Upgrading During the DRAM Apocalypse with AMD's $75 CPU
We once told people to avoid the Ryzen 5 5500. Years later, it's a top-selling CPU. With DDR5 prices spiraling, has this budget Zen 3 chip become the right choice after all?
AMD's 5-year-old Ryzen CPUs are popular again because RAM is too expensive
The DDR5 crunch brings back the Ryzen 7 5800X, and even the Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Zen 6 and Intel Nova Lake could clash with massive 288 MB 3D V-Cache designs
Gaming performance could hinge on massive cache increases
Single Stick vs. Dual Channel RAM: How Much Performance Do You Actually Lose?
DRAM prices just doubled, pushing many builders to consider running a single 16 GB stick. We test how much performance you give up when running a Ryzen system in single vs. dual channel.
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance Revisited
With DDR5 prices still rising, DDR4 vs. DDR5 is back in focus as we test whether pairing DDR4 with a budget Intel Core i5 CPU can offset the cost of DDR5 and challenge the Ryzen competition.
AMD to slightly raise Radeon GPU prices, but Ryzen CPUs remain safe for now
Expect a $10 per 8GB VRAM bump, with another hike possibly coming next month
Winners & losers: Memory price hikes stemming from the AI craze have triggered domino effects across the tech industry: pushing up hardware costs, restricting availability, and even reshaping business strategies. New reports confirm earlier concerns that graphics cards will become more expensive in 2026 – even if slightly for now – though CPUs appear unaffected.
The Best CPUs - Late 2025 Update
CPU shopping now means weighing performance against platform costs and upgrade paths. With memory prices high and Intel's sockets aging fast, value depends on more than raw speed.
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs. Intel Core i5-12400F: What's the Best Budget CPU?
We compare the budget friendly Core i5 12400F and Ryzen 5 7500F to see which CPU still delivers the best value in modern games using updated hardware and consistent test conditions.
Ryzen keeps winning: AMD reaches 33.6% desktop share as Intel slips again
AMD's console wins and Ryzen sales push its x86 share to new highs
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F Review: Budget 7500F Replacement?
AMD's Ryzen 5 9500F is generating plenty of buzz. We tested this cut-down 9600X - same cores, no iGPU, and slightly lower clocks - to see if it's a smart, affordable upgrade for your next build.
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AMD prepares Ryzen 7 9700X3D as budget-friendly 3D V-Cache CPU, AI Max+ 388 also appears on PassMark
No word yet on pricing or launch date
Critical vulnerability in AMD Zen 5 CPUs could make encryption keys predictable
AMD is rolling out patches for some affected CPUs
"New" Ryzen 100 CPUs are mostly Zen 2 and Zen 3+ rebrands, 7500X3D coming for gamers on a budget
Zen 2 debuted in 2019, while Zen 3+ CPUs were released in 2022
AMD X3D Turbo vs. Intel 200S Boost One-Click Overclocking
A year ago the Ryzen 9800X3D beat Intel's Ultra 285K by 24%. With 200S Boost overclocking on the table, we are retesting to see if one click tuning can close the gap.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 could launch with 192MB of L3 cache, 200W TDP
The best gaming CPU gets even better?
AMD Ryzen 9000G APUs could launch soon with budget Krackan Point silicon first
Strix Point models could also emerge later
Connecting the dots: Early reports suggested that AMD would refresh its desktop APU lineup this year with a successor to the Ryzen 8000G, but offered no clear details about which architecture would power it. Now, new leaks indicate that the upcoming Ryzen 9000G series will feature mid-range Krackan Point silicon – a move that could emphasize affordability and efficiency while leaving room for higher-end Strix Point variants later on.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X3D finally makes sense at $499
Rare deal suddenly makes AMD's awkward X3D chip worth considering, closing the gap with the 9800X3D
In brief: AMD's 9900X3D has been an awkward middle child between the lauded 9800X3D and the flagship 9950X3D. However, a recent sale might make the CPU worth considering for users who want to save money on a 12-core 3D V-Cache processor.
Battlefield 6 Benchmark: 33 CPUs Tested in Multiplayer
We benchmarked 33 CPUs in Battlefield 6 to see what really drives performance. After testing 43 GPUs last week, it's time to find out which processors keep the action smooth when chaos begins.
Which Budget Ryzen 5 CPU is Best for PC Gaming?
AMD's Ryzen 5 8400F was once an obscure OEM chip, but now it's showing up online for cheap. We tested it against AMD's other budget CPUs to see if this rebadged Zen 4 processor is actually worth buying.
AMD Zen 6 CPUs confirmed to work on existing AM5 motherboards
Asus and Asrock confirm Zen 6 support, next-gen Ryzen CPUs on track for early 2027
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite looks good in early CPU benchmarks, but Apple holds GPU crown
Latest Snapdragon SoC edges past Apple M4 Pro in some synthetic tests, but M5 looms
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D, Which Should You Buy?
A year after Zen 5's debut, we revisit AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D vs 7800X3D to see if the premium is worth it. With new GPUs and updates, has performance shifted or is the older chip still the smarter buy?
