Ryzen (Zen)

Power galore! AMD and Intel are currently competing not only for the consumer performance crown but also for the workstation category. With its Threadripper models, AMD has successfully established itself against Intel. AMD's Threadripper 7000 series CPUs combine 96 native Zen4 cores with a total of 192 threads. This brief evaluation will look at the most recent flagship HEDT CPU.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 0.00"

Almost a total success. Lenovo's Legion Slim 7 is a stylish and light 16-inch gaming laptop. Find out how the AMD version compares to the Intel rival during our test.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Compact gaming PC! Compact mini PCs with dedicated graphics cards aren't all too widespread at the moment. Nevertheless, Minisforum's Neptune Series HX77G is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and an AMD Radeon RX 6600M. We have taken a closer look at this device and have analyzed its performance with the help of a variety of benchmarks and current games.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Radeon RX 6600M | | 1.6 kg

Gaming dwarf. The Ayaneo Air 1S is so small that it probably fits in most pockets. Nevertheless, the Asian manufacturer manages to pack more than enough computing power for the latest titles from our Steam library into the small case with a 5.5-inch OLED display.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 5.50" | 443.8 g

Is AMD's Cezanne still fast enough? Design-wise, the Geekom A5 is similar to the well-known Intel NUC mini PCs which are nowadays marketed by Asus. Although an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is at work under the hood, the SoC no longer belongs to the newest models on the market. We have analysed the Geekom A5's performance to see if it is currently still worth your money.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | | 555 g

Potential for improvement. ProBook, EliteBook, ZBook: Keeping track of HP's model range is increasingly difficult. With the ProBook 445 G10, we test one of the manufacturer's cheaper AMD-based office laptops with a surprisingly bright display.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Long runner. While some notebooks from HP feel more like plastic bombers, the ZBook Firefly looks pretty high-end. We tested the current 14-inch AMD-based G10 A variant and reveal its strengths and weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS | AMD Radeon 760M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

A job well done. The gaming laptop from XMG benefits from moderate noise emissions, comparatively low power consumption and still high performance levels (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4050). Completing the setup are good runtimes and a decent price (from around US$1,170).
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Peak performer. The XMG Apex 17 proves that gaming laptops don't have to produce excessive noise: Despite high-level performance (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4060) the computer manages to run quietly. This is accompanied by well-rounded specs and decent battery life.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.5 kg

A sensible feature? With the AM20, Acemagic has released a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735H and an AMD Radeon 680M. Despite its compact form factor, three mass storage drives can be installed and an inductive charging station is hidden in the case lid. Our review reveals whether this device has what it takes to impress in everyday use. Read on, and learn everything you need to know about the Acemagic AM20.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735H | AMD Radeon 680M | | 339 g

AMD Zen 4 works its magic. The AMD Zen 4 U-series platform makes the Intel Core P-series look obsolete. Unless if you value one or two very specific Intel features, then the new AMD Framework should be a no-brainer for most users.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 13.50" | 1.3 kg

A successful overall package. HP's Omen series has been on the market for a few years now. The manufacturer combines AMD and Nvidia hardware in the current 16-inch xf0376ng model. You can find out whether or how well this mixture harmonizes in our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg