Latest articles, news and analysis in the GPU category.
The bottleneck holding back AI isn’t just compute power—it’s time. Groq’s LPU architecture is forcing a reckoning in how AI systems process information, while Nvidia faces a critical choice: adapt or risk obsolescence in an era where milliseconds decide success. The stakes? Nothing less than the fut...
NVIDIA and AMD have redirected their GPU roadmaps toward AI-driven enterprise profits, delaying next-gen gaming hardware until 2027. With VRAM shortages forcing drastic cuts to high-end models and no clear path forward, consumers face a market dominated by aging hardware and skyrocketing prices—leav...
The Retro X5 Mini PC channels the iconic design of the Nintendo Entertainment System while packing a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor—delivering a 12-core Zen 5 chip, RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and 32GB RAM for $940. But is this a gaming handheld, a retro aesthetic statement, or something in between?
A newly surfaced Geekbench 6 entry claims the iPhone 17e will ship with an 8-core CPU, 10GB RAM, and a downgraded A19—but every detail contradicts Apple’s historical patterns. Experts warn the leak is likely fabricated, and the real specs remain unknown until the official reveal.
The next-generation Apple Silicon chips for the M5 Pro and M5 Max may pack a denser transistor layout and improved thermal management, according to fresh leaks—hinting at a more efficient yet powerful architecture.
Intel’s latest Xe3 architecture, embedded in the Arc B390 iGPU, delivers surprising performance—often rivaling dedicated GPUs like the RTX 4050 in microbenchmarks. But a critical limitation holds it back. Here’s what the numbers reveal.
Intel’s latest graphics driver now enables XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation on Arc Alchemist and Battlemage GPUs, unlocking smoother performance for a broader range of hardware. Users with integrated and discrete Arc GPUs can now access the technology officially, eliminating the need for manual workaro...
The GNOME Project has released its 50th major desktop environment update in beta, marking a shift from experimental to stable for key features like VRR and dedicated GPU acceleration. But not all changes are as dramatic as they seem.
Valve’s latest Steam Client Beta introduces hardware specs in reviews, aiming to combat review bombings while giving developers clearer visibility into performance issues and player hardware. The move follows years of controversy over manipulated reviews targeting games like Firewatch* and Diablo IV...
Two premium single-tower air coolers—now with ASUS TUF Gaming branding and refined cooling performance—hit Taiwanese shelves at $57.10 each, signaling a new alliance between Scythe and the hardware giant.
A reported update to the U.S. government’s restricted tech list has removed two major Chinese memory manufacturers, potentially easing supply constraints for global OEMs. But the move also raises questions about Huawei’s AI ambitions and the future of high-end DRAM production.
The first PCIe Gen6 enterprise SSD is now shipping at scale, offering near-doubled bandwidth for AI workloads—where storage latency can stall even the fastest GPUs. Here’s what the Micron 9650 PRO and MAX bring to next-gen data centers.
Corsair has quietly transitioned its Vengeance DDR5 memory kits to a tamper-evident plastic clamshell design, prioritizing product authenticity and ESD protection over traditional cardboard boxes. The move comes as high-end DRAM prices soar and counterfeit risks rise.
Valve’s latest beta update adds a standardized way for players to include PC specs in reviews, potentially improving performance discussions and developer insights—while also collecting anonymized framerate data for future optimizations.
Hardware-level ray tracing, once a marketing buzzword, now appears in only a fraction of the year’s most popular PC games—despite three generations of RTX GPUs and widespread adoption of Unreal Engine 5. Developers are prioritizing performance and artistic vision over forced visual effects.
The first PCIe Gen6 SSD is now in mass production, delivering nearly double the bandwidth of Gen5 drives and reshaping data center performance. Here’s how Micron’s 9650 could redefine AI workloads.
Micron’s 9650 series marks the first PCIe Gen 6 SSD to enter mass production, delivering up to 28 GB/s sequential reads—double the speed of Gen 5 drives—while targeting AI workloads where data throughput is critical.
The long-awaited PC release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2* has arrived with a twist: even the minimum system requirements demand 16 GB RAM, a stark contrast to the PS3-era roots of its included titles. The collection, featuring remasters of Guns of the Patriots and Peace Walker*, now...
