Don't Buy a GPU Now: Wait for Next-Gen or Grab a Discount?
Wondering if now's the time to upgrade your GPU? With key announcements and next-gen GPUs just weeks away, waiting is the smarter strategy than jumping on holiday sales.
Nvidia nearly doubles AMD's R&D budget – Intel's spending dwarfs both, but struggles to compete
The big picture: The competitive strength of hardware makers is often gauged by their research and development expenditure. However, an analysis of recent financial reports from various tech giants reveals that higher R&D spending does not always guarantee success. Intel's recent struggles and Nvidia's astronomical growth driven by the AI boom have broken conventional assumptions.
AMD Threadripper 9000 "Shimada Peak" CPUs leak with up to 96 Zen 5 cores
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl GPU Benchmark
After 15 years, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl finally brings the series back, delivering Unreal Engine 5 visuals and intense gameplay. We tested 31 GPUs across resolutions and settings---let's dive in!
AMD's budget Krackan Point APU with Zen 5 cores spotted on Geekbench
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 45 Game Benchmark
We're pitting Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K against AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a massive showdown across 45 games. Let's see how they stack up in real-world gaming, with FPS data for every title tested.
AMD-powered supercomputer El Capitan takes the global performance crown
Do It Super: AMD's resurgence in the chip industry is influencing the specialized high-performance computing market as well. A few years after unveiling the world's fastest supercomputer, the US chipmaker is once again making headlines by bringing another HPC powerhouse online.
Garbage truck driver rescues dumped 32-core Threadripper PC with RTX 2080 Ti
Amazon's top 12 best-selling CPUs all come from AMD as Team Red adds to Intel's woes
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
Is the Ryzen 9800X3D Truly Faster for Real-World 4K Gaming?
Misconceptions in tech are endless, but myths about low-res CPU benchmarks top our list. Let's revisit this hot topic and test the new 9800X3D at 4K to clarify what really matters.
Ryzen 7 5700X hits record-low of $130 in early Black Friday deal
AMD claims Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 75% faster than Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V in gaming
NEC's 40.4-petaflop supercomputer unites Intel Xeon CPUs and AMD Instinct accelerators
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 45 Game Benchmark
With AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D recent release, we're diving into its gaming performance, comparing it head-to-head with the 7800X3D across 45 games. Let's see how this new CPU stacks up.
AMD Zen 6 "Medusa" CPUs expected to keep AM5 compatibility, future-proofing Ryzen builds
UserBenchmark faces backlash over Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, suggests 13600K and 14600K instead
Facepalm: It's fair to say that the UserBenchmark website does not have the best reputation among PC hardware fans. It seems to have a particular dislike of AMD, as illustrated by the recent review of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The CPU has been so successful that it's sold out in most places, but UserBenchmark claims this is merely the result of AMD's aggressive marketing rather than real-world performance, and suggests that you buy an Intel i5-13600K instead.
Explainer: What is Chip Binning?
You bought a new CPU and it seems to run cool, so you try a bit of overclocking. The GHz climb higher. Did you hit the silicon jackpot? You've got yourself a binned chip. But what's that exactly?
AMD's latest Ryzen 7 9800X3D is sold out, scalpers drive prices to $1,500
AMD now commands 28.7% of desktop CPU market, server chips also see significant gains
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU benchmark leaked, expected to launch in early 2025
AMD data center revenue surpasses Intel's for the first time, driven by strong Epyc CPU sales
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review: The New Gaming CPU King
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is here, bringing powerful upgrades with 3D V-Cache tech and enhanced thermals. Without question, this is the best CPU released since the 7800X3D, making it a game-changer.