➀ The PCSpecialist Recoil 16 laptop showcases AMD's X3D cache technology with its Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU and RTX 5070 Ti GPU, offering excellent gaming performance. ➁ The laptop's QHD+ display and 300Hz refresh rate provide a smooth and vibrant visual experience. ➂ Despite its weight and trackpad issues, the Recoil 16 is a well-built and competitively priced gaming laptop.
Recent #AMD Ryzen news in the semiconductor industry
➀ NZXT has launched the N7 B850 motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs; ➁ The board features a minimalist aesthetic and full-coverage metal PCB cover; ➂ It supports DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MT/s and includes PCIe 5.0 slots and Wi-Fi 6E networking.
➀ MSI has released a new beta BIOS with AMD's latest AGESA 1.2.0.3F firmware; ➁ The update promises stability and compatibility improvements; ➂ The changelog explicitly mentions support for the unannounced Ryzen 9000F processors.
➀ This MSI Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 laptop is currently available for $1,499 at Amazon, down from $1,899;
➁ The laptop features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, with 32GB of LPDDR5x-7500 RAM and a 1TB SSD;
➂ It has a 16-inch QHD+ IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate and RGB backlit keyboard.
➀ At CES 2025, Leo discusses the new AMD Ryzen AI Max and Max+ 395 chips and the highly integrated PCs from HP. The price and delivery date are unknown. ➁ Leo compares this to the known price and delivery time of Framework Desktop. ➂ Leo decides to purchase a Minisforum BD795i SE ITX motherboard with 64GB of DDR5 SODMIMM memory, highlighting the integrated graphics and PCIe graphics slot.
➀ The AlphaSync Prebuilt Gaming PC features a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and RX 9070 XT GPU, offering a solid gaming experience. The build quality is good, but the motherboard lacks USB-C ports and RGB lighting control. The price is fair, and the performance is on par with expectations. ➁ The PC performed well in various games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. ➂ Despite some drawbacks, the AlphaSync Prebuilt Gaming PC is a decent option for those looking for a reliable gaming setup.
➀ Microsoft has announced that several Windows 11 Copilot+ AI features are graduating from Snapdragon X exclusivity to AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V PCs.
➁ Features such as Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are now available on modern AMD and Intel systems, as well as PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X (SDX) series processors.
➂ The Live Captions feature can translate from 27 languages into Simplified Chinese and is expected to be available for Ryzen AI 300 and Ultra 200V PC users soon.
➀ AMD is rumored to be preparing the Gorgon Point APU series, a successor to the Strix Point lineup, set for a 2026 launch.
➁ The refresh is expected to offer a single-digit performance boost over the existing Strix Point offerings.
➂ Gorgon Point is said to be a drop-in replacement for Strix Point designs, supporting the same FP8 package and featuring Zen 5/5c CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 GPU.
➀ G.Skill has launched a new low-latency DDR5 memory kit for Ryzen AM5 PCs; ➁ The kit offers DDR5-6000 speeds with CL26-36-36-96 latency; ➂ It is compatible with Ryzen 9000 series processors and validated on an Asus ROG Crosshair X870E motherboard and Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor.
➀ ASUS unveiled the ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop with an 18-inch 2.5K 240Hz display, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor, and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; ➁ The laptop offers up to 64GB DDR5 memory, 2TB SSD, and advanced cooling with Tri-Fan Technology; ➂ It features a full-sized keyboard, Dolby Atmos speakers, and supports Wi-Fi 6E.
➀ AYANEO has introduced the AYANEO 3, the world's first modular handheld gaming device; ➁ The 'Magic Module' technology allows for customizable button and controller layouts; ➂ The device features AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or Ryzen 7 8840U processors, and comes in black and white with LCD and OLED display options.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU teardown reveals a significant portion of the chip is dummy silicon for structural integrity; ➁ AMD's 3D V-Cache design shows impressive performance despite the dummy silicon; ➂ Intel has no plans to counter AMD's 3D V-Cache technology in the mainstream segment.
➀ Arctic has launched a new mini-PC, the Senza, designed to be mounted under a desk. It features AMD Ryzen 5000G series APUs and a passive cooling system. ➁ The PC is large for a mini-PC but has a slim profile and under-desk mounting design. ➂ It will be available exclusively in Europe starting at 599.99€.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is now available at an all-time low price of $130 on Amazon; ➁ The processor features eight cores and a boost clock of 4.6 GHz; ➂ It is the most affordable octa-core processor in the market.
➀ ASRock showcases their latest X870E and X870 motherboards; ➁ Detailed specifications and features of each model are provided; ➂ Special offers on selected boards are highlighted.
➀ AMD Ryzen 9000 series hits record-low prices at Micro Center; ➁ Zen 5 flagship Ryzen 9 9950X now $569; ➂ Price cuts may lead to increased AM5 adoption.
➀ Gigabyte Japan unveiled new performance figures for the X3D Turbo Mode; ➁ Initial claims of up to 35% performance improvement were not met; ➂ Best results showed improvements of 18%; ➃ Ryzen 7 9800X3D with X3D Turbo Mode saw performance increases ranging from 3.56% to 5.01% in three games.
➀ A pocket-sized AMD Ryzen PC with a folding keyboard is available on Kickstarter; ➁ The device features an AMD Ryzen 8840U processor and up to 32GB RAM/1TB SSD storage; ➂ With Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, the mini PC has a built-in battery for up to 8-10 hours of use.
➀ The Helio Ultra from PCSpecialist is reviewed, featuring AMD's latest Ryzen 7 9700X processor and Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super Aero OC graphics card; ➁ The system's performance in synthetic benchmarks and gaming is discussed; ➂ The cooling, noise, and power consumption are evaluated.
1. GIGABYTE has updated the UEFI BIOS for AMD 600 series chipset motherboards, adding an option to increase the TDP of the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X from 65W to 105W. 2. This TDP change feature was newly added in AMD's BIOS AGESA 1.2.0.1a, with GIGABYTE reporting a roughly 13% improvement in multi-core performance at 105W compared to 65W, as tested with Cinebench R23. 3. The update applies to X670 and B650 series chipset motherboards, and similar updates have also been released by MSI and ASUS.
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