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AMD claims DDR5-4800 is within 1% FPS difference of DDR5-6000 on Ryzen 7 9850X3D

AMD claims that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor performs within 1% of DDR5-6000 memory speed when using DDR5-4800, according to a presentation slide obtained by VideoCardz.com. The comparison across over 30 games shows an average FPS gap of under 1%, with specific games showing differences ranging from +0.2% to +1.6%. This finding suggests that the processor does not require the most expensive DDR5 memory to achieve near-peak performance. Additionally, AMD notes a price difference between DDR5-6000 and DDR5-4800 kits, which was about $70 at the time of the presentation, though the DDR5-4800 price has since increased to roughly $420.

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AMD Officially Confirms Ryzen 7 9850X3D MSRP: $499 - Launching on January 29

AMD has officially confirmed the launch of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a 3D V-Cache-augmented desktop gaming CPU, on January 29 with a suggested retail price of $499. This new CPU will replace the popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D, offering better memory overclock support. The community is eagerly awaiting reviews to assess its performance in real-world scenarios.

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How AMD Stock Can Surge In 2026

This Forbes article discusses the potential catalysts for AMD stock to surge in 2026, including an AI accelerator market share shift, activating strategic revenue with OpenAI, and broadening enterprise and edge AI presence. It also highlights historical trends and risks associated with investing in AMD stock.

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AMD unveils palm-sized Ryzen AI Halo mini-PC with 128GB memory designed for developers to run massive AI models locally

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen AI Halo, a compact developer kit designed for local AI workloads. This mini-PC, built around the Ryzen AI Max 300 series processors, is small enough to fit in the palm of an adult hand but includes a full set of ports such as USB Type-C, HDMI, and Ethernet. Despite its small size, it supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5 memory and a unified memory architecture. The device ships without an operating system, targeting developers who want to run AI workloads locally under Linux or other supported environments.

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AMD is reportedly pausing new GPU launches until 2027

AMD is reportedly pausing new GPU launches until 2027, following the release of Nvidia's rumored RTX 6000 series GPUs. The RX 9070 XT remains AMD's most cost-effective GPU. AMD is working on a next-generation RDNA5/UDNA GPU, but it doesn't want to undercut its lineup with comparable RTX 6000 series cards. The ongoing memory shortage and volatile market are also contributing factors in AMD's decision to delay new GPU releases.

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AMD Releases Adrenalin Edition 26.1.1 WHQL Drivers

AMD has released its latest AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 26.1.1 WHQL drivers, introducing support for new Ryzen AI mobile processors and several game fixes. The driver includes an optional installation of the AMD AI Bundle and expands product support to the latest Ryzen AI 300-series. However, some users report application failures and crashes while playing certain games.

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Even in 2026's component hellscape, AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT is that rarest of things: a high-end GPU that’s still decent value

This article from Rock Paper Shotgun discusses why the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT remains a good value despite the challenges of GPU price increases and shortages. It highlights the RX 9070 XT's performance, which is comparable to the RTX 5070 Ti, and its better value proposition due to its lower price point. The article also notes the RX 9070 XT's availability in the market, making it a relatively easier card to find in stock compared to other high-end GPUs.