Latest articles, news and analysis in the GPU category.
A new Intel CPU architecture is rumored to deliver unprecedented core counts—but at a cost that could force hardware upgrades beyond just the processor. Benchmark leaks suggest the chip may require next-gen power delivery systems, raising questions about compatibility and scalability for high-end wo...
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X2 Elite delivers raw CPU performance in multi-threaded tasks, but its gaming prowess falls short when stacked against Intel’s new Panther Lake APU in early benchmarks—raising questions about its viability for gamers.
A new utility from AppControl aims to demystify Windows performance by offering detailed historical tracking of CPU, GPU, memory, and privacy events—without requiring technical expertise.
Ariel Kielman, former Salesforce marketing chief, joins AMD to lead its brand strategy—with a focus on AI infrastructure rather than gaming. What this means for AMD’s future and whether consumers will benefit remains an open question.
AYANEO’s NEXT 2 gaming handheld now has confirmed specs and pricing, starting at $1,799 for a 32GB/1TB model. With a 9.06-inch OLED, Ryzen AI Max 385/395 chips, and up to 165Hz refresh, it’s the most premium Windows handheld yet—but performance tradeoffs remain unclear.
With DDR5 and NVMe SSDs commanding premium prices due to AI-driven demand, several high-impact PC upgrades remain unaffected—offering tangible performance or aesthetic gains without the financial pain.
Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 4
ASUS’s latest premium GPU marries NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture with Noctua’s cooling mastery, delivering near-silent performance—but at a steep premium. We tested the RTX 5080 Noctua Edition to see if it’s worth the price.
AMD’s upcoming ‘Medusa Halo’ APU is poised to redefine integrated graphics performance by adopting LPDDR6 memory, a leap forward that could double bandwidth over current LPDDR5X configurations. With up to 24 Zen 6 CPU cores and 48 RDNA 5/UDNA compute units, this chip hints at a high-end desktop repl...
The AI-driven surge in demand for memory chips is creating a revenue gap unlike any seen since the 2017 supercycle, with memory earnings now projected to exceed foundry revenues by more than double. Here’s why the imbalance matters for tech supply chains.
The Exynos 2700, built on Samsung’s advanced 2nm process, is set to power half of the Galaxy S27 lineup, marking a strategic shift away from Qualcomm dominance. Analysts project mass production by mid-2026, with improved yields and a new GPU architecture in development for future chips.
A new mini PC from Minisforum blends a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX with an RTX 5060, offering gaming and creator performance in a chassis smaller than a console—with power delivery modes to match.
Ariel Kelman, a marketing executive with decades of experience at Salesforce, AWS, and Oracle, joins AMD as Chief Marketing Officer to drive brand strategy and customer engagement as the company scales its AI, data center, and high-performance computing portfolio.
The Ampinel device distributes power more evenly across a GPU’s 12V-2x6 connector to prevent overheating, but lacks real-time monitoring and warranty extensions found in competitors like WireView Pro II.
AMD’s upcoming Medusa Halo series—codenamed Ryzen AI MAX 500—will introduce LPDDR6 memory support, delivering a staggering 460 GB/s bandwidth and positioning the platform as a high-performance rival to Intel’s Panther Lake. Expected in 2027-2028, these chips will feature Zen 6 cores and RDNA 5 GPUs,...
Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs will introduce a radical shift in power consumption, with dual-compute-tile models demanding up to 700W under full load—levels typically reserved for high-end workstations. The new architecture, featuring 52 cores and 288MB of bLLC cache, challenges traditio...
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to receive a major expansion, following the blueprint of Iceborne and Sunbreak*, while the final major patch (1.041) delivers performance optimizations and seasonal content as a farewell to standalone updates.
A new collaboration between Blizzard and Nexon could finally breathe life into the dormant *StarCraft* franchise—this time as a shooter. Early signs suggest a high-stakes project with a South Korean studio at the helm, but questions remain about its scope and timeline.
