of its recent efforts on Zen 5-based APU lineups like the Ryzen AI 300 and Ryzen AI Max. However, new variants of the high-end Dragon Range processors show that the company hasn't abandoned notebooks with dedicated CPU and GPU combos.
Is DDR5-8000 Worth It? The Ryzen AM5 Test
Thinking about upgrading to AMD's AM5 platform? We've tested nearly everything from CPUs to motherboards – now it's time to revisit DDR5 memory performance, including G.Skill's new CL26 and DDR5-8000 kits.
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D drives 8-core CPU adoption past 6-core chips
Users are also upgrading to larger, higher resolution monitors
Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are dying unexpectedly, mostly on Asrock motherboards – is user error to blame?
There are over 100 reported incidents
Tiny Macintosh Classic-style PC with flip-up display is actually a Windows powerhouse
A Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 crammed in a 1-liter case
In a nutshell: Today's computers vastly outpace their predecessors in raw power, but there's no denying the iconic style and meticulous craftsmanship of 1980s desktop designs. Tapping directly into that nostalgia is Ayaneo's latest creation – the Retro Mini PC AM01S. This device not only revives the vintage Mac aesthetic but also packs decidedly modern components behind its retro exterior – all crammed into a compact 1-liter CNC alloy case.
Ryzen 5 9600X gets a major price cut and a second chance
Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, the Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid mainstream CPU that's now available at its lowest price yet, $223 on Amazon. We weren't kind to the 9600X in our launch review, but that's because it was far more expensive than the 7600X it was replacing. Now that they're nearly a match, it's worth taking a look.
Lisa Su confirms Strix Halo APUs are coming to desktops, next-gen Gorgon Point tipped for 2026
Exciting times ahead for mini desktop enthusiasts
This palm-sized mini PC features a flip-up display with serious Game Boy SP vibes
Packing a Ryzen 9 HX 370 APU with integrated Radeon 890M graphics under the hood
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Best High-End CPU
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been a massive hit with gamers. Now, AMD is back with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, aiming to deliver both top-tier gaming and productivity power.
Google researchers uncover critical security flaw in all AMD Zen processors
Google has released an open-source jailbreak toolkit to deploy custom microcode patches on vulnerable CPUs
Amazon customer receives fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D, turns out to be decade-old AMD CPU
It came directly from Amazon and arrived in a sealed box