The first hands-on benchmarks for the ROG Xbox Ally X suggest ASUS and Microsoft’s high-end handheld may have hit a rare sweet spot: substantial generational GPU gains, sensible power draw, and cooling that keeps temperatures well below what many larger devices produce under stress.
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Microsoft and ASUS have set a firm calendar for the next chapter of handheld PC gaming: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will arrive in stores on October 16, 2025, and launch alongside a new Handheld Compatibility Program designed to classify and optimize thousands of PC games for true...
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Microsoft's approaching end-of-support for Windows 10 has sharpened a question many users have been postponing for years: beyond security and features, does moving to Windows 11 deliver a measurable, real-world performance win — or could the upgrade cost you frames, responsiveness, or workflow...
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AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9700X arrived with a headline-grabbing claim — that Zen 5 would overtake Intel’s Core i7-14700K in gaming — but real-world testing, Windows patches, BIOS updates and power measurements have turned that simple story into a complex one about test methodology, OS-level branch...
Small businesses and edge deployments have long sought a combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and robust security in their server solutions. AMD's unveiling of the Zen 5-based EPYC 4005-series processors represents a distinct leap forward for these market segments, not only because of...
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AMD’s latest announcement around its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs has stirred considerable interest across the PC hardware enthusiast community. With the launch wave for these innovative processors expanding, including new technical details for the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D and performance...
In an exciting development for gamers and PC enthusiasts, Microsoft has rolled out enhancements to Ryzen CPU performance with a new update for Windows 11. AMD announced collaboration with Microsoft to optimize Ryzen CPU performance, initially intended for a future major update (24H2) scheduled...
Recently, AMD has made headlines by releasing a new optional update for Windows 11 that especially enhances the gaming performance of its Ryzen CPUs. This update, designated as KB5041587, delivers a significant performance boost, particularly for Ryzen 5, 7, and 9 processors under the Zen 3, Zen...
In an exciting development for gamers using Ryzen CPUs, Microsoft has announced a new update for Windows 11, specifically version 23H2. This update, identified as KB5041587, brings significant improvements in gaming performance for Ryzen users, with some reports indicating a potential boost of...
In a recent development within the tech community, AMD's efforts in launching its latest Ryzen 9000 series, powered by the "Zen 5" architecture, have been overshadowed by a wave of skepticism, primarily focusing on compatibility issues with Windows 11. The anticipation was high, but the results...
In a recent turn of events, the enhancements brought forth by Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update have made a notable impact on the performance of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series (Zen 5) and Ryzen 7000 series (Zen 4) processors. Users and enthusiasts are keenly observing these improvements, which seem to...
Recently, AMD has reported substantial performance improvements for its Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” and Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” CPUs, linked to the newly released Windows 11 “24H2” update. This update appears to address past criticisms regarding the capabilities of these processors, especially in gaming...
Recently, AMD revealed that they are collaborating with Microsoft on the upcoming major update for Windows 11, which is set to enhance the performance of their next-generation Zen 5 processors. This announcement comes on the heels of AMD's earlier unveiling of the Zen 5 generation, which...
AMD has exciting news for Windows users as the company announces a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing the performance of its new Zen 5 CPUs specifically within Windows environments. Set for release alongside the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, this upgrade is anticipated to include...
In a significant development for users of AMD's Ryzen processors, AMD has acknowledged recent performance discrepancies affecting its Zen 3, Zen 4, and Zen 5 CPUs. These discrepancies are tied to the access level of Windows user accounts, particularly between standard and administrative...
In a recent announcement, AMD has confirmed that an upcoming Windows 11 update is set to enhance the performance of its new Zen 5 architecture, particularly benefiting the Ryzen 9000 series processors. This news comes in response to user feedback expressing disappointment over the performance of...
In an interesting turn of events, AMD has recently hinted that a new update for Windows 11 could provide a significant boost to the performance of its Zen 5 architecture, specifically targeting gamers. Leo Waldock from KitGuru has taken the plunge to put this claim to the test using the latest...
In a significant move for AMD users, Microsoft has announced an upcoming update to Windows 11 that is expected to enhance the performance of the new AMD Zen 5 processors. According to AMD, the forthcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update promises up to a 13% improvement in performance...
In a recent blog post, AMD has shed light on the gaming performance disparities observed in its Zen 5-based processors compared to external reviews. This announcement comes on the heels of a new Windows update that is expected to improve the gaming capabilities of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series CPUs...
Recently, AMD has found itself under scrutiny regarding the gaming performance of its Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. With the impending release of Windows 11 24H2, which AMD claims will significantly improve these processors' performance, the company's communication about the performance issues has...