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Most AMD-related discussion centers on new/used AMD CPU and GPU listings and shopping deals (e.g., Ryzen 9700X/9950X/9800X3D and RX 9070XT), alongside software and platform updates like AMD Adrenalin 26.8.1 driver release notes. There’s also active debate/testing coverage around graphics features like FSR and GPU architecture details such as Radeon RX 9050 cache/bandwidth.
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Key TakeawayThe biggest immediate AMD action is around Ryzen CPU availability/deals and the AMD Adrenalin 26.8.1 software update, with ongoing performance scrutiny for FSR and newer Radeon GPU specs.
Tracking: Review - Van AMD naar Nvidia in je laptop - RTX 5070 12GB in de Framework 16 / Driver-update - AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 WHQL
Tracking: AMD EPYC 9005 Series Memory Scaling Performance From 4 To 24 DDR5 RDIMMs / New AMD Low-Power Core & Unified Intel/AMD CPU Core Type Handling In Linux 7.3
Tracking: AMD unveils Instinct MI350P with 144GB memory, its first 600W PCIe card with 12V-2×6 power connector - VideoCardz.com / AMD preps SR-IOV support for next-gen Ryzen AI XDNA NPUs - VideoCardz.com
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How much does Thermal Grizzly charge for a pre-delidded Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 including VAT, and how does that compare to AMD's MSRP?
Thermal Grizzly lists the pre-delidded Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 for $1,402.83 including VAT. That is over $500 more than AMD's $899 MSRP for the standard chip. Answered
Is the Thermal Grizzly delidded 9950X3D2 compatible with AMD's Direct Die Frames?
No. The article states the delidded 9950X3D2 is not compatible with AMD's Direct Die Frames, and buyers are locked into Thermal Grizzly's own cooling ecosystem such as the Mycro Direct-Die or Mycro Direct-Die Pro. Answered
How did the X2 Elite Extreme perform in Geekbench 7 multi-core and in the UL Procyon Office Productivity benchmark versus Intel and AMD?
In Geekbench 7 multi-core the X2 Elite Extreme scored 53% higher than Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H and 83% higher than AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 465. In the full UL Procyon Office Productivity benchmark it outperformed the Core Ultra X9 388H by 16% and the Ryzen AI 9 465 by 20% overall. Answered
What are the supported CPU sockets for the NX400 and NX600 coolers?
Both the MONTECH NX400 and NX600 support Intel LGA 115X, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851 sockets, as well as AMD AM4 and AM5. These shared platform compatibilities make both coolers suitable for a wide selection of modern Intel and AMD processors. Answered
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