An engineering sample of AMD's never-released Ryzen 9 5900X3D has surfaced on the Chinese forum Chiphell, and it looks quite different from the prototype AMD has shown before. The 12-core, 24-thread Zen 3 chip carries the code 100-000000652 and reports 128 MB of L3 cache, split as 96 MB on one CCD and 32 MB on the other. That means only one of its two six-core chiplets has the 64 MB 3D V-Cache stack. The Ryzen 9 5900X3D and 5950X3D prototypes that AMD showed to Gamers Nexus in 2023 had cache stacked on both CCDs, for 192 MB in total. The single-stack layout apparently lets the chip clock higher. CPU-Z screenshots from the owner show it running at around 4.7 GHz with a 105 W TDP, while the dual-stack 5900X3D topped out at a 4.4 GHz boost.

Getting it to boot took some effort, though. The sample reportedly refuses to work on current BIOS versions and only started with an older one carrying SMU firmware 56.70.0. The owner has apparently asked ASRock to add support in a newer BIOS. At retail, the Zen 3 X3D lineup started with the eight-core Ryzen 7 5800X3D in 2022 and never included a dual-CCD chip. Interestingly, the one-CCD approach seen here is the same one AMD later used for its Ryzen 9 X3D chips on AM5, before the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition put cache on both chiplets this year. AMD hasn't confirmed anything about this sample, of course, but it's interesting to see from an archival standpoint.

Gigabyte, a global leader in computer hardware, today announced the Gigabyte AI TOP 100 B850, a high-performance desktop engineered to bring workstation-class AI compute directly to the deskside. Designed to reduce cloud dependence and lower the barriers to local deployment, the system enables businesses, developers, and researchers to run advanced AI workloads locally, giving them greater control over sensitive data and AI infrastructure while reducing reliance on cloud and token-based services.

Built for Next-Generation AI Development
At the heart of the Gigabyte AI TOP 100 B850 is the 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor, delivering the performance required for modern AI workloads ranging from local LLM fine-tuning and generative AI to deep learning research and agentic AI. The system comes equipped with 128 GB of DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, providing ample capacity and high-speed access for large datasets, local model storage, and complex development environments.

Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG G1000, a flagship gaming desktop engineered to redefine the boundaries of performance, is now available for purchase and order. Powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and our ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the G1000 introduces the ROG Thermal Atrium—a specialized compartment decoupled from the main chassis to provide its 420 mm AIO radiator with unrestricted access to cool ambient air. Combined with the groundbreaking AniMe Holo platform, the G1000 offers a whisper-quiet, high-performance experience housed in a commanding ultra tower built exclusively with premium ASUS and ROG components.

AniMe Holo: A New Era of Personalization
Beyond its raw power, the ROG G1000 is a visual masterpiece featuring the all-new AniMe Holo technology. This system utilizes full-color holographic projectors, allowing gamers to personalize their desktop like never before. The side panel showcases a massive 380 mm holographic fan with 720 LEDs, complemented by dual 215 mm fans on the front panel.

XMG is introducing 2026 refreshes of its 16-inch laptops from the APEX and PRO model series with the XMG APEX 16 and XMG PRO 16 VE. Unlike the 2025 APEX 16 MAX and PRO 16 VE models, the new versions feature an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM. Both models also receive minor adjustments to their cooling systems and bottom ventilation.

XMG APEX 16: Ryzen 9 9955HX or 8945HX and RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM
Following in the footsteps of the XMG APEX 16 MAX (M25), the new XMG APEX 16 (M26) offers a choice between the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX from the Fire Range and the Ryzen 9 8945HX from the Dragon Range refresh generation. Both processors feature 16 cores and 32 threads. For graphics, the laptop uses the updated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM and a maximum graphics power of 115 watts, including Dynamic Boost. By contrast, the 2025 XMG APEX 16 MAX (M25) is equipped with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and therefore remains available as the higher-end MAX version of the 16-inch laptop.

A Ryzen 9 9950X3D has reportedly died just an hour after being moved into an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero motherboard. According to Reddit user SpecialistConcept423, posting in r/GamersNexus, the chip had been running fine for about a year and a half in an ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara before the swap. After switching to the new board, no manual overclocking or voltage tweaks were applied; only one of the board's built-in memory presets was enabled for a set of SK hynix 6200 MHz modules. After saving that setting and rebooting, the board threw a "00" Q-Code and refused to post. Pulling the CPU and inspecting it revealed two brown marks on its contacts, which all but confirmed the catastrophic failure.

Things got stranger when the user resorted to an older Ryzen 5 8500G that had previously worked fine on the same board. That chip apparently now throws a "4D" code too, pointing at the motherboard itself as the culprit, not just the CPU. There's no confirmation yet on whether a faulty BIOS, a bad batch of boards, or something else is to blame, and ASUS hasn't commented on this specific case. It is worth noting that the ASUS board was not new, and it had undergone USB-related repairs and a BIOS rewrite. The user has since contacted AMD in Brazil for an RMA, but has shared no updates yet.

The latest mini PC maker to get in on the high-powered mini PC trend is FEVM, who, to its credit, previously launched a mini PC powered by AMD's impressive Strix Halo platform, with the new FA80G packing up to both an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile into a mere 2.6 L chassis, while the FN80G swaps out the AMD Ryzen CPU for up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 270KP. What's more, the mini PC maker says that the cooling solutions in the FN80G and FA80G are capable of keeping both versions at below 85 °C on the CPU and 80 °C on the GPU while generating less than 42 dB of noise.

The new FEVM mini PCs, which measure 180 × 168 × 88 mm, both start with NVIDIA's RTX 5060 GPUs, with other configs including the desktop RTX 5060 Ti and 5080 Laptop GPUs. In the 5090 Mobile variants, the GPU is limited to 150 W, with combined CPU and GPU power topping out at 250 W. Both models ship as barebones unit, meaning buyers will need to bring their own RAM and SSDs, but the rest of the mini PC is also nothing to scoff at.

Thermal Grizzly has been selling de-lidded and re-pasted AMD and Intel CPUs since 2025, with the brand previously announcing the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, both with liquid metal TIM for maximum thermal conductivity with the IHS and whatever cooling solution is on the other side of the IHS, as a result.

The latest CPU to get the de-lid treatment at Thermal Grizzly is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, AMD's most recent 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 gaming CPU. As is the case with the other Thermal Grizzly de-lidded CPUs, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 comes with a custom Thermal Grizzly warranty of up to 24 months. In the case of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the CPU ships with the original IHS in the package, but not with the IHS installed. Instead, Thermal Grizzly recommends using its own Mycro Direct-Die, Mycro Direct-Die Pro, or High Performance Heatspreaders for cooling.

MSI today announced the global availability of the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition, a distinctive white gaming laptop created for players who want powerful performance, immersive visuals, and a bold design identity. The new edition introduces global gamers to LOONG:NIA, also known as MLG, a dragon-inspired original character whose story is built around courage, creativity, and the determination to overcome limits. Raised by the noble lineage of the Ancient Dragons, LOONG dreamed of becoming a Wingborne Watcher, a guardian who protects and guides dragonkind. Though born without wings, she used her talent in mechanical design to build her own, becoming a night-sky guardian who symbolizes self-made power and fearless ambition. Bringing this character narrative into the product experience, the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition combines MSI's gaming DNA with a pearl-like Stellar White finish, custom MLG design elements, and exclusive bundled accessories.

Top-tier Performance with 16-core CPU & Full-powered GPU
Built for high-performance gaming and next-generation AI experiences, the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition is powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 12 GB GDDR7 memory. MSI OverBoost Technology enables up to 190 W total CPU and GPU power output, while the Cooler Boost cooling system, with dual fans, five heat pipes, and a quad-exhaust heatsink design, helps maintain stable performance under heavy workloads.

GMKtec has been moving fast with its SFF PC launches, with its latest compact PC, the Neo-X1 and Neo-X1 Pro, reportedly packing some impressive gaming power at an equally high price. The new mini PC uses a mobile AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX in the regular X-1 or an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in the Pro model, both of which are 16-core, 32-thread CPUs with 55 W TDPs. The Pro comes with an NVIDIA RTX 5070 12 GB, and the non-Pro variant uses an RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB.

The GMKtec Neo series is also water cooled by a built-in AIO, but it's currently not known if that only includes both the CPU and the GPU. The chassis of the Neo series measures in at a very compact 14.6 L, although the company has not yet shared exact dimensions. It features a minimalist design with two metal grab handles on the top, and what looks to be a completely closed off front panel. The front panel has two USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, although exact speeds of the front panel I\O is not yet known.

Another Geekbench entry for AMD's Medusa Point APU has been spotted by a well-known hardware leaker, HXL. This time, the submission lists the identifier 100-000001713-33_N on the Plum-MDS1 FP10 platform and is a step up from the previous leak in terms of performance, despite the chip reportedly running at just over 2.0 GHz. What we have there is listed as a Ryzen 9 part with 10 cores and 20 threads, 10 MB of L2 cache and 32 MB of L3; however, the L3 is likely misreported. The core layout is believed to follow a 4 + 6 configuration based on Zen 6/6c. Scores indicate 3,174 single-core and 15,092 multicore, roughly 29% and 22% higher than average Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point results, which is interesting given the low clock speeds in play. Engineering samples at this stage typically run below final frequencies, so the actual performance gap at launch could look quite different.

According to previous leaks, AMD's upcoming Medusa Point lineup could scale up to 22 CPU cores on the flagship Ryzen 9 model by combining a 10-core APU die with a 12-core desktop CCD. Integrated graphics are expected to have eight RDNA 3.5+ (RDNA 4m) compute units, with the lineup remaining unchanged despite the higher CPU core count. Another interesting new detail in this Geekbench submission is that we can see listed the FP16 AVX-VNNI support for a Zen 6 chip, pointing to expanded FP16 instruction handling in AMD's next-generation architecture. This is mostly relevant for AI and machine learning tasks. However, as with any early ES benchmark, take the numbers with a grain of salt. Pretty much everything from clock speeds, firmware, and platform tuning is a work in progress at this point. AMD Medusa Point is expected to arrive sometime next year with a likely initial launch at CES 2027 in January.

AMD backpedaled on its recent decision to remove Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature on its consumer Ryzen processors, which was typically enabled by default. The company had, in April, quietly disabled the feature for Ryzen consumer processors through an AGESA update encapsulated into motherboard firmware updates. The idea probably was to restrict TSME to Ryzen commercial-segment processors, sold under the Ryzen PRO brand, besides Ryzen Threadripper WX workstation processors, and EPYC server processors. For reference, Intel offers a similar feature, TME-MK (Total Memory Encryption-Multi-Key) on even its consumer Core processors, and not just its commercial Core vPro processors.

AMD said that it has decided to restore TSME "based on valuable community feedback," and end-users should expect UEFI firmware updates that restore the feature starting next month (July 2026). TSME is a hardware-based feature that leverages fixed-function hardware on the silicon to encrypt the contents of the memory, providing an additional layer of security. Since AMD shares a common IOD design across its Ryzen consumer and Ryzen PRO commercial product lines, the feature is physically present.

Gigabyte, the world's leading computer brand, continues to advance its vision of "Create Your Own AI on Your Own Desk" with the expansion of the AI TOP ecosystem at COMPUTEX 2026. More than a single product, AI TOP is a purpose-built local AI ecosystem that combines dedicated hardware and optimized systems to simplify AI development. As AI agents become increasingly capable of executing tasks, automating workflows, and operating continuously, AI TOP provides a scalable foundation for users looking to deploy AI locally.

Expanding the ecosystem is the new AI TOP 100 B850, engineered for demanding AI workloads. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor and available with either GeForce RTX 5090 or Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics, the system combines high-performance processing with advanced graphics acceleration for AI computing. With support for up to 128 GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a server-grade 1600 W 80 Plus Platinum power supply, it delivers the stability, scalability, and sustained performance required for advanced AI applications. Every workload runs locally, eliminating cloud dependency while keeping sensitive data under user control.

Gigabyte, the world's leading computer brand, announced the availability of the AORUS MASTER 16 2026, a flagship AI gaming laptop that combines desktop-class performance, advanced cooling, and an exclusive AI agent in an ultra-thin 19 mm portable design. Built as a mobile gaming platform to deliver immersive play and AI-powered workflows, it pairs a 16-inch OLED HDR 1000 display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and up to 0.2 ms response time to balance esports responsiveness with creator-grade color accuracy. It's also recognized with the COMPUTEX 2026 Best Choice Award.

Engineered for demanding workloads, the AORUS MASTER 16 is configurable up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, delivering close to desktop-level computing power. The model also supports MUX Switch to simplify integrated GPU or discrete GPU selection with fast mode. With advanced GPU AI capability of up to 1824 AI TOPS, it is built for next-gen AI-assisted creation and accelerated workflow. Leveraged with the flagship WINDFORCE INFINITY EX thermal solution, featuring a vapor chamber design and the integrated Frost Fan 2.0, supports up to 230 W system power, helping maintain stable, low-noise performance under sustained loads.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, introduces the new iGame B850M ULTRA Series motherboards for AMD Ryzen platforms, featuring the iGame B850M ULTRA-S and the iGame B850M ULTRA-OC. Designed for gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts, the new microATX motherboards combine advanced power delivery, high-speed DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and modern networking technologies in compact form factors.

The iGame B850M ULTRA Series features a sleek all-black design with matte-finish cooling armor, created to complement the latest iGame GeForce RTX 50 Series ULTRA Series graphics cards for cohesive all-black PC builds. Combining modern aesthetics with high-performance hardware, the motherboards are designed for gaming, content creation, and overclocking applications.

AMD has announced six new Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors for commercial desktops and workstations, with two of them bringing 3D V-Cache to the PRO lineup for the first time. All six are AM5 parts targeting managed business deployments rather than the consumer market. The top-tier model is the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D featuring 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.5 GHz boost, 128 MB of L3 cache courtesy of 3D V-Cache, and a 170 W TDP. Think of it as the workstation equivalent of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, just under the PRO branding with the associated manageability and security features. A non-X3D Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 sits alongside it with the same 16 cores and 170 W TDP but 64 MB of L3 cache. The 3D V-Cache also extends down to the Ryzen 7 tier with the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D sporting eight cores, 16 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 96 MB of L3 cache, and a 120 W TDP. Rounding out the lineup are the Ryzen 9 PRO 9955 (12 cores, 120 W), Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (8 cores, 120 W), and Ryzen 5 PRO 9655 (six cores, 120 W), all with 64 MB or 32 MB of L3 cache depending on the model.

The new additions sit above the existing 65 W Ryzen PRO 9945, 9745, and 9645 parts, giving AMD a higher-power PRO tier for workstation builds that need more headroom. The latest additions to the AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series lineup are scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026, with systems based on the new processors expected to begin shipping during the same period. AMD also noted that Lenovo ThinkStation P4 workstation is currently planned for availability in Q3 2026.

AMD today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026. First quarter revenue was $10.3 billion, gross margin was 53%, operating income was $1.5 billion, net income was $1.4 billion and diluted earnings per share was $0.84. On a non-GAAP(*) basis, gross margin was 55%, operating income was $2.5 billion, net income was $2.3 billion and diluted earnings per share was $1.37.

"We delivered an outstanding first quarter, driven by accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, with Data Center now the primary driver of our revenue and earnings growth," said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD chair and CEO. "We are seeing strong momentum as inferencing and agentic AI drive increasing demand for high-performance CPUs and accelerators. Looking ahead, we expect server growth to accelerate meaningfully as we scale supply to meet demand. Customer engagement around MI450 Series and Helios is strengthening, with leading customer forecasts exceeding our initial expectations and a growing pipeline of large-scale deployments providing us with increasing visibility into our growth trajectory."

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors, power supply units, and AIOs, proudly announces outstanding overclocking achievements with its flagship ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, paired with the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor.

Professional overclockers AKM and l0ud_sil3nc3 have successfully pushed system performance to new heights across multiple benchmark platforms, securing several Global 1st Place records and top global rankings. These results once again demonstrate the extreme overclocking capability and rock-solid stability of the X870E Taichi OCF.

Today, System76, the leading Linux-first computing platform, introduced significant updates to its Thelio product family with the new Thelio Mira desktop and Thelio Major workstation. The two systems - designed, engineered, and manufactured in Denver - deliver a complete range of professional and mission-critical capabilities for organizations that demand sustained performance, open architecture, and hardware built to last.

Engineered for Linux from the hardware up, both systems ship with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu. This full-stack approach distinguishes System76 from any other desktop manufacturer in the market.

Today, AMD released the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, the first processor that brings dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology to the desktop, unlocking a new level of performance for developers, creators and gamers.

Built for demanding developers, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor combines high-performance "Zen 5" core technology with dual 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology across all 16 cores, delivering 208 MB of total cache for expanded cache capacity and low latency. The result is exceptional responsiveness, increased throughput and flexibility to power next-generation development and creation workflows.

If you've been refreshing our front page today looking for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 "Dual Edition" review, I don't have good news for you: we won't be publishing a review, because we had no access to a review sample. AMD typically reaches out to us, offering to be part of the reviews, but not this time. So, after waiting for a few days, I reached out to them, because I would have loved to test this really interesting SKU, but I was told no samples were available for TechPowerUp.

We're not alone. As VideoCardz noted in their review roundup, Gamers Nexus reacted strongly after being denied a sample, ComputerBase, one of the top publications, was also denied, just like many others that you know for their deep, methodical testing—exactly the kind of reviews that dig into cache behavior, inter-CCD latency, power scaling, and per-game CCD parking quirks, which on a part like this are arguably the whole story.

GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, today announced the release of its new AMD AGESA 1.3.0.0a BIOS, bringing full support and performance optimization for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor across GIGABYTE's entire AM5 800 Series and 600 Series motherboard lineup.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor doubles the L3 cache stacked below the processor cores, delivering a massive leap in data-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads. GIGABYTE's latest BIOS is specifically tuned to unlock the full potential of this expanded cache architecture.

ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, small form factor PCs, and power supply units, today announced that its AM5 motherboards fully support the newly launched AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Processor. The newly introduced AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor offers more cache than ever, making it the ideal processor for creators and developers.

ASRock's AM5 motherboard is able to support the newly launched processors by simply downloading and installing the latest BIOS from the ASRock official website. In addition to downloading BIOS updates from the official site, users can also take advantage of BIOS Flashback and Instant Flash for quick and convenient upgrades. ASRock strongly recommends updating to the latest BIOS version to ensure optimal compatibility and performance.

It recently came to light that NVIDIA may be planning a GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile GPU with an upgrade to 12 GB of GDDR7, 4 GB more than the currently available 8 GB models, with both Lenovo Yoga and ASUS laptops appearing to be planning new models with the new GPU configuration. While there still hasn't been any confirmation from NVIDIA itself, another handful of Lenovo laptop listings have shown up, lending credence to the earlier claims—this time in official, public Lenovo specifications documentation.

According to Lenovo's spec sheet for the Legion Pro 5 16ADR10, the new laptop will pair an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX with 32 GB of DDR5-5200, a 1 TB PCIe 4 ×4 SSD, and NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB. The GPU itself looks largely unchanged from the version in Lenovo's other Legion laptops, with the exception of a much lower boost clock in the Legion Pro 5. Despite having the same 115 W TGP as the LOQ models with the 5070 12 GB, Lenovo has rated the boost clocks of the RTX 5070 12 GB in the Legion Pro at 1425 MHz, compared to 2347 MHz in the LOQ models, which are identical to the original RTX 5070 8 GB. There have been murmurs of an April release for these laptops, but those are unconfirmed so far.

Goodbye Desktop PC: The Tuxedo Gemini 17 - AMD represents the classic desktop replacement notebook. With a large 17.3-inch high-resolution screen, an absolute top-tier CPU, powerful graphics, and enhanced cooling for quieter operation, it delivers excellent stationary performance in a portable, subtly designed workstation - ideal for both work and play. While its Intel-based sibling with Core i9-14900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is aimed at users with very high graphics requirements, the Gemini 17 - AMD primarily shines with its exceptionally fast high-end processor.

Solid Desktop Replacement Chassis with Classic Workstation Flair
With an overall height of just under 2.9 cm and a weight of 2.8 kg, this Linux desktop replacement is not designed for constant mobility, but still allows comfortable transportation over short to medium distances.

ASUS is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 TUF Gaming A16, F16, and A18 gaming laptops. The TUF Gaming A16 and F16 boast two impressive display options, either a gorgeous 2.5K 120 Hz OLED panel or an ultra-fast 2.5K 300 Hz IPS display. Both models feature advanced anti-reflection coatings on the panel for increased immersion, while the TUF Gaming F16 also comes equipped with the all-new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. The larger TUF Gaming A18 sports up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU and a lightning-fast 2.5K 300 Hz IPS display for a truly impressive and immersive gaming experience.

16-inch upgrades
The 16-inch TUF Gaming A16 and F16 receive major upgrades this generation, headlined by two premium new display configurations designed to elevate both immersion and competitive play. Users can choose between a stunning 2.5K 120 Hz OLED panel featuring a Corning DXC advanced anti-reflection coating, or an ultrafast 2.5K 300 Hz IPS panel enhanced with ACR anti-reflection technology for clearer visibility in bright environments. These advanced coatings significantly reduce glare while preserving color accuracy and contrast even when viewed at off angles, ensuring gameplay remains sharp and distraction-free and increasing immersion across your entire gaming library.