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AMD Investigates Possible Breach Amid Hacker’s Sale of Company Data

The stolen data allegedly includes employee and customer information, along with details on future AMD products, according to the hackers, who are trying to sell the information in a forum.

By Michael Kan

At Computex, Chip Makers Lay Out Their Visions for the AI PC

AMD, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm take different approaches to making their AI PCs stand out.

By Michael J. Miller

Ryzen Rundown: Everything From AMD's Computex Keynote in 10 Minutes

In Taipei, AMD introduces new Ryzen chips for laptops and desktops and changes up the naming scheme for its processors to highlight AI-related performance.

By Michael Kan

AMD Unveils New Ryzen 9000 'Zen 5' Desktop Processors, X870 Chipset

Ryzen 9000 is based on new microarchitecture and backed by fresh chipsets. Plus: AM4 is 'The Socket That Would Not Die,' with two more new XT-class chips for it coming soon.

Ryzen Remix: AMD Is Changing Up Its Laptop CPU Names (Again)

Making sense of the new Ryzen mobile chips debuting at Computex requires an all-new decoder guide. Here it is.

By John Burek

An AMD Mobile Reboot: New Ryzen AI 300-Series Laptop Chips Are TOPS Beasts

AMD is heavily investing in AI with its new Ryzen 9 processors, revamped NPUs, and technologies aimed at maximizing AI performance.

By Brian Westover

US Won't Impose Tariffs on Graphics Cards From China for Another Year

The US Trade Representative will exempt graphics cards from the Trump-era tariffs to give companies more time to shift manufacturing away from China.

By Michael Kan

A big.LITTLE Problem: AMD Needs to Hustle to Top Intel, Arm on Hybrid Chip Designs

Recent Intel and Qualcomm processor efforts, built around high-speed and low-power cores, look like winners. Where's AMD's take on the concept?

The Best Graphics Cards for 2024

Hunting for a new GPU for gaming, multi-display, or something else? Here's everything you need to know to shop the latest Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon, and Intel Arc video cards with confidence. (We've tested 'em all.)

The Best CPUs for Gaming in 2024

Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's many Cores and "Lakes." Here's everything you need to know, plus our top picks based on PC Labs' deep-dive CPU reviews.

The Best CPUs for 2024

Whether you're upgrading your desktop PC or building a new one, choosing the right processor is the most crucial and complex choice you will make. Let's simplify it! Here's how to make sense of AMD's and Intel's lines, backed by dozens of our deep-dive reviews.

ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming 16GB OC Review

4.0

ASRock's take on the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has an excellent thermal solution and performs well for the money. It's a solid 1440p gaming pick, and a real winner if you find it on sale.

AMD: Gaming Demand Is Weak, Going to Get Worse

AMD, which makes chips for the PS5, Xbox, and Steam Deck, reports a 48% year-over-year drop in gaming revenue for Q1.

By Michael Kan

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

AMD's Ryzen 5 8600G isn't the most muscular CPU you can buy, but it drives competitive integrated-graphics performance for its price. It's an ideal chip for budget gaming PCs.

AMD's Ryzen 8000 Pro Chips Bring AI to Business Laptops, Desktops

AMD says its new business-class chips promise to beat rival processors from Intel, including its 'Meteor Lake' Core Ultra chips.

By Michael Kan

China Plans to Ditch Intel, AMD Chips in Telecom Networks

China makes another move toward phasing out all foreign chips, this time targeting its telecom infrastructure as China's semiconductor rivalry with the US continues.

By Kate Irwin

How to Update Your Nvidia and AMD Drivers For Better GPU Performance

Updating your Nvidia or AMD drivers will get you the latest features and can also help fix graphical issues and performance hits.

By Alan Bradley

China Reportedly Phasing Out Intel, AMD Chips From Government Computers

New purchasing rules are making it harder for Chinese government agencies to procure computers with US-made chips, according to The Financial Times.

By Michael Kan

AMD Demos a Way to Fully Harness a GPU to Render Games

The Work Graphs API promises to help games run even more efficiently by offloading more of the work to the GPU, bypassing the need to rely on the CPU for instructions.

By Michael Kan

The Best Graphics Cards for 4K Gaming in 2024

You need a powerful graphics card to run cutting-edge PC games at 4K resolution. These high-end GPUs are the top performers we've tested for pixel-packed gaming.