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July 24, 2026July 27, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 9 Comments

AMD launches Ryzen AI Embedded X100 processors, Kria AI SoM, and physical AI/robotics developer platform

AMD has announced a range of new AI solutions at Advanced AI 2026, including 6th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs, AMD Instinct MI400 Series GPUs, and AMD Helios AI rackscale solutions designed for data centers. In this article, we’ll focus instead on embedded and physical AI solutions like the new Ryzen AI Embedded X100 processor family and a new Kria AI SoM integrated into the Kria AI Robotics Developer Platform pairing an X100 embedded CPU with a Kria FPGA. AMD Ryzen AI Embedded X100 AMD first introduced the Ryzen AI Embedded X100 family when it launched the Ryzen AI Embedded P100 family in January 2026, delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. However, at the time there were very few details about the X100 family, just that it would offer higher CPU core counts and AI TOPS performance, and this latest announcement fixes that. AMD claims the new X100 series […]

July 22, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC gets low-cost variant with AMD Ryzen R2544 CPU, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

Previously offered with AMD Ryzen 5/7/9 CPUs, the ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC has now gotten a low-cost version based on the AMD Ryzen R2544 quad-core processor paired with 8GB DDR4 and a 256GB SSD and sold for just $279.99 on Amazon. With everything going up in price, companies are trying to offer more affordable systems. ACEMAGICIAN has decided to use a processor from the Ryzen Embedded R2000 family introduced in 2022 that’s typically found in industrial-grade modules and motherboards such as the AAEON COM-R2KC6 COM Express module or the Kontron D3723-R mini-ITX motherboard. ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 R2544 specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 CPU – Quad-core/eight-thread processor @ 3.35 / 3.7 GHz (Turbo) GPU – 8-core AMD Radeon Vega Graphics TDP – 45 Watts System Memory 8GB DDR4 RAM pre-installed Upgradeable up to 64GB via two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets Storage 256GB M.2 SSD pre-installed 2x M.2 2280 slots: […]

July 8, 2026July 11, 2026 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

ACEMAGIC discounts its AMD Ryzen 7 mini PCs by up to 32% for a limited time (Sponsored)

ACEMAGIC has launched a promotion for two of its AMD Ryzen 7 mini PCs. The Matrix Mini K1 mini PC, powered by a Ryzen 7 7730U paired with 16GB LPDDR4X and a 512GB NVMe SSD, benefits from a 23% discount down to $386, and the company offers an even deeper 32% discount for the ACEMAGIC Retro X3 Ryzen 7 H 255 mini PC, shipping with 16GB LPDDR5 and a 1TB NVME SSD. ACEMAGICIAN Matrix Mini K1 Key features and specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core/16-thread CPU @ up to 4.5 GHz with AMD Radeon Graphics @ 2000 MHz; TDP: 15W System Memory – 16GB LPDDR4X Storage – 512GB NVMe SSD Video Output HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4b, USB-C with DisplayPort Alt mode Up to 3x 4K displays supported Audio – 3.5 mm audio jack Networking Ethernet RJ45 port WiFI and Bluetooth USB 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 2x USB […]

June 23, 2026June 26, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

The Best GEEKOM Mini PCs to Buy During the Prime Day 2026 Sale (Sponsored)

GEEKOM has just launched its Prime Day 2026 sale with up to 30% off the entire GEEKOM mini PC lineup, from everyday computing solutions to high-performance mini PCs. We’ve selected three models that are especially worth a look at. GEEKOM A5 Pro The GEEKOM A5 Pro is a mid-range mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor paired with 16GB of RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. It offers four display interfaces through two HDMI 2.0 video outputs and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5GbE and WiFi 6 networking, a full-size SD card reader, and a range of USB 3.2/2.0 ports. We’ve previously reviewed the model with an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U CPU running Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 25.10 and found out it was especially a good choice for people wanting low-power consumption and minimal fan noise. It’s now sold […]

June 22, 2026July 11, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition Review – Part 2: AMD Ryzen 5 7545U Mini PC tested with Windows 11 Pro

GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition Windows 11 Pro review

We have already checked out the GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition mini PC’s hardware with an unboxing and a teardown in the first part of the review, before quickly trying the pre-installed Windows 11 Pro. We’ve now had time to test the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U mini PC more thoroughly in Windows 11, and we’ll report our experience, including feature testing, benchmark results, 4K and 8K YouTube video playback, 2.5GbE and WiFi 6E network performance evaluation, and cooling performance, as well as fan noise and power consumption measurements. Software Overview and Feature Testing – GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition The System > About window confirms we have an A7 computer equipped with a 3.2 GHz (base frequency) AMD Ryzen 5 7545U processor with Radeon 740M graphics, 16 GB of RAM, and 466 GB of storage preloaded with Windows 11 Pro 25H2. HWiNFO 64 provides additional details about the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U […]

June 16, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments

$4,000 AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform features 126 TOPS Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor

AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Last month, AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform based on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, delivering up to 126 TOPS, and pre-orders are now available for $3,999.99 at MicroCenter (US only, in-store pickup). The computer ships with 128GB LPDDR5x memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD. It offers 10GbE and WiFi 7 networking, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort video output, and a few extra USB-C ports Ryzen AI Halo developer kit specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU – 16 cores, 32 threads, “Zen 5” Architecture clocked up to 5.1 GHz GPU – AMD Radeon 8060S Integrated Graphics with 40 CUs, RDNA 3.5 architecture NPU – AMD XDNA™ 2 NPU TDP – 120W Process – TSMC 4nm FinFET Memory – 128GB LPDDR5x up to 8,000 MT/s speed, 256GB/s bandwidth Storage – 2TB M.2 SSD Video Output HDMI 2.1b DisplayPort via USB-C port Networking 10GbE RJ45 port […]

June 15, 2026June 18, 2026 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

Lower Than Prime Day Pricing: 20% off on GEEKOM A8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS mini PC (Sponsored)

The GEEKOM A8, an AMD Ryzen 7 874HS octa-core mini PC equipped with 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD, is now offered at a 20% discount, dropping the price to $519/￡503 from $649/ ￡629 MSRP. This promotional price is expected to be lower than the A8’s pricing during the June 2026 Prime Day event, making it the best time to buy. To enjoy the discount on the Windows 11 Pro mini PC, simply enter the coupon code CNXGKA820 on the GEEKOM US or GEEKOM UK stores before July 2. GEEKOM A8 specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU – 8-core/16-thread processor up to 3.8GHz / 4.9 (Turbo) L3 Cache – 16MB GPU – AMD Radeon 780 Graphics AI – NPU disabled. AI performance from CPU + GPU not specified TDP: 45W System Memory – 16GB DDR5 SODIMM, upgradeable up to 64GB Storage 1TB NVMe SSD via M.2 SSD socket […]

June 9, 2026June 22, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition (AMD Ryzen 5 7545U) mini PC review – Part 1: specifications, unboxing, teardown, and first boot

GEEKOM A7 Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7545U review

GEEKOM sent us a review sample of the A7 2026 Edition mini PC powered by a 4.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7545U hexa-core/12-thread processor, paired with 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and a 500 GB NVMe SSD. It comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports and two USB4 with DisplayPort Alt mode to enable four-monitor setups, 2.5GbE, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, an SD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a few USB-A ports. As its name implies, it’s a variant of the GEEKOM A7 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) mini PC we reviewed in 2024 with Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 22.04/24.04, and we’ll keep that in mind to compare the more affordable 2026 Edition to its older sibling in our three-part review. In this article, we will cover the full specifications, unbox the device, go through a teardown to check the hardware design, and boot it to the pre-installed Windows […]