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Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Ryzen 7 9700X faceoff — a new midrange CPU champ emerges

Intel's new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is going after the Ryzen 7 9700X with its $300 price point. We put the two head-to-head in a series of rounds based on our own testing to see which comes out on top.

Tom’s Hardware

Corsair's Strix Halo AI Workstation 300 gets even more expensive amid the RAMpocalypse — Ryzen AI Max 395+ flagship now sits at $3,399

Corsair has silently raised the prices on its AI Workstation 300 mini PCs. The top-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model is now $3,399, or $400 pricier than it was just a couple months ago. That increase comes amid spiraling RAM and storage prices thanks to the AI boom.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD announces Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition: a CPU with a mighty 208 MB of L3 cache aimed at game devs

"Where the 9950X3D2 really shines is in workloads that thrive on ultra-fast data access."

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Oops, ASRock says motherboards will support 'newly launched' AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU that has definitely not yet been launched

I hope no one got yelled at for this.

PC Gamer

Arctic's $1,400 AMD Strix Point fanless mini-PC hides under your desk — Senza AI 370 features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD

If you've been looking for a mini PC that goes beyond just decluttering your desk — one that basically doesn't even remind you of its existence, then Arctic has got just the thing for you. The new Senza AI 370 features a powerful AMD chip with a decent iGPU, 32…

Tom’s Hardware

Acer Nitro V 16 AI review: A ‘good enough’ budget gaming laptop

The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (2025) might not deliver cutting-edge performance, but for less than $900, it offers a decent enough experience.

Tom’s Guide

AMD reportedly strikes back with Zen 5 refresh to counter Intel's latest Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs — 65W Ryzen supercharged with 400 MHz base clock uplift and almost double the TDP

Reputable leaker shares alleged specifications for the unannounced Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X processors from AMD.

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Minisforum's new flagship NAS comes with OpenClaw pre-installed — Strix Halo-powered N5 Max can run a local AI LLM

Minisforum has announced it is readying a new NAS that comes with OpenClaw pre-installed. The NAS will be powered by AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to help accelerate AI workloads that users program OpenClaw to execute.

Tom’s Hardware

GMKtec NucBox K16 mini PC review: A curious mixed bag that doesn’t quite justify the asking price

The GMKtec NucBox K16 uses an older AMD Ryzen 7 architecture but remains an effective mini PC.

TechRadar

AMD's new Ryzen desktop CPUs are all about AI with a powerful NPU for exclusive Copilot+ features — but will anyone care?

Want a Copilot+ desktop PC? What do you mean, no? AMD just revealed Ryzen AI 400 CPUs over at MWC 2026.

TechRadar

AMD's new Zen 5 enterprise processors still have some of the best local AI chiplets I've seen on x86-64 — Ryzen AI PRO 400 hits 50-60 TOPS to crush Copilot+ PC certification

AMD's AI PRO 400 Series is Gorgon Point chips in a suit and tie and repackaged for the enterprise audience, with some of the best x86-64 NPUs I've seen.

Windows Central

The massive difference between how well Resident Evil Requiem runs on the Steam Deck and an Asus ROG Ally just adds more fuel to the rumour that AMD has abandoned driver support for its Ryzen Z1 chips

And if that really is the case, how long before it does the same with Z2 processors?

PC Gamer

AMD's next-gen Ryzen 10000 desktop CPUs rumored to come in seven different configs — Starting from 6 cores, flagship "Olympic Ridge" silicon may feature up to 24 cores

The next desktop chips from AMD are said to refresh the core configs of the Ryzen brand in a major way. Finally stepping away from 8-core CCDs, "Ryzen 10000" is said to bring 12-core chiplets that should enable a new 24-core dual CCD flagship option. The base config is reportedly…

Tom’s Hardware

Ayaneo Next 2 Windows handheld goes official with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — also features massive 116 Whr battery, and a starting price of $1,799

Ayaneo’s latest flagship handheld pairs AMD’s most powerful mobile APU with an oversized battery, a high-refresh OLED display, and multiple high-end configurations aimed at enthusiasts.

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AMD's 96-core beast with watercooling engraved into CPU joins car and industrial parts in a 2,000W direct die cooling setup — $12,000 CPU runs at 5.3 GHz, devours 1,300W, and still runs cooler than your gaming PC

Chinese tech YouTube channel Geekerwan tests direct die cooling on the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX, using a CNC-engraved IHS and automotive-grade cooling components.

TechRadar

A seriously powerful all-in-one PC has been revealed, packing an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU under the hood

Another Apple iMac alternative has arrived, and it's built around AMD's most powerful APU.

PC Gamer

Ryzen still rising: AMD's processor revenue climbs 34% from last year, thanks to 'multiple generations' of Zen-powered chips

But Intel's new and next-gen offerings loom large.

TechRadar

Searching for a mini PC on a budget? The Topton D12 Ultra is wallet-friendly and packs some surprisingly powerful hardware that's sure to please

Topton D12 Ultra mini PC combines Ryzen AI 300 series processors, expandable memory, and multiple connectivity options at an affordable price.

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Asus may have just released the most powerful business laptop ever: ExpertBook B3 G2 has an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and weighs only 1.41Kg

Asus ExpertBook B3 G2 business laptop sports Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and a 1.41kg starting weight.

TechRadar

AMD's Ryzen 9850X3D is out next week – at a price that makes it a seriously tempting CPU for gamers

AMD reveals Ryzen 9850X3D costs $499, dispelling rumors that gaming champ CPU would be really expensive.

TechRadar

'We have initiated an immediate internal review': Asus responds to worries about AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs dying in its motherboards

Following past issues with ASRock motherboards, we're now seeing an uptick in reports of problems with Asus boards.

TechRadar

This isn't your typical mini PC - Beelink reveals new SER10 Pro and SER10 Max powerhouses boasting DDR5, 10Gbps Ethernet, and Ryzen Gorgon Point

Beelink launches SER10 Pro and Max mini-PCs with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, DDR5 memory, and 10 Gbps Ethernet.

TechRadar

Close-up pictures of AMD's only branded PC have emerged, and I cannot believe that it is so small - Ryzen AI Halo sits comfortably in the palm of one's hand and has all the connectors you can expect, but no Windows

AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC is compact, developer-focused, supports 128GB memory, full connectivity, and allows OS choice for AI workloads.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI Max+ 392 hot on the heels of 9800X3D in early benchmarks — New Strix Halo APU almost matches Ryzen 7 beast in multi-core performance

The new Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has popped up on Geekbench with a single-core score of 2,917 points and a multi-core score of 18,071 points, posting impressive results across the board that match high-end desktop SKUs. The test stems from an Asus TUF Gaming A14 laptop that we checked out…

TechRadar

MSI is the latest to join the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 bandwagon with the AI Edge mini PC — better late than never, but with more than 30 competitors out there, it might have a tough time

MSI’s AI Edge mini PC combines massive memory, local AI inference, RTX-class gaming, and a compact design for versatile desktop computing.

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