Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
AMD has seemingly addressed the inter-core latency issues for its Zen 5 "Ryzen 9000" CPUs, with core-to-core Latencies seeing big drops & also leading to extra performance. AMD Quickly Addresses Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Inter-Core Latency Issues With AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS Firmware, Massive Improvements A few weeks ago, it was reported that AMD was working on a patch to improve the inter-core or core-to-core Latencies for its newly launched Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs since various tech outlets discovered that the Latencies weren't optimal with up to 180-200ns Latencies when two cores from different CCDs communicated with one another. This […]
AMD's Ryzen CPUs continue to dominate the EU DIY market, especially in Germany, where the X3D chips are selling like hotcakes. Mindfactory CPU sales show AMD is still gaining CPU market share but isn't the only retail store to see such a dominating lead for Ryzen & X3D chips Things have changed quite drastically in favor of AMD since the time it released the first generation of Ryzen processors back in 2017. With great generational improvements, AMD has gained back a lot of CPU share in the current market. So much so that Intel is struggling to keep up with […]
Gaming benchmarks show that AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X & Ryzen 7 9700X are better off with 65W mode operation than 105W in gaming. Significant improvements in productivity but no enhancement in gaming performance with the 105W mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs While AMD is set to release its official AGESA 1.2.0.2 patch for supporting the 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X CPUs, MSI has already prepared experimental AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS that enables the 105W mode for both processors. Ryzen 9000 owners are looking forward to this anticipated change, which […]
It looks like AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs are now starting to witness impressive price cuts, as the top-tier Ryzen 9 7950X and the Ryzen 7 7700X SKUs are now available for "bargain" prices. AMD Starts Implementing Extensive Price Cuts On Ryzen 7000 CPUs After Ryzen 9000 Launch, Top Tier Ryzen 9 7950X For Just $410 US AMD has decided to offer extensive price cuts in its Ryzen 7000 CPU portfolio, likely to clear off inventory and shift focus towards the new Ryzen 9000 series chips. This time, AMD is offering two of its decent CPUs with a price tag that […]
AMD launched its Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs last month and all chips, including Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X have seen price cuts of up to -12%. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Prices Continue To Fall, Up To 12% Lower Versus MSRP & Lower Prices on All SKUs Including Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X Last month, AMD introduced its first Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. The lineup hit shelves in two waves with the Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 […]
MSI has added a "105W TDP" mode to its AM5 motherboards running the latest AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS, boosting AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs Receive Upto 13% Boost In Cinebench With 105W TDP Mode on MSI's Motherboards Using AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS Back in June, we reported that AMD was planning to do a re-spec of its Ryzen 7 9700X CPU to a 120W TDP (officially 65W). The plan was devised to ensure that the CPU delivers better gaming & multi-threaded performance to make it look like a decent […]
AMD's branch prediction optimizations which helped improve gaming performance for Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" & Ryzen 7000 CPUs are now available in Windows 11 23H2. You Don't Have To Update To Windows 11 24H2, Windows Update Adds Branch Prediction Optimizations To Windows 11 23H2 For Improved Game Performance On Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs A few days ago, AMD announced that it was working on a new branch prediction optimization patch which would be rolled out in Windows 11 24H2. Early performance testing has revealed that this new update does provide improved gaming performance versus what was showcased in early […]
Hygon's C86-7490 CPUs based on the Dhyana x86 IP (AMD Zen) now offer up to 64 cores & support on the SP5 platform. Hygon Boosts C86 Dhyana CPUs With 64 "AMD Zen" Cores, SP5 Platform Support, & Expanded IO With Dual Dies Hygon's Dhyana CPUs are based on the Zen core IP from AMD but feature certain modifications for the Chinese server segment. The whole process is a joint venture between AMD, HMC, Hygon, and Global Foundries who design these chips to meet China's domestic demand. So far, the Hygon CPU lineup has featured up to 32 cores based on […]
AMD has officially launched high-end Zen 5 Desktop CPUs, the Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X, now available for $649 & $499 US, respectively. AMD's High-End Zen 5 Desktop CPUs Hit Retail, Ryzen 9 9950X Available For $649 US & Ryzen 9 9900X Available For $499 US The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X CPUs mark the second wave of Zen 5 chips to hit desktop platforms, offering high-end performance catered towards enthusiasts and content creators. These chips are priced at a premium but feature prices lower than the MSRPs of the last-gen Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs are off to a slow start as their sales figures highlight a weak reception from PC builders. AMD's Latest Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs Just Sold 50 Units During First Week of Launch At Germany's Largest Retailer, Asian Retailers Highlight Low Supply But Decent Value As Selling Point The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X were the first Zen 5 CPUs to hit retail shelves last week. These chips were met with mixed reviews but I personally highlighted them as a strong […]
AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]
MSI's latest AM5 BIOS features deliver up to a 10% performance boost in gaming on AMD's Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs. MSI's Memory Try It & High-Efficiency Mode BIOS Features Deliver Nice Gaming Uplifts With AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs MSI's AM5 motherboards are now loaded with the latest AGESA 1.2.0.0a BIOS which comes with new exclusive features such as Memory Try It and High-Efficiency mode which offer more tuning and performance-gaining abilities in addition to EXPO OPP and Curve Shaper features which are standard across all AM5 motherboards running the latest AGESA BIOS and the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs. System Configurations: […]
AMD has seemingly addressed the inter-core latency issues for its Zen 5 "Ryzen 9000" CPUs, with core-to-core Latencies seeing big drops & also leading to extra performance. AMD Quickly Addresses Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Inter-Core Latency Issues With AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS Firmware, Massive Improvements A few weeks ago, it was reported that AMD was working on a patch to improve the inter-core or core-to-core Latencies for its newly launched Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs since various tech outlets discovered that the Latencies weren't optimal with up to 180-200ns Latencies when two cores from different CCDs communicated with one another. This […]
AMD's Ryzen CPUs continue to dominate the EU DIY market, especially in Germany, where the X3D chips are selling like hotcakes. Mindfactory CPU sales show AMD is still gaining CPU market share but isn't the only retail store to see such a dominating lead for Ryzen & X3D chips Things have changed quite drastically in favor of AMD since the time it released the first generation of Ryzen processors back in 2017. With great generational improvements, AMD has gained back a lot of CPU share in the current market. So much so that Intel is struggling to keep up with […]
Gaming benchmarks show that AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X & Ryzen 7 9700X are better off with 65W mode operation than 105W in gaming. Significant improvements in productivity but no enhancement in gaming performance with the 105W mode on AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs While AMD is set to release its official AGESA 1.2.0.2 patch for supporting the 105W TDP mode for Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X CPUs, MSI has already prepared experimental AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS that enables the 105W mode for both processors. Ryzen 9000 owners are looking forward to this anticipated change, which […]
It looks like AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs are now starting to witness impressive price cuts, as the top-tier Ryzen 9 7950X and the Ryzen 7 7700X SKUs are now available for "bargain" prices. AMD Starts Implementing Extensive Price Cuts On Ryzen 7000 CPUs After Ryzen 9000 Launch, Top Tier Ryzen 9 7950X For Just $410 US AMD has decided to offer extensive price cuts in its Ryzen 7000 CPU portfolio, likely to clear off inventory and shift focus towards the new Ryzen 9000 series chips. This time, AMD is offering two of its decent CPUs with a price tag that […]
AMD launched its Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs last month and all chips, including Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X have seen price cuts of up to -12%. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Prices Continue To Fall, Up To 12% Lower Versus MSRP & Lower Prices on All SKUs Including Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X Last month, AMD introduced its first Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. The lineup hit shelves in two waves with the Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 […]
MSI has added a "105W TDP" mode to its AM5 motherboards running the latest AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS, boosting AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs Receive Upto 13% Boost In Cinebench With 105W TDP Mode on MSI's Motherboards Using AGESA 1.2.0.1 BIOS Back in June, we reported that AMD was planning to do a re-spec of its Ryzen 7 9700X CPU to a 120W TDP (officially 65W). The plan was devised to ensure that the CPU delivers better gaming & multi-threaded performance to make it look like a decent […]
AMD's branch prediction optimizations which helped improve gaming performance for Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" & Ryzen 7000 CPUs are now available in Windows 11 23H2. You Don't Have To Update To Windows 11 24H2, Windows Update Adds Branch Prediction Optimizations To Windows 11 23H2 For Improved Game Performance On Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs A few days ago, AMD announced that it was working on a new branch prediction optimization patch which would be rolled out in Windows 11 24H2. Early performance testing has revealed that this new update does provide improved gaming performance versus what was showcased in early […]
Hygon's C86-7490 CPUs based on the Dhyana x86 IP (AMD Zen) now offer up to 64 cores & support on the SP5 platform. Hygon Boosts C86 Dhyana CPUs With 64 "AMD Zen" Cores, SP5 Platform Support, & Expanded IO With Dual Dies Hygon's Dhyana CPUs are based on the Zen core IP from AMD but feature certain modifications for the Chinese server segment. The whole process is a joint venture between AMD, HMC, Hygon, and Global Foundries who design these chips to meet China's domestic demand. So far, the Hygon CPU lineup has featured up to 32 cores based on […]
AMD has officially launched high-end Zen 5 Desktop CPUs, the Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X, now available for $649 & $499 US, respectively. AMD's High-End Zen 5 Desktop CPUs Hit Retail, Ryzen 9 9950X Available For $649 US & Ryzen 9 9900X Available For $499 US The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X CPUs mark the second wave of Zen 5 chips to hit desktop platforms, offering high-end performance catered towards enthusiasts and content creators. These chips are priced at a premium but feature prices lower than the MSRPs of the last-gen Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs are off to a slow start as their sales figures highlight a weak reception from PC builders. AMD's Latest Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs Just Sold 50 Units During First Week of Launch At Germany's Largest Retailer, Asian Retailers Highlight Low Supply But Decent Value As Selling Point The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X were the first Zen 5 CPUs to hit retail shelves last week. These chips were met with mixed reviews but I personally highlighted them as a strong […]
AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]
MSI's latest AM5 BIOS features deliver up to a 10% performance boost in gaming on AMD's Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs. MSI's Memory Try It & High-Efficiency Mode BIOS Features Deliver Nice Gaming Uplifts With AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs MSI's AM5 motherboards are now loaded with the latest AGESA 1.2.0.0a BIOS which comes with new exclusive features such as Memory Try It and High-Efficiency mode which offer more tuning and performance-gaining abilities in addition to EXPO OPP and Curve Shaper features which are standard across all AM5 motherboards running the latest AGESA BIOS and the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs. System Configurations: […]