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Trying to get the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU? It seems only scalpers have it and they’re jacking up the price
By Allisa James published
Good luck getting your hands on the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU — it’s sold out everywhere and scalpers are jacking prices up.
As if Intel didn’t have enough to worry about, Nvidia might be about to jump into the PC processor market
By Allisa James published
Nvidia could be looking to get on the consumer CPU market, challenging Intel and AMD in the process.
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D overclocking potential shown: CPU hits jaw-dropping 6.9GHz, exceeds 1,200 fps in Counter-Strike 2
By Darren Allan published
The Ryzen 9800X3D is the first 3D V-Cache processor that allows for overclocking, and it looks seriously good in these early tests.
The best AMD processors 2024
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated I'm rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.
Gigabyte spoils AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D surprise by leaking flagship 16-core CPU, which could be something special for gamers with X3D ‘turbo mode’
By Darren Allan published
Gigabyte lets 3D V-Cache cat out of the Zen 5 bag, casually mentioning 16-core Ryzen 9000X3D CPU in a press release.
Apple M4 chip: everything you need to know about Apple's latest silicon
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated Here's everything we know so far about Apple M4, the company's next generation of in-house silicon.
AMD Strix Halo leak suggests flagship mobile chip with integrated GPU to perhaps outdo an RTX 4070 – but there’s a catch
By Darren Allan published
New leak reveals more details about the Ryzen AI Max Pro range, which could leave Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops in the dust.
Massive AMD leak promises a shining future for laptops, with a smorgasbord of new products landing in 2025
By Isaiah Williams published
Nvidia may have taken the GPU market by storm, but if this leak about AMD’s CES 2025 lineup is accurate, Team Red might manage to emerge victorious at CES next year.
AMD reveals Ryzen 9800X3D CPU priced at $479 – runs at a speedy 5.2GHz boost, can be overclocked, and promises much smoother gameplay
By Darren Allan published
The Ryzen 9800X3D processor will go on sale in a week, and AMD has sprung a surprise reveal on us today.
Gigabyte leaks AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU (again) and explains ‘X3D turbo mode’ for its AM5 motherboards – but don’t get your hopes up too much
By Darren Allan published
How fast will the turbo mode make your CPU go? Some PC gamers might be disappointed compared to what we’ve heard about this mode previously.
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