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AMD launches the $549 Radeon 9070 and $599 9070 XT: Another fail or great success?

Our thoughts on the latest Radeon GPUs ahead of full reviews
Highly anticipated: AMD has finally launched announced the Radeon RX 9000 series, headlined by the RX 9070 XT and its $599 MSRP. There are some interesting features and architectural details to explore, but we're a bit uncertain about the price based on what AMD has shown so far. On the surface, it looks more like a continuation of AMD's graphics card strategy rather than a significant shift toward providing better value.
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Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?

The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
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AMD Ryzen Strix Halo APU is matching the RTX 4070 laptop GPU in gaming benchmarks

Sadly, the powerful laptops could be pretty expensive
The big picture: AMD has lifted the embargo on Ryzen AI Max 300 reviews, allowing tech blogs and YouTube channels to share performance details. While all Strix Halo APUs pack powerful CPU and GPU cores, reviews of the flagship Max+ 395 suggest its integrated GPU comes surprisingly close to the RTX 4070 laptop GPU in some games.
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Deal alert: AMD Ryzen 5 5600T now just $99 on Amazon

If you're looking for a solid budget processor, this Ryzen 5 5600T deal is worth checking out. Packing 6 cores and 12 threads, just like the 5600, but with a higher base clock of 3.7 GHz. It also keeps the same 65W TDP and 32MB L3 cache, making it an excellent value pick for gaming and productivity at this price point.
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AMD's AM4 platform is still going strong after many years, AMD reports a 50/50 sales split with AM5

The very definition of lasting appeal
Why it matters: It's been almost three years since AMD launched the AM5 chipset alongside Ryzen 7000 CPUs. But according to a company executive, global sales of AM5 and the previous-gen AM4 are split 50/50, illustrating how the socket that supports Zen 1 through to Zen 3 remains popular.