Latest articles, news and analysis in the GPU category.
The shortage of HBM3 and DRAM has stopped being a temporary disruption and become a structural force, forcing a permanent recalibration of how tech companies design, price, and release products. From AI data centers to gaming consoles, the impact is already locked in for years—with no clear path for...
A 34-inch Alienware ultrawide with a 165Hz QD-OLED panel and 0.1ms response time is now available for $500—its lowest price ever. Here’s why it’s a steal for gamers.
Lenovo’s LOQ 17 gaming laptop now starts at just $879, packing an RTX 5050 GPU, 12GB DDR5 RAM, and a 165Hz display—making it one of the most capable budget-friendly gaming machines available.
In a rare benchmark showdown, Intel’s latest 18A-based mobile chip nearly matched Apple’s entry-level M5 in endurance—despite running on a Windows laptop with far more RAM and storage. The results reveal how close Intel has gotten to Apple’s efficiency, even without the benefits of a tightly integra...
Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 4 flagship, a 52-core monster with big.LLC and 700W power draw, may only run at full potential on select motherboards. Early leaks suggest a new 'Core X' HEDT tier is forming, but compatibility risks could complicate upgrades for high-end users.
Sony is reportedly pushing back its next-generation PlayStation console by at least two years due to soaring DRAM prices and supply constraints, potentially leaving Microsoft’s Xbox as the sole next-gen contender for an extended period.
The Nitro V15’s DDR4 memory isn’t just a cost-cutting move—it’s a calculated risk in a market where memory prices refuse to stabilize. But does this tradeoff actually hurt performance, or is it a smart play for budget-conscious gamers? The numbers tell a story that challenges assumptions about what...
Intel has expanded its AI-powered XeSS 3 multi-frame generation technology beyond Panther Lake CPUs, making it available to every Arc GPU user. But does it deliver on its promise of smoother gameplay—or is it better suited for high-end setups?
A new collaboration between AMD and Tata Consultancy Services will bring AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI platform to India, designed to accelerate large-scale AI deployments while addressing the country’s growing demand for domestic AI infrastructure.
With DDR5 prices at record highs and DDR4 still a viable alternative, PC builders are getting creative. From repurposing old office PCs to accepting mismatched memory sticks, these strategies could save hundreds without sacrificing performance.
AMD’s new 800-series chipset brings Gen5 NVMe and DDR5 support to mainstream motherboards, and MSI’s latest B850 Tomahawk MAX WIFI II delivers those features at a price point competitive with Intel’s B760. But does it justify an upgrade from older AM5 boards—or even AM4? Here’s what the specs reveal...
A German court’s ban on ASUS and Acer PC sales over H.265/HEVC patents exposes deeper risks for hardware makers—and signals a shift in how tech giants must navigate licensing and global distribution. The fallout extends beyond Germany, with potential ripple effects on GPU shortages and prebuilt syst...
Square Enix’s latest entry in the remake trilogy arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2—each delivering near-identical visuals despite radical hardware differences. The technical breakthroughs behind this feat could redefine AAA game development forever.
Intel’s push into annual GPU releases hinges on power efficiency—critical for AI inference and battery life—but faces stiff competition from AMD and NVIDIA in both performance and thermal design. The Xe3P architecture arrives in 2026 with a focus on wattage optimization, while Xe-Next’s 2027 debut m...
Intel’s latest graphics driver (32.0.101.8509 WHQL) unlocks XeSS 3 multi-frame generation for Arc B-series and A-series GPUs, while also resolving key issues for 'Panther Lake' integrated graphics—but persistent bugs remain in select titles.
Intel has outlined a dual-track approach for its next-gen GPU architecture, confirming plans for a post-Xe3P 'Xe Next' IP while finalizing 'Jaguar Shores' for AI training. The move signals a deeper push into high-margin data center acceleration, with HBM4 memory and TSMC collaboration in focus.
Samsung’s latest Exynos 2700 chip, built on a refined 2nm process, targets a broader audience than ever—but its impact varies wildly depending on whether you’re a gamer, creator, or casual user. With a focus on efficiency and incremental upgrades, the question is no longer *if* it competes, but *how...
Intel’s next-gen desktop CPUs are breaking every rule—dual-compute tiles, 288MB bLLC cache, and power limits that hit 700W. Here’s what the 16-core to 52-core Nova Lake-S lineup means for gamers, creators, and high-end workstations.
