AMD – eTeknix https://www.eteknix.com The Best Technology & Gaming News and Reviews! Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:55:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 AMD Justifies the Launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB Despite Mixed Reactions https://www.eteknix.com/amd-justifies-the-launch-of-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8gb-despite-mixed-reactions/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-justifies-the-launch-of-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8gb-despite-mixed-reactions/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:25:23 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=614740 AMD recently launched the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB graphics card, but it did not receive the warm welcome the company had expected. Despite the mixed reactions, AMD defends the decision to release this variant, claiming there is a market for it, though many people remain unconvinced. With gaming requirements continuing to rise, the 8GB VRAM is becoming less adequate…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-justifies-the-launch-of-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8gb-despite-mixed-reactions/feed/ 0 AMD Zen 6 Processors Receive Preliminary Support in AIDA64 https://www.eteknix.com/amd-zen-6-processors-receive-preliminary-support-in-aida64/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-zen-6-processors-receive-preliminary-support-in-aida64/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:05:41 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=614734 A new beta version of the AIDA64 software was released this week, and it brings an exciting update for fans of AMD processors. The update includes preliminary support for AMD’s next-generation Zen 6 processors. This means that AIDA64 can now recognize and display information about upcoming AMD products based on Zen 6 architecture. This support is part of the AIDA64 beta update…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-zen-6-processors-receive-preliminary-support-in-aida64/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Review Ft Sapphire Nitro+ & XFX SWFT https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-review-ft-sapphire-nitro-amp-xfx-swft/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-review-ft-sapphire-nitro-amp-xfx-swft/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=614423 We are finally back from Computex with jet lag and trade show fever, but alas, there is work to be done. After what feels like a long wait, AMD has finally dropped its latest mainstream contender, the Radeon RX 9060 XT! Following on from the higher-end 9070 and 9070 XT, this new GPU is positioned to tackle the competitive mid-range market, aiming squarely at NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti graphics…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-review-ft-sapphire-nitro-amp-xfx-swft/feed/ 0 SAPPHIRE Unveils New RX 9060 XT NITRO+, PURE, and PULSE Graphics Cards https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-unveils-new-rx-9060-xt-nitro-pure-and-pulse-graphics-cards/ https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-unveils-new-rx-9060-xt-nitro-pure-and-pulse-graphics-cards/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=614428 Today, SAPPHIRE Technology has officially announced the latest additions to their AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card lineup, introducing the SAPPHIRE NITRO+, PURE, and PULSE series. These new cards, built on the AMD RDNA 4 architecture, aim to deliver an enhanced gaming experience for PC builders across various budgets and needs, offering both 16GB and 8GB VRAM options.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-unveils-new-rx-9060-xt-nitro-pure-and-pulse-graphics-cards/feed/ 0 ASRock Apologizes and Releases a New BIOS to Solve Issues with AMD Ryzen 9000 and Their Motherboards https://www.eteknix.com/asrock-apologizes-and-releases-a-new-bios-to-solve-issues-with-amd-ryzen-9000-and-their-motherboards/ https://www.eteknix.com/asrock-apologizes-and-releases-a-new-bios-to-solve-issues-with-amd-ryzen-9000-and-their-motherboards/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 17:16:58 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=614331 It seems that some ASRock motherboards were having trouble working well with the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors. This problem caused issues with starting up when the two brands were combined. Many users were frustrated with this problem when setting up their new PC. It has now been revealed that ASRock was involved, and the issue was caused by an incorrect configuration of Precision Boost…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asrock-apologizes-and-releases-a-new-bios-to-solve-issues-with-amd-ryzen-9000-and-their-motherboards/feed/ 0 AMD to Release Lower-Performance Versions of Radeon AI Pro 9700 for the Chinese Market https://www.eteknix.com/amd-to-release-lower-performance-versions-of-radeon-ai-pro-9700-for-the-chinese-market/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-to-release-lower-performance-versions-of-radeon-ai-pro-9700-for-the-chinese-market/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 11:44:45 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=614112 AMD is working on new versions of its Radeon AI Pro 9700 accelerators for the Chinese market. These modified models will have lower performance compared to the original GPUs, which are specifically designed for AI tasks and exceed 1,500 TOPS. The new versions will likely have significantly reduced performance but it is unclear how much of a difference there will be in their specifications.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-to-release-lower-performance-versions-of-radeon-ai-pro-9700-for-the-chinese-market/feed/ 0 AMD Says Most PC Gamers Only Need 8 GB of VRAM, Supporting New RX 9060 XT https://www.eteknix.com/amd-says-most-pc-gamers-only-need-8-gb-of-vram-supporting-new-rx-9060-xt/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-says-most-pc-gamers-only-need-8-gb-of-vram-supporting-new-rx-9060-xt/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 12:03:26 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=613943 According to AMD, which just released the Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU, most PC gamers don’t need more than 8 GB of VRAM. This was said by Frank Azor, the chief architect of gaming solutions at AMD and former co-founder of Alienware. The RX 9060 XT comes in versions with either 8 GB or 16 GB of VRAM, while Nvidia’s entry-level card, the GeForce RTX 5060, only has 8 GB of VRAM.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-says-most-pc-gamers-only-need-8-gb-of-vram-supporting-new-rx-9060-xt/feed/ 0 AMD Unveils Radeon AI PRO R9700 with 32GB VRAM and Navi 48 GPU https://www.eteknix.com/amd-unveils-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-with-32gb-vram-and-navi-48-gpu/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-unveils-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-with-32gb-vram-and-navi-48-gpu/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 14:16:24 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=613202 At the Computex 2025 event, AMD introduced its new line of graphics cards designed for workstations, AI applications, content creators, and technical fields. The standout announcement was the Radeon AI PRO R9700, which features 32 GB of GDDR6 memory and the RDNA 4 architecture. This new card joins AMD’s Radeon AI PRO family. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is not aimed at gaming but rather at high…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-unveils-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-with-32gb-vram-and-navi-48-gpu/feed/ 0 AMD Ryzen AI “Medusa Point 1” Processors Leak with Up to 22 Cores https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-ai-medusa-point-1-processors-leak-with-up-to-22-cores/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-ai-medusa-point-1-processors-leak-with-up-to-22-cores/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 21:36:52 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=612237 New AMD Ryzen AI processors, codenamed “Medusa Point 1”, are expected to arrive with up to 22 cores using the new Zen 6 architecture. A leak has revealed that the most powerful Ryzen 9 model will feature two CCDs (Core Complex Dies). One will have 12 high-performance cores, while the other will have 4 classic Zen 6 cores, 4 dense Zen 6 cores, and 2 LP cores (low power cores).

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-ai-medusa-point-1-processors-leak-with-up-to-22-cores/feed/ 0 AMD May Split Next-Gen Instinct GPUs into AI and HPC Models https://www.eteknix.com/amd-may-split-next-gen-instinct-gpus-into-ai-and-hpc-models/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-may-split-next-gen-instinct-gpus-into-ai-and-hpc-models/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 23:12:44 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=612127 AMD could make significant changes to its next generation of Instinct GPUs, which are designed for professional use. Currently, all models in the series are intended for both HPC (high-performance computing) and AI (artificial intelligence), but there are rumors that AMD may release separate models for each use case in its next generation. The information comes from SemiAnalysis (thanks Tom’s…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-may-split-next-gen-instinct-gpus-into-ai-and-hpc-models/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Offers Performance Close to the RX 7900 GRE https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-offers-performance-close-to-the-rx-7900-gre/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-offers-performance-close-to-the-rx-7900-gre/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 10:42:34 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=611258 With the launch of the new AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE in China tomorrow, the first tests comparing the performance of this exclusive model are now available. This model comes with 12 GB of VRAM and specifications that are slightly lower than the previously announced Radeon RX 9070. This setup allows it to offer similar performance to one of NVIDIA’s rivals, the RTX 5070, at a very similar price.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-offers-performance-close-to-the-rx-7900-gre/feed/ 0 AMD’s Next-Gen UDNA 5 GPUs Could Close the RT Performance Gap with NVIDIA https://www.eteknix.com/amds-next-gen-udna-5-gpus-could-close-the-rt-performance-gap-with-nvidia/ https://www.eteknix.com/amds-next-gen-udna-5-gpus-could-close-the-rt-performance-gap-with-nvidia/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 20:05:32 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=611100 AMD has big plans for its upcoming UDNA 5 GPUs. Based on patents registered over the past two years, it seems that AMD is working on redesigning its ray tracing technology. The current Radeon RX 9070 XT has caught the attention of gamers due to its great balance of quality, performance, and price. However, with the next generation, AMD will aim to compete with pure performance. AMD’…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amds-next-gen-udna-5-gpus-could-close-the-rt-performance-gap-with-nvidia/feed/ 0 AMD Announces Press Conference at Computex 2025: Focus on AI, Gaming, and High-Performance PCs https://www.eteknix.com/amd-announces-press-conference-at-computex-2025-focus-on-ai-gaming-and-high-performance-pcs/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-announces-press-conference-at-computex-2025-focus-on-ai-gaming-and-high-performance-pcs/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:05:51 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=610288 AMD has officially announced that it will hold a press conference at Computex 2025 on Wednesday, May 21, at 11 AM UTC +8. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei and will be streamed live on AMD.com. After the live broadcast, a recording will also be available. AMD is set to showcase its latest advancements in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into PCs, gaming…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-announces-press-conference-at-computex-2025-focus-on-ai-gaming-and-high-performance-pcs/feed/ 0 Rumor: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Launching on May 18, RX 9070 GRE Delayed to End of 2025 https://www.eteknix.com/rumor-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-launching-on-may-18-rx-9070-gre-delayed-to-end-of-2025/ https://www.eteknix.com/rumor-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-launching-on-may-18-rx-9070-gre-delayed-to-end-of-2025/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:27:39 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=610193 There have been many rumors about the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, but it seems this model won’t be the next one to be released. According to VideoCardz, the next AMD Radeon model will actually be the RX 9060 XT, which is set to launch on May 18. The RX 9070 GRE has been delayed and is now expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2025. The information comes from Boards Channel…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/rumor-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-launching-on-may-18-rx-9070-gre-delayed-to-end-of-2025/feed/ 0 DeepCool AK620 Digital Pro CPU Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/deepcool-ak620-digital-pro-cpu-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/deepcool-ak620-digital-pro-cpu-cooler-review/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:24:47 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=609330 DeepCool is one of my favourite PC brands, with an incredible range of PC cases, coolers, power supplies and more. However, today we’re obviously focusing on the cooling aspect, and given that Cool is half of their brand name, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the things that they excel at. It features one of their popular digital display that can be found, in one form or another, on many of their…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/deepcool-ak620-digital-pro-cpu-cooler-review/feed/ 0 Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Graphics Card Review https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-nitro-graphics-card-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-nitro-graphics-card-review/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:33:28 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=606533 When you think of AMD, your brain more than likely goes straight to Sapphire. After all, they are arguably the go-to brand when it comes to AMD partners, and over the years, they’ve been synonymous with creating some of the best graphics cards released on behalf of the red team, with their Nitro+ range being at the forefront. Now, you may remember when the RX 7000 series launched…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-rx-9070-xt-nitro-graphics-card-review/feed/ 0 Acer Mistakenly Lists AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE XT on Website https://www.eteknix.com/acer-mistakenly-lists-amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-xt-on-website/ https://www.eteknix.com/acer-mistakenly-lists-amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-xt-on-website/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:19:18 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=609890 Rumors about a new AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card are still growing as more evidence appears online. While AMD has not yet announced this card, there are clear signs that it will be released later. A recent mistake by Acer has added even more proof that this model may be real. Acer in Sweden accidentally listed a “Radeon RX 9070 GRE XT” on its website. The mistake on Acer’s…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/acer-mistakenly-lists-amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-xt-on-website/feed/ 0 AMD Announces Major Losses Due to US Export Restrictions to China https://www.eteknix.com/amd-announces-major-losses-due-to-us-export-restrictions-to-china/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-announces-major-losses-due-to-us-export-restrictions-to-china/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:53:15 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=609790 AMD, the American semiconductor company, has revealed that it will face significant financial losses because of US restrictions on exports to China. The company estimates a loss of $800 million related to its MI308 chips, which is about half of its net profit for 2024. This loss represents 50% of AMD’s net profit for the entire 2024 fiscal year, which was $1.6 billion.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-announces-major-losses-due-to-us-export-restrictions-to-china/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Coming in May, According to Latest Rumors https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-coming-in-may-according-to-latest-rumors/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-coming-in-may-according-to-latest-rumors/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:46:55 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=609786 It looks like the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards are almost here. Although they haven’t been officially released or announced yet, there have already been leaks about them. We have also seen some companies register models with both 8 GB and 16 GB versions. The most recent rumors suggest that these new graphics cards will be released soon, in May 2025. They will compete with…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-coming-in-may-according-to-latest-rumors/feed/ 0 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Dragon Range Refresh Appears in ASUS ROG Laptop https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-8940hx-dragon-range-refresh-appears-in-asus-rog-laptop/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-8940hx-dragon-range-refresh-appears-in-asus-rog-laptop/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:31:46 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=608971 It seems that AMD plans to release an updated version of its Dragon Range series processors, which power high-performance laptops. Although AMD has not officially announced this new series yet, ASUS has shown a laptop with one of these new Dragon Range Refresh processors. These processors are updated versions of the desktop series, designed to deliver excellent performance with up to 16 Zen 4…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-8940hx-dragon-range-refresh-appears-in-asus-rog-laptop/feed/ 0 Noctua NH-D15 G2 CPU Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-cpu-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-cpu-cooler-review/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:27:25 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=608704 Noctua has long been a respected name in the PC cooling industry, consistently delivering high-performance products that are well loved for their whisper-quiet operation. I’m a big fan of air cooling; it’s often overlooked by PC gamers who think water is the only way to cool a high-end system, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Noctua’s flagship air cooler, the NH-D15 G2…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-cpu-cooler-review/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9070 Boosted by XT BIOS Flash, Improving Performance by 15-20 https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-boosted-by-xt-bios-flash-improving-performance-by-15-20/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-boosted-by-xt-bios-flash-improving-performance-by-15-20/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:28:51 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=608810 The AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series comes with two models: a basic version and a more powerful XT version. The XT model stands out for its higher number of Compute Units (CUs), with 64 CUs compared to the 56 found in the base model. However, some tech enthusiasts at PC Games Hardware have managed to close the performance gap by installing the BIOS from an RX 9070 XT into a regular RX 9070.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-boosted-by-xt-bios-flash-improving-performance-by-15-20/feed/ 0 AMD Takes the Lead in the CPU Market in the USA with 80% Share, According to Amazon Data https://www.eteknix.com/amd-takes-the-lead-in-the-cpu-market-in-the-usa-with-80-share-according-to-amazon-data/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-takes-the-lead-in-the-cpu-market-in-the-usa-with-80-share-according-to-amazon-data/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:57:04 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=608472 AMD has become a dominant force in the CPU market. Recent data from Amazon USA indicates that AMD now controls about 80% of the CPU market, leaving Intel losing more ground. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D alone has outperformed multiple Intel processors, securing the top spot, with over 6,000 units sold just in March, according to partial data. The final numbers should bring the total closer to 7,000 units.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-takes-the-lead-in-the-cpu-market-in-the-usa-with-80-share-according-to-amazon-data/feed/ 0 AMD Reportedly Working on Radeon RX 9070 GRE https://www.eteknix.com/amd-reportedly-working-on-radeon-rx-9070-gre/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-reportedly-working-on-radeon-rx-9070-gre/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:23:16 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=608432 AMD is reportedly working on a brand-new RDNA 4 graphics card based on the Navi 48 architecture, called the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. This information comes from a leak by ITHome (thanks VideoCardz), which gathered data from chat logs with retailers and their sources. According to these reports, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE will be priced attractively, offering a better performance-to-cost ratio for gaming…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-reportedly-working-on-radeon-rx-9070-gre/feed/ 0 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D Leaked Benchmarks Show It as the Most Powerful Laptop Processor Yet https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d-leaked-benchmarks-show-it-as-the-most-powerful-laptop-processor-yet/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d-leaked-benchmarks-show-it-as-the-most-powerful-laptop-processor-yet/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:22:40 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=607631 The upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is shaping up to be one of the most powerful laptop processors ever made. According to leaked benchmarks published by HotHardware, the chip was tested inside an MSI Raider A18HX, and the numbers are impressive. This new chip seems to outshine every other processor currently available for laptops, beating high-end models like the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d-leaked-benchmarks-show-it-as-the-most-powerful-laptop-processor-yet/feed/ 0 TRYX PANORAMA SE 360mm AIO Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/tryx-panorama-se-360mm-aio-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/tryx-panorama-se-360mm-aio-cooler-review/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:51:19 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=606688 TRYX may still be the new kid on the block, but they certainly grabbed everyone’s attention with their first cooler, the PANORAMA. However, this year, we’re seeing their next effort with the TRYX PANORAMA SE, a new and improved take on their customisable AIO cooler. The obvious big improvement is a new display on the pump, featuring a massive wrap-around display that’s unlike anything else on the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/tryx-panorama-se-360mm-aio-cooler-review/feed/ 0 Two AMD Ryzen Threadripper Models Spotted with 24 and 32 Cores in Shipping Documents https://www.eteknix.com/two-amd-ryzen-threadripper-models-spotted-with-24-and-32-cores-in-shipping-documents/ https://www.eteknix.com/two-amd-ryzen-threadripper-models-spotted-with-24-and-32-cores-in-shipping-documents/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:28:19 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=607055 There have been rumors for some time now about the upcoming AMD Threadripper processors for HPC (High-Performance Computing). These models, which have not yet been officially announced by AMD, are codenamed Shimada Peak. So far, we have seen versions of this next-generation processor with up to 32 and 64 cores. Now, we’re seeing new shipping documents that include versions with more modest core…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/two-amd-ryzen-threadripper-models-spotted-with-24-and-32-cores-in-shipping-documents/feed/ 0 AMD Claims 45% GPU Market Share in Japan, Sets Sights on 70% https://www.eteknix.com/amd-claims-45-gpu-market-share-in-japan-sets-sights-on-70/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-claims-45-gpu-market-share-in-japan-sets-sights-on-70/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:58:55 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=606640 AMD recently held an event in Japan to celebrate the success of its Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards. During the event, which was open to the public and featured AMD’s partners such as Gigabyte, ASUS, MSI, PowerColor, and Sapphire, a company representative made a surprising comment. They shared (thanks VideoCardz) that AMD was not used to selling so many graphics cards. This was said in…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-claims-45-gpu-market-share-in-japan-sets-sights-on-70/feed/ 0 MSI Confirms It Will Not Release Any AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series Graphics Cards https://www.eteknix.com/msi-confirms-it-will-not-release-any-amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-graphics-cards/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-confirms-it-will-not-release-any-amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-graphics-cards/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:52:22 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=606637 MSI has confirmed that it will not release any AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics cards. This means the company is completely skipping the RDNA 4 generation. While other manufacturers have already presented their new models, MSI has chosen to not participate in this launch, and it has been confirmed that no MSI Radeon RX 9000 models will be released. MSI’s decision to skip the RDNA 4…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-confirms-it-will-not-release-any-amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-graphics-cards/feed/ 0 TSMC Proposes Joint Venture with AMD, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Broadcom to Acquire Intel Foundry https://www.eteknix.com/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-amd-nvidia-qualcomm-and-broadcom-to-acquire-intel-foundry/ https://www.eteknix.com/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-amd-nvidia-qualcomm-and-broadcom-to-acquire-intel-foundry/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:57:15 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=606217 It looks like TSMC still plans to acquire Intel Foundry, but to make this possible, they would need a strategic partnership with other companies. According to four sources familiar with the deal (thanks Reuters), TSMC is working on a plan to secure Intel’s foundry business, specifically the parts that would benefit TSMC. This new approach could help TSMC gain control without fully taking over the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-amd-nvidia-qualcomm-and-broadcom-to-acquire-intel-foundry/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT to Launch with 8GB and 16GB VRAM Options https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-to-launch-with-8gb-and-16gb-vram-options/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-to-launch-with-8gb-and-16gb-vram-options/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:31:40 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605986 AMD is planning to launch the Radeon RX 9060 XT with two VRAM options: 8 GB and 16 GB. These models will be part of AMD’s RDNA 4 generation, following the recently released Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. While there is no official confirmation about an RX 9060 (non-XT), it’s been confirmed by Videocardz that the RX 9060 XT will come with either 8 or 16 GB of VRAM. The 8 GB version will be a…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-to-launch-with-8gb-and-16gb-vram-options/feed/ 0 AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Outperforms Previous Generation by 11.5% in Leaked Benchmarks https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-outperforms-previous-generation-by-11-5-in-leaked-benchmarks/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-outperforms-previous-generation-by-11-5-in-leaked-benchmarks/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:53:51 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605950 The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors will officially launch on March 12. These processors feature 12 and 16 cores, along with 3D V-Cache technology that adds extra vertical cache memory. This makes them ideal for gamers looking to build a high-performance machine. According to leaked PassMark benchmarks, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is up to 11.5% more powerful than its…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-outperforms-previous-generation-by-11-5-in-leaked-benchmarks/feed/ 0 Retailers Warn of Possible Price Hikes for Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT After Launch; AMD Responds https://www.eteknix.com/retailers-warn-of-possible-price-hikes-for-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-after-launch-amd-responds/ https://www.eteknix.com/retailers-warn-of-possible-price-hikes-for-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-after-launch-amd-responds/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:37:28 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605813 There is growing concern about the pricing of AMD’s new Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards. Some retailers claim that the prices currently being shared only apply to the initial stock, suggesting that prices may increase soon after launch. According to the Swedish retailer Inet.se (thanks VideoCardz), the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) set by AMD will only apply to the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/retailers-warn-of-possible-price-hikes-for-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-after-launch-amd-responds/feed/ 0 Graphics Card MSRP Pricing is Fake https://www.eteknix.com/graphics-card-msrp-pricing-is-fake/ https://www.eteknix.com/graphics-card-msrp-pricing-is-fake/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:24:34 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605677 New GPUs are finally here, or are they really? Even then, are they available for the price they’re meant to be? That’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about topics in PC gaming right now. So today we’re going to look at the pricing situation with AMD’s newly launched RDNA4 graphics cards compared to NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series. Now that the dust has settled from this week’s launches…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/graphics-card-msrp-pricing-is-fake/feed/ 0 UK Retailer Stocks Over 1,000 Units of Sapphire Radeon RX 9070 XT https://www.eteknix.com/uk-retailer-stocks-over-1000-units-of-sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-xt/ https://www.eteknix.com/uk-retailer-stocks-over-1000-units-of-sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-xt/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:53:36 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605673 It looks like the availability issues with the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series are not only affecting the powerful RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 models, but also the RTX 5070 Series, which includes both the Ti and regular models. We’ve seen that the AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series won’t face these supply problems. Sapphire, a well-known brand, has shared a photo showing a large number of Radeon RX 9070 XT Pulse units…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/uk-retailer-stocks-over-1000-units-of-sapphire-radeon-rx-9070-xt/feed/ 0 Retail Confirm RX 9070 MSRP Applies to First Shipment – Price Increases Coming Later https://www.eteknix.com/retail-confirm-rx-9070-msrp-applies-to-first-shipment-price-increases-coming-later/ https://www.eteknix.com/retail-confirm-rx-9070-msrp-applies-to-first-shipment-price-increases-coming-later/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:08:37 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605567 It’s fair to say that AMD has hit a bit of a home run with their Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, it’s everything we could have hoped for, especially given the current prices. This is further solidified by the lackluster Nvidia RTX 5070 launch. Sure, we’re not particularly keen on the Radeon RX 9070 Non-XT model, but if there’s more stock of more affordable cards on the market, then it’s no bad…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/retail-confirm-rx-9070-msrp-applies-to-first-shipment-price-increases-coming-later/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9070 & 9070 XT Graphics Card Review https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-amp-9070-xt-graphics-card-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-amp-9070-xt-graphics-card-review/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:59:56 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605452 Just yesterday, we saw the RTX 5070 launch from NVIDIA. A card that was firmly set at $549 with some bold claims to take on the market, and be the perfect upgrade from the RTX 3070, though sadly it fell short by just not offering enough to consumers where it mattered, though today it’s the turn of AMD with two cards launching by way of the RX 9070, and 9070 XT. Priced at $549 and $599 respectively…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-amp-9070-xt-graphics-card-review/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs Only Support UEFI Systems https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-gpus-only-support-uefi-systems/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-gpus-only-support-uefi-systems/#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:41:56 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605416 AMD has confirmed on its official website that the Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards will only support UEFI systems for full compatibility. This doesn’t necessarily mean that CSM/legacy systems will stop working, but it does mean that AMD will not take responsibility for any issues that may arise when using these older systems with their new GPUs. As explained by Tom’s Hardware…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-gpus-only-support-uefi-systems/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Sees Strong Demand in China Ahead of Global Launch https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-sees-strong-demand-in-china-ahead-of-global-launch/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-sees-strong-demand-in-china-ahead-of-global-launch/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:24:57 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605235 According to numbers shared by UNIKO’s Hardware on X (formerly Twitter), the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is experiencing significantly higher sales in China compared to its non-XT version. Pre-orders have been open exclusively in China so far, and after the presentation of the RDNA 4 GPUs, consumer markets have reacted positively. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs are among the best value-for-money…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-sees-strong-demand-in-china-ahead-of-global-launch/feed/ 0 ASUS Announces AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT Graphics Cards https://www.eteknix.com/asus-announces-amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-graphics-cards/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-announces-amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-graphics-cards/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:40:14 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=605118 ASUS has just introduced their new Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards, utilising AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture. While we can’t talk about performance just yet, you won’t have long to wait at the cards, and their reviews, launch this week! The new cards are divided into their robust TUF Gaming and Prime series. Both of the new cards feature 16GB of GDDR6 memory, DisplayPort 2.1 outputs…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-announces-amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-graphics-cards/feed/ 0 AMD RDNA4 Architecture: Complete Overview and Analysis https://www.eteknix.com/amd-rdna4-architecture-complete-overview-and-analysis/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-rdna4-architecture-complete-overview-and-analysis/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:06 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604582 AMD’s next-generation GPUs are nearly here, utilising the RDNA4 architecture and while you’ve probably seen our previous video about what AMD needs to do to compete with NVIDIA, today we’re focusing specifically on what RDNA4 brings to the table technically. We’ll be looking at everything from architectural improvements to performance numbers, and software features, and even making some educated…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-rdna4-architecture-complete-overview-and-analysis/feed/ 0 Sapphire Unveil Their NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9070 Graphics Cards https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-unveil-their-nitro-amd-radeon-rx-9070-graphics-cards/ https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-unveil-their-nitro-amd-radeon-rx-9070-graphics-cards/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604755 SAPPHIRE Technology has just revealed almost everything about their upcoming SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards. While we already know these new cards are built around the latest RDNA 4 architecture from AMD, we’ve yet to see just how well this will all perform in the real world. Rest assured, we’re less than a week away from the NDA, so it won’t be long before…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/sapphire-unveil-their-nitro-amd-radeon-rx-9070-graphics-cards/feed/ 0 AIB Pricing for AMD Radeon RX 9070 & XT Appears on MicroCenter https://www.eteknix.com/aib-pricing-for-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-appears-on-microcenter/ https://www.eteknix.com/aib-pricing-for-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-appears-on-microcenter/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:29:04 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604750 The information for the new AMD cards is coming thick and fast today, as we’re less than a week away from the publication of reviews and the cards launching to the wider public, I guess that is to be expected. Earlier today, AMD officially unveiled the new cards to the public at their event in China, as well as their prices. Of course, revealing them in China, all the cards were priced in RMB…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/aib-pricing-for-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-appears-on-microcenter/feed/ 0 AMD Reveals RDNA4 RX 9070 XT & RX 9070 Pricing https://www.eteknix.com/amd-reveals-rdna4-rx-9070-xt-rx-9070-pricing/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-reveals-rdna4-rx-9070-xt-rx-9070-pricing/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:39:18 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604738 The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and the Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards have been officially unveiled earlier today. AMD held a special event in China, where they revealed more details about the new graphics cards, but also their pricing. Although the prices were revealed in their local RMB currency, it doesn’t take a wizard to do that math from then on. The Radeon RX 9070 XT will be priced at 4999…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-reveals-rdna4-rx-9070-xt-rx-9070-pricing/feed/ 0 CyberPowerPC Ultra 5090 Custom Gaming PC Review https://www.eteknix.com/cyberpowerpc-ultra-5090-custom-gaming-pc-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/cyberpowerpc-ultra-5090-custom-gaming-pc-review/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:30:50 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=603908 It’s easy to think “I’ll just build my PC myself” and well, there’s nothing wrong with that. Frankly, it’s easier than ever to get compatible components, and there are endless tutorials and guides on all the finer details out there, so you can build something pretty special. However, with CyberPowerPC, you can save yourself a weekend of shopping and building and have it delivered pre-made to your…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/cyberpowerpc-ultra-5090-custom-gaming-pc-review/feed/ 0 Complete Specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series Revealed https://www.eteknix.com/complete-specifications-of-the-amd-radeon-rx-9070-series-revealed/ https://www.eteknix.com/complete-specifications-of-the-amd-radeon-rx-9070-series-revealed/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:10:10 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604576 It seems we won’t have to wait until February 28 to learn the full specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series. VideoCardz has shared the complete specs of both models, which use the same Navi 48 GPU built by TSMC using their 4-nanometer process. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series uses a Navi 48 GPU with 53.9 billion transistors and a die size of 357 mm². The most powerful model, RX 9070 XT…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/complete-specifications-of-the-amd-radeon-rx-9070-series-revealed/feed/ 0 MSI Unveils Norse Mythology Inspired RTX 50 Series Laptops https://www.eteknix.com/msi-unveils-norse-mythology-inspired-rtx-50-series-laptops/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-unveils-norse-mythology-inspired-rtx-50-series-laptops/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:51:50 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604549 MSI is one of the biggest names in the PC business, with a plethora of products ranging from gaming mice to graphics cards. Their laptops are some of the best in the world, offering a range of options from light and portable, to chunky performance monsters. These new ones are a little more on the monster side though, as they’re packing the latest Nvidia RTX 50-series technology…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-unveils-norse-mythology-inspired-rtx-50-series-laptops/feed/ 0 AMD’s RDNA4: The Critical Path Forward https://www.eteknix.com/amds-rdna4-the-critical-path-forward/ https://www.eteknix.com/amds-rdna4-the-critical-path-forward/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:37:22 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604375 Today we’re going to dive deep into probably the most crucial challenge AMD has faced in years – how they can compete with NVIDIA’s absolutely monster RTX 50 series lineup. After NVIDIA’s CES announcements and some very interesting leaks about AMD’s upcoming cards, we’re finally getting a clearer picture of what this battle is going to look like, even if you don’t agree with the 50 series or the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amds-rdna4-the-critical-path-forward/feed/ 1 The Performance of AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is Close to a Radeon RX 7900 XTX from the Previous Generation https://www.eteknix.com/the-performance-of-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-is-close-to-a-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-from-the-previous-generation/ https://www.eteknix.com/the-performance-of-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-is-close-to-a-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-from-the-previous-generation/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:06:07 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604330 AMD had planned to skip a high-end graphics card for its upcoming RDNA 4 series, which will be revealed in just a few days. This series is expected to arrive in stores on March 6. Although details about the technical specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series are still unknown, some early test results have already appeared online. In a FurMark 2 benchmark, the Radeon RX 9070 XT…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/the-performance-of-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-is-close-to-a-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-from-the-previous-generation/feed/ 0 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Features 304W TBP and 2.970 MHz, While RX 9070 Has 220W TBP and 2.520 MHz https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-features-304w-tbp-and-2-970-mhz-while-rx-9070-has-220w-tbp-and-2-520-mhz/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-features-304w-tbp-and-2-970-mhz-while-rx-9070-has-220w-tbp-and-2-520-mhz/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:47:07 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=604121 We will get all the official details about the new Radeon RX 9070 Series on February 28. However, more information about these new RDNA 4 based graphics cards continues to leak slowly. With the official announcement just a week away and review units likely already with tech reviewers, more data keeps coming in, including power consumption details. The Radeon RX 9070 XT will have a…

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