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NVIDIA's entry-level GeForce RTX 4050 GPU has an interesting interface on laptops, making use of the M.2 interface instead of MXM. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU Features M.2 Interface Instead of MXM on Certain Laptops The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is the most entry-level graphics card that you can get within the RTX 40 "Ada" lineup on laptops. The unfortunate thing is that the RTX 4050 never came to the desktop segment despite certain manufacturers showing readiness for this particular model. Currently, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 and its derivatives serve the entry-level segment in the sub-$200 US category but there's […]
There is no shortage of great cases available for our modern-day smartphones. Things get even better if you are talking about flagship phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Pitaka, a case-maker famous for its Aramid Fiber cases has just released the new Pitaka MagEZ Case Pro 4 for a number of devices and while this might look like something that has been done to the end, Pitaka has made some changes that I am really in love with and when they sent me this case, I was more than happy with how it turned […]
Qualcomm is expected to switch to its custom Oryon cores when it officially announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A company executive claimed that the flagship SoC would be unveiled in October, making it the first silicon from the San Diego firm to transition to in-house CPU designs completely. However, this shift could cost Qualcomm’s partners a hefty sum, as one tipster claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be expensive, and phone makers will have to evaluate the overall configuration of their devices to sell them at competitive prices. Tipster also mentions that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s wafer […]
AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs for DIY which target the Intel Core i5 mainstream CPU lineup. AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs Officially Launched In Global Retail For $269 & $169 US, Respectively The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F are going to be the latest "Hawk Point" APU entries from Team Red. These APUs are equipped with the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture but lack the RDNA 3 iGPU core which means that they are technically just CPUs with limited capabilities than the "G" SKUs. […]
Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop has leaked out and reveals the Ryzen 8050 branding for next-gen AMD Strix Point APUs. AMD's Strix Point APUs Might Be Branded As Ryzen 8050 Series As Per Lenovo Laptop Leak The leak comes from @TechnicallyLog1 who has posted a brochure of an upcoming Lenovo laptop, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5. There aren't a lot of details regarding the specifications but this is a 14-inch laptop and the main highlight is that it is powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 8040 "Hawk Point" and 8050 "Strix Point" APUs. The laptop being part of the AI […]
ASUS is reportedly readying a total of 14 next-gen ROG, TUF & ProArt laptops equipped with AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs based on Zen 5. ASUS's Next-Gen Laptop Lineup With AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs Leaks Out, Equipped With NVIDIA RTX 40 GPUs ASUS is preparing an extensive lineup of laptops that will be utilizing AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs. The models are reported to have been leaked within the product page of the 240 and 180W ROG Compact Plug adapter which lists down the new variants. According to ITHome, the "W" models represent the next-gen variants featuring […]
A user has acquired an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU which allegedly features 3D V-Cache stacks on both Zen 4 core dies. AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU With Up To 192 MB Cache Spotted In Dual CCD 3D V-Cache Boosted Design, Could Be A Software Reporting Issue or Rare Engineering Sample According to a video published at Bilibili, a user has reportedly got his hands on an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU with 192 MB of L3 cache onboard, which is 64 MB more L3 cache than the standard chip. While it isn't sure whether the change made within the […]
AMD has revealed that it's now sampling its next-generation Zen 5 CPUs to partners including Turin "EPYC" & Strix "Ryzen" processors. AMD's Next-Gen Zen 5 CPUs For EPYC "Turin" & Ryzen "Strix" Are Now Sampling, MI300 Refreshes Hinted Again AMD posted its Q1 2024 earnings a couple of hours ago, highlighting strong sales in the data center segment. During the earnings call, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, gave a brief report of where the company is currently and where it is headed. This year will be all about Zen 5 as it enters both the client & data center segments. AMD […]
ONDA has introduced a duo of budget-focused B650 motherboards for AMD AM5 PC builders which start at less than $70 US. These AMD AM5 Motherboards From ONDA Feature The B650 Chipset, Support Ryzen 7000/8000 & Next-Gen 9000 CPUs, All While Costing Under $70 US We have previously covered ONDA's Intel LGA 1700 socket lineup which comes in mATX and Mini-ITX flavors well below the $100 US mark. The company has a known history of offering very budget-focused motherboards and it looks like the company has released its latest offering in the form of the B650M series which comes in black […]
An alleged "official" AMD document with information regarding AMD's Zen 5-powered Strix & Strix Halo APU has leaked out, spilling the beans on the full platform details for the red team's next-gen mobility lineup. AMD Strix & Strix Halo APUs To Mark A Major Update For The Ryzen Mobility Lineup: Featuring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3+ iGPU & XDNA 2 AI NPU Cores The leak comes from HKEPC who managed to spot the official AMD documents posted over at X by a user known as Izzukias. The original post has been removed but the tech outlet managed to get a […]
HP's AI-focused "OMEN 17" gaming laptop completely switches to AMD's Hawk Point "Ryzen 8040" APUs, removing Intel from this model. HP Decides To Go Completely With AMD With Its New OMEN 17 Gaming Laptop Lineup, Powered By Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs HP announced a "refresh" model of its highly popular OMEN 17 gaming laptops. The firm has centered it around AI, jumping into the "AI PC" bandwagon like other manufacturers. Interestingly, HP decided not to include any Intel (Core or Core Ultra) CPU in this specific variant, which marks the first time in years that Intel has been replaced […]
ASUS has published the full list of its AM5 (600-series) motherboards which support the next-gen AMD Ryzen "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. ASUS's Entire AM5 Motherboard Lineup Is Ready For AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs, BIOS Update Required The official announcement from ASUS was more or less expected to be coming soon as they had their BIOS pages for several AM5 (600-series) motherboards already listing support for the next-gen AMD Ryzen "Zen 5" Desktop CPU family. The latest BIOS is based on the AMD AGESA 1.1.7.0 firmware which adds "Granite Ridge" CPU support (codename for the next AM5 desktop […]
ASUS has now officially confirmed that its AMD AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS for AM5 motherboards supports Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5 Granite Ridge" CPUs. ASUS Is The 2nd Motherboard To Confirm AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5 Granite Ridge" CPU Support Through AM5 AGESA BIOS Update ASUS started rolling out the latest AM5 AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS update for its motherboards earlier this month and although the details were a bit low, it looks like the company has officially confirmed next-gen Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5 Granite Ridge" CPU support in its BIOS changelog. The info was posted within the changelog for the BIOS: "Update […]
AMD today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies. AMD Sees Growth In Its Commercial Business & Expands The Desktop PC Portfolio Further With Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 8000 APUs With the rise of AI, the business segment has seen new workloads that require a new generation of chips. These workloads and AI-powered experiences include running Generative AI locally on PCs, enabling a wide spectrum of personalization, productivity, and privacy features. Today marks the expansion of […]
MSI has silently rolled out support for AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs for its AM5 motherboards with the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" CPUs Are Heading To AM5 Soon & Motherboard Makers Such As MSI Are Cooking Up Support With New AGESA BIOS Updates Previously, we have seen ASUS roll out the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS update for its ROG STRIX and STRIX series AM5 motherboards. While the motherboard vendor didn't list anything within the changelog, it was confirmed through the SMU that the BIOS was indeed designed to offer early enablement for the upcoming Zen 5-based […]
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU can now be found below its MSRP for a price of $949 US, marking the first time it has dropped below $1000. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Drops Below MSRP, Now Priced At $950 US In Custom Flavor The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wasn't the biggest upgrade within the "SUPER" family but it did feature better specs and best of all, it launched at an MSRP of $999 US which was much better than the $1199 US pricing of its Non-SUPER sibling. However, soon after the launch, the RTX 4080 SUPER was […]
Development on the next-gen HBM4 memory standard is in full swing as TSMC, Samsung & SK hynix prep the latest DRAM & process nodes. TSMC Brings Forward 12nm & 5nm Nodes For HBM4 Memory Base Dies, Samsung & SK hynix Go 1c DRAM Route Both Samsung and SK hynix are in the race to offer the next-generation HBM4 memory standard. The Korean giants have shown their initial plans for a 2025-2026 debut. Samsung has so far eyed the use of 3D Packaging technologies and up to 16-Hi stacks for an unprecedented increase in the VRAM capacities and memory bandwidth while […]
AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs for DIY which target the Intel Core i5 mainstream CPU lineup. AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs Officially Launched In Global Retail For $269 & $169 US, Respectively The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F are going to be the latest "Hawk Point" APU entries from Team Red. These APUs are equipped with the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture but lack the RDNA 3 iGPU core which means that they are technically just CPUs with limited capabilities than the "G" SKUs. […]
Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop has leaked out and reveals the Ryzen 8050 branding for next-gen AMD Strix Point APUs. AMD's Strix Point APUs Might Be Branded As Ryzen 8050 Series As Per Lenovo Laptop Leak The leak comes from @TechnicallyLog1 who has posted a brochure of an upcoming Lenovo laptop, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5. There aren't a lot of details regarding the specifications but this is a 14-inch laptop and the main highlight is that it is powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 8040 "Hawk Point" and 8050 "Strix Point" APUs. The laptop being part of the AI […]
ASUS is reportedly readying a total of 14 next-gen ROG, TUF & ProArt laptops equipped with AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs based on Zen 5. ASUS's Next-Gen Laptop Lineup With AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs Leaks Out, Equipped With NVIDIA RTX 40 GPUs ASUS is preparing an extensive lineup of laptops that will be utilizing AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs. The models are reported to have been leaked within the product page of the 240 and 180W ROG Compact Plug adapter which lists down the new variants. According to ITHome, the "W" models represent the next-gen variants featuring […]
A user has acquired an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU which allegedly features 3D V-Cache stacks on both Zen 4 core dies. AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU With Up To 192 MB Cache Spotted In Dual CCD 3D V-Cache Boosted Design, Could Be A Software Reporting Issue or Rare Engineering Sample According to a video published at Bilibili, a user has reportedly got his hands on an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU with 192 MB of L3 cache onboard, which is 64 MB more L3 cache than the standard chip. While it isn't sure whether the change made within the […]
AMD has revealed that it's now sampling its next-generation Zen 5 CPUs to partners including Turin "EPYC" & Strix "Ryzen" processors. AMD's Next-Gen Zen 5 CPUs For EPYC "Turin" & Ryzen "Strix" Are Now Sampling, MI300 Refreshes Hinted Again AMD posted its Q1 2024 earnings a couple of hours ago, highlighting strong sales in the data center segment. During the earnings call, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, gave a brief report of where the company is currently and where it is headed. This year will be all about Zen 5 as it enters both the client & data center segments. AMD […]
ONDA has introduced a duo of budget-focused B650 motherboards for AMD AM5 PC builders which start at less than $70 US. These AMD AM5 Motherboards From ONDA Feature The B650 Chipset, Support Ryzen 7000/8000 & Next-Gen 9000 CPUs, All While Costing Under $70 US We have previously covered ONDA's Intel LGA 1700 socket lineup which comes in mATX and Mini-ITX flavors well below the $100 US mark. The company has a known history of offering very budget-focused motherboards and it looks like the company has released its latest offering in the form of the B650M series which comes in black […]
An alleged "official" AMD document with information regarding AMD's Zen 5-powered Strix & Strix Halo APU has leaked out, spilling the beans on the full platform details for the red team's next-gen mobility lineup. AMD Strix & Strix Halo APUs To Mark A Major Update For The Ryzen Mobility Lineup: Featuring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3+ iGPU & XDNA 2 AI NPU Cores The leak comes from HKEPC who managed to spot the official AMD documents posted over at X by a user known as Izzukias. The original post has been removed but the tech outlet managed to get a […]
HP's AI-focused "OMEN 17" gaming laptop completely switches to AMD's Hawk Point "Ryzen 8040" APUs, removing Intel from this model. HP Decides To Go Completely With AMD With Its New OMEN 17 Gaming Laptop Lineup, Powered By Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs HP announced a "refresh" model of its highly popular OMEN 17 gaming laptops. The firm has centered it around AI, jumping into the "AI PC" bandwagon like other manufacturers. Interestingly, HP decided not to include any Intel (Core or Core Ultra) CPU in this specific variant, which marks the first time in years that Intel has been replaced […]
ASUS has published the full list of its AM5 (600-series) motherboards which support the next-gen AMD Ryzen "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. ASUS's Entire AM5 Motherboard Lineup Is Ready For AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs, BIOS Update Required The official announcement from ASUS was more or less expected to be coming soon as they had their BIOS pages for several AM5 (600-series) motherboards already listing support for the next-gen AMD Ryzen "Zen 5" Desktop CPU family. The latest BIOS is based on the AMD AGESA 1.1.7.0 firmware which adds "Granite Ridge" CPU support (codename for the next AM5 desktop […]
ASUS has now officially confirmed that its AMD AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS for AM5 motherboards supports Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5 Granite Ridge" CPUs. ASUS Is The 2nd Motherboard To Confirm AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5 Granite Ridge" CPU Support Through AM5 AGESA BIOS Update ASUS started rolling out the latest AM5 AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS update for its motherboards earlier this month and although the details were a bit low, it looks like the company has officially confirmed next-gen Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5 Granite Ridge" CPU support in its BIOS changelog. The info was posted within the changelog for the BIOS: "Update […]
AMD today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies. AMD Sees Growth In Its Commercial Business & Expands The Desktop PC Portfolio Further With Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 8000 APUs With the rise of AI, the business segment has seen new workloads that require a new generation of chips. These workloads and AI-powered experiences include running Generative AI locally on PCs, enabling a wide spectrum of personalization, productivity, and privacy features. Today marks the expansion of […]
MSI has silently rolled out support for AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs for its AM5 motherboards with the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" CPUs Are Heading To AM5 Soon & Motherboard Makers Such As MSI Are Cooking Up Support With New AGESA BIOS Updates Previously, we have seen ASUS roll out the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS update for its ROG STRIX and STRIX series AM5 motherboards. While the motherboard vendor didn't list anything within the changelog, it was confirmed through the SMU that the BIOS was indeed designed to offer early enablement for the upcoming Zen 5-based […]
