The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 was introduced for the first time several months after Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The new SoC was marketed as a slower version of the company’s flagship SoC, giving phone makers the opportunity to charge less for their devices without making tradeoffs regarding high-end features. This approach is said to be followed once again with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, with one individual stating that the announcement will happen in the first quarter of 2025. Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launch makes much more sense, as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be quite an […]
We are but mere days away from October, and that’s when the video game industry is going to start dropping some big games. Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are just a few of the...
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 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 […]
AMD is reportedly working on a new BIOS patch that will help improve inter-core latency on Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs To See Further Improvements As Red Team Plans To Roll Out BIOS Patch To Improve Inter-Core Latencies AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs didn't provide the performance uplift we all expected. Even though one of the reasons for this can be attributed to the poor optimizations for Windows 11, it's not the only reason. The unoptimized Core Parking is one of the culprits resulting in slower performance than ideal, supposedly due […]
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 […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" & Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs have gained some big performance upgrades with the recent Windows 11 24H2 update. AMD Puts Its "Cards On Deck" With The Newest Windows 11 24H2 Update, Bringing In Significant Performance Upgrades For Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" and Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs AMD's launch of Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs was met with criticism from the industry. The processors weren't able to achieve the desired performance, especially in gaming applications, & one major culprit was discovered to be the lackluster support within the Microsoft Windows OS. In a […]
ASUS might've given us a tease of AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs featuring Zen 5 cores and 3D V-Cache technology ahead of their official unveiling. ASUS's webpage source code reveals AMD's plan to launch Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs for AM5 platform ASUS recently revealed several X870E & X870 chipset motherboards, which included all different sub-series but what went unnoticed is the hidden mention of Ryzen 9000X3D chips. The first four Ryzen 9000 CPUs have already been launched a few days ago, which we have covered in detail in our reviews but the new information sheds light on Ryzen 9000X3D with 3D V-Cache […]
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" […]
MSI is offering some nice boosts with its "PBO Enhanced" Mode on AM5 motherboards running the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. MSI claims higher AMD Ryzen 9000 multi-core performance with PBO Enhanced and also introduces Set Thermal Point and High-Efficiency Modes MSI has just released a brand new feature for AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs to improve performance using its AM5 motherboards. These motherboards recently received the latest AGESA 1.2.0.1a update which offers exclusive features on the platform like the ones we detailed here. MSI calls the new feature PBO Enhanced, which is built on AMD's Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) to optimize […]
MSI has become the first motherboard vendor to push AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs beyond 7 GHz with its X670E ACE & secure several world records. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Break Past The 7 GHz Barrier: Ryzen 9 9950X Overclocked To 7.45 GHz It looks like serious overclockers were really waiting for AMD's high-end Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs to showcase their overclocking and tuning expertise as new world records have been set using the Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core and Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core chips. MSI today announced that overclockers have pushed both AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen […]
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's Ryzen 9000 CPU has been delidded for the first time by none other than ASUS's China manager, Tony Yu, & it did turn out as a failure. AMD's First Ryzen 9000 CPU Delidding Goes Completely Unexpected, As The I/O Die Breaks Down Into Literal "Pieces" Well, for those unaware, delidding is a method employed by several consumers that involves removing the CPU IHS (integrated heat spreader) & utilizing a more "premium" form of thermal paste, such as liquid metal. It is mainly done to achieve lower temperatures in the case of high-stress workloads, but in the case of Tony, […]
AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU prices have been confirmed and look very attractive versus Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs. AMD Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPU Prices Revealed At BestBuy: Flagship Ryzen 9 9950X For $599 US The pricing information comes from online retailers such as BestBuy. The prices of the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs being listed at online retailers were a given as today was the official launch date of the new Zen 5 CPUs however, AMD had to push back the launch of these chips to August citing testing and quality issues encountered on the first batches. The […]
Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, Roborock is offering its Flexi Pro Wet Dry Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $379.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page 5% off coupon. Already down from its usual $500 price tag, this model hasn’t seen much by way...
As of today, millions of Steam users woke up with a new notice from Valve, saying that the Steam Subscriber Agreement has been updated, removing a requirement that disputes must go to arbitration rather than court. If you have a dispute that isn't solved via Steam Support, you are now required to take the company to federal or state court. According to legal experts, this is a huge win for Steam users, although most who have a dispute would never take Valve to court. In most situations, consumers are required to arbitrate and not sue after accepting agreements, especially in […]
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 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 […]
AMD is reportedly working on a new BIOS patch that will help improve inter-core latency on Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs To See Further Improvements As Red Team Plans To Roll Out BIOS Patch To Improve Inter-Core Latencies AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs didn't provide the performance uplift we all expected. Even though one of the reasons for this can be attributed to the poor optimizations for Windows 11, it's not the only reason. The unoptimized Core Parking is one of the culprits resulting in slower performance than ideal, supposedly due […]
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 […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" & Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs have gained some big performance upgrades with the recent Windows 11 24H2 update. AMD Puts Its "Cards On Deck" With The Newest Windows 11 24H2 Update, Bringing In Significant Performance Upgrades For Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" and Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs AMD's launch of Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs was met with criticism from the industry. The processors weren't able to achieve the desired performance, especially in gaming applications, & one major culprit was discovered to be the lackluster support within the Microsoft Windows OS. In a […]
ASUS might've given us a tease of AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs featuring Zen 5 cores and 3D V-Cache technology ahead of their official unveiling. ASUS's webpage source code reveals AMD's plan to launch Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs for AM5 platform ASUS recently revealed several X870E & X870 chipset motherboards, which included all different sub-series but what went unnoticed is the hidden mention of Ryzen 9000X3D chips. The first four Ryzen 9000 CPUs have already been launched a few days ago, which we have covered in detail in our reviews but the new information sheds light on Ryzen 9000X3D with 3D V-Cache […]
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" […]
MSI is offering some nice boosts with its "PBO Enhanced" Mode on AM5 motherboards running the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. MSI claims higher AMD Ryzen 9000 multi-core performance with PBO Enhanced and also introduces Set Thermal Point and High-Efficiency Modes MSI has just released a brand new feature for AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs to improve performance using its AM5 motherboards. These motherboards recently received the latest AGESA 1.2.0.1a update which offers exclusive features on the platform like the ones we detailed here. MSI calls the new feature PBO Enhanced, which is built on AMD's Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) to optimize […]
MSI has become the first motherboard vendor to push AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs beyond 7 GHz with its X670E ACE & secure several world records. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Break Past The 7 GHz Barrier: Ryzen 9 9950X Overclocked To 7.45 GHz It looks like serious overclockers were really waiting for AMD's high-end Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs to showcase their overclocking and tuning expertise as new world records have been set using the Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core and Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core chips. MSI today announced that overclockers have pushed both AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen […]
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's Ryzen 9000 CPU has been delidded for the first time by none other than ASUS's China manager, Tony Yu, & it did turn out as a failure. AMD's First Ryzen 9000 CPU Delidding Goes Completely Unexpected, As The I/O Die Breaks Down Into Literal "Pieces" Well, for those unaware, delidding is a method employed by several consumers that involves removing the CPU IHS (integrated heat spreader) & utilizing a more "premium" form of thermal paste, such as liquid metal. It is mainly done to achieve lower temperatures in the case of high-stress workloads, but in the case of Tony, […]
AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU prices have been confirmed and look very attractive versus Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs. AMD Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPU Prices Revealed At BestBuy: Flagship Ryzen 9 9950X For $599 US The pricing information comes from online retailers such as BestBuy. The prices of the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs being listed at online retailers were a given as today was the official launch date of the new Zen 5 CPUs however, AMD had to push back the launch of these chips to August citing testing and quality issues encountered on the first batches. The […]