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Did AMD just make the Ryzen 7 9800X3D obsolete? — A new CPU threatening its supremacy is on the way

AMD's CES 2026 is all about processors, with new desktop and mobile chips on the way. That includes a new Ryzen 7 9850X3D that is a lot like the existing 9800X3D.

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Engineers, AMD has a Christmas gift for you: Extensive benchmarking puts much cheaper Radeon Pro ahead of Nvidia's finest in key engineering software packages

PugetSystems testing shows Radeon Pro GPUs frequently matching or exceeding Nvidia RTX Pro cards in engineering software despite significantly lower pricing.

TechRadar

Legacy AMD GPUs receive 30% performance boost in Linux with new drivers — latest kernel update finally drops obsolete Radeon graphics driver after more than two decades

Linux 6.19 drops legacy Radeon DRM driver for the modern AMDGPU kernel driver, ushering performance uplifts up to 30% for AMD GCN 1.0 and GCN 1.1 graphics cards.

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AMD stealth-launches a new low power version of its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card that could be great for a DIY Steam Machine, though it's only shaved 13% off the energy consumption

At 140 W, it sits right between the RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 in terms of power munchies, and just above the Steam Machine's GPU.

PC Gamer

I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color

The Geekom AX8 Max is a mid-range mini PC sporting an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with integrated Radeon 780M, enabling it to handle day-to-day office tasks, multimedia, and a touch of gaming, whilst maintaining a small form factor and footprint.

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Want to run and train an LLM model locally? I found the Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC to be an affordable option in my tests

This is no normal mini PC, as the price highlights, but the power and expansion options offer serious potential.

TechRadar

New app injects AMD's AI-driven FSR Redstone framegen into unsupported games — pre-alpha OptiScaler build demo shows nice improvements over legacy FSR frame gen

A Reddit user has demonstrated AMD’s new ML-powered FSR Redstone frame generation running in Monster Hunter Wilds, a game that was never designed to support it.

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This is perhaps the smallest mini PC with a 5060-class GPU you can buy right now — but you will have to go all the way to China to get it

FEVM’s FAEX1 mini PC combines Ryzen AI Max+ CPU, Radeon 8060S GPU, 128 GB memory, and extensive connectivity in a compact chassis.

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Did AMD just launch the fastest silent video cards ever? Passively cooled 32GB DDR6 Radeon AI Pro R9700S debuts with ginormous 300W TDP

AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S offers 32GB memory, passive cooling, and high FP32 compute performance for dense AI workstation setups.

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AMD's FSR "Redstone" update is finally here, but it's not as straightforward as expected — Here's what you need to know

Promised to launch in 2025 at Computex, AMD has just made it under the wire to deliver an FSR "Redstone" update for its Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. It's all a bit confusing due to some name changes, but I can explain.

Windows Central

Black Ops 7 fans could have been tempted by this limited edition graphics card, but I doubt you'll stand a chance of buying it — and no, it isn't NVIDIA this time

ASUS TUF Gaming's limited-edition RX 9070 XT GPU with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 branding is limited to 1,000 units, but you could get one for free in AMD's sweepstakes.

Windows Central

The godfather speaks - this is the device Linus Torvalds says would be his perfect Linux PC, but you'll never get one

Linus Torvald’s new PC build highlights his preference for reliable hardware, strong kernel compatibility, and quiet high-performance components chosen for serious development work.

TechRadar

AMD isn't increasing prices on CPUs, at least for now — Ryzen appears to be safe from the AI hysteria

Industry sources have told Tom's Hardware that there has been no communication from AMD about price hikes on Ryzen processors.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD raises Radeon RX 9000 GPU prices, increasing by $10 for every 8GB of VRAM — another price hike is also scheduled for January 2026

An industry source has confirmed to Tom's Hardware that AMD has raised the price of its Radeon gaming graphics card by $10 per 8GB.

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AMD will reportedly jack up its GPU prices, so if you see a good sale this holiday season, don’t hesitate

In a period of uncertainty in the PC market due to the AI boom, GPUs could be next in line to see price hikes, possibly starting with AMD's Radeon cards.

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AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.

The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.

Tom’s Hardware

New rumor suggests 8GB Radeons could get $20 price hikes, 16GB $40 — rising GDDR6 spot prices add fuel to the GPU pricing fire

AMD's MSRPs for Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards may increase by $20 - $40 amid rising GDDR6 prices depending on the model, if new rumors are true.

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AMD graphics card prices could rise by $40 thanks to the RAM supply crisis, but the extra you pay could be even more

Best forget about doing any upgrades for a while.

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Great news for Intel: It now owns fully 1% of the gaming GPU market

OK, alright, the thing about the Apple foundry contract is much bigger news.

TechRadar

AMD rumored to hike price of GPUs by 10% – so it could be a case of grab a Black Friday deal now, or feel the pain later

Black Friday might be the right time to buy a new GPU, as rumors over RAM price hikes impacting graphics cards get stronger.

PC Gamer

iCame, iSaw, iConquered: With its new M5 chip, the Apple MacBook Pro is now a gaming PC. Just, y'know, without the games

The undisputed king of integrated graphics when it works.

TechRadar

AMD's FSR Redstone for supercharged gaming debuts on December 10 – but it's RX 9000 only, leaving older Radeon GPUs in the cold

FSR Redstone tech to boost frame rates and visual quality won't come to last-gen Radeon GPUs, leaving some gamers angry.

Windows Central

The most user‑friendly AI mini PC I’ve tested doesn’t look like much, until you see what it can do — it could change how you think about AI hardware

I'm easily pleased, and Sapphire's simple, but brilliant feature on its new mini PC definitely ticks the box.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD clarifies its clarifications on controversial RDNA 1 and 2 driver note — company will continue game optimization support after all

AMD's recent driver release continues to be surprisingly turbulent, with further clarification that it won't stop game optimization for older RDNA1 and RDNA2 cards, despite the release notes suggesting as such. This also comes after another error in the release notes that said USB-C power would no longer work on…

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AMD has ended support for RX 6000 GPUs – here's why it's a massive blunder in the battle against Nvidia

In a baffling move, AMD ends support for relatively recent RX 6000 GPUs – and gamers are up in arms (myself included).

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