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Industry Analysis

Micro Center: Motherboards Now Free?

Is Micro Center giving away motherboards? Their latest Ryzen CPU bundles are making PC upgrades jaw-droppingly affordable, but what's the catch?

5 min read 3 hours ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD's CPU Bet: AI's Future Beyond Just GPUs?

Is the AI revolution truly a GPU-only affair? AMD is betting it's not, pushing its CPUs to the forefront of artificial intelligence computation.

4 min read 14 hours ago
AMD CEO Lisa Su speaking at a conference, looking thoughtful.
Memory & Storage

AMD Warns Memory Bottleneck Looms for AI Chips

AMD's Lisa Su, a titan in the semiconductor world, just dropped a fresh concern into the already-fraught AI chip landscape. Forget just where to stuff the chips themselves; the real pinch point is emerging from the bits and bytes they need to chug.

4 min read 1 day, 12 hours ago
AMD CEO Lisa Su at the Suzhou TF-AMD Semiconductor Co. expansion ceremony.
Advanced Packaging

AMD Suzhou Expansion: China Packaging Alliance Deepens

AMD is doubling down on its Chinese manufacturing footprint with a significant expansion of its advanced packaging capabilities in Suzhou. This move signals a strategic bet on the region's indispensable role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

6 min read 1 day, 14 hours ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

Forza Horizon 6 Loads in 4 Seconds: AMD Joins Shader Delivery Race

Ninety seconds to load a game? Unacceptable. Microsoft's new tech cuts Forza Horizon 6 boot times to a mere four seconds, but AMD is the latest player to join the shader delivery arena.

5 min read 6 days, 7 hours ago
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor with a graphic showing a price drop.
Industry Analysis

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Hits $454: Gamers Rejoice, Past Models Cringe

Everyone expected the Ryzen 7 9850X3D to be the undisputed king. Now, with a steep discount, it's finally living up to the hype, at least on price.

5 min read 1 week ago
AMD Radeon graphics card with FSR 4 logo overlay.
AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD FSR 4: Older GPUs Get a Boost [Analyst View]

AMD's advanced FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) is finally making its way to a wider audience. Originally slated only for new RDNA 4 cards, the company has announced a phased rollout for older architectures, impacting millions of existing gaming rigs.

5 min read 1 week, 1 day ago
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AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD Driver Bug: Silent GPU Overheating

AMD's latest Adrenalin driver has a stealthy bug that can silently fry your GPU. The Zero RPM feature, meant to quiet your rig, is instead leading to dangerous overheating.

4 min read 1 week, 2 days ago
Screenshot of a game demonstrating AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology
AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD FSR 4 Now Official for Older Radeon Cards

The wait is over for Radeon gamers! AMD is finally bringing its advanced FSR 4 upscaling technology to older graphics cards, a move that's set to redefine visual fidelity for millions.

5 min read 1 week, 2 days ago
A screenshot of a game showcasing enhanced visuals with AMD's FSR technology applied.
AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD FSR 4.1: Older GPUs Get AI Upgrade

The wait is over: AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 is making its way to older GPU architectures, promising a visual upgrade without the performance hit.

5 min read 1 week, 2 days ago
Graph showing AMD's increasing server CPU revenue share over time.
Industry Analysis

AMD's EPYC Dominance: Server Market Share Skyrockets [46.2%]

AMD's EPYC processors are no longer just contenders; they're outright champions in the server space, snatching a massive 46.2% revenue share in Q1 2026. This isn't just a blip; it's a seismic shift reshaping the CPU landscape.

4 min read 1 week, 3 days ago
Close-up of a graphics card's cooling solution with 'AMD' logo visible.
AI & GPU Accelerators

AMD's RX 9050 Rumor: A Core Count Conundrum for Entry-Level GPUs

A supposed AMD RX 9050 graphics card is stirring the pot, reportedly boasting more cores than its higher-numbered sibling. This unusual spec sheet hints at a strategic shift in AMD's entry-level GPU strategy.

5 min read 1 week, 5 days ago
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