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AMD's new mid-range Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU teased: 6C/12T Zen 4 chip with 3D V-Cache tech

October 27, 2025 | AMD isn't finished with Zen 4 processors just yet, with a new X3D offering on the way: Ryzen 5 7500X3D packs 6C/12T, 96MB cache, with 3D V-Cache tech.

AMD's Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs will work on AM5 motherboards with 32 MB or 64 MB BIOS

October 13, 2025 | Marketing for the new ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W motherboard specifically mentions 'Zen 6' support, however its 64MB BIOS size has people worried.

MSI says next gen CPU support, aka Zen 6, is coming to AM5 motherboards

October 2, 2025 | MSI confirms that some of its AM5 motherboards, like the new MSI X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi Project Zero, will be 'future CPU ready' - aka Zen 6 on AM5.

SAPPHIRE intros NITRO+ B850A WiFi 7: new AMD AM5 mobo supports up to 256GB of RAM, and more

September 9, 2025 | SAPPHIRE's new NITRO+ B850A WIFI7 motherboard announced: AMD AM5 mobo with SAPPHIRE CORE BIOS, supports up to 256GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7 support, and more.

AMD next-gen Zen 7 CPUs coming to AM5 socket says leaker: 32C/64T Zen 7 chips on AM5 in 2028

August 15, 2025 | AMD's next-generation Zen 7 processors will reportedly work on current AM5 socket, meaning next-gen 32C/64T Zen 7-based Ryzen CPUs for AM5 mobo owners.

AMD's next-gen AM6 socket expected to deliver 22% pin increase count, retain AM5 sizing

August 6, 2025 | AMD's future-gen Zen 7 processors will fit into the new AM6 socket, which is said to bring a 22% increase in pin count, while retaining AM5 sizing.

ASRock shows off its first OC Formula mobo for AMD AM5 platform, and more at Computex 2025

May 22, 2025 | ASRock unveils its new X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, its first OC Formula mobo for the AMD AM5 platform, and more at Computex 2025.

Valve Fremont teased: SteamOS console has AMD Zen 4 CPU, RDNA 3 GPU to fight Xbox, PlayStation

December 7, 2024 | Valve Fremont teased: a new SteamOS-powered console that plugs into your TV, could be the Steam Box to compete with Xbox and PlayStation.

AMD's new B850 motherboard spotted: new mid-range AM5 motherboard ready for CES 2025 reveal

December 4, 2024 | AMD's first B850 motherboard leaked with an all-white design, the new mid-range 800 series chipset will most likely debut at CES 2025 early next year.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU + AM5 socket burned out, both physically damaged during installation

November 13, 2024 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket burned to a crisp, both physically damaged either due to a fault, or a user error during installation.

AMD Zen 6 CPUs may arrive later than thought - at CES 2027 perhaps, packing AM5 compatibility

November 8, 2024 | The good news is that AM5 motherboards will be good for Zen 6 chips - as Team Red has previously promised - but an apparent delay is in the cards.

ASUS rolls out 'Turbo Game Mode' for AM5 mobos: up to 35% more perf boost on X3D chips

November 4, 2024 | ASUS introduces 'Turbo Game Mode' for its fleet of AMD AM5 motherboards: second CCD and SMT toggles provide up to 35% more performance for X3D processors.

AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs get big performance gains with new Windows 11 24H2 update

August 26, 2024 | AMD Ryzen 9000 series 'Zen 5' and Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' processors get performance gains with the recent Windows 11 24H2 update.

AMD says Windows 11 patch will boost Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3 CPU gaming performance

August 21, 2024 | AMD publishes a new blog post explaining the disparity between its internal gaming benchmarks for Zen 5 processors, and the results of CPU reviewers.

MSI's new AM5 exclusive BIOS options add up to 10% more perf on AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs

August 9, 2024 | MSI's latest AM5 BIOS features offer up to 10% more performance in gaming with AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, download the new BIOS now.

AMD gaming bundle - two free games when you purchase a Ryzen 7000 CPU or Radeon RX 7000 GPU

August 8, 2024 | Purchase an eligible Ryzen 7000 Series GPU or Radeon RX 7000 Series GPU and get two games: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening.

G.SKILL's new ultra-low latency DDR5-6000 memory kits for AMD AM5 are the shiny Royal Neo kind

July 31, 2024 | G.SKILL's new 'ultra-low latency specifications' Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-6000 kits for AMD AM5 are tailor made for enthusiasts that love bling.

G.SKILL announced Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000 memory for Zen 5 and AMD AM5

July 22, 2024 | G.SKILL's Trident Z5 Royal memory, a 'luxury-class' design, is coming to AMD AM5 and Zen 5 with the new Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 listings point to big price decrease compared to Zen 4

July 12, 2024 | Price listings for AMD's Ryzen 9000 series have appeared in a retailer, indicating the highly anticipated Zen 5 processors will be cheaper than Zen 4.

AMD's new flagship Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X CPU: max frequency of up to 5.85GHz, same as Zen 4

July 7, 2024 | AMD's next-generation Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X processor rumored with same FMAX, or maximum frequency as Ryzen 9 7950X: up to 5.85GHz max.

ASRock DeskMeet X600 Mini-PC: AM5 socket, supports PCIe extension cables for external GPUs

June 25, 2024 | ASRock's new DeskMeet X600 Mini-PC features AMD AM5 socket, supports PCIe extension cables that provide full bandwidth for external graphics cards.

AMD X870 and X870E motherboard chipsets for AM5 and Zen 5 - USB 4, Gen5, and faster DDR5 memory

June 17, 2024 | AMD's new X870 and X870E chipset for Ryzen introduces and expands AMD EXPO memory overclocking for faster DDR5, just in time for Zen 5.

AMD EPYC 4004 CPUs on AM5 package launched: up to 16 Zen 4 cores, 3D V-Cache for $699

June 6, 2024 | AMD's new EPYC 4004 series CPUs are here, ready for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB) and hosting businesses, Zen 4 EPYC 4004 on the AM5 socket.

Save big on the GEEKOM A7 Mini PC with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor!

May 3, 2024 | GEEKOM is offering up its GEEKOM A7 Mini PC Ryzen 7000 to TweakTown readers for just $649 - saving you $200. Act now to grab this great deal!

SAPPHIRE NITRO+ B650I Wi-Fi Ultra Platinum: the company's first AMD AM5 motherboard

May 3, 2024 | SAPPHIRE launches its first-ever AMD AM5 motherboard: the new NITRO+ B650I Wi-Fi Ultra Platinum, in a mini-ITX design that's ready for Zen 5, too.

ASUS AM5 mobos get next-gen Zen 5 'Granite Ridge' CPU support with new BIOS

April 15, 2024 | ASUS AM5 motherboards based on the X670E chipset get updated with new AMD AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS updates, adds support for next-gen Zen 5 'Granite Ridge' CPUs.

ASUS X690E PRO WS workstation motherboard teased: AM5 socket, for Ryzen 7000 series CPUs

February 15, 2024 | ASUS submits new motherboards SKUs to the ECC regulatory office, with the unannounced X690E chipset and PRO WS X690E-SAGE SE, and PRO WS X690E-SAGE SE WIFI.

AMD commits to AM5 socket until 2025 and beyond, wants it lasting as long as possible

January 7, 2024 | AMD is committed to the AM5 socket, saying: 'We are firmly committed to 2025 and beyond and we will see how long that promise lasts beyond 2025'.

AMD announces Ryzen 8040 series 'Hawk Point' APUs: Zen 4 CPU, RDNA 3 GPU, XDNA for AI

December 20, 2023 | AMD announces its new mobile Zen 4 processors with Ryzen 8040 series APUs codenamed Hawk Point: Zen 4, RDNA 3, and XDNA with Ryzen AI for 2024.

GEEKOM plans to launch Ryzen 7000 'Phoenix' Mini PCs, so expect them to be great for gaming

December 13, 2023 | Ryzen 'Phoenix' is set to debut in GEEKOM's upcoming Mini PC line-up, and this is great news for PC gaming and content creation on a tiny low-power device.

AMD bundles Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with Ryzen 7000, Radeon RX 7000 series products

November 24, 2023 | AMD announces its new game bundle, seeing gamers get a free copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with any new Ryzen 7000 or Radeon RX 7000 series purchase.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX series CPUs top out at 96 cores, 192 threads Zen 4 for $9999

November 5, 2023 | AMD has 6 new Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX series CPUs, all based on the newer Zen 4 architecture and top out with a 96-core, 192-thread 7995WX for $9999.

AMD driver hints that Ryzen 7000 X3D owners may get the ability to tweak the CPU to run faster

September 11, 2023 | Chipset driver has a mysterious addition that the rumor mill theorizes could be the first sighting of the ability to prioritize CCDs on high-end X3D CPUs.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX benchmarks leak, and it's a monster with 96 Zen 4 cores

September 5, 2023 | The new Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000WX series is expected to launch in Q3 2023, and the flagship Threadripper Pro 7995WX has been spotted.

Overclocker pushes DDR5 speeds to over DDR5-9000 with AMD's game changing AM5 BIOS update

August 9, 2023 | We could be looking at a turning point for both AM5 and AMD systems when it comes to memory speed thanks to the latest BIOS update.

The new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS update adds support for faster DDR5-8000 speeds

August 7, 2023 | The new AMD AM5 AGESA 1.0.0.7B BIOS gives DDR5 memory speeds a massive boost, and there are already several examples of boards and kits hitting DDR5-8000.

AMD Zen 5 CPUs could be a big leap over Zen 4 - so might they be a killer blow to Arrow Lake?

August 2, 2023 | If the latest rumor around Ryzen 8000 processors is right, Intel will need to make sure Arrow Lake CPUs are seriously good to compete.

AMD's new Ryzen 5 7500F could be the budget CPU to get for the Ryzen 7000 line-up

July 23, 2023 | A new six core CPU for the Ryzen 7000 series, with info pointing to AMD launching a budget friendly Ryzen 5 7500F as early as this week.

AMD Ryzen 7000 Starfield bundle is coming, buy a new CPU and get the game

July 20, 2023 | AMD has partnered with Bethesda for the release of Starfield, and it looks like there's a Ryzen 7000 CPU game bundle coming very soon.

Cyberpunk 2077 patch fixes DLSS 3 for those with AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs

July 11, 2023 | Stuttering issues with Ryzen CPUs should now be cured, thankfully, and there's another fix for a DLSS-related bug with patch 1.63, too.

ASUS states all BIOS updates for AM5 motherboards are covered by warranty

June 8, 2023 | ASUS releases a statement clarifying that AM5 BIOS fixes and beta releases as well as enabling AMD EXPO memory profiles are all covered under warranty.

Rumor mill now seems to agree: AMD Zen 5 may be 20% faster than Ryzen 7000 CPUs

May 30, 2023 | A consensus seems to be forming among prominent leakers on the AMD side that Zen 5 processors should offer a 20% IPC uplift compared to Ryzen 7000.

Mandatory AMD AGESA 1.0.0.7 BIOS Firmware for all Ryzen 7000 CPUs out soon

May 23, 2023 | AMD officially diagnoses the issue relating to some Ryzen 7000X3D chips burning up and is currently rolling out new firmware to fix the issue for good.

AMD fixes Ryzen 7000 CPU burnout problem - and BIOS updates are incoming

May 20, 2023 | AMD has already provided a new AGESA to put restrictions in place to resolve the issue, and motherboard makers should have new BIOS releases imminently.

MSI motherboard update speeds up boot time drastically for AMD Ryzen 7000 PCs

May 19, 2023 | Boot times have been cut in half thanks to a new Memory Context Restore option in the BIOS, and it might work with other motherboard brands too.

AMD issues a statement on reported Ryzen 7000 CPUs burning out

May 18, 2023 | With reports of AMD's new Ryzen 7000X3D processors with 3D V-Cache burning out damaging both the chip and motherboard, AMD issues a statement.

Here's the purported reason why AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are dying due to overheating

May 17, 2023 | There's been a great deal of concern about why some Zen 4 processors are literally burning out, but now we know more about what's going on here.

DLSS 3 in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 is broken on Ryzen 7000 CPUs

May 17, 2023 | DLSS 3 Frame Generation has proven to be a useful new bit of rendering tech when playing some visually intensive games, but not for some Ryzen owners.

Fed up with your Ryzen 7000 PC booting up really slowly? Here's some good news

May 1, 2023 | At last it seems that AMD Ryzen 7000 PCs on the AM5 platform are now booting much faster, in fact, almost twice as quickly going by one report.

AMD A620 Motherboards for entry-level Ryzen 7000 builds are launching this week

April 26, 2023 | A new report indicated that budget A620 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 CPUs and the AM5 platform are coming as soon as... tomorrow. And they'll be cheap!

Budget AM5-based MSI A620 motherboard listed on retail sites for less than $100

April 25, 2023 | Sub USD 100 AM5 motherboards? It's certainly looking likely as listings for the new A620 range point to it being the most affordable Ryzen 7000 option.

ASRock's A620 motherboard is the first entry-level AM5 board to be pictured

April 23, 2023 | Affordable AM5 boards could be hitting the market as soon as next month, as the first images of an ASRock A620 motherboard appear online.

Upgrading to an AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU? A $125 AM5 motherboard is finally here

April 10, 2023 | It has been a long wait, but ASRock is making a Zen 4 upgrade a more affordable prospect with a new B650 motherboard that's now selling at US$125.

AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs feature an RDNA 2 GPU, and it can be massively overclocked

March 20, 2023 | Overclocking the RDNA 2 GPU with only 2 CUs in a Ryzen 7000 processor to 3.1 GHz? Why not, says SkatterBencher. And the results are impressive.

AMD partners will launch more affordable B650 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 CPUs

March 1, 2023 | AMD's new Ryzen 7000 CPU range is expanding and with that AMD is working with its board partners to make the jump to AM5 more affordable.

Here's Noctua's new stylish low-profile coolers for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs

February 21, 2023 | With a height of only 37mm, Noctua's new NH-L9a-AM5 for Ryzen 7000 CPUs brings low-profile cooling to AMD's latest processor range.

AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D Gaming CPUs will be unlocked for overclocking, maybe

February 21, 2023 | Product pages for AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D Gaming CPUs briefly mentioned overclocking, so naturally people got excited. Now we wait to see if it's real.

AMD refreshes packaging design of its Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs

January 18, 2023 | AMD celebrates its new Holiday Deals with refreshed retail packaging for its still-fresh Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' processors, low prices still here.

AMD's new Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU majorly discounted already, now costs $574

January 5, 2023 | AMD's new flock of Zen 4-powered Ryzen 7000 series CPUs are on sale right now: Ryzen 5 7600X costs $249, while the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X is just $574.

Memtest86+ v6 now supports Intel Raptor Lake, AMD Zen 4 CPUs + DDR5 RAM

November 13, 2022 | Memtest86+ v6 has support for Intel's new 13th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake' and AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs, as well as DDR5 memory.

AMD Ryzen 7 "Zen 4" 7800X3D CPU Review

April 5, 2023 | Does the Ryzen 7 "Zen 4" 7800X3D reclaim the CPU gaming crown for AMD? Read on as we put AMD's newest gaming processor to the test and find out.

AMD Ryzen 9 "Zen 4" 7950X3D CPU Review

February 28, 2023 | AMD delivers its second-generation 3D V-Cache processors and we start out by testing the Ryzen 9 "Zen 4" 7950X3D CPU. Should you buy it? Let's see.

GIGABYTE B650I AORUS Ultra AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard Review

February 16, 2023 | GIGABYTE's new B650I AORUS Ultra offers substantial bang for your buck if you're in the market for an AMD AM5 Mini-ITX motherboard for a SFF build.

ASRock B650 Live Mixer AM5 Motherboard Review

January 24, 2023 | ASRock's B650 Live Mixer is an entry-level AMD AM5 motherboard with a nifty trick up its very vibrant sleeve! Let's take a close look.

AMD 65W Zen 4 Review: Ryzen 7600, 7700, and 7900 CPUs Tested

January 9, 2023 | The new AMD Ryzen 65W processor SKUs open the door to small form factor PC gaming systems built on Zen 4. Here's our look at the new CPUs.

Storage Showdown - Intel Alder Lake vs. AMD Zen 4

October 5, 2022 | AMD's new 7000 series CPUs are all the rage at the moment, trading blows with Intel for supremacy, but how's the storage performance? Let's find out.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X "Zen 4" CPU Review

October 4, 2022 | Can AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X processor deliver on the promises of Zen 4? Join us as we run the top-dog new CPU through its paces and find out.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X "Zen 4" CPU Review

October 3, 2022 | AMD's new Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 7700x processor looks to be the best blend for gaming and productivity! Join us as we fully investigate it.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X "Zen 4" CPU Review

September 26, 2022 | As the entry-level processor for AMD's new Zen 4 range of processor debuting today, the Ryzen 5 7600X CPU shines on day one. Join us as we investigate.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X "Zen 4" CPU Review

September 26, 2022 | AMD has today unveiled its newest Ryzen processors and we start off by checking out the Ryzen 9 7900X "Zen 4" CPU. Is it time for an upgrade? Let's see.

AMD Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs: Everything You Need To Know

September 1, 2022 | AMD's next-gen Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs are here: Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X, and Ryzen 5 7600X ready to rock and roll on AM5.