AMD announced that FSR 4.1 upscaling, previously limited to RX 9000 and RX 7000 graphics cards, is now available on Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs, Xbox Series X and S consoles, Ryzen Z-series handhelds, and systems with Ryzen AI Max and AI 9 processors. AMD adapted the neural network to run on INT8 shader hardware rather than the FP8 matrix hardware found in newer cards, with a further-shrunk version for handhelds. The update also brings improved frame pacing for Frame Generation, upcoming Vulkan API support, and wider rollout of Ray Regeneration.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-20
AMD released generative AI performance data for its new Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 'Gorgon Halo' chip, comparing it to Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H using ComfyUI throughput tests. The company reported performance advantages ranging from 1.1x to 32.2x, though the top figure appears to be an outlier possibly tied to an unverifiable model or optimization issue.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-05
Minisforum has begun selling the MS-S1 MAX-P495, a compact workstation powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 chip, one of the first systems available with this processor. The US configuration includes 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory, a 2TB SSD, dual 10GbE networking, and USB4 ports, priced at $7,399.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-29
GMKtec has launched the Evo-X5 Pro, an AI-focused mini-PC built around AMD's top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 chip paired with 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory. The 2TB SSD configuration costs $6,799, while the 4TB version reaches $7,099, with the chip's three power profiles ranging from 54W to 160W peak.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-28
GMKtec has released the Evo-X3, a redesigned mini PC built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, now shipping with 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory as standard. The unit adopts an almost entirely metal CNC-machined chassis in place of its predecessor's plastic-and-aluminum build. Tom's Hardware tested a 128GB/2TB configuration priced at $3,799.99, roughly double what the earlier Evo-X2 cost six months prior.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-24
Computer memory listed as 16GB or 32GB RAM refers to DRAM, the temporary working memory that loses its contents once power is cut, requiring constant electrical refreshes to hold data while running. SRAM, used in processor caches like AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 144MB of cache, is also volatile but doesn't need refresh cycles and offers faster access due to its transistor-based latching design. Both differ fundamentally from non-volatile storage, which retains data without power.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-06
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Windows PC makers including Dell, Acer, Lenovo and Packard Bell showed off affordable, colorful mid-range laptops aimed squarely at competing with Apple's MacBook Neo. Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe stood out with seven color options and swappable keycaps, while Nvidia and AMD pushed AI-focused hardware, including Nvidia's RTX Spark platform and AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 chip with up to 192GB of unified memory.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-05
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Minisforum revealed upgraded versions of its flagship NAS and mini-workstation, the AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 and MS-S1 Max-P495, both powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor paired with a Radeon 8065S GPU. The chip delivers up to 131 TOPS of AI performance and supports up to 192GB of unified memory, with the NAS also offering up to 200TB of local storage for running AI agents like OpenClaw or Hermes directly on-device.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-04
Lenovo introduced the ThinkCentre X Ultra ahead of IFA, a compact mini workstation built around AMD's previously unannounced Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor with an integrated Radeon 8065S GPU and up to 128GB of soldered LPDDR5x memory. The machine, measuring roughly 7.2 by 7.2 by 2 inches, supports dual 4TB Gen5 SSDs, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and an NPU rated at 55 TOPS, and is expected to launch in November 2026 starting around $3,669.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-03
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