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December 1, 2025

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is probably about to lose its crown as the fastest gaming CPU in the world

AMD has unofficially introduced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which is expected to surpass the Ryzen 7 9800X3D as the fastest gaming CPU. A placeholder page on AMD's website suggests an impending launch. The rumored specifications for the 9850X3D include: - Cores: 8 - Threads: 16 - Base clock: 4.7GHz - Boost clock: 5.6GHz - L3 cache: 96MB (64MB 3D V-cache + 32MB on-die cache) - TDP: 120W - Core architecture: AMD Zen 5 - Package: AMD Socket AM5 The 9850X3D is expected to maintain the same architecture as the 9800X3D but with an increased peak clock speed from 5.2GHz to 5.6GHz, potentially resulting in up to an 8% increase in frame rates in certain scenarios.

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November 21, 2025

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s price finally drops, making this top-tier CPU a bit more affordable

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, a high-performance gaming CPU, has recently seen a price reduction at select retailers, offering a modest 6% savings. This processor is currently available for £399.95 in the UK, down from its original price of £449.99. The 9800X3D features AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, which adds 64MB of L3 cache, enhancing data access speed and improving gaming performance. Despite not having the highest clock speeds or core count, it outperforms other CPUs in gaming applications due to its architecture and cache capabilities.

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October 31, 2025

Leak claims new Intel gaming CPUs could be even slower than its current ones, which is pretty disappointing

Intel is set to launch its Core Ultra 300 series CPUs in early 2026, featuring the new 18A manufacturing process and built on the Panther Lake architecture. The series includes the Intel Core Ultra X7 385H and Core Ultra 5 338H, with performance benchmarks revealing that the X7 385H achieved a score of 20,000 in Cinebench R23 at 65W, while the Core Ultra 5 338H scored 16,000 points. The X7 385H's integrated GPU scored 6,830 in 3DMark Time Spy, nearly double that of its predecessor, but still behind dedicated GPUs like the RTX 5050. The core configuration of the X7 385H includes four performance cores, eight efficiency cores, and four low-power efficiency cores, which may contribute to its lower CPU performance compared to the Core Ultra 7 255H.

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October 28, 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D leak hints at new budget AM5 Zen 4 gaming CPU

AMD is expected to introduce the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a new six-core CPU from the Zen 4 family, which may offer strong gaming performance at a lower price point. A listing on UK retailer Westcoast.co.uk indicates the availability of trays containing five Ryzen 7500X3D chips, with product code 100-000001904. Speculation suggests the 7500X3D will feature six cores, potentially lower clock speeds than the 7600X3D, and maintain 96MB of 3D V-Cache. The X3D architecture provides enhanced gaming capabilities due to its additional L3 cache, which totals 96MB compared to the standard 32MB in the Ryzen 5 7600. Pricing for the 7500X3D is uncertain, but if set around 0, it could appeal to budget-conscious gamers. All current 7000 series AMD CPUs are compatible with the AM5 motherboard platform, facilitating upgrades to higher-end models.

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October 22, 2025

Meet the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, a new 24-core Arrow Lake refresh gaming CPU, according to this benchmark leak

Intel is set to release the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus gaming CPU, featuring 24 total cores (8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores) and a base clock of 3.7GHz, with a peak boost clock of approximately 5.5GHz. It utilizes the Intel Arrow Lake architecture and has a 36MB L3 cache, fitting into the Intel LGA1851 socket. The increase in core count compared to the Core Ultra 7 265K aims to enhance multi-threaded performance, although it may not immediately rank among the best gaming CPUs. Users with existing Intel Arrow Lake systems can upgrade without changing motherboards, requiring only a BIOS update.

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October 16, 2025

Forget water cooling, this guy just cooled an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU by spraying coolant directly onto it, and you need to see it in action

Master overclocker Roman "Der8auer" Hartung has demonstrated a spray cooling technique for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which involves applying coolant directly to the CPU's integrated heat spreader (IHS). This method, a variant of phase-change cooling, allows the coolant to transition from liquid to gas upon contact with the heated CPU, effectively removing thermal energy. Der8auer used 3M Novec 7000 coolant, which has a boiling point of 34°C, although it will be banned in the EU later this year. The experiment consumed approximately 500ml of coolant in 15 minutes, maintaining CPU temperatures between 60-70°C during light workloads and completing the Cinebench multi-core test.

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October 16, 2025

HP nailed this League of Legends gaming laptop, with golden accents and promises of “easter eggs”

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop features a design inspired by League of Legends, with gold accents on the RGB keyboard and a diamond-patterned lid. It is equipped with an RTX 5070 GPU, Intel Core i7 14650HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 240Hz WQXGA display, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The laptop is priced at ,999.99 and will be available for pre-order, officially launching on November 3, 2025.

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October 15, 2025

Win a free Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 with a Battlefield 6 design, thanks to MSI

MSI is hosting a giveaway for a Battlefield 6-themed Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, which is the second most powerful graphics card available. To enter, participants must engage with MSI on social media platforms like X, Instagram, or Facebook, following specific instructions for each platform. The giveaway runs from October 10 to October 27, and participants must be at least 18 years old and reside in select countries.

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October 14, 2025

Save $50 and grab an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 for just $499, if you’re quick

Amazon is offering the MSI-branded Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 for , a discount from its MSRP, available while supplies last. The RTX 5070 features Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology and multi-frame generation support, providing impressive performance at higher resolutions like 1440p. It has a default boost clock speed of 2,542MHz, which can reach 2,557MHz in "extreme performance" mode, and includes 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM. The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) limit of 250W, making it a suitable upgrade for older systems without requiring a power supply upgrade. In the UK, the card is priced at £460.99.

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October 13, 2025

New AMD Arm CPUs are coming, and with Steam Deck-type socket, according to leak

AMD is reportedly shipping test kits for a new lineup of Arm CPUs integrated with GPUs, with the latest chip codenamed Soundwave appearing in shipping manifests. This marks AMD's renewed commitment to the Arm CPU market after previously exploring it with the Opteron A1100 CPUs in 2016. The new Soundwave chips are expected to utilize the upcoming FF5 socket, which may replace the current FF3 socket used in devices like the Steam Deck. Shipping manifests have been uncovered that list test kits based on BGA1074 sockets, confirming the authenticity of the Soundwave kits. Speculation suggests these chips may be system on chips (SoCs) with integrated GPUs.