<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Amd-ryzen ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/amd-ryzen Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:31:24 +0000 en <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition chip is official — 208MB of cache, 200W TDP, and a decent boost to gaming and productivity performance ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition-announcement 8taTjJCrgYBxwAFALBZaxf Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:31:24 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:11:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/amd-ryzen-ai-pro-400-series-announcement-mwc-barcelona y7sRiihfeyLviGf9NwCZ4f Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: A $30 bump is great for now, but this CPU will live or die on the 9800X3D's pricing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-review quPGVwQKWFYyhwJJ9EmAiU Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:04:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a price and release date — it's more affordable than I was expecting, putting the 9800X3D's future into question ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-launch-date-pricing 4iK5GGGnpGdqsBaepmNHrX Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:19:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 9800X3D bundle cancels out bloated RAM prices — Ryzen CPU, X870 motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 for $270 less than buying separately ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/ryzen-9800x3d-mobo-ddr5-ram-bundle-deal cBQ43BFp4mBhzT5AR9KAYP Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:34:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Did AMD just make the Ryzen 7 9800X3D obsolete? — A new CPU threatening its supremacy is on the way ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-announce jY6zGjULvR3p5Vgg3M9z5a Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:12:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD accidentally leaks Ryzen 7 9850X3D details — A higher boost clock compared to the 9800X3D and ... not much else ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-ryzen-9850x3d-driver-leak oCEEpRMx4KH4y9CqpedMii Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:37:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI's Raider A18 HX has the most powerful gaming hardware possible — does that outweigh the poor battery life and loud fans? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/msi-raider-a18-hx-review 5YzSxCQJKmbvdtcLENUjw6 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Record revenue and profitability" — AMD crushes Q3 expectations, and the biggest money maker might not be what you expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-q3-financial-results-records XwLyoeGshgoh3cuvECWDge Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's no better way to upgrade your gaming PC with a tight budget — AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D has dropped to its lowest price at Amazon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-amazon-deal NqyaXHLMi4wmuBUZ6w5HTU Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:54:33 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:20:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP Z2 Mini (G1a) review: Absurd, RTX 5090-level AI performance in a tiny package ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-z2-mini-g1a-review ckbsGPxgrw3mK8maqiBydZ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD quietly launches new Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 chips aimed at budget builders — meet the F-series processors without integrated graphics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-launches-zen-5-4-3-chips-budget fLonG6oszkQXmKMER7qJsC Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:56:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ This RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop deal is the best I've seen in awhile — $400 off, just in time for Battlefield 6 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-g614-best-buy-deal UnTBoxNZku7DD9sr8ezLUh Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:26:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell 14 Plus (DB14255) delivers reliable performance, long battery life, and AI‑ready features — a solid mid‑range laptop held back only by its display ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-14-plus-db14255-review TQCnPX8BjZ5binXpoqbFmG Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:50:11 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:37:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Desktop Ever — And the Stealthiest, for Those Who Prefer a Minimalist Aesthetic ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omen-max-45l-and-omen-35l-2025-announcement SEtt7AsKCSsyHb5KYFMHfY Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A system that looks like the one you had as a kid." — This PC fuses 90s throwback vibes with absolute spec overkill ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-retro95-gaming-pc-reveal cbuzLDDdcEUqBXqeJRvEik Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:29:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's budget Ryzen AI 5 330 processor will introduce a wave of ultra-affordable Copilot+ PCs with its mobile 50 TOPS NPU ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-budget-ryzen-ai-5-330-processor-affordable-copilot-pcs rh23v3TxxoV6Xv8tYCixQL Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a lifelong PC gamer who's covered every Prime Day — here are the 7 best AMD Ryzen CPU deals I'd buy right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-ryzen-record-low-prime-day-prices bXdWirApvw9L7J2gmRu7Ao Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D just hit a new low price AGAIN — don't miss one of the best gaming CPUs ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-lowest-price-free-ssd-deal q46SMHrGEWLNSCtVQZUBra Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:03:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leaked AMD Ryzen 5 X3D gaming CPU will dominate the market — and it could launch this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-5-9600x3d-leak iWjM2PxbJQTMmcBmLmK5mZ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025, AMD) review: Impressive gaming performance from the red side ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-strix-g16-2025-amd-review psdfFJUAui93bMAeLd6A8e Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:28:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Check off two items in your PC build list with this crazy AMD Ryzen 9 deal and free 1TB SSD ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-7900x-memorial-day-deal KG2Et8pgfz97XpUWzwTQHR Mon, 26 May 2025 19:37:30 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is down to the lowest price of the year — Memorial Day savings drop it to $377 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7800x3d-memorial-day-deal xs5x8XLgveU3AyDZib73PG Wed, 21 May 2025 15:10:56 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD swept its new 8GB RX 9060 XT GPU under the rug at Computex, and it's not getting the same heat as NVIDIA ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-computex-reveal VFq5Q6diL5uphUMUPi9CTX Wed, 21 May 2025 13:48:17 +0000 Wed, 21 May 2025 19:07:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's top CPUs are up to 35% off at Amazon Gaming Week — Starting at $185 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amazon-gaming-week-amd-ryzen-deals pCWCNApA6QPMgYzEeedPYc Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:23:56 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still on sale — Grab the most popular gaming CPU for $391 during Amazon Gaming Week. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-amazon-gaming-week-deal emJLsyS4CGSjNdYH3wCEXB Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:16:51 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 8000HX refresh couldn't come at a better time — Affordable gaming CPUs arrive as laptop prices rise ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-8000hx-announced CY5ik6h5zd7Hm7CpwUXobG Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:52:15 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ RUMOR: Leaker hints at "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" chip for gaming handhelds — Could we see it in ROG Ally 2 or the Xbox handheld? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/ryzen-ai-z2-extreme-chip-rumored-for-gaming-handhelds YnnaH3Q3sLdHkeBPXYwwad Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:35:45 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 1080p gaming CPU is down to $76 — it doesn't get much better for budget PC builders ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-5-5500-amazon-deal H7bpK8SNZBjGcw6GEGF899 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:18:32 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Another fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D was sold on Amazon — this is a reminder to check your hardware ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/fake-ryzen-9800x3d-reminder-check-hardware AqbkoYiT79AD4W7wmzUoge Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:33:14 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Is $150 for V-Cache worth 5% gains for creators in this all-out Zen 5 CPU? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-review zeTSiGnVh9M4mtRiUkLCid Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:20 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD says its Ryzen AI Max CPU is faster than an RTX 4090 — is this the best AI mobile processor ever? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-ai-max-ces-announcement L88iibZxvDW7NDnLozMNnZ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:45:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU thrashes Intel's best, and one exclusive feature makes all the difference ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-ces-announcement 33VSWpRBLVHhmwpDvcGdwY Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:45:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:37:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen Z2 Series specs leak, alongside the Steam Deck 2? ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and apparently Valve itself are on board. (UPDATE) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-ryzen-z2-series-leaks-alongside-the-steam-deck-2-asus-rog-ally-lenovo-legion-go-and-the-steam-deck-set-for-a-huge-boost 6VVgkVXWWF2bW6NMr7Y3SZ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:27:47 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best way to get a Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Cyber Monday is in a pre-built PC, but the deal ends today ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/secret-tip-the-best-way-to-get-a-7800x3d-on-black-friday-is-with-a-pre-built-pc-and-i-found-the-cheapest-model wRci2K9cxT3hqKp2dCvn3H Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:12:23 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't be the only one tempted to build a new PC with AMD Ryzen prices so low after Cyber Monday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/black-friday-amd-ryzen-deals Zykhc432sNsb3SWYQGzJc4 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:05:54 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D improves on the 7800X3D in nearly every way, but should you upgrade? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-vs-7800x3d vNLySBn2pNr9fUV6ghe7DZ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:01:15 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:01:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's killer Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor sold out in seconds as scalpers spoiled your chances of buying the best gaming CPU ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-9800x3d-bought-out-by-scalpers 4eT67BfiSB2GZ9qgYqsYQY Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:13:53 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: Maintaining its legendary title as the best gaming CPU with a slam dunk on Intel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-review J4XMP5mSYcqgz2qNzQKAQb Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:00:16 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:35:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000X3D in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/best-motherboard-ryzen-9000x3d hHXNWRuinn6JPUTZb6UR8g Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP sent me its "next-gen" enterprise flagship months before release, and I think I finally understand the AI PC craze ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp/hp-elitebook-x-g1a-hands-on Z6GE8iyoJi3gNSjJ5Cx2a3 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:00:10 +0000 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:53:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD will power the "world's first Copilot+ PCs designed for enterprise" with Ryzen AI PRO 300 processors using 55 TOPS NPUs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-ai-pro-300-announcement bbdGBf47347wXBLYUoXzjE Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don't care about AMD's latest desktop CPUs when the Ryzen 9 7900X is still so cheap after Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-ryzen-9-7900x-newegg-deal sxUAN6Yxqt8DcydXWK2sRj Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:35 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP's versatile AI PC falls below $500, hitting a new low just days before October Prime Day. Here's why I recommend it. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-envy-x360-16-deal gRZo4XRbmg3veMPDnFBeZJ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:39:44 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't wait for Prime Day, you can score a great AMD-powered Windows laptop for just $330 right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/dont-wait-for-prime-day-you-can-score-a-great-amd-powered-windows-laptop-for-just-dollar330-right-now KNTtw4zKtKXS8tpbbk5rQC Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:28:12 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-unlocks-ryzen-9000-tdp-with-firmware-update KSMcJTWtdeM3aDZiqP9swK Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 9000 PCs don't need to wait until the next major Windows 11 update to fix gaming issues ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-ryzen-9000-pcs-dont-need-to-wait-until-the-next-major-windows-11-update-to-fix-gaming-issues QkDZznnZHFkLNYooBAGtg3 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:31:47 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X: The older Zen 4 CPU remains a great option for most users ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-vs-ryzen-9-7950x 9CmMAzAaAJsVdGVxc6WDg7 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:01 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X review: Team Red built the world's most powerful CPU and sent Intel back to school ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-9900x-9950x-review wJE2mdEgt5b3sVKU2ZyG6L Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: A bigger number isn't always better, especially for PC gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-vs-ryzen-7-7800x3d JbGKdhcEWCNdqFSgdzKeyL Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:10:44 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:26 +0000