Intel claims Core Ultra 200 patches improve gaming performance by up to 26% (Update: they don't)
Intel's claims falter, gaming woes continue
Intel Arc B570 Review: Decent Performance, Not Great Value
Intel's Arc B570 is a scaled-down version of the B580. But with reduced cores, clock speed, VRAM, and bandwidth, it offers less for only a 12% price cut. Can it still compete?
Nvidia says frame generation and upscaling will require us to rethink benchmarks
New rendering techniques complicate image quality, latency, and frame rate analysis
Intel Arc B580 GPU Re-Review: Old PC vs New PC Test
Intel's Arc B580 debuted as a budget-friendly GPU champion, but new data reveals performance struggles with older CPUs. Our re-review dives deep into benchmarks, CPU limitations, and gaming scenarios.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 benchmarked in Call of Duty, could be a match for Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super
Further analysis of GPU performance, ray tracing, and upscaling is still needed
Benchmark your new computer with Cinebench 2024 for free
Cinebench 2024 uses Redshift, the rendering engine of Cinema 4D, to benchmark CPU and GPU performance. It can be configured to render scenes using just 1 thread all the way up to 256. Cinebench supports Apple Silicon, Windows, and Snapdragon systems.
The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
It's time to round up the best CPUs on the market. After countless CPU reviews and benchmarks, we've put it all together into a single article to make your CPU shopping as straightforward as possible.
Intel PresentMon 2.3 adds support for XeFG, XeLL, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames
PresentMon, Intel's benchmark tool for GPU and CPU statistics, now supports Intel XeFG, XeLL, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames, with the FrameType metric identifying the frame generation technology used. It also adds an Instrumented Latency metric and other features.
The Best Value Gaming CPUs: 28 Top CPUs Tested
After months of testing and gathering new CPU benchmark data, in this review we compare 28 CPUs across 14 games, helping you choose the best value processor for your next gaming PC.
Is the Nvidia App hurting performance? Here's what you need to know
A quick setting change fixes it
Editor's take: The Nvidia App, which is replacing both Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience, has been praised for its modern features – but it may come with a small caveat: a performance hit when using certain overlay features. While this issue has caused concern among PC gamers, the situation is more nuanced than it first appears.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs. Intel Core i9 14900K
Intel's two latest flagships, the Core Ultra 9 285K and Core i9 14900K go head-to-head in 45 games to see how their performance stacks up. Can the 14900K hold steady, or will the Ultra 9 surprise us?
Intel Arc B580 Review: Best Value GPU
PC gaming gets a boost with Intel's Arc B580, a $250 GPU that beats the RTX 4060 and RX 7600. Featuring 12GB VRAM, Xe2 architecture, and built for 1440p gaming, it's a game-changer for budget setups.
Quantum doubts: Experts cast shadow on Google's Willow chip "septillion years" claim
A significant breakthrough nonetheless
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: 45 Game Benchmark
The ultimate CPU battle is here: AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D faces Intel's Core i9-14900K in a 45-game showdown. With massive benchmarks and head-to-head testing, which processor will reign supreme?
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!
Apple's M4 Max beats RTX 4070 in Blender, but falls short of the RTX 4080 Super
Can the rumored M4 Ultra take on the RTX 4090?
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.
PS5 Pro delivers 30% performance boost with minimal power increase
Impressive performance figures, but are you prepared to splurge $700?
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.
Stalker 2 PC requirements finalized; benchmarks show even RTX 4090 struggles to hit 60fps@4K without DLSS 3
It now needs 160GB of drive space
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.
UserBenchmark faces backlash over Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, suggests 13600K and 14600K instead
"Spending more on a gaming CPU is often pointless"
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.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU benchmark leaked, expected to launch in early 2025
It will be AMD's flagship Zen 5 gaming processor
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.
Apple M4 Max chip outperforms Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X in Geekbench 6
The M4 Pro and M4 Max recently debuted with the new Macs