Having reviewed Ryzen 5000 12-core and 16-core models, today we're testing the Ryzen 7 5800X, AMD's latest 8-core CPU. So far we've been impressed by the Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X, so let's continue to ...

With AMD's Zen 3 CPU launch just one week away, it's no surprise to see leaks and benchmarks rear their heads in the run-up. The latest whispers through the grapevine potentially show the upcoming ...

It hardly matters that it is nigh impossible to find a Ryzen 9 5900X both in stock and priced at (or even near) its MSRP of $549, the chip is still selling like hotcakes regardless. In fact, it is the ...

Anticipation over AMD's upcoming Zen 3 product lineup is building, especially now with an unveiling just a little more than a week away. Waiting is the hardest part. To help pass the time, there has ...

It's time we finally check out the Ryzen 5 5600X, the most affordable Ryzen 5000 series processor announced to date. Positioned as a mainstream part, it's coming in at $300, a 20% premium over the ...

With announcements of AMD's 5th generation Ryzen Vermeer desktop processors expected later this week, leaks regarding the performance of the Ryzen 9 5900X have emerged courtesy of a CPU-Z Bench score.

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We've loved AMD's Ryzen processors for their high core counts and excellent value, but they've had one major weakness since their first generation: worse gaming performance than Intel, due to slower ...

With announcements of AMD's 5th generation Ryzen Vermeer desktop processors expected later this week, leaks regarding the performance of the Ryzen 9 5900X have emerged courtesy of a CPU-Z Bench score.

Seeking the pinnacle of speed and value in the desktop CPU market around $500? AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 5900X is the new pace-setter, topping Intel's Core i9-10900K on all the fronts that matter. The ...