Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6
It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago.
This surprising new AMD GPU came out of nowhere
Biostar just unveiled a new AMD graphics card, but it's probably not the one you've been waiting for.
The PS5 Pro is packing GPU tech that no AMD PC has
According to Sony, the PS5 Pro has exclusive features that aren't available on any AMD GPU right now.
AMD’s new GPU could bring PS5 Pro-like performance to laptops
AMD just launched a new mobile GPU that is predictably as powerful as the PlayStation 5 Pro.
AMD may have transformed this thin and light laptop into a gaming powerhouse
A new driver for AMD's Ryzen AI 300 processors promises higher frame rates with AFMF 2 and a new feature called Virtual Graphics Memory.
This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed
The new app Camomile claims to lower your CPU temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test.
AMD confirms plans to not play ‘king of the hill’ with Nvidia
When asked, AMD shared information with reporters about its future plans for GPUs, and it may not involve an RTX 5090 competitor.
Next-gen GPUs are coming ‘later this year’ — but which?
AMD and Nvidia are both working on new GPU lines, but will it happen this year? An unexpected source shed some light on the matter.
AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip is coming in early 2025
At IFA 2024, AMD confirmed that it's working on the Z2 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs, and the chip should arrive in early 2025.
AMD just gave these two CPUs a free 13% boost
AMD has two new Zen 5 CPUs that are getting a free 13% performance boost, and all you need to do is update your BIOS.
The Asus ROG Ally was just outdone
Acer just revealed its Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC, and it sports a chip that could beat the performance of the Asus ROG Ally.
AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment
Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.
I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.
Your AMD Ryzen CPU is about 10% slower than it should be
A comprehensive round of benchmarks reveals that both Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs can get massive gaming upgrades with a new Windows Update.
It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops
We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top.
How long do CPUs really last?
The CPU is the single most important component in your PC, and when it dies, the impact is catastrophic. How long does a CPU last? Let's find out.
I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and I was shocked by the results
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X may top some performance charts, but the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still proves itself as a gaming monster in this new Zen 5 era.
I tested AMD’s latest claims about Ryzen 9000, and they don’t hold up
AMD published a new blog detailing how to achieve higher gaming performance with Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but we're not seeing an uplift.
How long do GPUs really last?
Graphics cards are one of the most important — and most expensive — components in a PC. How long do GPUs last? Find out in our guide to GPU endurance.
I wish more games did this with their PC requirements
Star Wars Outlaws has a long list of PC requirements, and they include a slew of helpful notes that we've never seen before.
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road.
Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance
AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows.
I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.
No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why
Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start.
AMD’s historic AM4 legacy may continue on
Various reports suggest that AMD has a new 3D V-Cache equipped desktop CPU for budget-conscious gamers.
Millions of AMD chips are being ignored in major security flaw fix
A major security flaw impacting hundreds of millions of AMD CPUs is making the rounds, but AMD won't be patching all of the affected processors.
Intel’s downfall hurts everyone
Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails.
AMD’s last-gen CPU is still the king of gaming
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9700X is impressive, but it can't dethrone the legendary Ryzen 7 7800X3D when it comes to gaming.
I tested the Ryzen 5 9600X against the best budget gaming CPU — here’s the winner
AMD's new Ryzen 5 9600X wants to be the next go-to budget gaming CPU, but it doesn't manage to beat the old guard.
AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs are only cheaper in spirit
AMD technically lowered the price of its new Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but the price you'll pay is a much different story.
Does RAM speed matter for PC performance?
Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much.
How to overclock RAM
When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
AMD’s new feature doubled my frame rate with a single click
AMD has a new feature for its graphics cards called AFMF 2, and after taking it out for a spin, I'm shocked by the quality.
Laptops are compromising for AI, and we have nothing to show for it
Dedicated AI processors are now a mainstay in laptops, despite the fact that there isn't much of a use for them right now.