Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 Ultra performs significantly worse than Qualcomm variant
Intel Core i3-12100F Review: The New Budget Champ
The Core i3-12100F is more impressive than what we were expecting. Despite only packing 4 cores, the performance is excellent, often rivaling previous generation 6-core/12-thread processors.
Best RAM for Intel 12th-Gen Core: DDR4 vs. DDR5
A close look at memory scaling performance with Intel Core 12th-gen CPUs, to help you choose the best DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits for Alder Lake.
Intel's Alder Lake mobile flagship CPU is faster than the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max
Best Value CPU Battle: Core i5-12400 vs. Ryzen 5 5600X
In reviewing the Core i5-12400, there's nothing on paper that tells you this could be an amazing CPU. It's mostly a cut down 12600K, and yet this may be one of the most exciting CPUs to be released in the last few years.
Intel Core i7-12700 Review + Intel B660 Motherboard + RM1 Box Cooler
Today we have a combo review of all-new Intel hardware, our first look at the affordable Intel B660 platform, the non-K Core i7-12700 and Intel's latest box cooler, the creatively named RM1.
DDR4 vs. DDR5: The Best Memory for PC Gaming
DDR5 memory supply is expected to improve, and so will pricing. So let's take a more in-depth look at what DDR5 has to offer gamers when using an Alder Lake CPU.
Halo Infinite PC Graphics Benchmark: Over 30 Nvidia and AMD GPUs Tested
Today we're taking a look at Halo Infinite's graphics performance by testing over 30 Nvidia and AMD GPUs at three resolutions. We'll also take a look at quality preset scaling and VRAM requirements.
Intel Z690 Motherboard VRM, Entry-Level Roundup
We test VRM thermal performance of nine Intel Z690 motherboards priced between $220 and $300. If you're aiming for best value, these are budget motherboards to pair with new Alder Lake 12th-gen Core CPUs.
Intel 12th-Gen Core Alder Lake Architectural Benchmark
As a follow up to our feature on how CPU cores and cache impact gaming performance, we're testing different Intel 12th-gen Core Alder Lake CPUs configurations to see how fast those P-Cores and E-Cores really are.
Battlefield 2042 CPU Benchmark feat. 128-Player Battles
Today we're taking a look at CPU performance in Battlefield 2042 and this may well be the most difficult benchmark we've ever done. But we've succeeded and tested 20+ configurations into a 128-player conquest match.
Intel Alder Lake: Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Performance
After reviewing all 12th-gen Intel Core CPUs, today we're taking a look at how these new processors compare when using Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows 11 running VBS (Virtualization-Based Security).
Battlefield 2042 Benchmarked: 30+ GPUs Tested
Battlefield 2042 recently debuted with very impressive visuals, so we'll take the opportunity to measure graphics card performance, so you can get an idea of what you'll need to get into the action.
Apple M1 Pro Review: Is it really faster than Intel/AMD?
Today we're taking our benchmarking to places it's never been before with an in-depth look at an Apple Silicon product. How does the M1 Pro chip perform against the best x86-based CPUs from AMD and Intel?
Intel Core i7-12700KF Review: Better than Core i9?
After looking at the flagship Core i9 on launch date, this time we're reviewing the more mainstream Core i7-12700KF which is meant to do battle against AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X at around $450.
Intel Core i9-12900K Review: Alder Lake Arrives
Starting with the top-of-the-line Core i9-12900K CPU, we can finally show you how Intel's new 12th generation Alder Lake processor architecture performs and how it's positioned against the Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X.
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: AMD Ryzen Edition
Today we're taking a look at Windows 11 versus Windows 10 performance using AMD Ryzen processors. Recently we did the same with Intel's Core CPUs, so here we are using the Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 9 5950X.
Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 Performance Test: Gaming, Application & Storage Benchmarks
Today we're talking our first real look at Windows 11 performance with some Intel Core processors. First, to see how much difference there is when compared to Windows 10, but also to establish a baseline for testing Alder Lake in a few weeks. That should be exciting.
Nvidia RTX A4000 Review: GPU for Pros, Tested for Gaming
Today we're taking a look at the Nvidia RTX A4000, but this isn't a member of the rumored next-gen GeForce RTX 4000 series, but rather an Ampere-based GPU designed for workstation PCs.
AMD Radeon RX 6600 Review: The Best Option in a Bad Situation?
How good or bad the RX 6600 will be can only be determined over the coming weeks, based on street pricing and availability. But for now, the RX 6600 could be the most affordable current-gen graphics card you can buy.
Alleged Intel Core i5-12400 Alder Lake sample bests AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X in leaked benchmarks
Far Cry 6 Benchmarked
Today we're taking a look at Far Cry 6 to see how it runs on a variety of PC hardware, so lots and lots of benchmarks including 30+ AMD and Nvidia GPUs at 3 resolutions and 2 quality presets.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs. Radeon RX 6800 XT
Here's an in-depth look at the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and Radeon RX 6800 XT battle. Granted, both are disgustingly priced at present, but in case you're tired of waiting, let's check out actual gaming performance.
Ultra vs. High Settings in PC Games or: Why Ultra Quality Settings are Dumb
It's time to discuss something that's been bugging me for some time: Ultra quality settings in PC games. Everyone wants to crank stuff up to the max, but what we've discovered is that Ultra settings are actually pretty dumb.