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AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme portable gaming chip fails to impress in early benchmarks — could driver updates save next-gen handhelds?

AMD's Z1 Extreme APU has been a massive boon to the handheld gaming world, offering up impressive performance in hardware like the ASUS ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, and Lenovo Legion Go. But AMD did not just ...
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Intel’s in trouble — AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme pulls ahead where it counts for handheld gaming

One of the big focuses of handheld gaming PCs like Valve’s Steam Deck or the ROG Xbox Ally is on not just power, but efficiency. In something so small, its critical that the chipsets inside are able ...
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Preorders Are Live for Lenovo Legion Go 2 Gaming Handhelds

Update 9/9/25: The faster Legion Go 2 with a Z2 Extreme chip is currently sold out. However, the less expensive, Z2-powered model is still available. Both are expected to be released on October 31, so ...

Panther Lake vs Z1 and Z2 Extreme : FPS at 17W & 25W Handheld Benchmarks

Intel Panther Lake against AMD Z2 Extreme at 17W and 25W posts up to 40% more FPS at 25W, helping you pick a handheld.
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Can the MSI Claw A8 Handle Borderlands 4? AMD Z2 Extreme Performance Tested

Can a handheld gaming device truly deliver the immersive experience of a graphically demanding AAA title like Borderlands 4? The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, powering the sleek MSI Claw A8, promises ...