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Globe and Mail
19 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AMD's Client Segment Revenues Rise: Will It Be the Next Growth Driver?
Advanced Micro Devices AMD is benefiting from robust Client revenue, which soared 67.7% year over year to $2.294 billion, accounting for 30.8% of total revenues in the first quarter of 2025. AMD's latest Ryzen CPUs, particularly those based on the Zen 5 architecture, have seen strong demand, especially for gaming and high-performance desktops and laptops. The launch of new products like the Ryzen 9 9950 X3D helped set sellout records and boosted the client segment. The sales of higher-end products, including Ryzen processors for both desktop and mobile, led to higher average selling prices and contributed positively to revenues. The company also saw robust demand for its AI-enabled processors, including the Ryzen AI Max Plus and Ryzen AI 7 and 5 300 series, which set new standards for computing, graphics performance, and battery life. In 2025, AMD announced that its Ryzen AI PRO processors will power new Dell Pro devices, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing strategic collaboration between AMD and Dell. AMD also introduced its new Ryzen AI Max, AI 300, and 200 Series processors ahead of CES 2025, transforming AI PC capabilities with advanced performance for mobile users, professionals, and enterprises. AMD's commercial PC adoption has also been a major growth driver. Ryzen Pro PC sell-through increased more than 30% year over year, supported by an 80% increase in the number of AMD-powered commercial systems from major OEMs like HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Asus. Advanced Micro Devices Faces Stiff Competition AMD faces stiff competition in the client segment from the likes of Intel Corporation INTC. Intel is AMD's primary competitor in the supply of CPUs and APUs. Intel's dominance in the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices pose challenges for AMD. With Intel systems so well entrenched, there is an obvious preference for system integrators to choose Intel processors over AMD. Beyond Intel, a variety of companies provide or have developed ARM-based microprocessors and platforms such as Qualcomm QCOM. ARM-based designs are being used in the PC market, which could lead to further growth and development of the ARM ecosystem. Qualcomm's Arm-based processors, primarily known as Snapdragon, are gaining traction in the PC market, further strengthening the ARM ecosystem and intensifying competition for AMD. In March 2025, Qualcomm announced that it had extended its Snapdragon G Series portfolio with the addition of next-generation gaming chipsets, Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chips. The 2025 product lineup supports a wide array of play types and gamers, giving manufacturers a solid platform for innovation. AMD's Share Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates Advanced Micro Device shares have gained 5% year to date (YTD), outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector's return of 1.5%. AMD Stock's Performance AMD stock is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month Price/Sales of 6.01X compared with the industry's 3.69X. AMD has a Value Score of D. Price/Sales (F12M) The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at 54 cents per share, which has declined 16.9% over the past 30 days, indicating a 21.74% decline year over year. The consensus mark for 2025 earnings is pegged at $3.92 per share, which declined 4.1% over the past 30 days, suggesting 18.43% year-over-year growth. AMD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells We're not kidding. Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone. See Stocks Now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Intel Corporation (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD): Free Stock Analysis Report
Gizmodo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
HP 17.3″ Laptop (8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Hits Its Lowest Price, 2025 Model With 4.8-Star Rating
The $250 price drop on this full-HD Windows laptop with 512GB of storage and super-fast WiFi makes it a total steal at just $380. When you hear about an offer that you can't refuse, you tend to think classic Mob movies, but this one's coming from Best Buy. They're offering the HP 17-cp2025dx laptop, a brand-new 2025 model with a huge 17.3-inch full-HD display, fast AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processor, and fat 512GB of storage capacity for just $380. See at Best Buy With Memorial Day and Father's Day behind us and the 4th of July still weeks away, we're not sure what the special occasion is that would cause Best Buy to drop the price of this fast, loaded, big-name laptop by nearly 40% from its regular price of $630. But, when someone makes you an offer you can't refuse, it's best to not ask questions. (Right, Don Corleone?) One-Click AI Power The big drawing card to the newest generation of Windows 11 laptops is Microsoft Copilot, the much-vaunted AI assistant. This HP laptop has the latest innovation, the Copilot key, that lets you summon Copilot without fishing for a desktop icon or using a voice interface that seems to always think you're asking it something. One click of the Copilot button and you're off and running with AI to make you more creative, more productive, more organized, and more informed. You can put Copilot to work and keep up with your other tasks without bogging down, because the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, backed by 8GB of RAM, is a multitasking powerhouse. The graphics and videos running across that big 17.3-inch full-HD LED screen are fast and beautiful thanks to the AMD Radeon Graphics card, and you'll have nearly 10 hours of battery life before it's time to plug in for a quick recharge with HP Fast Charge. Built for Work and Play HP's added in some ergonomic and other features to make the 17-cp2025dx a true pleasure to use as your everyday laptop for work and play. The elevated keyboard is easier on your wrists and hands, and the larger clickpad gives you better control over the desktop. The HP True Vision HD camera facing you as you work or play has a built-in shutter that you can close for privacy. Tuned dual speakers and WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connections keep you logged on and fully up to speed. Best Buy's $250 price drop makes the HP 17-cp2025dx laptop a stellar deal at just $380. With Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, and the latest WiFi and Bluetooth connections, backed by the security that you're buying an HP laptop and not something from a dubious manufacturer you've never heard of, you can proceed confidently with this deal that's too good to refuse. See at Best Buy
Digital Trends
3 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
This iBuyPower gaming PC with 16GB of RAM is on sale for $830
For gaming PC deals that will give you excellent value, you should check out iBuyPower offers. Here's one from Best Buy: the iBuyPower Element SE gaming desktop at $100 off, which pulls its price down from $930 to $830. Gamers who are looking for a gaming PC for less than $1,000 won't want to miss this bargain, but you're going to have to hurry if you're interested because there's no assurance that the discount will still be online by tomorrow. Why you should buy the iBuyPower Element SE gaming PC For its price, the iBuyPower Element SE is a pretty dependable gaming PC. It's powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics card, alongside 16GB of RAM that our guide on how to buy a gaming desktop recommends for most gamers. With this configuration, it may not be able to match the performance of the top-tier models of the best gaming desktops, but it's going to be more than enough for you to enjoy the best PC games. There's more than enough space for several titles on the iBuyPower Element SE's 1TB SSD, so you'll be able to build the gaming library of your dreams. The gaming desktop also ships with Windows 11 Home so that you can start installing your favorite video games right after setting it up, and it even comes with a striking crystal chassis that will surely elevate the aesthetics of your gaming PC setup. The iBuyPower Element SE is already relatively affordable for a pre-built gaming PC with these specifications, so you're going to want to take advantage of this $100 discount from Best Buy. From its original price of $930, it's down to only $830, but likely not for long. There's always high demand for reliable gaming desktops that you can buy for below $1,000, so the stocks that are up for sale may run out at any moment. That means you'll need to push forward with your purchase of the iBuyPower Element SE gaming PC as soon as possible, if you want to score the savings.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
This Asus ROG Strix G16 is the most powerful, affordable gaming laptop I've seen yet
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) brings something to the table that we haven't seen yet in this generation of gaming laptops, and it gave me high hopes as I booted it up for the first time. Powered by AMD's X3D variant CPU, it promises boosted gaming performance thanks to the company's clever 3D caching tech. You may not care about the how, but you will care about the results, and when the Strix G16 testing emerged from our labs, we were pleased to see its strong overall performance and solid Nvidia RTX 5070Ti graphics. The best gaming laptops have to deliver excellent performance, but it can't stop there, and the Strix has plenty more to back it up with a bouncy keyboard, ports aplenty, and a bright and reasonably vibrant IPS display. If you've been paying attention to the early RTX 50 series gaming laptops, you're waiting for the other shoe to drop, with a price tag north of $3,000. While the Strix isn't cheap, starting at $2,399, it's a value among its competitors, and upgrades aren't prohibitively expensive either. So, is the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) one of the best gaming laptops of this generation? Let's find out. Price: $2,399 starting, $2,499 as configured CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D GPU: Nvidia RTX 5070Ti with 12GB VRAM RAM: 32GB Storage: 1TB Display: 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, 240Hz, IPS Battery (HH:MM): 5:22 Dimensions: 13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89~1.20 inches Weight: 5.51 pounds Click to view full benchmark test results Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) Geekbench 6 (Higher is better) 20,113 Handbrake conversion (Lower is better) 2:17 25GB File Transfer Test (Lower is better) 14.1 25GB File Transfer Test (SSD speed) 1,904 Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit) 100.8 Gaming Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit, 95 comfort threshold) 127.1 Battery life (Higher is better) 05:22 PCMark 10 Gaming Battery life (higher is better) 01:22 Display brightness (Higher is better) 449 sRGB color gamut (Higher is better) 112.5% DCI-P3 color gamut (Higher is better) 79.7% Color accuracy (Lower is better) 0.4 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra (Higher is better) 10,794 3DMark Time Spy Extreme (Higher is better) 8,577 Assassin's Creed: Mirage (1080p, fps) 132 Black Myth: Wukong (Cinematic, 1080p, fps) 53 Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, fps) 53.75 Far Cry 6 (1080p, fps) 143 Monster Hunter Wilds (1080p, fps) 69.23 Red Dead Redemption II (Ultra, 1080p, fps) 51.697 Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, fps) 151 Asus has multiple configurations of the Strix G16 available this year. From Intel to AMD models, with both new and older chipset variations, there is a Strix G16 that can suit your budget. But if you're looking for the Strix G16 (G14FR), there are two main configuration options, and they're not too different in price. The starting configuration costs $2,399 and gets you an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with an Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU with 12GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch, 2560x1600, 240Hz, IPS display. Upgrading to the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor variant jumps the price up to $2,499. Our review configuration comes with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and upgraded memory to 32GB for a total of $2,499. Essentially getting the RAM upgrade for free. The Asus ROG Strix G16 is a thick, high-end gaming laptop with the aesthetics to match. While the Strix G16 doesn't have the wild AniMeVision cover panel LEDs of the Strix Scar models, but it does have a flashy RGB lightbar below the keyboard deck, and full RGB on the keyboard. The top panel and keyboard deck feature classic Republic of Gamers branding, including a darkened ROG logo and 'For those who dare' tagline on the top cover and ROG badging along the top of the keyboard deck. Outside of the aesthetics, the ROG Strix G16 is a bit on the chunky side, which, from a thermal perspective, is ideal for getting the best performance out of its hardware, but it makes it less portable than thinner 16-inch gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 16 (2025). Measuring 3.94 x 10.39 x 0.89~1.20 inches and weighing 5.51 pounds, the Strix G16 edges into that desktop replacement class of laptops, though it still maintains the portability of a 16-inch laptop chassis. So it can fit into most laptop backpacks for transport to your next in-person gaming session. While the Strix G16 isn't the lightest or thinnest 16-inch gaming laptop we've reviewed, it fits nicely in the same size range as other 16-inch gaming laptops like: Alienware 16 Area-51: 14.37 x 11.41 x 0.85~1.12 inches, 7.13 pounds Gigabyte Aorus Master 16: 14.05 x 10 x 0.91~1.18 inches, 5.5 pounds Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9: 14.08 x 10.33 x 0.69 inches, 5.1 pounds Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Asus has made sure to include plenty of ports on the Strix G16, which should be more than enough for all your gaming accessories: 1x USB 4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, Nvidia G-Sync) 1x USB 4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Nvidia G-Sync) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1x RJ45 ethernet 1x audio combo jack This should be enough ports for most people, though streamers may still want to invest in one of the best laptop docking stations or USB-C hubs to connect additional monitors, a professional webcam, a studio microphone, or a Stream Deck in addition to any gaming accessories. Thanks to Nvidia's investment in its BatteryBoost tech, the Strix G16 lasts a bit longer than previous generations while gaming. As we usually see with high-powered gaming laptops, the Strix G16 isn't a threat to the laptops with the best battery life, but it does last long enough for you to work on battery power before needing to find an outlet. I didn't have much hope the Strix G16 would last more than a handful of hours when unplugged, at best. Just going about my usual workday meant I needed to hunt down a charger after just over three and a half hours of writing and video call meetings. The Strix G16 lasted just 5 hours and 22 minutes on the Laptop Mag web surfing test, which is about what I expected from my hands-on testing. Thanks to Nvidia's investment in its BatteryBoost tech, the Strix G16 lasts a bit longer than previous generations while gaming. The Strix managed to survive for 1 hour and 22 minutes on the PCMark 10 gaming battery test, which is more competitive compared to other 50-series laptops, like the Alienware Area-51 compared to its 40-series counterparts. Click to view chart data in table format Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) Alienware 16 Area-51 Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Battery life (Higher is better) 05:22 04:10 05:02 03:01 PCMark 10 Gaming Battery life (higher is better) 01:22 01:51 02:54 00:47 Our Strix G16 (G614FR) review unit features a 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, 240Hz matte IPS panel. Thanks to the Strix's matte panel, it's relatively glare-proof, which is ideal for gaming, so you don't need to worry about missing your next shot because of a poorly placed lamp. In order to test the Strix G16's display, I booted up Avowed to see how well the Strix's IPS panel handles the Fort Northreach beach with its broad color palette. While our lab testing indicated the display wasn't super vibrant, I had no complaints about how well the Strix handled the corals along the shipwrecked shoreline, with bright, crisp reds and oranges bursting against the storm gray skies in a stunning contrast. Our lab testing rated the Strix G16 at 79.7% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, with an average peak brightness of 449 nits, which is bright and vibrant enough for most games. While the Strix doesn't have all the high-contrast benefits of an OLED or MiniLED display panel, its IPS-level LCD does have Pantone Validation for color, and supports Dolby HDR so it's far from a disappointment. Click to view chart data in table format. Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) Alienware 16 Area-51 Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Display brightness (Higher is better) 449 516 378 478 sRGB color gamut (Higher is better) 112.5% 115.2% 114.3% 115.2% DCI-P3 color gamut (Higher is better) 79.7% 81.6% 81.0% 81.6% Color accuracy (Lower is better) 0.4 0.2 0.23 0.3 The Asus ROG laptops tend to have good keyboards, and the Strix G16 is no exception. The Asus ROG laptops tend to have good keyboards, and the Strix G16 is no exception. While it is a Chiclet style keyboard, the Strix G16's keys have a nice bounce to them and don't feel mushy, with a satisfying level of key travel to each press, so you don't bottom out your fingers on the keyboard. Chiclet keyboards also tend to be quieter than mechanical switches, which can save your raid team from hearing each individual keysmash during tense encounters. On the advanced typing test, I averaged 86 words per minute (wpm) on the Strix's Chiclet keyboard, which is just below my average of 88 wpm on the Apple MacBook Pro 14. Asus has centered the touchpad on the keyboard deck, rather than on the space bar, which I prefer from an aesthetic point of view. And since the Strix's touchpad is on the large side, measuring 5.4 x 3.4 inches, it's got enough crossover with the spacebar that you shouldn't have any kind of learning curve. The touchpad offers a smooth feel with just the right amount of resistance for precise control. The very top of the touchpad isn't clickable, though you can click just a half-inch down from the top edge, which isn't too bad. Then again, I rarely click the top-half of a touchpad, so I didn't notice it much in my day-to-day use of the Strix. The volume wasn't too explosive, but it was more than enough for some solid gaming immersion. Asus equipped the ROG Strix G16 with a dual-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, to get more volume out of fewer speakers. The sound system also boasts Dolby Atmos tuning, though the Strix's Hi-Res audio certification is applicable for headphones so you might want to invest in a quality pair of the best headphones or an external sound system rather than rely on the built-in audio. That said, the Strix's audio is crisp. I was easily able to discern the individual string instruments that make up the orchestra behind Avowed's title theme with perfect clarity. The volume wasn't too explosive, but it was more than enough for some solid gaming immersion. Though that also depends a bit on the game. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is notorious for having a very high default volume, and I ended up having to drop the volume below 45 percent to keep the audio at a sensible level while still covering the sound of the Strix's cooling system. Boasting desktop-quality performance, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor is more than sufficient for just about any task. As for all-around performance, the Strix features AMD's most powerful gaming CPU for this generation, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 'Fire Range' chip. Boasting desktop-quality performance, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor is more than sufficient for just about any task. As for my hands-on testing, nothing I threw at the Strix really made the fans kick on. From e-mail and spreadsheet management with 20+ Chrome tabs open to Photoshop object selection, I had no hangups of slowdowns with the Strix G16. With its powerful Ryzen 9 and RTX 5070 Ti combo, the Strix is capable of handling any photo or video editing you might need, and it can also double as a solid choice for handling your STEM data sets if you need to use it for any engineering classes. Once the fans do kick on, the Strix G16 can be a bit loud, but not to the same level as the MSI Raider 18 HX. But those fans are needed, as the Strix runs hot under pressure. While gaming, the Strix G16 hit a peak temperature of 127.1 degrees Fahrenheit near the F4 key while the center of the keyboard hit 92.8 degrees, which means you'll want to be careful of your fingertips during long gaming sessions. Click to view chart data in table format. Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) Alienware 16 Area-51 Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 Geekbench 6 (Higher is better) 20,113 20,498 19,175 17,261 Handbrake conversion (Lower is better) 2:17 02:00 2:18 03:08 25GB File Transfer Test (Lower is better) 14.1 23.36 40.4 15.75 25GB File Transfer Test (SSD speed) 1,904 1,150 665 1,705 Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit) 100.8 92.9 94.3 89 Gaming Heat (Degrees Fahrenheit, 95 comfort threshold) 127.1 118.7 116.8 100 The ROG Strix G16 is a 280W system, so it can drive plenty of power... The ROG Strix G16 is a 280W system, so it can drive plenty of power to its onboard AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and Nvidia RTX 5070Ti GPU, which offers a smooth, solid gaming experience, especially at the Strix's max resolution of 1600p. The Strix G16 gets framerates well above 100 fps at 1080p resolution on games like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Borderlands 3, and DiRT 5. More demanding titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077 will see those frame rates drop to 53 fps. With the Strix's RTX 5070Ti GPU, you can also enable software upscaling like DLSS 4 and frame generation, which can offer a smoother experience with poorly optimized games like Avowed and Monster Hunter Wilds. This is especially useful if you're gaming at max resolution, or if you use the Strix to power a high-res gaming monitor With DLSS 4 enabled at max 1600p resolution and the Ultra graphics presets, I was easily able to keep a stable 85 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages. That rate jumped up to 187 fps with frame generation enabled. While 85 fps is certainly playable, it's nowhere near as smooth as 187 fps. I saw similar improvements in Avowed, going from 70 fps at 1600p on Epic settings with only DLSS 4 to 114 fps with frame generation also toggled on. Without either, the game was hitting about 43 fps in terms of just pure Silicon performance. Of course, if you plan to play a lot of competitive games where super sampling tech like DLSS 4 or FSR can be problematic, dropping your game resolution down to 1200 or 1080p will get you better framerates, as will opting for more mid-range graphics presets. Click to view chart data in table format. Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614FR) Alienware 16 Area-51 Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra (Higher is better) 10,794 14,073 13,695 6,423 3DMark Time Spy Extreme (Higher is better) 8,577 10,558 10,097 5,526 Assassin's Creed: Mirage (1080p, fps) 132 149 145 98 Black Myth: Wukong (Cinematic, 1080p, fps) 53 58 52 Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, fps) 53.75 62.94 61.52 34.51 Far Cry 6 (1080p, fps) 143 121 120 96 Monster Hunter Wilds (1080p, fps) 69.23 82.82 85.67 Red Dead Redemption II (Ultra, 1080p, fps) 51.697 78.348 41.806 Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, fps) 151 183 185 162 As the Strix G16 features an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU rather than a Ryzen AI 300 series processor, it doesn't meet the requirements for Microsoft's Copilot+ suite of AI features. In fact, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D doesn't have an integrated NPU at all, so any AI you run off the Strix G16 will be using either the CPU or GPU to run the workload. That doesn't mean the Strix G16 can't run AI. It has access to Nvidia's various RTX AI features like ChatRTX and RTX Remix with its 50-series GPU after all. But it does mean the Strix won't bother you with a chatbot unless you go out of your way to install one. The ROG Strix G16 features a 1080p webcam, so it's suitable for Windows Hello sign-in, and can handle the occasional video call or virtual meeting. The camera feed is, as usual, on the dim and grainy side, with a tendency to drop a pink cast over skin tones, but it's far from the worst we've seen. Most colors appear as they should on the webcam feed, just darker than I'd prefer. If you plan to use the Strix for a lot of video calls or streaming, we'd recommend using one of the best webcams instead of the onboard camera. The Strix G16 comes with Windows 11 Home installed, which includes a number of standard Windows apps already installed, like Microsoft Copilot, Office 365, and the Xbox App. Asus has included the ArmouryCrate app to control your power profiles and settings and the MyAsus App for more general controls. Asus has also pre-installed the ROG Aura software for controlling your RGB customization, and the Aura Wallpaper Generator to create custom desktop backgrounds. The number of pre-installed Windows applications is constantly growing, and Asus has installed a decent chunk of proprietary software. Between Microsoft, AMD, Nvidia, and Asus there are a lot of programs pre-installed. Most are utility-based, however, so this doesn't really count as bloatware, but it's far from a clean Windows installation. The Strix includes a 1-year service warranty. The ROG Strix G16 is the kind of gaming laptop that makes you wonder why other gaming laptops even bother. The ROG Strix G16 is the kind of gaming laptop that makes you wonder why other gaming laptops even bother. Sure, we've seen stronger performance from some of the other gaming laptops this gen, but many of those were nearly twice the price of the ROG Strix G16. While the Alienware 16 Area-51 is our most affordable RTX 5080 laptop, it's still a good $500 more expensive than the Strix G16. And the Strix weighs two pounds less, making it a much better choice if you need to travel with your gaming laptop occasionally. Of course, if portability is your key requirement and you've got the cash to spare, then the Razer Blade 16 (2025) is still the way to go. After all, the Blade 16 is ultra-lightweight and sports a more powerful GPU, up to the Nvidia RTX 5090. And it gets far better battery life than the Alienware or the Strix. But if you're looking for the best balance of performance, price, and portability, it's hard to do better than the ROG Strix G16 (G614FR).
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AMD's press conference won Computex 2025
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Of all the chipmakers at Computex, AMD had the most announcements for consumers and enthusiasts. But don't get too excited — Qualcomm, Intel, and Nvidia set a low bar. AMD's Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics, hosted the company's Computex press conference. While AMD's conference was held off-site, it just may have been the most interesting speech of the show. Huynh kicked off with gaming announcements, unveiling the Radeon RX 9060 GPU, new Ryzen AI Pro processors, and improvements to its FSR ("FidelityFX Super Resolution") upscaling and frame generation technology. So, what's new from AMD this summer? To set the stage for Redstone, Huynh recapped the success of the Project Amethyst partnership with Sony to improve FSR into the fourth iteration. FSR 4 was released earlier this year with the RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9070 GPUs and will be improved with FSR Redstone when it is released later this year. It is also currently supported in 60 games, with more to come. FSR Redstone will be available on all RDNA 4 GPUs, and at launch, 40 games will support Redstone super sampling. Redstone brings machine learning enhancements like advanced radiance caching, machine learning ray regeneration, and machine learning frame generation. These advanced features will become available as an update to AMD's FSR 4 super sampling software later this year. AMD's more budget-friendly Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU features RDNA 4 architecture and offers all the advantages of FSR 4 for just $349 for the 16GB model, and $299 for the 8GB variant. If you're hoping to get your hands on the latest AMD graphics card, the Radeon RX 9060 XT will go on sale on June 5, 2025. While the Radeon RX 9060 XT is a less powerful GPU than the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT, it gets all the same benefits of FSR 4, including frame generation and the upcoming Redstone improvements. Huynh recapped the Ryzen AI 300 series' successes, though some of AMD's claims are a bit suspect. AMD claims the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is 15% faster than Apple's M4 Pro 12-core CPU. Based on our own testing, this is true on the Geekbench 6 multicore benchmark, but the M4 Pro wins in more real-world benchmarks, like the PugetBench for Adobe suite. As for new announcements in this segment, AMD has brought the power of the new Ryzen AI Pro 300 chipsets with new devices by Asus. 'If you're a fan of AMD technology,' Huynh enthused, 'you're a fan of Asus innovation.' Asus is expanding the ExpertBook P-series lineup to include AMD CPUs on desktops, mini-PCs, and laptops. It is also offering monitors with Free-Sync compatibility. While AMD's workstation Threadripper Pro 7000 series CPUs are relatively unmatched in terms of raw computing power, the company is upgrading the chip to a new generation on the 4-nanometer Zen 5 architecture. With up to 96 cores and 192 threads, the Threadripper 9000 series is the ultimate chip for those who believe 'bigger is better.' While Apple's Ultra processors and Intel's Xeon line are in a similar class, neither company has gone as heavily into the over-spec segment as AMD's Threadripper lineup. Of course, there are often diminishing returns by adding so many additional cores and threads, which is why Intel ditched hyperthreading on the Arrow Lake platform. However, there will always be exceptions. And that's the Threadripper gamble. Previous iterations of the chip have often proved AMD correct in the benchmark stakes, as the Threadripper 7980 outperforms even the Epyc 7773X data center CPU in Cinebench 2024. So if you want the most powerful workstation chip to power your special effects business, like AMD partner WetaFX, the Threadripper 9000 Series is worth the excitement. And if you need more endorsement than the facts, WetaFX's Daniel Seah told James Cameron 'who is like a god,' that he couldn't meet to talk about the next Avatar film because 'I have to go to Taipei for AMD.' AMD also announced the Radeon AI Pro 9700 GPU to further support the desktop workstation ecosystem. AMD has also announced ROCm support for the Radeon RX 9000 series and AMD Ryzen AI Max APUs, with support for additional hardware and Linux operating systems like RedHat coming later this year. ROCm is also expanding Windows support to Pytorch and ONNX-EP. AMD announced the most new chips and software support at Computex, thanks to its expanded gaming, professional, and workstation lineup. The Asus ProArt P16 nails local AI and beats MacBooks — but it doesn't come cheap The Acer Swift X 14, a favorite of creators, is being refreshed for 2025 Jensen Huang at Computex: "It's not because we don't love GeForce, GeForce got us here."
