AMD Ryzen Strix Halo APU is matching the RTX 4070 laptop GPU in gaming benchmarks
Sadly, the powerful laptops could be pretty expensive
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review
Nvidia's RTX 5090 and 5080 launched-sort of-but good luck finding one. Now, the RTX 5070 Ti enters the scene, offering 16GB VRAM at $750. Is it a solid deal or another overpriced gamble? Let's dive in.
PassMark records first-ever decline in CPU performance after 20 years of growth
TL;DR: PassMark has been aggregating CPU performance data for nearly two decades based on collective scores recorded through its benchmarking software. For the first time in 20 years, however, the data now shows an unexpected decline, shedding light on a potentially concerning trend in CPU performance.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II GPU Benchmark
Every so often, a well-optimized AAA title emerges that doesn't require a flagship GPU for a smooth 60 fps, and above all else, is simply a good video game. Enter Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. We tested 35 GPUs to see how it performs - let's dive in!
Nvidia DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction Analysis: Fixing Ugly Ray Tracing Noise
Nvidia's DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction tackles the issue of image noise with ray tracing. By improving stability and texture preservation, it minimizes the visual trade-offs and makes ray tracing look far better.
Nvidia fires back at AMD, claims RTX 5090 is twice as fast as top Radeon in DeepSeek benchmarks
GeForce RTX 50 GPUs run DeepSeek's models faster than any other, says Nvidia
Intel Z890 Motherboard Roundup: 50 Boards Tested
After months of testing over 50 Z890 motherboards, we've gathered a massive amount of data. Was it worth it? Who knows – but if you're looking for the best Intel Z890 board, you're in the right place.
AMD shows Radeon 7900 XTX outperforms Nvidia RTX 4090 in DeepSeek benchmarks
With the advent of DeepSeek, is Nvidia's reign as the AI hardware leader over?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Review
Nvidia's RTX 5080 is a $1,000 GPU that feels more like an RTX 4080 Ti Super than a true next-gen upgrade. With only minor spec bumps and a massive gap from the 5090, is it worth it? Let's dive in.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Review
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 is here, bringing next-gen power with a $2,000 price tag. Featuring a 23% larger die, 33% more cores, and blazing-fast GDDR7 memory, it's built to dominate – but is it worth it?
RTX 5090 early benchmarks show underwhelming performance uplift over the RTX 4090
Coming to a store near you later this month
Something to look forward to: Nvidia announced next-gen RTX 50 series graphics cards earlier this month at CES 2025. While gamers are still waiting for the official launch, early benchmarks appear to suggest that the RTX 5090 will see only a moderate performance boost over its predecessor, the RTX 4090. For a full understanding of how the RTX 5090 performs in popular games, wait for our exhaustive review later this week.
Intel claims Core Ultra 200 patches improve gaming performance by up to 26% (Update: they don't)
Intel's claims falter, gaming woes continue
Intel Arc B570 Review: Decent Performance, Not Great Value
Intel's Arc B570 is a scaled-down version of the B580. But with reduced cores, clock speed, VRAM, and bandwidth, it offers less for only a 12% price cut. Can it still compete?
Nvidia says frame generation and upscaling will require us to rethink benchmarks
New rendering techniques complicate image quality, latency, and frame rate analysis
Intel Arc B580 GPU Re-Review: Old PC vs New PC Test
Intel's Arc B580 debuted as a budget-friendly GPU champion, but new data reveals performance struggles with older CPUs. Our re-review dives deep into benchmarks, CPU limitations, and gaming scenarios.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 benchmarked in Call of Duty, could be a match for Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super
Further analysis of GPU performance, ray tracing, and upscaling is still needed
Benchmark your new computer with Cinebench 2024 for free
Cinebench 2024 uses Redshift, the rendering engine of Cinema 4D, to benchmark CPU and GPU performance. It can be configured to render scenes using just 1 thread all the way up to 256. Cinebench supports Apple Silicon, Windows, and Snapdragon systems.
The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
It's time to round up the best CPUs on the market. After countless CPU reviews and benchmarks, we've put it all together into a single article to make your CPU shopping as straightforward as possible.
Intel PresentMon 2.3 adds support for XeFG, XeLL, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames
PresentMon, Intel's benchmark tool for GPU and CPU statistics, now supports Intel XeFG, XeLL, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames, with the FrameType metric identifying the frame generation technology used. It also adds an Instrumented Latency metric and other features.
The Best Value Gaming CPUs: 28 Top CPUs Tested
After months of testing and gathering new CPU benchmark data, in this review we compare 28 CPUs across 14 games, helping you choose the best value processor for your next gaming PC.
Is the Nvidia App hurting performance? Here's what you need to know
A quick setting change fixes it
Editor's take: The Nvidia App, which is replacing both Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience, has been praised for its modern features – but it may come with a small caveat: a performance hit when using certain overlay features. While this issue has caused concern among PC gamers, the situation is more nuanced than it first appears.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs. Intel Core i9 14900K
Intel's two latest flagships, the Core Ultra 9 285K and Core i9 14900K go head-to-head in 45 games to see how their performance stacks up. Can the 14900K hold steady, or will the Ultra 9 surprise us?
Intel Arc B580 Review: Best Value GPU
PC gaming gets a boost with Intel's Arc B580, a $250 GPU that beats the RTX 4060 and RX 7600. Featuring 12GB VRAM, Xe2 architecture, and built for 1440p gaming, it's a game-changer for budget setups.
Quantum doubts: Experts cast shadow on Google's Willow chip "septillion years" claim
A significant breakthrough nonetheless
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: 45 Game Benchmark
The ultimate CPU battle is here: AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D faces Intel's Core i9-14900K in a 45-game showdown. With massive benchmarks and head-to-head testing, which processor will reign supreme?
