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.
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Benchmarks show Windows can still outperform SteamOS on dedicated GPUs
SteamOS shines on integrated graphics... it's all about optimization
Someone swapped 192GB of DDR5 for a 5070 Ti, but the price difference is stunning
A terrible deal, or a stand against scalpers?
AMD to slightly raise Radeon GPU prices, but Ryzen CPUs remain safe for now
Expect a $10 per 8GB VRAM bump, with another hike possibly coming next month
Winners & losers: Memory price hikes stemming from the AI craze have triggered domino effects across the tech industry: pushing up hardware costs, restricting availability, and even reshaping business strategies. New reports confirm earlier concerns that graphics cards will become more expensive in 2026 – even if slightly for now – though CPUs appear unaffected.
November Steam survey: AMD CPUs and Linux hit new records as RTX 5000 series surges
The top GPU has changed, again
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards Right Now
GPU prices are finally at or below MSRP, but rising memory costs could push them back up fast. With hikes expected soon, now's the moment to buy. So which cards deliver the best value globally?
The Best GPUs - Late 2025 Update
The GPU market finally feels manageable, with prices stabilizing and a few standout deals emerging, even as AI demand and rising DRAM costs threaten to shake things up again.
Intern quits after employer demands he hand over RTX 5060 won at Nvidia event
Would you do the same?
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 and AMD could kill some low- to mid-range graphics cards as memory shortage crisis intensifies
You can thank AI for hoarding all the DRAM like it's toilet paper in 2020
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.
AI Is Eating All the DRAM. DDR5 Prices Just Doubled. GPUs Could Be Next.
Rising DRAM prices are shaking up PC gaming, pushing DDR5 costs higher and threatening GPU pricing next. Here's what this surge means, and whether you should buy a graphics card before prices climb.
RAM shortages could derail Nvidia's RTX 50 Super series launch plans
AI data center demands may impact future GPUs
AMD CPUs and Linux hit record highs in latest Steam hardware survey
There's a new top graphics card, too
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
FurMark is a widely trusted GPU stress test built for enthusiasts, overclockers, and system tuners. It delivers a brutal, sustained load to expose thermal and stability limits, giving you a clear picture of your cooling performance and long-term reliability. Despite its intensity, it stays simple to run and produces repeatable, no-nonsense results.
Nvidia tells partners to prioritize 16GB RTX 5060 Ti production after poor 8GB model sales
To the surprise of nobody
Repair shop calls Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition a disaster in design
"The old-style GPUs worked just fine - why change something that didn't need changing?"
Facepalm: Owning an RTX 5090 might be some gamers' dream, but it could turn into a nightmare: a famed repair specialist has branded the design of the Founders Edition consumer Blackwell card one of the worst in the history of GPUs.
Nvidia's RTX 5070 falls below $500, and now it's kind of irresistible
Price advantage against Radeon 9070 XT goes from from $50 to $200?
Winners & losers: Nvidia's RTX 5070 launched to a cold reception earlier this year, with TechSpot's review calling it "ultimately pointless." However, over the past few months, it has become one of the most valuable new graphics cards on the market. While its rivals struggle to reach MSRP, the 5070 continues to sink below it.
MSI says pallets of RTX 5090 cards seen in China came from gray market imports
"We strictly comply with international regulations"
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.
A collector built the ultimate timeline of GPUs from the past 30 years
A museum-worthy set of GPUs, from Nvidia's NV1 to AMD's RX 9070 XT
Should you wait for Nvidia RTX 50 Super? Here's what the leaks say
RTX 50 Super GPUs may not arrive before Q2 2026, following CES soft launch
Winners & losers: Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are finally selling at or below MSRP (except for the RTX 5090), a welcome change after years of inflated GPU prices. But gamers and PC builders face a tough decision: buy now or wait. Leaks suggest that Nvidia is preparing a "50 Super" refresh with higher VRAM and modest performance upgrades, though its release may be months later than expected.
China's latest Fenghua GPU debuts with 112+GB of HBM memory, claims CUDA compatibility and ray tracing support
Multi-purpose GPU for gaming, AI training, CAD, medical imaging, and more