We Tested Every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D CPU: From 5800X3D to 9800X3D
Nine X3D CPUs, two platforms, and 14 games tested. We compare every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D processor to find out how much performance has improved since the 5800X3D and where it actually matters.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Review: AM4 Keeps on Giving
AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D extends AM4's life once again, but is it worth it? We tested 14 games to see how this cut-down 3D V-Cache chip stacks up against Zen 3, older Ryzen parts, and newer CPUs.
Sony quietly removes PC mentions from PlayStation Studios pages
Steam could soon show estimated FPS based on crowd-sourced player data
The takeaway: Valve appears to be preparing a new feature that could make one of PC gaming's biggest uncertainties – performance – more transparent. Newly uncovered code in the Steam client suggests players may soon see estimated frame rate data for each game derived from real-world gameplay metrics shared by other users.
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Roundup: 9 Graphics Cards Tested
We tested nine RTX 5070 Ti cards and found consistent performance throughout. The problem isn't which model to buy - it's whether any of them make sense at today's prices.
Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests
Looking ahead: For years, Linux gaming has lived in the shadow of Windows. But recent benchmarks suggest that balance may be shifting. In a comparison spanning more than 10 blockbuster titles, the Arch-based Linux distribution CachyOS frequently outperformed Windows, even in games without native Linux support.
CachyOS emerges as a fast, gaming-ready Arch Linux OS alternative
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D hits record low price, remains the go-to gaming CPU
Crimson Desert Optimization: Best Settings for Performance and Visual Quality
Crimson Desert looks great and runs well on most PCs, but some settings introduce visual noise and inefficiencies. We break down every option to find the best balance of image quality and performance.
AMD releases Adrenalin 26.3.1 driver, adding FSR 4.1 support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
Crimson Desert Benchmark: 40 GPUs Tested
We benchmarked Crimson Desert across 40 GPUs to see how it performs at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Here's what to expect from your system - and how well it's optimized for modern hardware.
Testing AMD FSR 4.1: Sharper Images, But DLSS Still Leads
AMD's upcoming FSR 4.1 update promises clearer detail and less motion blur. We tested the new upscaler against FSR 4 and Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 to see how much image quality has improved.
Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April
DLSS vs FSR vs XeSS: Game Support Across 650+ Titles
We analyze over 650 PC games to compare DLSS, FSR, and XeSS support to reveal how far Nvidia, AMD, and Intel really are from each other in upscaling and frame generation adoption.
Intel launches Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus to revive its desktop gaming push
The big picture: Intel is looking to repair its desktop reputation not with another halo chip, but with two aggressively priced Arrow Lake Refresh parts that lean on extra efficiency cores, faster memory, and a new optimization layer that means to squeeze more gaming and productivity performance out of essentially familiar silicon.
Crimson Desert hits 4K 60fps with ultra settings, ray tracing, and no upscaling on a Radeon 9070 XT or GeForce 5070 Ti
Something to look forward to: Developer Pearl Abyss has spent six years showcasing screenshots and videos from its upcoming open-world fantasy game, Crimson Desert, which many suspect are too good to be true. With the game's launch just over a week away following repeated delays, newly published full technical spec sheets indicate performance metrics just as ambitious as the game.
Intel rolls out XeSS 3.0 with multi-frame generation, but it's still locked to Windows
Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11
If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these popular free tools help strip out the bloat, disable telemetry, and give you more control over the OS.
Microsoft confirms "Project Helix," a next-gen Xbox that runs both Xbox and PC games
Capcom's PC sales hit a record 50%, fueled by Steam's global reach
DirectX just made shader execution reordering official, boosting ray tracing performance in games
The Best Gaming Monitors... in $100 Increments
Got a budget for your next gaming monitor? We've tested the best options from $150 to $1,500 and picked the top choice at every price point - no fluff, just clear recommendations that make buying easy.










