AMD

AMDis one of the biggest computer hardware manufacturers in the world, making everything from consumer processors and graphics cards to server and data center components.

Founded in 1969, AMD has long been known for its more affordable hardware offerings compared to its major rivalsNvidiaandIntel. AMD is also now a familiar name among PC gamers and computer enthusiasts. The company stepped up its performance game considerably in the last decade, thanks to the leadership of its current CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, who has steered the company since 2014.

Often referred to as “Team Red” by its fans – as opposed to Team Green (Nvidia) and Team Blue (Intel) – AMD has been praised by many for advancing the state of computer processing hardware, and has even branched out into providing specialized, semi-custom accelerated processing units that power gaming consoles like thePS5,Xbox Series X, and other embedded systems.

So whether it’s thebest processors,best graphics cards, orbest laptopsaround, you’re bound to run into an AMD-powered product somewhere along the way.

Latest about AMD

Latest about AMD

Move over Steam Deck and forget the Switch 2 - the next-generation of handheld gaming PCs is almost here

ByIsaiah Williamspublished8 November 24

Whilst we wait for a potential Asus ROG Ally X successor, the OneXFly F1 Pro handheld gaming PC is our first glimpse at AMD’s Strix Point APUs for portable devices.

ByWayne Williamspublished7 November 24

Minisforum MGA1 eGPU docking station goes on sale, but requires an OCuLink connector.

AMD just outsold Intel in the data center space for the first time ever

ByCraig Halepublished7 November 24

AMD’s data center revenue tops Intel, which had a bad quarter all round.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D overclocking potential shown: CPU hits jaw-dropping 6.9GHz, exceeds 1,200 fps in Counter-Strike 2

ByDarren Allanpublished7 November 24

The Ryzen 9800X3D is the first 3D V-Cache processor that allows for overclocking, and it looks seriously good in these early tests.

The best AMD processors 2024

ByJohn Loefflerlast updated5 November 24

UpdatedI’m rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.

The best cheap graphics card 2024

ByJohn Loefflerlast updated5 November 24

There’s no reason why you need to splash out with the best cheap graphics card on the market.

Gigabyte spoils AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D surprise by leaking flagship 16-core CPU, which could be something special for gamers with X3D ‘turbo mode’

ByDarren Allanpublished5 November 24

Gigabyte lets 3D V-Cache cat out of the Zen 5 bag, casually mentioning 16-core Ryzen 9000X3D CPU in a press release.

The best graphics card 2024

ByJohn Loefflerlast updated5 November 24

UpdatedThere’s never been a better time to consider one of the best graphics cards from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.

TensorWave, Tecfusions announce 1GW AI compute power deal amid rising power demands

ByRoss Kellypublished4 November 24

TensorWave anticipates rising demand for AI compute services in the year ahead.

Nvidia’s DLSS is an obvious choice over AMD’s FSR, but this shouldn’t dictate your GPU buying decisions

ByIsaiah Williamspublished3 November 24

Picking AMD’s FSR over Nvidia’s DLSS might not be the best choice, but this shouldn’t affect your choice of GPU.

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