Even though the main focus this month has been on AMD's upcoming launch of its Ryzen 7000 desktop series processors based on the Zen 4 architecture, AMD is also in the process of launching its 7020 series of processors designed for entry-level mobile, codenamed Mendocino. It has launched four new SKUs for mobile, including two Ryzen series models and two Athlon variants, all … [Read more...] about AMD Launches Mendocino APUs: Zen 2-based Ryzen and Athlon 7020 Series with RDNA 2 Graphics
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MSI Unveils X670 Pricing Ahead of AMD Ryzen 7000 Launch, Starting at $290
Ahead of the launch of AMD's latest Ryzen 7000 processors, which will hit retail shelves on September 27th, MSI unveiled pricing on four of its X670/X670E motherboards. Given the world's current financial climate and features such as PCIe 5.0 connectivity to M.2 storage drives and at least one PCIe x16 slot, the writing has been on the wall for a while regarding … [Read more...] about MSI Unveils X670 Pricing Ahead of AMD Ryzen 7000 Launch, Starting at $290
AMD Updates Ryzen Mobile CPU Numbering System Ahead of Mendocino APU Launch
While all eyes are on the impending launch of AMD’s new Ryzen 7000 desktop processors, the chipmaker also has its wheels in motion for the future of its mobile product lineup. And while we’re still quite a bit away from the first Zen 4 mobile parts, more immediate on AMD’s roadmap is their Zen 2-based Mendocino SoC, which is aimed at mainstream laptops. Mendocino APUs are set … [Read more...] about AMD Updates Ryzen Mobile CPU Numbering System Ahead of Mendocino APU Launch
AMD Announces B650 Extreme Chipset for Ryzen 7000: PCIe 5.0 For Mainstream
Over the last couple of months, the rumor mill surrounding AMD's impending Ryzen 7000 processors for desktops has been in overdrive. Although Lisa Su unveiled Zen 4 back at CES 2022, it's been anticipated that the new AM5 platform would include multiple chipsets, much like AM4 has over 500+ motherboard lifespan from X370, X470, X570, and every chipset in between. AMD … [Read more...] about AMD Announces B650 Extreme Chipset for Ryzen 7000: PCIe 5.0 For Mainstream
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H vs Intel Core i7-12700H benchmarks comparison, w/ RTX 3060
This article is going to help you decide between the two mainstream hardware platforms available for performance/gaming laptops in 2022 and later into 2023, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Rembrandt platform) on one side, and the Intel Core i7-12700H (12th-gen Alder Lake platform) on the other. To make this comparison relevant, our tests and analysis are based on our detailed reviews … [Read more...] about AMD Ryzen 7 6800H vs Intel Core i7-12700H benchmarks comparison, w/ RTX 3060
Chromebooks Are Getting Super-Fast AMD Ryzen 5000 Processors
Chromebooks don’t have the same options for hardware as traditional PCs, and more recently, many of the best Chromebooks have been behind on new processors. That’s now changing, with the introduction of AMD Ryzen 5000 C-Series chips for Chrome OS computers. AMD has been working on updated Ryzen chipsets aimed at Chromebooks for a while now, with reports about new 5000-series … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Are Getting Super-Fast AMD Ryzen 5000 Processors
Acer’s new Chromebook Spin 514 sports an AMD Ryzen 5000 C-series processor
Acer has announced a refreshed Chromebook Spin 514, and it's one of the first Chromebooks to feature the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 C-series processors. A far cry from the low spec Chromebooks of the past, the Spin 514 should be able to handle some serious productivity thanks to the increase in processing power. Acer has placed a lot of emphasis on conference calls, too, and … [Read more...] about Acer’s new Chromebook Spin 514 sports an AMD Ryzen 5000 C-series processor
AMD Ryzen 7000 ‘Zen 4’ CPUs With 3D V-Cache May Not Hit Desktops Till 2023
AMD's first 3D V-Cache has been met with critical acclaim and everyone is already asking if we will see the technology get adopted in future CPUs such as the upcoming Zen 4 powered Ryzen 7000 series. AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs Powered By Zen 4 Architecture To Get 3D V-Cache Flavors In 2023, Alleges Rumor The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D reviews have proven that there's a place for 3D … [Read more...] about AMD Ryzen 7000 ‘Zen 4’ CPUs With 3D V-Cache May Not Hit Desktops Till 2023
AMD announces its Ryzen PRO 6000 processors for business laptops
While AMD announced its Ryzen 6000 mobile processors earlier this year, now it’s time for its Ryzen PRO 6000 chips, which are being announced today. The company is calling them the world’s most advanced processors for business laptops, which is a bold claim as these stand up against Intel’s 12th-gen vPro chips. First of all, AMD talked up performance a lot. It’s worth noting … [Read more...] about AMD announces its Ryzen PRO 6000 processors for business laptops
AMD Announces Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: Zen 3 For OEM Workstations
In 2020, AMD released a new series of workstation-focused processors under its Threadripper umbrella, aptly named the Threadripper Pro series. These chips were essentially true workstation versions of AMD's EPYC server processors, offering the same massive core counts and high memory bandwidth as AMD's high-performance server platform. By introducing Threadripper Pro, AMD … [Read more...] about AMD Announces Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: Zen 3 For OEM Workstations