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www.pcguide.com
2026-09-26
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tomshardware.com
2026-09-11
AMD has launched two new budget CPUs, the Ryzen 5 5500F and Ryzen 5 7500, to address the rising costs of RAM and support more affordable PC builds. The Ryzen 5 5500F is based on the Zen 3 architecture with a multi-chiplet design, while the Ryzen 5 7500 uses the newer Zen 4 architecture with PCIe 5.0
2026-09-09
www.phoronix.com
2026-09-09
2026-09-04
tomshardware.com
2026-09-04
Ahead of IFA, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkCentre X Ultra, powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor and featuring an integrated Radeon 8065S GPU, with up to 128GB of LPDDR5x memory. The compact system, set for release in November 2026, targets enterprise and AI computing use cases, offering supp
2026-09-01
tomshardware.com
2026-09-01
G.Skill has unveiled its new Flare X5X DDR5 memory kit, leveraging AMD's EXPO ULL (Ultra Low Latency) technology to enhance performance on Ryzen CPUs, particularly those without 3D V-Cache. Operating at DDR5-6000 with a 32GB capacity (2x16GB modules), the Flare X5X features tight subtimings of 36-36
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