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<p>After 15 years, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl finally brings the series back, delivering Unreal Engine 5 visuals and intense gameplay. We <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2926-stalker-2-benchmark/">tested 31 GPUs across</a> resolutions and settings---let's dive in!</p> <p><a...

<p>We're pitting Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K against AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2921-amd-ryzen-9800x3d-vs-intel-core-ultra-285k/">massive showdown</a> across 45 games. Let's see how they stack up in real-world gaming, with FPS data for every title...

<p>Misconceptions in tech are endless, but <a href="https://www.techspot.com/article/2918-amd-9800x3d-4k-gaming-cpu-test/">myths about low-res CPU benchmarks</a> top our list. Let's revisit this hot topic and test the new 9800X3D at 4K to clarify what really matters.</p> <p><a...

<p>With AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D recent release, we're diving into its gaming performance, comparing it <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2917-amd-ryzen-9800x3d-vs-7800x3d/">head-to-head</a> with the 7800X3D across 45 games. Let's see how this new CPU stacks up.</p> <p><a...

<p>AMD's <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2915-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d/">Ryzen 7 9800X3D is here</a>, 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.</p> <p><a...

<p>Intel's new mainstream <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2913-intel-core-ultra-5-245k/">Core Ultra 5 245K</a> challenges the Ryzen 7 9700X in gaming and productivity. With 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, plus DDR5 support, it offers solid specs for demanding workloads.</p> <p><a...

<p>The Intel <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2912-intel-core-ultra-9-285k/">Core Ultra 7 265K</a> features 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores with improved clock speeds and power efficiency. Let's see how it compares to AMD's lineup and the i7-14700K it means to replace.</p> <p><a...

<p>Intel is ready to unveil its latest <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2911-intel-core-ultra-9-285k/">Core Ultra desktop CPU</a> series. With a tile-based design, Arrow Lake marks a major architectural shift, aiming for improved performance and efficiency.</p> <p><a...

<p>After a month of in-depth testing, we've <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2907-amd-x870-motherboards/">reviewed 21 AMD X870/X870E motherboards</a>. From affordable to high-end, this roundup will help you decide which model is worth your investment despite the high prices.</p> <p><a...

<p>AMD has worked hard to <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2906-amd-zen-5-performance-retest/">improve Zen 5 CPUs</a> since their launch two months ago, but performance remains underwhelming. With BIOS updates, price cuts, and Windows optimizations, has Zen 5 finally improved? Let's find...

<p>We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2904-amd-ryzen-5800x3d-vs-ryzen-9700/">how both CPUs stack up</a>.</p>...

<p><a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2900-amd-x870-motherboards/">AMD's new 800-series chipsets</a> are officially here, but are they worth the upgrade? We'll dive into performance, features, and pricing of the X870E motherboards from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI.</p> <p><a...

<p>God of War Ragnarök <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2897-god-of-war-ragnarok-benchmark/">finally arrives on PC</a> after two years as a PlayStation exclusive. It still looks stunning and plays really well, with support for DLSS 3, FSR 3.1, and XeSS 1.3.</p> <p><a...

<p>AMD had claimed the Ryzen 7 9700X would outperform Intel's i7-14700K by 6% in gaming. They have revised this statement though, admitting that <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2896-amd-ryzen-9700x-vs-intel-core-14700k/">both CPUs</a> should be a match. But are they?</p> <p><a...

<p>It's become tradition that with almost every GPU generation, Nvidia does <a href="https://www.techspot.com/review/2894-geforce-rtx-4070-gddr6/">something misleading</a>. If you thought they would break this tradition with the GeForce 40 series, you were clearly mistaken.</p> <p><a...