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AMD has officially announced its Ryzen 8000HX Series of mobile CPUs today, intended for gaming and other high-end applications. Codenamed Dragon Range Refresh, the chips serve as a refresh of AMD’s Ryzen 7000HX family, AMD’s highest-performance laptop CPU line that has been in production since mid-2023. Coming in four unique SKUs, all aiming for high-end performance, the Ryzen 8000HX series comes in up to 16 cores and 32 threads, clocked at up to 5....

At a small roundtable session with AMD executives atCES2025 in Las Vegas, we asked the company for details about continuing shortages of its flagship gaming-optimized Ryzen 7 9800X3D — currently the uncontestedbest CPU for gaming— and when we can expect the supply to improve. AMD chalked it up to unprecedented demand and noted that Intel’s “horrible” product, also known as Arrow Lake, has led to wildly increased demand that has pushed far beyond initial projections....

Chips and Cheese acquireda Zen 2 CPU used inSony’sPlayStation 5and went to town studying differences compared to AMD’s Ryzen-branded products sporting the same CPU architecture (like theRyzen 3000 series). The chip review outlet found that Sony’s custom-designedZen 2chip sports a heavily cut-down FPU that’s shrunk by 35%. However, Chips and Cheese discovered these changes don’t impact gaming performance making it the “perfect"gaming CPU. The area AMD paid the most attention to when designing Sony’s custom Zen 2 PlayStation 5 CPU was the FPU, or floating point unit....

Although TSMC doesn’t disclose the details of its business with its customers, it has to disclose if a customer accounts for over 10% of its revenue in accordance with U.S. laws. As it turns out, Nvidia accounted for 11% of TSMC’s revenue in 2023, according to estimates byDan Nystedt, a financial analyst specializing in semiconductor companies. Last year, Apple — which TSMC’s SEC filing calls ‘Customer A’ — accounted for 25% of TSMC’s revenue and paid TSMC $17....

Why you’re able to trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test. Benchmarks and Conclusion Thermal results without power limits Without power limits enforced on Intel’s i7-13700K, the CPU will hit its peak temperature and thermally throttle with even the strongest of air coolers. When the CPU reaches its peak temperature, I’ve measured the CPU package power to determine the maximum wattage cooled to best compare their performance....

Die shots of Intel’s Arrow Lake architecture have been published, revealing Intel’s chiplet (tile) infused design in all of its glory.Andreas Schiling on Xshared several images of Arrow Lake up close, revealing the layout of Arrow Lake’s individual tiles and the layout of the cores inside the compute tile. The first photo exposes the full die of Intel’s desktopCore Ultra 200Sseries CPUs, with the compute tile on the upper left, the IO tile on the bottom, and the SoC tile and GPU tile on the right....

ASRock has introduced a new SE series under the Challenger lineup with two Intel Arc GPUs—theA770 16GBOC and theA750 8GBOC Editions. Like many AIC partners, ASRock has some Intel Arc series graphics cards, but these variants are advertised to have strong cooling and a switch to turn off their LEDs. When comparing the specs, the Challenger SE series is more compact and lighter than its Phantom Gaming series counterparts. In comparison, the A770 16GB Challenger SE is 267 x 130 x 48 mm and weighs 820 grams, while the Phantom Gaming variant is large, with a 305mm length x 131 mm width and 56mm, occupying 2....

Asus has announced it will host a special event at the upcomingConsumer Electronics Show(CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. While the company is expected to unveil a range of new products, the highlight for road warriors will likely be a new ultra-thin laptop, touted as the world’s lightest Copilot+ PC. According to a press release from Asus, the laptop will deliver “a perfect blend of elegance and functionality, offering a seamless experience for professionals, creators, and everyday users alike....

If you thoughtAcer’s 600 Hz gaming monitorwas fast, you haven’t seen anything yet. In what is increasingly becoming a game of one-upmanship among monitor manufacturers, ever-higher refresh rates seem to be the newest trend. Asus is looking to take the crown, for now, with the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG. The ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG technically has a 600 Hz native refresh rate, but it is user-configurable to a 610 Hz overclock for absolute bragging rights....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Delta II is a good headset, especially if you’re looking for simultaneous 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, but I wouldn’t pay over $200 for it. Detailed audio sounds great in games Attractive lighting Simultaneous 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth is implemented well Lighting drains battery fast I hate Armoury Crate Why you may trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Per several updates released acrossAyaneo’s portfolio of Indiegogo pages, a wide range of Ayaneo’s old and current offerings are slated to receive an upgrade to the AMD ‘Hawk Point’ Ryzen 7 8840U. However, the nature of this “upgrade” is quite interesting, because Ayaneo isn’t just refreshing existing models with slightly newer CPUs — Ayaneo is also offering a path to fully replacing an old handheld’s motherboard with a new one, at a much lower cost than buying a new unit entirely....

The WD Black SN770M 2TB is a great choice for expansion cards for smaller computing devices such as the Steam Deck. The SN770M uses a small M.2 2230 form factor, enabling it to fit in the tiniest chassis. So if you’re looking to expand the storage of your gaming handheld or laptop, then the WD Black SN770M would be an excellent choice. Available at Amazon, you can find the2TB WD Black SN770M on sale for just $177- although it may not be the lowest price we’ve seen for this drive, it is still a great deal....

Looking for anATX motherboard in 2022can be quite a challenge, and not only because of the sheer number of brands out there. The truth is, when you search by form factor rather than chipset or other features, your potential options just increase tenfold. So, in this article, I will help you narrow down to ten of the best ones for both AMD and Intel. Whether you’re looking for a premium Z690 motherboard for your 12900K or a budget-friendly B550 one for your 5600x, I’ve got some great options for you....