Unreal Engine 5.6 outperforms 5.4 with up to 30% faster frame rates and improved lighting
Real-world tests highlight smoother gameplay and richer visuals
Steam beta adds new in-game performance metrics overlay, can show DLSS frames
Valve also explains its somewhat unique methodology for measuring frame rate and CPU usage
TL;DR: Steam Client beta participants can now view detailed performance metrics through the in-game overlay. While it doesn't offer as much data as advanced tools like Afterburner, Valve's new frame rate counter can display both real and AI-generated frames when DLSS or FSR frame generation is enabled.
Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is Even Slower than the Intel Arc B580
We test Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti to reveal why the 8GB version struggles badly in modern games – and how it stacks up against Intel's much cheaper Arc B580 in VRAM-limited scenarios.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II GPU Benchmark
Every so often, a well-optimized AAA title emerges that doesn't require a flagship GPU for a smooth 60 fps, and above all else, is simply a good video game. Enter Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. We tested 35 GPUs to see how it performs - let's dive in!
Intel XeSS 2 arrives alongside new Battlemage GPUs with frame generation and low-latency mode
Intel takes on DLSS 3 and FSR 3 innovations
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a horror FPS masterpiece, waiting for fixes
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl delivers intense horror FPS action with phenomenal gunfights in a vast open-world. Unfortunately, it's currently plagued by bugs and glitches. Hardcore fans of the series might still enjoy it, but others should wait until the game is more polished.
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.
1440p Is the New 1080p: Why Budget Gaming Monitors Are Better Than Ever
The monitor market has seen a major shift, with high-quality 1440p gaming monitors now becoming more affordable. Once considered a premium option, 1440p displays are replacing 1080p as the go-to choice for entry-level PC gamers.
Halo is officially getting a third-person view for the first time in its 20-year history
And in a weird turn of events, Fortnite gains FPS support
Black Myth: Wukong Optimization Guide - Boost FPS by 50% or More
Black Myth: Wukong is quite a taxing game on PC hardware but even those with mid-range or older PCs should be able to play it after a few tweaks. Let's explore the game's optimal settings and performance impact.
Nightdive's Humble Bundle includes nine remastered classics for $20
Doom 64, Turok, Forsaken, and more
Hypercharge: Unboxed goes viral, available on Steam and now Xbox
Hypercharge: Unboxed is a Toy Story-like FPS that features a story mode campaign and PvP for up to 8 players. Following its Xbox release it's gone viral, and with crossplay support, PC and console gamers can battle each other.
Ubisoft's free-to-play FPS XDefiant debuts to mixed reviews
Some reviewers are calling XDefiant the "free Call of Duty." They also say the game is fun at times, but lackluster mechanics, way too large maps, and missing features (ping system and skill-based matchmaking) prevent it from truly standing out from the crowd, for now.
Steam FPS Fest (as in first-person shooter) offers tons of deals and free demos
A selection of highlights from Steam's latest themed sale
FPS and your eyes: Some people can process visual information faster than others
Seeing more frames per second
World's fastest camera can capture 156.3 trillion frames per second
Made with off-the-shelf components
Ripping and Tearing: 3 Decades of Doom
Doom is rightly considered the granddaddy of the FPS genre, a claim few games can make. Let's look at each memorable entry in the Doom series from development to reception.
Cyberpunk 2.0: Phantom Liberty Optimization Guide: Boost FPS by 40%
With the new Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion, we're bringing you a fresh optimization guide that goes through every setting in the game to see how to best improve performance.
Ascendant Studios lays off almost half its employees weeks after Immortals of Aveum's launch
The game's poor sales are being blamed
Hogwarts Legacy GPU Benchmark: 53 GPUs Tested
Hogwarts Legacy is open-world action RPG set in the Harry Potter universe. Having launched to very enthusiastic user reviews, it's time we benchmark it and we have a ton of data for you.
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards in Early 2023
With the recent launch of new GPUs from both AMD and Nvidia, it's time to take a look into what graphics cards are the best value right now, using the most up to date pricing in several regions.
What happens when you mix Doom with Fallout 2?
A fan has remade Fallout 2 as a free FPS giving this 1998 classic a very interesting spin. You can customize your character, use VATS, and explore the original maps in a whole new way in Windows, macOS or Linux.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Benchmark
Modern Warfare II is breaking franchise records and today we're throwing over 40 graphics cards at this new Call of Duty game to see what kind of hardware you need to achieve your desired frame rate.
Nvidia DLSS 3: Fake Frames or Big Gains?
Nvidia is making some pretty bold claims around DLSS 3, like the ability to 3x-4x performance with RTX 40 GPUs. Let's explore this new technology and see if it's a true next-gen selling point.
