AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7700X: 45 Game Benchmark
Today we'll show you how to boost the gaming performance of your Ryzen CPU by 10% with one simple trick. Sounds too good to be true, right? But somehow, this actually works.
Brand-new Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X CPUs are already discounted
Right now, you can grab the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X for $623 (from $649 MSRP) or the Ryzen 9 9900X for $449 (down from $499).
AMD Zen 5 CPU boosting update backported to Windows 11 23H2, arriving sooner than expected
Now arriving on Windows 11 23H2 instead of waiting for 24H2
In brief: AMD's Zen 5 series chips arrived earlier this month to some salty reviews over the performance discrepancies that didn't reflect the promised uplifts. Not long after, the chipmaker announced that the problem would be addressed in Windows 11's 24H2 update. But now in an unexpected twist, the fix is landing sooner than expected.
Ryzen 9000 Threadripper leaked in shipping manifest with 96 cores and 192 threads
Flagship Zen 5 Threadripper might maintain the same core count as its predecessor
Intel accidentally leaks monstrous 9,324-pin socket for "Diamond Rapids" Xeon CPUs
Intel's next move in the server CPU wars
AMD is pushing Microsoft to release Ryzen 9000 performance-boosting update sooner
Reviewers weren't seeing the kind of performance uplifts AMD promised, but a fix is coming soon
In context: When AMD launched its new Ryzen 9000 CPUs earlier this month, there was a lot of hype around the promised performance gains across the board, including gaming. AMD's own pre-release benchmarks showed a tidy 9% generational uplift over Ryzen 7000 in 1080p gaming, and around 6% higher frame rates compared to Intel's best. But once the reviews started rolling in, not everyone was seeing those kinds of improvements.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" CPU surfaces with 5.7GHz clock speed
The Arrow Lake lineup is expected to be announced on October 10
AMD's Ryzen 9000 series are slightly faster on Windows admin accounts – and no one knows why
Is elevating system privileges for additional FPS worth the risk?
Benchmarks tease upcoming Intel Granite Rapids 120-core, 240-thread monster CPU
With these numbers, Intel has AMD's Epyc lineup squarely in its sight
A rumored TDP boost for Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X may not be enough to increase lagging sales
What will it take for these processors to ditch the Zen 5% meme?
Recap: The newly released AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X have garnered attention for their power efficiency and effective thermal management, debuting with a modest 65W TDP. However, the minimal performance gains over previous generations have drawn criticism, especially given their higher launch prices compared to the Ryzen 7000-series. Rumors now suggest that AMD might increase the TDP for these processors. If true, this change could enhance their performance, but will that be enough to boost their lagging sales?
New AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D could offer gamers a budget boost on AM4 platform
Potential pricing could undercut Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Why it matters: Just when you thought AMD was ready to move on from the trusty old AM4 socket, Team Red seems to have one more trick up its sleeve. According to recent entries at the Eurasian Economic Commission, it looks like the company is prepping a new budget-friendly X3D processor with 3D V-cache for the long-running platform.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review: We've Seen This Before...
The Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's most powerful Zen 5 desktop offering. Dual CCD Ryzen CPUs have never been the best options for gamers, but they have been the best options for those who like to work and play.
Intel Panther Lake CPUs rumored to be mobile-only; Nova Lake to succeed desktop Arrow Lake
Prior information indicated that Panther Lake would incorporate desktop and laptop CPUs
Were we wrong about Zen 5?
Misleading comparisons and misconceptions
Recap: We got our first look at AMD's new Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X processors last week, and it's fair to say we weren't impressed with what we saw. That said, online reviews were very mixed, despite reporting similar performance data overall. There were minimal gains in games, with mixed productivity performance. But that mixed reception from reviewers left readers confused, with many asking the question: Are these new Zen 5 processors good or bad? It's a fair question, and the answer is, as usual, "it depends."
Opinion: AMD Keeps Botching Launches
AMD keeps botching their product launches, and Zen 5 is just another example in a string of releases over the last two years that range from disappointing to downright embarrassing.
Intel promises microcode update for crashing CPUs won't affect performance
Only minor performance impacts observed in a few applications
Intel says Arrow Lake will consume 100W less power than Raptor Lake, new GPUs coming this year
Arrow Lake chips will arrive in time for the holiday shopping season
Asus, MSI launch beta BIOS updates to fix Intel Raptor Lake instability
Asus and MSI are leading the charge in fixing Intel's Raptor Lake instabilities
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review: Poor Value for Gamers
In a nutshell, what makes the Ryzen 5 9600X a bad product is the fact that it's often slower than its predecessor and yet somehow costs 40% more. There's no reason anyone should buy this CPU.
Intel and OEMs provide updates on Raptor Lake warranties, Battlemage GPUs still targeting 2024 launch
Contact your vendor's customer support to ensure new warranties are guaranteed
AMD confirms Ryzen 9000 CPU series pricing: 9950X starts at $649
Zen 5 launch prices are slightly below Ryzen 7000 predecessors
Keeping Intel's next-gen node on schedule: Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest boot up on 18A
External foundry customers are already designing chips on the process
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Zen 5 Arrives
Today we're taking our first look at AMD's new Zen 5 processors, starting with the Ryzen 7 9700X, their latest 8-core / 16-thread CPU designed to replace the 7700X.
Intel Stability Issues - The Story So Far
Intel's CPU stability issues persist, with a microcode update expected in a few weeks. While TechSpot has covered various angles, hands-on testing remains pending, here's our take so far.
