Single Stick vs. Dual Channel RAM: How Much Performance Do You Actually Lose?
DRAM prices just doubled, pushing many builders to consider running a single 16 GB stick. We test how much performance you give up when running a Ryzen system in single vs. dual channel.
Six Years of $500 Radeon GPUs Tested: The RX 9070 Comes Out on Top
We look back at six years of $500-tier Radeon cards to see where the new RX 9070 lands - and whether it finally delivers the leap AMD's midrange has needed.
Benchmarks show Windows can still outperform SteamOS on dedicated GPUs
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance Revisited
With DDR5 prices still rising, DDR4 vs. DDR5 is back in focus as we test whether pairing DDR4 with a budget Intel Core i5 CPU can offset the cost of DDR5 and challenge the Ryzen competition.
Dell Pro Precision leak reveals early Panther Lake CPU and Xe3 iGPU performance
AMD Radeon RX 9060 Review: The Non-XT GPU
AMD's RX 9060 lineup is confusing. Two cards share one name, performance varies widely, and the non XT model hides in OEM systems. We bought a full PC to see how it really performs.
Nvidia's RTX 70 Series, Ranked: From the 2070 to the 5070
We compare six years of Nvidia's RTX 70 series, from the 2070 to the new 5070, to see whether the latest card truly moves forward or simply holds the line in performance and value.
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F Review: Budget 7500F Replacement?
AMD's Ryzen 5 9500F is generating plenty of buzz. We tested this cut-down 9600X - same cores, no iGPU, and slightly lower clocks - to see if it's a smart, affordable upgrade for your next build.
Introducing TechSpot DB: A smarter way to explore hardware performance
Nvidia's DGX Spark mini AI PC can run Cyberpunk 2077, but performance is expectedly poor
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs AMD Radeon 9070 XT with DLSS and FSR Enabled
Upscaling on? Wondering whether to go RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT? We break down performance, pricing, and DLSS vs FSR to see which mid-range GPU upgrade makes the most sense.
FurMark remains the classic GPU torture tool for serious stability testing
Early tests show the M5 MacBook Pro's SSD is about 2.5x faster than the M4
OCCT 15 launches with storage benchmark, smarter GPU tests, and coil-whine detection
AMD X3D Turbo vs. Intel 200S Boost One-Click Overclocking
A year ago the Ryzen 9800X3D beat Intel's Ultra 285K by 24%. With 200S Boost overclocking on the table, we are retesting to see if one click tuning can close the gap.
Intel's leaked Core Ultra 7 270K Plus hints at Arrow Lake refresh strategy
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 in DLSS 4 vs FSR 4
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 are going head to head at the same price. We benchmark both with DLSS 4 and FSR 4 to see which mid-range GPU delivers the stronger gaming experience.
Battlefield 6 Benchmark: 33 CPUs Tested in Multiplayer
We benchmarked 33 CPUs in Battlefield 6 to see what really drives performance. After testing 43 GPUs last week, it's time to find out which processors keep the action smooth when chaos begins.
Which Budget Ryzen 5 CPU is Best for PC Gaming?
AMD's Ryzen 5 8400F was once an obscure OEM chip, but now it's showing up online for cheap. We tested it against AMD's other budget CPUs to see if this rebadged Zen 4 processor is actually worth buying.
Battlefield 6 Benchmark: 43 GPUs Tested
Battlefield 6 has arrived, and we've put it through an exhaustive benchmark: 43 GPUs, three resolutions, two presets, plus DLSS, FSR, and image quality testing. Here's how it performs.
AMD Tried to Hide This: FSR 4 Upscaling Already Works on Older Radeon GPUs
AMD's next big move could bring FSR 4 to older GPUs. We test the leaked INT8 build to see how it performs on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3, and whether it can match the image quality of full FSR 4.
Modder attaches SSD coolers to iPhone 17 Pro Max for unprecedented benchmark results
Intel Arc B580 Gets Faster: Driver Updates Tackle CPU Overhead
Intel's Arc B580 finally hit $250, undercutting rivals like the RTX 5060 and 9060 XT. With 12GB VRAM vs. their 8GB, it's a budget gamer's win – if Intel's lingering CPU overhead issue holds up.













