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Pads on the bottom of the Ryzen 9 7950X.

AMD’s new 65W processors fix Ryzen 7000’s biggest problems

AMD introduced a slate of new 65-watt processors during its CES keynote, and they solve the problems with Ryzen 7000 CPUs point-for-point.
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su showing the Ryzen 9 7950X3D at CES 2023.

AMD’s new Ryzen 9 7950X3D is up to 24% faster than Intel’s best

AMD introduced three new 3D V-Cache processors at its CES 2023 keynote, including the 16-core Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

We now know why the AMD 7900 XTX is overheating, and it’s not good news

AMD’s 7900 XTX graphics card has been overheating, and we might now know the reason why. Worryingly, tens of thousands of customers’ cards could be affected.
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

No one wants to buy AMD’s Zen 4 chips — what’s going on?

AMD is struggling to sell its latest Zen 4 chips, according to data from a German retailer. Why are these processors lagging, and is there hope of a comeback?
Radeon logo on the RX 7900 XTX.

AMD RX 7900 XTX: we tested ray tracing in 14 games, with mixed results

Has AMD finally improved ray tracing? We tested the RX 7900 XTX in 14 ray tracing games to see if it's a good option for your next upgrade.
RX 7900 XTX installed in a test bench.

AMD responds to GPU overheating issues with RX 7900 XTX

Your AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics card might be suffering from thermal throttling. Here's how to check and what to do next.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 top down view showing vPro label.

CPU confusion made buying a laptop in 2022 a nightmare

Intel's 12th-gen CPUs are a motley and confusing collection of processors. It's not always clear which will perform better, so buyers need to beware.
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AMD graphics cards have this one unsung advantage over Nvidia

AMD and Nvidia duke it out for performance every generation, but AMD Software has been evolving in the shadows, and it's time it got the attention it deserves.
AIO cooler coldplate with scratches in the copper.

Ryzen 7000 CPUs have a serious problem with their heat spreaders

The Ryzen 7000 CPUs we have for testing keep scratching up the cold plates on our AIO coolers. Is it time we all started delidding our CPUs?
The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

RTX 4070 Ti benchmarks leak: Is Nvidia about to undercut AMD?

The first benchmarks for Nvidia's rumored RTX 4070 Ti have leaked and they could spell trouble for AMD's recently released GPUs.
Listings for AMD's RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT graphics cards.

AMD’s new graphics cards are sold out, and scalpers are already charging twice the price

AMD's new RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT are already sold out, and scalpers have swooped in with doubled prices.
RX 7900 XTX installed in a test bench.

Our AMD RX 7900 XTX vs. Nvidia RTX 4080 comparison has a clear winner

AMD's RX 7900 XTX and Nvidia's RTX 4080 are hotly competitive GPUs, but when we put them head-to-head, there's a clear winner.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Here’s why Nvidia’s shots against AMD drivers just don’t add up

Nvidia is taking another dig at AMD (and now Intel) over their GPU drivers, but it's tough for Nvidia's stance to hold much ground.
An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

AMD Radeon RX 7000 series: Everything we know about the RDNA 3 GPU

AMD's next-generation Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards are expected to usher in a new 5nm-based RDNA 3 architecture to drive insane performance.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

AMD ramps up RX 7900 XT power requirements

AMD's upcoming RX 7900 XT is getting a change in power consumption ahead of launch, which is important to know before it hits store shelves.
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Nvidia and AMD GPU prices could skyrocket again in 2023. Here’s why

Nvidia and AMD GPUs already strain people's budget, but prices could get worse if the U.S. doesn't extend tariff exclusions. Here's how much costs could rise.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

If you want AMD Ryzen 7000, Black Friday is the time to buy

AMD's recent Ryzen 7000 CPUs are on sale for the first time ever this Black Friday, along with some steep discounts on the previous generation.
A close-up image of Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti graphics card.

Are gaming PCs more expensive today? Here’s what $1,000 bought you 10 years ago

PC gaming has a bad rap for being too expensive, especially with soaring GPU prices. But is PC gaming actually more expensive today than it was a decade ago?
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

AMD drops huge price cuts on Ryzen 7000-series processors right now

AMD has cut the prices for its Ryzen 7000-series processors by up to $120 in some cases.
TSMC's wafer.

TSMC is working on a huge price increase, and that’s bad news for gamers

TSMC is introducing a large price increase for its 3nm wafers, and this spells bad news for next-gen hardware.
The Powercolor Radeon RX 6400.

Why I bought one of AMD’s worst GPUs

The RX 6400 is infamous for its unimpressive performance and high price, but is it really as bad as we all assumed?
The RX 7900 XTX sitting on display.

If AMD’s RX 7900 XTX claims are true, Nvidia could be in big trouble

AMD finally revealed more about the RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT, so we threw the competing RTX 4080 into the test bench to see how it could stack up.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

AMD rips melting RTX 4090 adapter as Nvidia faces down class-action lawsuit

AMD took another jab at Nvidia's issues with melting RTX 4090 adapters, which comes on the heels of a class-action lawsuit filed against Nvidia.
AMD;s RX 7900 XTX sitting with the die.

AMD finally shares new RX 7900 XTX benchmarks, and it’s not all good news

AMD finally shared more realistic benchmarks for the RX 7900 XTX, and there's good and bad news for the upcoming graphics card.
AMD Radeon RX 6500XT graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

The 6 worst AMD GPUs of all time

We're looking back at some of AMD's worst GPUs, ones that really should have been better but weren't or straight up shouldn't have existed at all.
Cable management on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8.

Why DisplayPort 2.1 could become a big deal for PC gaming in 2023

DisplayPort 2.1 has become a major talking point on the heels of AMD's RX 7900 XTX announcement, and for good reason.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

How to rewatch AMD’s big GPU launch — and what was announced

AMD's last big event of the year will include the company's latest RDNA 3 GPUs to rival Nvidia's recent launches.
A slide showing the first 8K ultrawide monitor from Samsung.

Get ready: the first 8K ultrawide monitors are coming out in 2023

The first 8K gaming monitors are launching in 2023, supported by the DisplayPort 2.1 port on AMD's new GPUs.
Scott Herkalman holding the RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

AMD’s new RX 7900 XTX is here, and it dramatically undercuts Nvidia

AMD announced its RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT graphics cards, which contrary to GPU pricing trends, aren't coming with a cost increase this generation.
Frank Azor presenting at AMD's RDNA 3 launch event.

AMD previews FSR 3.0, which now includes frame generation

AMD is already gearing up to release FSR 3.0, which takes the fight back to Nvidia with frame generation capabilities.
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Head-to-head: Intel Core i7-12700H vs. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Intel Core i7-12700H perform similarly, all things considered. Each has its advantages, so choosing between them can be a challenge.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the best gaming processor on the market, but only for about six months. Hopefully the Ryzen 7 7700X3D will have more time to shine.
AMD 3D V-Cache chip is shown over a coppery background.

AMD 7000X3D V-Cache CPUs could challenge Intel at CES 2023

A new leak suggests AMD’s second-generation 3D V-Cache processors might debut at CES in January, this time bringing extra power to more than one CPU.
A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 7000 vs. Intel Raptor Lake

AMD Ryzen 7000 and Intel's Raptor Lake are finally available, and the race for first place is tighter than ever before.