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2026-08-22
tomshardware.com
2026-08-22
A New York-based PC retailer has fallen victim to a suspected Amazon scam involving the delivery of empty Ryzen 5 9600X boxes, with the processors missing in two separate orders within 72 hours. The store, which typically sources 90% of its inventory through Amazon, reported that the issue stemmed f
2026-08-19
tomshardware.com
2026-08-19
Thermal Grizzly has launched a delidded version of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, priced at $1,402.83, marking a significant premium over standard retail offerings. This high-end CPU, built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture with 16 cores, 32 threads, and 192MB of L3 cache via dual-CCD 3D V-Cache, is
2026-08-15
tomshardware.com
2026-08-15
AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an entry-level product in its X3D lineup designed to offer more cost-effective 3D V-Cache solutions. Built on the same Zen 4 architecture and TSMC N5 process as the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the 7700X3D features lower base and boost clocks, making it more affordable
2026-08-11
tomshardware.com
2026-08-11
In August 2026, AMD's senior marketing director Saša Marinković shared a screenshot of Amazon's CPU best-sellers list, highlighting the Ryzen 5 5500's temporary top spot. Despite being a four-year-old DDR4-based processor, it demonstrates the continued demand for older platforms, especially among bu
2026-08-09
tomshardware.com
2026-08-09
In the increasingly competitive mid-range CPU market, Intel and AMD have launched their latest processors, sparking a highly anticipated showdown. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture and built using TSMC's 3nm process, features 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-
2026-08-09
news.google.com
2026-08-09
2026-08-03
www.pcguide.com
2026-08-03
2026-07-31
tomshardware.com
2026-07-31
This article reviews Tom's Hardware's long-term coverage of CPU development since its inception in 1996, tracing the evolution from early Pentium II processors to today's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, highlighting the rapid advancement in processor technology. By comparing key metrics such as transistor counts,
2026-07-19
tomshardware.com
2026-07-19
AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor, which received widespread acclaim for its gaming performance, though its $329 price point was seen as less compelling. The chip is nearly identical to the more expensive Ryzen 7 7800X3D, differing mainly in boost clocks and pricing. However, a pro
2026-07-17
tomshardware.com
2026-07-17
AMD unveiled the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor at Computex 2026, positioned between the 7600X3D and 7800X3D in its X3D lineup, priced at $329. Notably, it is exclusively available on Newegg in North America until Q3 2026, highlighting AMD's strategic channel control. While the 7700X3D delivers stron
2026-06-26
tomshardware.com
2026-06-26
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the performance battle between AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel's Core i7-14700K, focusing on the competition for DDR4 supremacy in 2026. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, based on the Zen 3 architecture, leverages innovative 3D V-Cache technology to deliver strong ga
2026-06-26
tomshardware.com
2026-06-26
AMD's latest Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition has sparked market attention due to its re-engineered bonding process, offering slight performance improvements over the original. While the official MSRP is $350, scalpers are already listing the chip for $600 or more on secondhand platforms, wi
2026-06-25
tomshardware.com
2026-06-25
ASUS has begun rolling out beta BIOS updates for several AM5 motherboards to restore Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) support, making it one of the first vendors to implement AMD’s promised fix after criticism over the silent removal of the feature from non-Pro Ryzen CPUs. TSME, a critica
2026-06-20
tomshardware.com
2026-06-20
AMD plans to reinstate Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) on Ryzen 9000-series desktop processors via a BIOS update in July, reversing a decision made in AGESA 1.2.7.0 that quietly disabled the feature. TSME is a hardware-based memory encryption technology designed to protect against cold b
2026-06-17
tomshardware.com
2026-06-17
AMD has quietly removed a critical security feature, Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME), from its consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware of potential vulnerabilities. According to Ars Technica, this feature, which protects against physical attacks such as cold-boot exploits and DRAM sno
2026-06-13
tomshardware.com
2026-06-13
AMD has launched its Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform, now available for preorder in the U.S. through Micro Center at $3,999. Positioned as a direct competitor to NVIDIA’s DGX Spark, both systems aim to deliver compact AI workstations capable of running large language models locally. While sharing s
2026-06-13
www.tomshardware.com
2026-06-13
AMD has launched its Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform, challenging Nvidia's DGX Spark at a $3,999 price point. The new mini PC features 128GB of unified memory and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, supporting both Windows 11 and Linux, offering developers greater flexibility. Compared to Nvidia's DGX
2026-06-13
wccftech.com
2026-06-13
AMD has officially launched its Ryzen AI Halo AI PC, priced at $3999, to challenge NVIDIA's DGX Spark with high-speed token throughput. The system is powered by the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 SoC, featuring 16 cores, 32 threads, RDNA 3.5 GPU, and a 50 TOPS XDNA 2 NPU. It includes 128 GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM and
2026-06-01
tomshardware.com
2026-06-01
AMD has launched two X3D CPUs to address rising component costs in the current market. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, priced at $349, is $100 cheaper than its predecessor launched over four years ago. It features the first-generation 3D V-Cache technology with 8 Zen 3 cores and 16 thr
2026-05-30
www.tomshardware.com
2026-05-30
In the midst of current turbulence in the PC hardware market, Newegg has launched an attractive hardware bundle featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor paired with NVIDIA's RTX 5060 GPU at just $439, saving $150 compared to the original price. The deal also includes a free Gamdias BOREAS M2-510WH