New Windows 11 build made available to Insiders fixes AMD performance issues
AMD users may receive the update as early as next week
First Windows 11 Patch Tuesday slows down AMD CPUs even more than the release build
Microsoft's release now, patch later strategy is throwing AMD users under the bus
AMD confirms a Ryzen CPU refresh with 3D V-Cache is coming in early 2022
AMD claims the 3D V-Cache will offer a 15 percent performance uplift over current Ryzen 5000 series CPUs
AMD vs. Intel: The Evolution of CPU Gaming Performance
After looking at the last few generations of Intel and AMD CPUs separately, here's our final installment in the gaming performance progress series. We compare a decade of AMD and Intel CPUs head to head.
9 Years of AMD CPUs: From AMD FX to Ryzen 5000 Series, Tested
Today's CPU review is all about AMD's performance progress, comparing a flagship part from the AMD FX era and all Ryzen series with just 4 cores enabled at a fixed frequency to make direct comparisons, and then some.
Millions of AMD PCs affected by new CPU driver flaw need to be patched ASAP
Attackers can easily steal passwords and encryption keys from system memory
Lenovo's first Windows 11 laptops are here, and they're Ryzen-powered
High refresh rate OLED displays, slim metal design, Ryzen CPUs, and more
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Review: Best Value CPU You Probably Can't Buy
The Ryzen 3 5300G is a 4-core, 8-thread processor featuring 6 CU Vega graphics... the problem is, you can't buy it. You see, the 5300G is an OEM-only part, but a pretty interesting value part at that.
AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X is down to $273, its lowest price so far
The "6-core gaming beast" Ryzen 5600X is cheaper than ever today at several retailers. Grab it for $273 on Amazon.
How CPU Cores & Cache Impact Gaming Performance
At some point you may have heard someone say that for gaming you need X amount of cores. Examples include "6 is more than enough cores," or "you need a minimum of 8 cores for gaming," let's address that misconception.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Review: Cheapest Zen 3 CPU Yet
The Ryzen 5 5600G is about to hit the retail market as the most affordable part sporting the Zen 3 architecture for $259. Inside the little box you also receive the Wraith Stealth cooler, which is a pretty interesting proposition.
Ryzen 7 vs. Core i7: Revisiting the 2700X vs. 8700K
To revisit the battle between the Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 7 2700X, we’ll be comparing them in today’s games and benchmark them alongside the new Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 5800X, so owners of the older Core i7 and Ryzen 7 CPUs can see if the upgrade is worth it.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU Review: Radeon GPU Inside
The Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It used to be OEM only but it's now landing on retail as well, sporting Radeon integrated graphics. So is it any good?
Ryzen 5 5600X goes back normal, available for $290 on Amazon
It's a good signal when the Zen 3-based Ryzen 5600X is down to MSRP-level pricing -- see our price history graph. Grab it for $280 on eBay or $289 at Amazon. You also get the Wraith Stealth cooler in the box.
AMD says 80 system designs (unofficially) using the PS5's hardware are inbound
But you won't be playing games with them
Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Core i7-11700K vs. Ryzen 7 2700X: 30 Game Benchmark
Here's an updated look at the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 2700X and comparing it with more modern 8-core, 16-thread CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i7-11700K. Is it worth the upgrade?
Microsoft may tweak Windows 11 minimum requirements to include Intel 7th-gen and AMD 1st-gen Ryzen CPUs
Kaby Lake and Zen 1 owners could be in luck
Grab a Ryzen 7 5800X for just $399 today
The Ryzen 7 5800X is still among the best CPUs money can buy; our only criticism was the price back then and admittedly it has not been easy to get one. But today, at $399, it's a no-brainer, and $50 can get you a nice cooler.
Razer finally launches an AMD-powered Blade laptop
It's been a long time coming, but the new Blade 14 should have gamers excited
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-10700K vs. Core i7-11700K
Recently we compared the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i7-11700K in 32 games, but now we're including the more affordable Core i7-10700K which has very similar specs, is still widely available, and can net you some real savings.
Asus ROG Strix Scar G733 Review: RTX 3080 + Ryzen 9 + 360Hz display
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 deploys an RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, and a 360Hz Adaptive Sync display to provide top-notch gaming experience inside a bold, eye-catching design.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-11700K: 32 Game CPU Battle
Today we've got a classic head to head CPU battle in our hands, with a comparison between the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i7-11700K, both of which are 8-core, 16-thread CPUs that cost around $400.
AMD: Ryzen 5000 B2 revision CPUs won't offer performance improvements
It looks like Ryzen 5000XT chips won't be coming after all
CPU and GPU Availability and Pricing Update: May 2021
Here's our monthly update looking into the current state of the CPU and graphics card markets. The good news is that one of the two is looking quite healthy, while the other is looking perhaps even worse than it was a month ago.
Leak suggests Ryzen 5000XT desktop CPUs are coming soon
Another XT series that's almost identical to its predecessors?