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leaks suggests $5000 RTX 5090 GPUs arriving in 2026 due to AI market demand.

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It’s well-known that gaming is facing an affordability crisis, as higher demand for AI-capable GPUs and DDR5 memory leads to soaring prices for gamers, along with broader impacts on the gaming hardware industry. Currently, new leaks indicate that the situation is expected to deteriorate even further in 2026. As reported by the Korean outlet Newsis, AMD and NVIDIA intend to steadily and permanently raise GPU prices “over the coming months.” It is anticipated to begin as soon as January 2026, when AMD is predicted to raise prices. NVIDIA is reportedly set to follow in February. If the publication’s inside sources are accurate, the NVIDIA RTX 5090, initially released at…

AMD “Zen 6” SKUs with 3D V-Cache May Have Up to 288 MB of Cache

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AMD’s anticipated “Zen 6” client processors are likely to maintain the trend of providing optional SKUs featuring 3D V-Cache, akin to those before them. Nonetheless, these upcoming processors could have considerably greater cache sizes than the existing “Zen 5” models in the “Granite Ridge” lineup. As reported by HXL on X, the single-CCD variant will feature 144 MB of 3D V-Cache, whereas the dual-CCD setup will come with 288 MB of cache. This indicates that AMD will retain its well-known CPU architecture featuring a client I/O die and two distinct CCDs, both of which will gain from enhanced cache capacity. This method closely resembles Intel’s forthcoming “Nova Lake” processors, which are also expected to gain a significant increase in…

Spotted AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D with 9,800 MT/s DDR5 Memory

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Within the “Granite Ridge” Ryzen 9000 X3D lineup, AMD’s forthcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor has been observed operating with 9,800 MT/s DDR5 memory, positioning this late-cycle “Zen 5” SKU exceptionally high for its category. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers 8 cores and 16 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, and has a boost clock reaching 5.6 GHz, along with a TDP…

AMD Is Allegedly Bringing Back the “Discontinued” B650 Chipset Due to DIY Cost Variations

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In late summer, reports surfaced indicating that AMD leadership informed its motherboard manufacturing partners regarding an impending discontinuation of the long-standing B650 chipset. At that time, supposed “clearance plans” aimed for an end window of October 2025—facilitating B850 supremacy. The two generations have coincided in retail availability, yet Team Red appears to aim to enhance the newer design’s status. By late November, contradictory information emerged on the Chinese Board Channels. A brief report indicated a renewed vitality for the AM5 platform aimed at the mid-range market: “AMD has verified that the B650 chipset will remain available and that motherboard makers will keep acquiring it.” The B650 and B850 series will persist in working together to satisfy customer needs. Even though the upgraded B850 platform provides more sophisticated features, some cost-aware PC builders have chosen not to pursue the transition to newer motherboard chipsets. Ultimately, B650 tech from three years ago provides compatibility with the newest Ryzen processors.…

The price increase for AMD Radeon has been confirmed at $10 per 8GB of VRAM; further increases are anticipated in 2026.

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The anticipated price increase from AMD at the close of 2025 is now confirmed as true by unnamed GPU suppliers to Tom’s Hardware. The rise is a more modest $10 for every 8 GB of VRAM. This indicates a $10 rise for 8 GB variants such as the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB, and a $20 rise for 16 GB variants like the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and RX 9070…

Insiders Reject Rumors of Price Increases for the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU

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Earlier this week, discussions regarding upcoming price hikes—impacting both current and older generation AMD Ryzen processors—circulated among PC hardware news sites and forums. There is a discussion on whether Team Red instructed its retail partners to raise the prices of the Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) and Ryzen 7000/8000 (Zen 4) processor series after Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or promotional discounts ended. Tom’s Hardware chose to look into this contentious issue by contacting reliable sources. Less than an hour ago, their findings were released—stating: “two industry insiders who prefer to remain unnamed, one from a major U.S. distributor, (believe) that there are…

AMD Reportedly Raising 8GB, 16GB GPU SKUs by $20-$40

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AMD is completing its strategy for raising GPU prices by the end of 2026. A recent report from Chinese Board Channels indicates that AMD plans to raise the prices of its 8 GB SKUs by $20, while the 16 GB versions will see a $40 price hike. In total, players are anticipated to experience a price hike of 300 RMB ($42) for 8 GB variants and 600 RMB for 16 GB models, which amounts to almost $85. The rise in memory prices alone will lead AIBs to implement these previously mentioned price hikes, validating what we have been hearing in the industry lately, with information from PowerColor…

Insider Claims Intel Already Planning Refresh of “Wildcat Lake” Budget CPU Family

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In contemporary times, Intel tends to issue “Refreshed” versions of current CPU families. A new leak indicates that this trend will persist, featuring the upcoming budget-oriented “Wildcat Lake” mobile chip series. Earlier today, Jaykihn stated that an enhanced version will utilize two extra power cores and two more Low-Power efficient (LPE) units—previous leaks indicated the use of “Cougar Cove” P-cores and “Darkmont” low-power island cores for standard “Wildcat Lake” silicon. The July speculation suggested that Intel engineers were working on an entry-level 6-core CPU design, enhanced by a low…

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU with a 5.6 GHz boost frequency is listed by AMD.

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AMD has unveiled an official website placeholder for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, which surfaced in leaks back in October. AMD is reportedly working on two more updates for the “Granite Ridge” Ryzen 9000 X3D series. One is a premier model, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, while the other is an enhanced eight-core, 16-thread X3D configuration. Today, AMD’s site verifies the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which has 8 cores and 16 threads, 96 MB of…

Intel “Nova Lake” May Receive a 144 MB Cache Boost from bLLC

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One of the most trusted Intel leakers reports that the forthcoming Intel “Nova Lake” desktop CPUs will feature 144 MB of bLLC cache to enhance their current cache setup, providing Intel with a counterpart to AMD’s 3D V-Cache for improved gaming. Intel currently utilizes bLLC in its “Clearwater Forest” server processors as a passive interposer, integrating local cache below active tiles, so its addition to a standard gaming chip could provide a notable performance boost. According to the latest leak, the bLLC implementation will occur on the…

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