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AMD's Zen 5 platform grows significantly in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware AMD showed off a lot of new hardware at CES 2025, including a bunch of new Zen 5 processors for desktop and mobile platforms. Here's everything you need to know about Zen 5.

I thought the RTX 5070 was my next GPU ... now I'm not so sure
By Cale Hunt published
Desktop PC One of AMD's mysterious Radeon RX 9000 cards might be a better fit in my gaming PC.

Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.

Is AMD's new Ryzen AI Max mobile CPU actually faster than an RTX 4090?
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops New Ryzen AI 300 chips expand AI power, and 3D V-Cache makes its return to the mobile space.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D debuts far ahead of Intel's desktop flagship
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD also teased its new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs at CES 2025, complete with a new naming scheme.

AMD Ryzen Z2 Series specs leak, alongside the Steam Deck 2?
By Jez Corden published
CES 2025 The AMD Ryzen Z2 series has leaked early, after months of speculation. How does it stack up in practice? We likely won't know until ASUS, Lenovo, and ... Valve (?) release their new devices.

AMD leaks reveal an RX 9070 XT as the RDNA 4 flagship GPU — but have we already been looking at this for weeks?
By Cale Hunt published
PC Build As we roll into CES 2025, there have been many major leaks and rumors surrounding NVIDIA's next-gen RTX 5000 graphics cards. Now, it's AMD's time to grab some of the spotlight with its next-gen GPUs.

Does AFMF 2 increase FPS in MSFS 2024 on an ASUS ROG Ally?
By Ben Wilson published
Handhelds AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.

The world's best CPU for gaming is out, and here's where to buy
By Cale Hunt last updated
It's here! AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D — the best CPU for PC gaming in 2024 — is now available to buy. Here's what you need to know, including where to buy and whether it's worth an upgrade.

Pair the mighty RTX 4080 with the right CPU using my buying advice
By Cale Hunt last updated
Match game NVIDIA's RTX 4080 is one of the best GPUs on the market today, especially if you're into 1440p and 4K gaming. You want to pair it with the right processor, and we have the best options right here.
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