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PowerGPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Highly Unreliable
Adrian Piotrowski, 15 February 2021, 15:09
PC building company PowerGPU tweeted stat figures showing that the failure rate of AMD's latest CPUs can reach almost 20 percent. The tweet has now been deleted, but not before it made big waves on the web.
GPU Prices to Increase Even Further
Bart Swiatek, 29 January 2021, 17:53
It looks like mid-February could see another price hike for thr already privey graphics cards. All thanks to increased memory prices.
Intel Iris Xe GPU Will Not Work With AMD Processors
Bart Swiatek, 28 January 2021, 15:16
According to the information presented by Intel, the dedicated Iris Xe DG1 GPU will work only with motherboards based on a specific chipset. This means that the GPU will not work with AMD processors.
AMD With Record Earnings in 2020
Arkadiusz Strzala, 27 January 2021, 20:22
AMD reported strong revenue increase in 2020. The emphasis on remote working and the resulting high demand for electronics are the effects of the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
We Know the Reason for GPU Shortages
Paul Musiolik, 21 January 2021, 20:45
Why can't we buy graphics cards? Igor Wallossek, well-known hardware guru, investigated the matter and has reached some interesting conclusions.
Crypto Responsible for RTX 3000 and RX 6000 Shortages? Nvidia and AMD Respond
Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 January 2021, 18:29
The new GPUs offer much better performance than the previous generation, only unfortunately it's hard to experience that in person. Both the new RTX 3000 and Radeon RX 6000 are hard to find in stores. How do their manufacturers explain this fact?
GTX 970 in 2021 - Dinosaur GPU Battles RTX 3060 and RX 6800
Arkadiusz Strzala, 11 January 2021, 18:19
Does a Geforce GTX 970 in 2021 make sense? A renowned youtuber has tested this by comparing the 2014 GPU in new and older games against fresh designs - RTX 3060, RTX 3080 and RX 6800.
Ryzen 7 5700G Benchmark; Rumors Mention Models Without X
Bart Swiatek, 11 January 2021, 18:01
A handful of reports on several AMD processors - Ryzen 7 5700G, Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 7 5800 - appeared on the web.
AMD Radeon RX 6700 Launch May be Delayed
Arkadiusz Strzala, 07 January 2021, 16:47
The launch of Radeon RX 6700, a rival of RTX 3060, may be slightly delayed. The new schedule mentions the end of the first quarter of 2021, that is March. Is this due to problems with the availability of other RX 6xxx cards?
First Reviews: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT - Almost Like RTX 3090 and Cheaper
Bart Woldanski, 08 December 2020, 19:27
First reviews of AMD's top-shelf GPU Radeon RX 6900 XT, which was supposed to compete even with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090, appeared on the web. Did it close the performance gap?
Intel Core i9-11900K Beats Ryzen 9 5950X in First Benchmark
Bart Swiatek, 07 December 2020, 12:33
Twitter published Intel Core i9-11900K's results in the Ashes of the Singularity benchmark. This is the first leak on the performance of Intel's new CPU. The unit has fared worse than Ryzen 9 5950X.
AMD Promises Reduced Prices of Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT
Bart Woldanski, 30 November 2020, 13:29
The launch of AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT turned out to be equally, if not even more theoretical than that of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000. Stock shortages, price gouging - when can we expect a return to normal?
Cyberpunk 2077 With Ray Tracing on Day One Only on Nvidia GPUs
Jacob Blazewicz, 22 November 2020, 20:37
Marcin Momot from CD Projekt RED cleared up doubts about ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077. Owners of AMD GPUs will not be able to use this technology at the game's launch.
First Reviews: Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT - AMD Throws Down the Gauntlet
Bart Swiatek, 18 November 2020, 22:08
Reviews of AMD's latest graphics chipsets, the Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT, have been released online. How do they compare to competing Nvidia GPUs?
Leak Reveals Ray-tracing Performance of Radeon RX 6800 XT
Bart Swiatek, 18 November 2020, 14:35
The leak published by the well-known website VideoCardz revealed the possible performance of the Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU in games with ray tracing.
Leak Suggests Radeon RX 6800 is Faster Than RTX 3070
Bart Swiatek, 16 November 2020, 17:20
Radeon RX 6800's score in Basemark benchmark has appeared on the web. It looks like AMD's new design is faster than the competing GeForce RTX 3070.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 May Bring Back Cryptocurrency Boom
Bart Swiatek, 10 November 2020, 15:56
A rumor has surfaced on the web suggesting that the Radeon RX 6800 GPU can offer much better performance in cryptocurrency mining than Nvidia's top-of-the-line GeForce RTX 3090.
Radeon 6800 and 6800 XT Availability May be Severely Limited
Paul Musiolik, 08 November 2020, 21:11
Asus has reported that interest in the Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT cards is much greater than AMD's deliveries. So we may have another imaginary launch.
Ryzen 5 5600X Demolishes Core i5-10600K in Cinebench 15
Bart Swiatek, 03 November 2020, 17:58
Several internet users have published leaks revealing AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU performance on Cinebench 15 and Cinebench 20 benchmarks. AMD's new six-core CPU does much better than the competition and has no trouble going up against an eight-core CPU.
AMD Boasts Radeon RX 6000 Performance
Bart Woldanski, 01 November 2020, 23:13
AMD has released more benchmarks of RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 on its website. Additionally, screenshots from the benchmark of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which show the capabilities of the weakest GPU when dealing with ray tracing.
Radeon RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 Launch, Price and Specs
Bart Woldanski, 28 October 2020, 21:13
The official presentation of AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards is over. We learned their specs, price and expected performance. Will they be able to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3000 series?
Let's Watch AMD Radeon RX 6000 Presentation
Bart Woldanski, 28 October 2020, 15:16
Today, AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, intended to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3000 series, will be officially revealed. Watch the show with us.
Radeon RX 6800XT Faster Than GeForce RTX 3080 in 3DMark
Bart Woldanski, 23 October 2020, 19:05
Unofficial benchmarks of AMD Radeon RX 6800XT appeared on the web, which proved to be faster than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 in 3DMark Firestrike Extreme and Time Spy Extreme benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Dethrones Intel Core i9-10900K
Bart Woldanski, 23 October 2020, 18:15
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (Zen 3) CPU has been included in the PassMark benchmark database, taking a spot ahead of Intel Core i9-10900K, the much more expensive performance king to date.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 With TBP Comparable to RTX 3000
Bart Swiatek, 21 October 2020, 20:06
Youtuber Igor Wallosek calculated that the reference models of Radeon RX 6900 XT and Radeon RX 6900 GPUs will require 320 W and 290 W respectively. In case of custom designs the power consumption may be even higher.
AMD Avoiding Nvidia's RTX 3080 Launch Mistakes; Provides Retail Guidelines
Bartlomiej Sagan, 21 October 2020, 14:46
The launch of new generation of AMD hardware is approaching. The manufacturer wants to implement measures to ensure the availability of RX 6000 GPUs and Ryzen 5000 CPUs.
Far Cry 6 for Free When Buying AMD Ryzen CPUs
Bartlomiej Sagan, 16 October 2020, 14:20
AMD is preparing an interesting special offer for those planning to purchase a new processor from the Ryzen family. The next game after AC: Valhalla to be added to CPUs is Far Cry 6.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Coming Next Year at Decent Price
Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 October 2020, 15:09
During the presentation of AMD's new processors, we learned about the prices of the X versions. Meanwhile, standard Ryzen models remain the most popular choice. We don't know how much they will cost, although there was a leak in the case of the R5 5600.
AMD Reveals Ryzen 5000 and Radeon RX 6000 CPU
Bartlomiej Sagan, 08 October 2020, 22:54
After many weeks of waiting, AMD presented its new series of processors, the Ryzen 5000. Based on Zen 3 architecture, these chips are to beat Intel in every possible application.
AMD Announces Ryzen 5000 CPUs Today; Intel Plans Response
Bart Woldanski, 08 October 2020, 15:01
As announced, AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs based on the Zen 3 architecture will be officially revealed today. Simultaneously, Intel has confirmed the release of Rocket Lake-S chips.
Apple Currently Owns Over 25% of the CPU Market
Bart Swiatek, 05 October 2020, 11:59
Another edition of the usual hardware survey appeared on Steam. It shows that AMD already controls over 25% of the CPU market. The data also indicates stagnation in VR goggle sector.
Ryzen 5800X Claims Victory Over i9-10900K in Benchmark
Bartlomiej Sagan, 30 September 2020, 13:30
There are new reports on the web about upcoming the Zen 3-based AMD processors. We definitely have a performance increase, but will it be enough to take over Intel in gaming?
Radeon RX 6000 Specs Leaked
Paul Musiolik, 28 September 2020, 14:54
Specs of the Radeon RX 6000 were leaked. AMD is preparing at least three models to compete in the mid-price segment.
New Photos of AMD's Flagship Radeon RX 6000
Bartlomiej Sagan, 16 September 2020, 11:58
A representative of AMD's new GPU line, the Radeon RX 6000, was presented on more pictures. It is highly probable that we are dealing with a top-of-the-line chipset.
Appearance of AMD's Radeon RX 6000 Revealed in Fortnite
Bart Swiatek, 15 September 2020, 13:11
AMD revealed the appearance of a new series of GPUs - Radeon RX 6000. The presentation was quite unusual - the chipset was presented in Fortnite.
New CPU and GPU From AMD Inbound
Paul Musiolik, 10 September 2020, 14:11
AMD has announced the dates of two conferences to showcase new hardware. On October 8 we will see the processors and 20 days later the GPUs.
AMD Started Selling Bikes
Adrian Werner, 07 September 2020, 15:06
AMD is no longer satisfied with selling GPUs and CPUs. The company has started selling bicycles.
AMD Quietly Launches Radeon RX 5300 with 3GB VRAM
Arkadiusz Strzala, 31 August 2020, 17:38
AMD presented a new GPU - the budget model called RX 5300. What's interesting, the „launch” was extremely unobtrusive. The device simply appeared on the product list on the official website.
PS5 and Xbox Series X Components Will be on Time, AMD Assures
Bart Swiatek, 29 July 2020, 11:35
The CEO of AMD - Dr. Lisa Su - confirmed that the company's products planned for this year should be marketed as planned. This includes the Ryzen 4000, Big Navi GPU and the components on which the two announced ninth generation consoles - PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X - will be based.
Ryzen PRO May Become the New King of Bang for the Buck
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 21 July 2020, 23:17
As of today, AMD Ryzen 4000G and PRO 4000G series CPUs will be launched, which may strengthen AMD's already strong market position.
RDNA 2-based Radeon May be 225% Faster Than RX 5700 XT
Bart Swiatek, 20 July 2020, 16:01
According to reports from youtuber Moore's Law is Dead, AMD's new GPU, the so-called Big Navi, may be from 195 to 225% faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Godfall and WoW Shadowlands for Free With AMD Radeon RX 5000 GPU
Bart Woldanski, 14 July 2020, 23:51
AMD has announced a special offer, adding Godfall and World of Warcraft: Shadowlands to the Radeon RX 5000 GPU for free. The offer is valid from today.
Experts: Ryzen XT Not Worth the Money, Wait for Ryzen 4000
Bart Swiatek, 08 July 2020, 16:48
New AMD processors, the so-called Ryzen 3000XT series, offer only slightly better performance than the basic variants, but cost considerably more (they are priced just like the 3000 line CPU on the day of release). Most reviewers are of the opinion that it's better to wait for Ryzen 4000 series - especially since AMD has just confirmed that it will appear later this year.
Godfall and WoW: Shadowlands for Free With AMD GPU
Michael Kulakowski, 01 July 2020, 21:53
If you believe the rumors, AMD is preparing a new version of the Rise The Game action, where buyers of the manufacturer's new graphics cards receive full versions of video games. This time the offer will include titles such as Godfall and World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, which will debut in the second half of thr year.
Ryzens Hits it Big on The European Hardware Awards
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 30 June 2020, 15:05
AMD is reaping the fruits of its CPU development and has just won numerous awards at The European Hardware Awards for 2020.
AC: Valhalla for Free With AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs
Bart Woldanski, 28 June 2020, 18:44
We learned unofficially that AMD will soon announce another special offer that will include a video game gift added to the Ryzen 3000 CPUs. The title in question will be Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the upcoming installment of Ubisoft's popular series.
Ryzen R9 3900XT Only Slightly More Efficient Than 3900X
Bart Woldanski, 25 June 2020, 13:47
The official presentation of AMD Ryzen 3000XT CPUs, a refreshment of the Matisse series, is behind us. Now, even before their launch in stores, the CPUs have appeared, including the top-shelf Ryzen R9 3900XT, in the Geekbench benchmark database, so we got to know their performance. What increase can we expect?
Misleading Comparison of Intel and AMD CPU
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 24 June 2020, 17:59
Slides have leaked into the web, where Intel compares with AMD and claims that its laptop CPUs are more efficient in video games. However, Internet users do not fully agree with this.
New AMD Ryzen Zen 3 CPUs Without Delays
Jacob Blazewicz, 18 June 2020, 10:47
AMD has denied the rumors of postponing the release of AMD Ryzen 4000 family CPUs, and the new Zen 3-based chipsets will be released on schedule.
AMD Ryzen 3000XT CPU Reports Confirmed; Specs and Price Revealed
Bart Woldanski, 16 June 2020, 21:41
AMD has officially revealed the Matisse Refresh Series CPUs, specifically its three models: Ryzen 5 3600XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT. We learned the specs, price and launch date of the new chipsets.