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.
Recent #AMD Ryzen news in the semiconductor industry
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.
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.
1. TSUKUMO, a brand of Yamada Denki, has released several desktop PCs equipped with AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, featuring the Zen 5 architecture with a 16% improvement in IPC over the previous generation. 2. The GE9A-X245/XBH model comes with a Ryzen 9 9950X CPU, 32GB of memory, a 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0 compatible), an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU, an 850W 80PLUS Gold power supply, and Windows 11 Home, priced at 479,800 yen. 3. The GE9A-V245/XBH model features a Ryzen 9 9900X CPU, 32GB of memory, a 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0 compatible), an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU, an 850W 80PLUS Gold power supply, and Windows 11 Home, priced at 414,800 yen.
1. Newegg has introduced a CPU trade-in program, coinciding with the release of AMD's new Ryzen 9000 Series. 2. The trade-in values offered by Newegg are approximately 50% lower than the average second-hand prices on eBay. 3. The trade-in program is only applicable for new purchases and involves a testing process by Newegg before credit is issued.
1. AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, based on Zen 5 architecture, has been overclocked to nearly 6GHz. 2. The overclocked processor shows a 20% performance increase compared to stock settings. 3. It outperforms Intel's Core i9-14900KS by 19% in single-core benchmarks.
1. Xyber XPC unveils a Tesla Cybertruck-themed Mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS APU. 2. The Mini-PC supports up to 64GB DDR5 memory and 4TB SSD storage. 3. The device is currently in full production and available for pre-order with a 10% discount.
1. ASUS announces pre-orders for TUF Gaming A14 with up to Ryzen 7 8845HS or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. 2. Features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and advanced cooling systems. 3. Offers AI processing capabilities with AMD's Neural Processing Unit.
1. Minisforum announces new UM880 Pro and UM890 Pro Mini-PC systems with AMD's Ryzen 8000 series 'Hawk Point' APUs. 2. The UM880 Pro features the Ryzen 7 8845HS, while the UM890 Pro features the Ryzen 9 8945HS APU with up to 70W TDP. 3. The systems support up to 96GB DDR5-5600 memory, have multiple display and USB ports, and include an OCulink connector for external graphics. 4. The UM880 Pro starts at 2899 RMB, with a version including RAM and SSD starting at 3499 RMB.
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 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.
➀ 'Black Myth: WuKong' achieved significant sales and high player engagement on Steam, with over 300 million RMB in revenue. ➁ The game's development team faced efficiency bottlenecks in C++ compilation and resource cooking, which are CPU-intensive tasks. ➂ AMD's Ryzen Threadripper processors significantly improved compilation and cooking times, enhancing overall development efficiency by up to 100%.