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AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update
By Ben Wilson published
TDP boost AMD Ryzen 600 Series motherboards can push the TDP of its 9600X and 9700X desktop processors by over 60%, but it comes with an important trade-off.

AMD Ryzen 9000 PCs don't need to wait until the next major Windows 11 update to fix gaming issues
By Sean Endicott published
Big fixes Fixes for issues affecting the gaming performance of Ryzen 9000 CPUs have been backported to Windows 11 version 23H2.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X: The older Zen 4 CPU remains a great option for most users
By Cale Hunt published
Upgrade? The new Ryzen 9 9950X is a hard sell for those already using a 7950X.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X review: Team Red built the world's most powerful CPU and sent Intel back to school
By Ben Wilson published
Review The Ryzen 9 9950X is all-powerful if you can keep it cool, while the 9900X is cheaper and competes with Intel's Core i9-14900K. Whichever is right for you depends entirely on your software suite.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: A bigger number isn't always better, especially for PC gaming
By Cale Hunt published
MAD about AMD Why you might not need the latest Zen 5 chip from AMD.

The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is one of the first PCs with AMD's AI chip that beats Intel and Qualcomm — here's how to get your hands on the PC and its 50 TOPS of NPU power
By Sean Endicott published
First on the scene The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is now available for order. It's one of the first PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which has 50 TOPS of NPU power.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.
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