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Industry watchers say this move looks like a direct response to AMD’s Advantage systems, which combine Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs into one powerful package. MSI has tapped AMD for its newest Claw handheld, the Claw A8 BZ2EM, unveiled at Computex 2025. Departing from the Intel chips of previous models, the Claw A8 runs on AMD’s latest Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, promising desktop-class performance in an eight-inch portable form factor. Its launch rivals include Lenovo’s Legion Go S (powered by AMD’s weaker Z2 Go chip) and Valve’s Steam Deck, which still leads in battery life and price. With AMD now in the mix, the Claw A8 aims to deliver a potent balance of portability and performance for PC gamers everywhere. AMD is stirring excitement in the PC world with fresh rumors that its upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs are set to launch at the end of March, potentially alongside the much-anticipated RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards. According to French hardware outlet Cowcotland, insiders are suggesting that these next-gen processors—packed with AMD’s innovative 3D V-cache technology—will deliver a substantial performance boost for both gaming and multi-threaded workloads. AMD’s David McAfee recently hinted that new GPUs might be arriving in March, which fits neatly with these CPU launch rumors. Read more in our articles including "NVIDIA and Intel Team Up: $5 Million Deal Could Change Future of PCs" and "MSI Claw A8 Unveils AMD Power for Next-Gen PC Gaming Handheld".