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PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming CPU of 2025

It's another slam dunk for AMD, of course, but that doesn't mean there's an obvious winner.

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AMD's dual-cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 appears in first benchmark leaks — gaming-focused CPU features 192MB of L3 cache stacked across both CCDs

AMD is preparing a new flagship gaming chip, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which is said to have 192MB of L3 cache thanks to its dual-cache design that will add 3D V-Cache across both CCDs. The CPU originally leaked months ago, but it has finally appeared on benchmarking databases PassMark and…

Tom’s Hardware

Acemagic just launched one of the weirdest-looking Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PCs to date - Tank M1A Pro+ supports 24TB storage, quad 8K screens and claims to match the RTX 4070M laptop GPU

Acemagic’s Tank M1A Pro+ joins the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC wave with support for four 8K screens, 128GB memory and up to 24TB SSD storage.

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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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Intel's upcoming Core Ultra X9 388H is up to 8.7% faster for 1T perf than Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — Panther Lake gains significant ground on Strix Halo in early Geekbench leak

Intel's Panther Lake family is still awaiting release, but the possible flagship chip of the bunch has been spotted on Geekbench. The Core Ultra X9 388H scores 3,057 points in the single-core test and 17,687 points in the multi-core test, racing past its Arrow Lake-H predecessor and AMD's Strix Halo.

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The fastest gaming CPU could get a supercharged version soon, as new AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak pops up

AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak suggests refresh is imminent, and that'd be good news in more ways than one.

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D edges past Ryzen 7 9800X3D in PassMark benchmark — upcoming X3D chip shows up to 4.7% higher performance

A new PassMark entry has surfaced for AMD’s unreleased Ryzen 7 9850X3D, giving the first look at how the chip compares against the current 9800X3D.

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AMD's imminent Ryzen 7 9850X3D chip shows up on Geekbench with 5.6 GHz boost clocks — Scores slightly lower than 9800X3D in multi-core tests, higher in single-core

Two new Geekbench listings for the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D chip have been uncovered, both from mid-November, that show the CPU posting higher single-core numbers than the existing 9800X3D while being beat in multi-threaded results. The chip boosted up to 5.6 GHz as expected, but was running on slow 4800…

Tom’s Hardware

AMD accidentally leaks Ryzen 7 9850X3D details — A higher boost clock compared to the 9800X3D and ... not much else

AMD accidentally added details about an unannounced Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU to its driver support page, but the rumored specs certainly don't seem like much of an upgrade over the flagship Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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The PC component crisis just got worse, as major RAM maker gives up on consumers and CPU price hikes are rumored

Want more pessimistic predictions of future component pricing? We're not short of those right now, sadly.

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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

Framework 16 (RTX 5070 upgrade) review

I'm happy to see you, but buddy, you're out of my league.

PC Gamer

AMD's budget Ryzen 5 7500X3D leaks out in early benchmarks, scores hint at performance on par with existing 7600X3D — budget offering could pack a punch in both single and multi-core tests

AMD's rumored upcoming budget CPU, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, has just been spotted on GeekBench with solid single-core and multi-core results that put it on par with the 7600X3D, while having the same 96 MB of L3 cache. Unfortunately, for value-conscious gamers, the price of DDR5 right now might turn…

Tom’s Hardware

This new leaked AMD Strix Halo variant could be the ultimate chip for handheld gaming PCs

Half the CPU cores but all the graphics compute units? Yes please.

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AMD reportedly prepping new X3D chip with higher clock speeds – Ryzen 7 9700X3D spotted in benchmarks that rival Ryzen 7 9800X3D, new Strix Halo chip also unearthed

AMD’s unreleased Ryzen 7 9700X3D appears on PassMark, hinting at a lower-cost alternative to the 9800X3D for gamers.

Tom’s Hardware

Strix Halo Radeon 8060S iGPU benchmarked in games, delivers butter-smooth 1080p performance —AMD's AI-focused Ryzen AI Max 395+ APU also excels at gaming

YouTuber tests AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max 395+ APU in several games, and is astonished at the chip's gaming chops. Integrated 8060S iGPU delivers solid 60 FPS 1080p gaming performance in almost all titles tested.

TechRadar

Lenovo goes tiny as it embraces AMD-based Ryzen mini PCs - including one offering venerable VGA and COM ports for legacy applications

Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre neo 55 lineup merges AI power, compact design, and sustainability to meet modern business computing needs affordably.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD planning monstrous dual-cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192MB of game-boosting L3 cache, according to leak

AMD is preparing a refreshed Ryzen 9000-series “Granite Ridge” lineup that boosts clock speeds, power limits, and 3D V-Cache capacity to deliver higher gaming and desktop performance.

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AMD's Krackan Point APUs tipped to arrive for desktop soon as Ryzen 9000G series — New AGESA code adds support for Ryzen AI 300 series in BIOS update

AMD might be on the verge of refreshing its more-than-a-year-old desktop APU lineup, the Ryzen 8000G, with new Krackan Point SKUs lifted straight from mobile. These APUs are built on Zen 5 architecture, using RDNA 3.5 graphics, and will offer a big jump in performance, paired with a 65W TDP.

TechRadar

This tiny Ryzen portable gaming PC has beaten a proper AMD workstation on video editing - that's a perfect reason for creative pros to grab these cute UMPCs

The GPD WIN 5 delivers workstation-class performance in handheld form, raising new questions about heat, practicality, and sustained usability.

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Working on the HP EliteBook 8 G1a is a good experience, but I think it can be hard to justify the cost of this Ryzen AI business laptop

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance.

TechRadar

I reviewed the ZBook Ultra G1a 14 - and somehow HP forced a mobile workstation into an ultrabook chassis

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 is an elegant laptop that uses AMD’s best mobile processor.

TechRadar

Testing the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 revealed an AI-centric business laptop designed for early adopters

The HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI is a powerful laptop with an enhanced AI processor.

TechRadar

The world's first water-cooled handheld gaming PC is upon us – and it's already poised to dethrone the GPD Win 5

We may have a new contender for the best and most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market, with OneXPlayer looking to battle the GPD Win 5 before its global launch.

Tom’s Hardware

Scalpers sell ROG Xbox Ally X preorders for as much as $2,500 even though they are still in stock — stay away from eBay and buy from retailers

While you can spend $2,000 or more on a $1,000 machine, instead, don't.

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