AMD continues to expand its Ryzen 9000 series family with the introduction of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It’s an 8-core, 16-thread processor designed to build on the strengths of AMD’s earlier X3D offerings. We received a Ryzen 7 9850X3D sample in the lab and ran a comprehensive set of benchmarks to compare it with the
After a long wait, the NVIDIA DGX Spark was released last year, with the hope of fostering a new wave of AI engineers and researchers. At StorageReview, we’ve received multiple DGX Spark systems from various partners for evaluation, and we’re developing some exciting cluster projects. However, the thermal and power characteristics across these different implementations
At CES 2026, AMD refreshed its client CPU roadmap for consumer, commercial, and enthusiast desktops, emphasizing on-device AI acceleration while maintaining familiar priorities such as battery life, thin-and-light performance, and high-end gaming. The updates include new Ryzen AI 400 Series processors for Copilot+ PCs. There is a Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series stack for business
Intel formally introduced Core Ultra Series 3 at CES 2026 as its first client compute platform built on the Intel 18A manufacturing process. The launch brings a shift in Intel’s client lineup, with Series 3 spanning high-end mobile processors, mainstream laptops, and, for the first time, edge and embedded-certified variants under a single platform. According
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is designed for engineers, developers, and creative professionals, combining powerful performance with a modern design to handle demanding workflows. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, the ThinkPad harnesses the power of AI through a built-in NPU that delivers up to 13 TOPS. Lenovo pairs this with NVIDIA’s new
The HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1a is a compact business desktop built around two distinct AMD processor families, giving companies the flexibility to tailor the system to their specific workloads. IT teams can configure this tiny machine as either an affordable, low-demand workstation or a more powerful desktop that suits departments with higher-performance needs. This
Intel’s Project Battlematrix represents a compelling offering to accessible AI infrastructure, bringing substantial GPU memory capacity to workstation chassis through a multi-GPU design. Built around the code-named Battlemage Arc Pro B60 professional GPU, this platform targets organizations seeking to deploy large language models locally without cloud subscription costs or data privacy concerns. With up to
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 provides powerful workstation capabilities without occupying excessive desk space.
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 delivers impressive performance in a compact 1-liter design.
Powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 PRO processor, Dell’s Pro Max 16 workstation delivers impressive performance and NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs.
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