It's not a surprise seeing the Zen 5 X3D CPU continuing its domination in the market, but the AM4 is still alive due to two processors. Mindfactory Monthly Stats Reveal Ryzen 9800X3D is Still the Most Popular Chip, but the Revival of Ryzen 7 5800X3D Has Pushed AM4's Popularity Significantly The latest sales stats for the popular German retailer Mindfactory are out. Once again, we see the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at the top as usual, but it isn't followed by another Zen 5 X3D or non-X3D SKU as the best seller. This is because users are simply opting for […]

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The 3D V-Cache design of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers unrivaled gaming performance but also acts as a thermal blanket, which explains why this CPU runs hotter than most, despite adequate cooling installed. However, a YouTuber went the extra mile by developing a 3D-printed chimney several inches tall to drop those temperatures by an impressive 19°C. The only catch is that it’s impossible to fit this cooler in any consumer computer chassis. The “stack” effect causes the warm air inside the chimney to have a lower density than the surrounding air, creating a pressure difference that leads to lower temperatures The […]

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An amazing deal for PC builders that saves nearly 200 bucks, thanks to the bundle deal by Newegg. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, GIGABYTE X870E Motherboard, and 32 GB RAM with a Free 240mm AIO drops to just $1099 on Newegg Memory prices are rising continuously, and with another hike looming, it has become incredibly difficult to upgrade memory or build a PC from scratch. At the same time, some vendors are bundling several components together to provide a noticeable discount that makes it easier for users to build a PC from scratch. There is one such amazing bundle deal currently […]

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The Ryzen lineup of X3D desktop processors should be your next purchase if your primary goal is to get the most out of your framerate. As it so happens, the older-generation Ryzen 7 7800X3D has dropped down to $339.99 on Amazon after a 24 percent discount, making it the lowest price we have seen to date. However, if you would much rather have AMD’s latest and greatest, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is available for $422.29 after a 12 percent price reduction. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is armed with a ton of L3 cache to deliver unrivaled framerates in games Thanks […]

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The new feature reportedly reduces the latency significantly on the standard memory, eliminating any need for EXPO ULL. MSI Rolls Out High-Efficiency Mode With Four Presets to Reduce Memory Latency Without Needing AMD EXPO ULL AMD's new EXPO ULL (Ultra Low Latency) is the company's latest and enhanced EXPO memory profile that can optimize DDR5 memory timings for lower latency. This next level of optimization helps directly in memory-oriented workloads and in gaming, where applications can take advantage of tighter timings. The feature affects the sub-timings to minimize the latency on EXPO ULL memory modules, resulting in a performance boost […]

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AMD's AM5 platform has been a solid entry, featuring some of the best chips on the market and a wide variety of entry-level and high-end options to select from. Despite the AM5 launch, AMD was still focusing on releasing the more mainstream and budget-tier solutions for the older AM4 socket, which still holds the majority share, but the company has recently started to launch affordable CPU options in its AM5 segment. The Ryzen 5 7600X was one such example. But with recent component price hikes, it has become even more vital to support older lineups. The commitment to AM4 remains […]

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AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU is now available at a fantastic price of just $299, which makes it cheaper than the upcoming Ryzen 7 7700X3D. Microcenter Offers Ryzen 7 7800X3D At An Absolutely Fantastic $299 Price While AMD's Upcoming Ryzen 7 7700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU Would Cost $329 Tomorrow, AMD will finally launch its brand-new Ryzen 7 7700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU for the AM5 platform. This chip promises to offer the same 3D V-Cache goodness to gamers for a lower price point than what the 7800X3D retails for. But it looks like Microcenter is spoiling the fun of […]

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It doesn't happen that easily, but if it does, you are one of the luckiest members of the PC Master Race. Redditor Orders Ryzen 7 7800X3D for an Upgrade, Retailer Sends Him Ryzen 7 9800X3D Instead It has been a while since we have published surprising hardware stories, but since these are occasional, we don't get to hear about them much. Many reports we published previously show how some users get extremely lucky in securing a free piece of hardware or a much better one than they ordered. This is exactly what happened to u/jackinets, who was confused between the […]

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Team Red has unveiled limited edition products for Valorant fans and eSports enthusiasts at BW2026. AMD Unveils VCTCN 2026 Collector's Edition, Including 9800X3D, RX 9070 XT, a Gaming Laptop and a Desktop PC at Bilibili World 2026 AMD has officially introduced a new collection of limited-edition gaming hardware at the Bilibili 2026 event, which is currently being held in Shanghai. The new hardware set is inspired by the Valorant Champions Tour China, aka VCTCN 2026. This was announced during the AMD Carnival Hour presentation at the event, where AMD collaborated with TJ Sports to reveal several game-themed hardware products for […]

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Once again, AMD back at boasting about its CPU market share on one of the major retailers in US. AMD Says "15 out of 15" CPUs in the Best Selling Amazon Processors are AMD CPUs As Intel's Best Chips Continue to Decline in Rankings After having boasted about the CPU share reaching 45% on the Steam Hardware Survey, AMD is back again. AMD's Senior Director of Marketing has posted a tweet saying, "15 out of 15 incredible CPU lineup @AMD", while sharing a screenshot that shows all the top 15 best-selling CPUs on Amazon US are from AMD. It's nothing […]

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The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out, and it has been one of the rare times to see AMD coming close to a 50% share for its CPUs. AMD Witnesses Gradual CPU Share Increase, Approaching 45% for the First Time As Per May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey Ryzen magic is working for Team Red, and it's not surprising to see AMD as a major chip maker in the mainstream segment. Since the rise of Ryzen CPUs in 2017, AMD has continuously grabbed more and more shares in the client CPU segment, to the point where we see the top 10 […]

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If you have been waiting for a great CPU deal, now is the time to act and buy the world's fastest gaming processor for $45 less. Newegg Sheds $45 From AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Resulting in Price Drop $499 to just $454, Allowing Gamers to Save and Build the Fastest Gaming Build AMD did a wonderful job with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, delivering even better gaming performance than the 9800X3D could. Even though the performance difference isn't huge, the 9850X3D has successfully dethroned the 9800X3D as the best gaming processor. The CPU launched earlier this year at a price […]

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Another X3D processor rolls out, but it's for the commercial workstation and desktops. AMD has also rolled out several new PRO Ryzen 9000 series processors. AMD Debuts Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D and Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D Processors Along With Four More Non-X3D PRO Ryzen 9000 Chips We first saw a glimpse of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D in an NBD shipment manifest several months ago and then in a benchmark last week. AMD has now officially launched the processor alongside many more PRO series Ryzen 9000 processors. AMD confirmed the launch of new Ryzen PRO 9000 series processors in […]

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The fastest gaming processor has now hit one of the lowest prices ever and comes with a free power supply to power your rig. Newegg Bundles Corsair CX750M Power Supply With AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at Just $419 The world's fastest gaming processor is once again at an all-time low. Since the launch of Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been listed for around $450 or lower on major retailers, but sometimes it slips below $430. Once again, the processor is available at $419 on Newegg, but this time with a free component. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at […]

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One of the best gaming processors has dropped to its lowest price in 2026, but it's a limited-time deal. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Drops to $324 on Amazon; The Best Gaming Processor for Sub-$350 Price Tag Not just Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the launch of newer and faster processors has resulted in price drops across various Ryzen chips, including previous-gen CPUs. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still one of the best gaming chips that trades blows with Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but is significantly cheaper right now. While the processor launched at a hefty price tag of $350, it got discounts after […]

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The newly launched flagship CPU has already entered the top 10 best-selling CPUs on Amazon and could eventually move up on the chart. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Enjoys Better Popularity Than Intel's Best CPUs on Amazon, Selling as the 10th Best Selling CPU at $899 The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 didn't impress much and brought even smaller uplifts over Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Ryzen 7 9850X3D brought over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Moreover, the hefty price tag of $899 makes it unappealing and unreachable for the masses. But there are always enthusiasts who wouldn't spend a day without buying the latest […]

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The prices of AMD's Ryzen CPUs have increased by more than 50%, signaling a panic in the DIY market amid heightened AI demand. Japanese Users Are Paying Up To 57% More For AMD Ryzen CPUs As The AI-Related Price Bumps Continue In a report published by PC Watch, it is stated that the Japanese DIY market is seeing a huge surge in hardware prices. While DRAM and GPU prices are way above their original rates, the next component that is being affected is the CPU. The report lists several AMD Ryzen CPUs, mainly the new Ryzen 9000 parts, seeing over […]

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For half the price, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D does a much better job at gaming than the new dual X3D edition Ryzen 9000X3D chip. Several Independent Tests Revealed Little to No Performance Gains in Gaming or Productivity With the $900 Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Typically, almost every Ryzen generation brings some kind of performance uplifts, and even though we didn't see much growth in gaming performance going from Ryzen 7000 to 9000, the Zen 5 family did provide a helpful boost in productivity. On the other hand, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950XD2 Dual Edition is one of the […]

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If you were waiting to buy the flagship AMD Zen 5 X3D chip, you can pre-order it before it launches officially. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Listed On Amazon for $999; Newegg Lists it As Well, but No Pre-Order Option At $899 official MSRP, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 was already too expensive, but at $999, the Dual Edition has become the most expensive mainstream CPU in the current generation. After revealing the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, AMD announced that it's going to see a retail launch on April 22, which is roughly six days away from now. The […]

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