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 […]
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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's Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core "Zen 5" Desktop CPU has leaked too with an impressive 5.5 GHz clock speed & 14% increase in performance versus 7600X. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Entry-Level Zen 5 Desktop CPU Retains Faster Single-Core Performance Versus Intel Core i9-14900K The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X "100-000001405" CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads. This chip has a base clock of 3.9 GHz maximum boost clock of up to 5.40 GHz and packs 38 MB cache and the same 65W TDP. Only the AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 CPUs see a clock bump over their predecessor […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X "Zen 5" Desktop CPU featuring 8 cores has been leaked and features strong single-core performance. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Leaks Out, Almost Touches 5.6 GHz With PBO Enabled The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X "100-000001404" is designed for mainstream audiences & features an 8-core CPU with 16 threads, a base clock of 3.8 GHz, a boost clock of up to 5.5 GHz, 40 MB of cache (1 CCD with 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2), and a low TDP of 65W which is also much lower than the 105W TDP featured […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Desktop CPU has been benchmarked in Geekbench, scoring some impressive gains versus Intel's 14th Gen CPUs. AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core CPU Delivers A 16% Single-Core Performance Uplift Over 7900X, Crushes Core i9-14900KS In Geekbench Benchmark The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X "100-000000662" CPU is a 12-core and 24-thread variant. This chip has a base clock of 4.4 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.6 GHz with a 76 MB cache. The interesting thing with this chip is that it has a TDP of 120W much lower than the 170W of Ryzen 9 7900X […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, the flagship Zen 5 CPU, reportedly features a maximum frequency or FMAX of up to 5.85 GHz, the same as Zen 4. AMD's Zen 5 CPUs Might Peak Out With A Maximum Frequency of 5.85 GHz By Default, Ryzen 9 9950X Same As Ryzen 9 7950X The FMAX or peak frequency is the maximum default clock limit allowed within the BIOS for the AMD Ryzen CPUs. The last-generation Ryzen 7000 CPUs based on the Zen 4 core architecture had FMAX set to 5.85 GHz for the top 7950X chip and it looks like that will remain […]
We have received the first performance numbers of AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X "Zen 5" Desktop CPU within the Cinebench R23 benchmark. AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Desktop CPUs To Feature Double-Digit Multi-Threaded Gain Over 7900X At The Default 120W TDP In our latest series of Zen 5 revelations, we will be talking about the performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Desktop CPU which will compete against the Intel Core i7-14700K, a 20-core chip. The new Ryzen CPU has some really solid improvements within multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench & we are going to tell you how the chip fares […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs are expected to feature the same amount of 3D V-Cache as the existing Ryzen 7000X3D chips. AMD Ryzen 9000X3D "Zen 5" CPUs Retain The Same 3D V-Cache Amount As Ryzen 7000X3D Chips, Up To 128 MB L3 On Dual CCDs, 96 MB on Single CCD In earlier reports, we have stated how AMD is expected to feature some cool features on its next-gen Ryzen 9000X3D "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. We revealed that one of those features is going to be full overclocking support and now, our sources have informed us that the Zen […]
Mini PC manufacturer, Xyber XPC, has unveiled the world's first AMD Ryzen Mini PC which is themed after Tesla's Cybertruck. This Small Cybertruck Is Actually A Mini PC Powered By AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS "Hawk Point" APU Xyber Team, a small Mini PC manufacturer based in Hong Kong, China, has unveiled its brand new Xyber XPC, a Mini PC that is themed after Tesla's Cybertruck. This Mini PC packs powerful hardware within its small footprint such as AMD's latest Hawk Point APUs and support for up to 64 GB DRAM. We saw this Mini PC back at Computex 2024 and […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs are getting some big price cuts across the globe with up to 34% drops at certain retailers. AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs Also Getting Discounts Ahead of Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Launch AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs launched earlier this year and brought the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 combo to the desktop AM5 platform. The Hawk Point APUs launched in various SKUs ranging from standard to PRO variants but it looks like they have received some big price drops over a few months which could be attributed to the upcoming Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop […]
AMD's Ryzen AI 300-powered laptops from ACER under its Swift lineup have been spotted in the Geekbench database. ACER's Ryzen AI 300 "Swift" Laptop Spotted In Slim 14" Design, Benchmark Shows Decent Performance ASUS isn't the only retailer that will feature the new 'Ryzen AI 300" series in its new range of laptops, as Acer joins the party with its newest generation of Swift laptops. Based on a newly emerged Geekbench entry, it looks like Acer's Swift 14 laptop will house AMD's new Strix Point chips such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, an APU that will be one […]
ASUS has rolled out the latest AMD AGESA 1.2.0.0 BIOS update for its X670E & B650 motherboards with improved Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" support. ASUS Preps For AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs With AGESA 1.2.0.0 BIOS For X670E & B650 Motherboards Following MSI, ASUS has now rolled out the first AMD AGESA 1.2.0.0 BIOS firmware for its AM5 motherboards. This new BIOS comes with additional system performance stability and various improvements for AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. ASUS doesn't go into the specifics of this BIOS update but only lists that it updates AGESA to […]
AMD's next-generation Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs have once again been listed online & the pricing is much lower than Ryzen 7000 MSRPs. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs Could Offer Insane Value On The AM5 Platform Based on Latest Retail Listings, 9950X Is 190 Euros Cheaper Than 7950X's MSRP A few days ago, we reported the first retail listings of the AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. Now, a new retailer has listed all four chips including the Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X, & the Ryzen 5 9600X which are available for […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs will feature full overclocking support at launch, marking a first for the 3D V-Cache chips. AMD Is Finally Bringing Overclocking Support To Its 3D V-Cache Chips With Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs AMD's Ryzen chips featuring the 3D V-Cache technology have been regarded as some of the best gaming processors on the market. Across all gaming performance metrics and efficiency tests, the one chip that stands out from the rest is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which has seen insane sales figures but with the next generation, AMD is expected to not only boost the out-of-the-box performance capabilities but […]
AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core "Zen 5" Desktop CPU has leaked too with an impressive 5.5 GHz clock speed & 14% increase in performance versus 7600X. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Entry-Level Zen 5 Desktop CPU Retains Faster Single-Core Performance Versus Intel Core i9-14900K The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X "100-000001405" CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads. This chip has a base clock of 3.9 GHz maximum boost clock of up to 5.40 GHz and packs 38 MB cache and the same 65W TDP. Only the AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 CPUs see a clock bump over their predecessor […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X "Zen 5" Desktop CPU featuring 8 cores has been leaked and features strong single-core performance. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Leaks Out, Almost Touches 5.6 GHz With PBO Enabled The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X "100-000001404" is designed for mainstream audiences & features an 8-core CPU with 16 threads, a base clock of 3.8 GHz, a boost clock of up to 5.5 GHz, 40 MB of cache (1 CCD with 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2), and a low TDP of 65W which is also much lower than the 105W TDP featured […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Desktop CPU has been benchmarked in Geekbench, scoring some impressive gains versus Intel's 14th Gen CPUs. AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core CPU Delivers A 16% Single-Core Performance Uplift Over 7900X, Crushes Core i9-14900KS In Geekbench Benchmark The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X "100-000000662" CPU is a 12-core and 24-thread variant. This chip has a base clock of 4.4 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.6 GHz with a 76 MB cache. The interesting thing with this chip is that it has a TDP of 120W much lower than the 170W of Ryzen 9 7900X […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, the flagship Zen 5 CPU, reportedly features a maximum frequency or FMAX of up to 5.85 GHz, the same as Zen 4. AMD's Zen 5 CPUs Might Peak Out With A Maximum Frequency of 5.85 GHz By Default, Ryzen 9 9950X Same As Ryzen 9 7950X The FMAX or peak frequency is the maximum default clock limit allowed within the BIOS for the AMD Ryzen CPUs. The last-generation Ryzen 7000 CPUs based on the Zen 4 core architecture had FMAX set to 5.85 GHz for the top 7950X chip and it looks like that will remain […]
We have received the first performance numbers of AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X "Zen 5" Desktop CPU within the Cinebench R23 benchmark. AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Desktop CPUs To Feature Double-Digit Multi-Threaded Gain Over 7900X At The Default 120W TDP In our latest series of Zen 5 revelations, we will be talking about the performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Desktop CPU which will compete against the Intel Core i7-14700K, a 20-core chip. The new Ryzen CPU has some really solid improvements within multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench & we are going to tell you how the chip fares […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs are expected to feature the same amount of 3D V-Cache as the existing Ryzen 7000X3D chips. AMD Ryzen 9000X3D "Zen 5" CPUs Retain The Same 3D V-Cache Amount As Ryzen 7000X3D Chips, Up To 128 MB L3 On Dual CCDs, 96 MB on Single CCD In earlier reports, we have stated how AMD is expected to feature some cool features on its next-gen Ryzen 9000X3D "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. We revealed that one of those features is going to be full overclocking support and now, our sources have informed us that the Zen […]
Mini PC manufacturer, Xyber XPC, has unveiled the world's first AMD Ryzen Mini PC which is themed after Tesla's Cybertruck. This Small Cybertruck Is Actually A Mini PC Powered By AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS "Hawk Point" APU Xyber Team, a small Mini PC manufacturer based in Hong Kong, China, has unveiled its brand new Xyber XPC, a Mini PC that is themed after Tesla's Cybertruck. This Mini PC packs powerful hardware within its small footprint such as AMD's latest Hawk Point APUs and support for up to 64 GB DRAM. We saw this Mini PC back at Computex 2024 and […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs are getting some big price cuts across the globe with up to 34% drops at certain retailers. AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs Also Getting Discounts Ahead of Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Launch AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs launched earlier this year and brought the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 combo to the desktop AM5 platform. The Hawk Point APUs launched in various SKUs ranging from standard to PRO variants but it looks like they have received some big price drops over a few months which could be attributed to the upcoming Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop […]
AMD's Ryzen AI 300-powered laptops from ACER under its Swift lineup have been spotted in the Geekbench database. ACER's Ryzen AI 300 "Swift" Laptop Spotted In Slim 14" Design, Benchmark Shows Decent Performance ASUS isn't the only retailer that will feature the new 'Ryzen AI 300" series in its new range of laptops, as Acer joins the party with its newest generation of Swift laptops. Based on a newly emerged Geekbench entry, it looks like Acer's Swift 14 laptop will house AMD's new Strix Point chips such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, an APU that will be one […]
ASUS has rolled out the latest AMD AGESA 1.2.0.0 BIOS update for its X670E & B650 motherboards with improved Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" support. ASUS Preps For AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs With AGESA 1.2.0.0 BIOS For X670E & B650 Motherboards Following MSI, ASUS has now rolled out the first AMD AGESA 1.2.0.0 BIOS firmware for its AM5 motherboards. This new BIOS comes with additional system performance stability and various improvements for AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. ASUS doesn't go into the specifics of this BIOS update but only lists that it updates AGESA to […]
AMD's next-generation Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs have once again been listed online & the pricing is much lower than Ryzen 7000 MSRPs. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs Could Offer Insane Value On The AM5 Platform Based on Latest Retail Listings, 9950X Is 190 Euros Cheaper Than 7950X's MSRP A few days ago, we reported the first retail listings of the AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs. Now, a new retailer has listed all four chips including the Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X, & the Ryzen 5 9600X which are available for […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs will feature full overclocking support at launch, marking a first for the 3D V-Cache chips. AMD Is Finally Bringing Overclocking Support To Its 3D V-Cache Chips With Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs AMD's Ryzen chips featuring the 3D V-Cache technology have been regarded as some of the best gaming processors on the market. Across all gaming performance metrics and efficiency tests, the one chip that stands out from the rest is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which has seen insane sales figures but with the next generation, AMD is expected to not only boost the out-of-the-box performance capabilities but […]