BMW M goes fully electric, powered by a computer called "Heart of Joy"
M division is betting software will define its first true EV
Performance articles
How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 8GB vs. 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB
As modern games push memory harder, choosing the right amount of RAM matters more than ever. With DRAM pricing in flux, we revisit the big question: is 16GB still enough for gaming?
Dell's new XPS laptops pair Panther Lake CPUs with OLED displays and up to 64GB RAM
Dell is undoing its naming experiment and bringing XPS back
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 improved visuals come at a 20%+ performance cost on RTX 30 and RTX 20 GPUs
Even RTX 4000 and RTX 5000 cards lose performance versus DLSS 4
The takeaway: One of the many announcements Nvidia made at CES this week was the arrival of DLSS 4.5. The latest version of the upscaling tech can be enabled ahead of its official launch, which many users have done. The good news is that you can expect a higher level of graphical fidelity, as Nvidia promised. The less welcome part is that it comes with a performance hit compared to its predecessor, one that rises to over 20% when using a previous-gen RTX 3000 or RTX 2000 GPU.
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips on its 2nm 18A process
Core Ultra Series 3 brings Xe3 graphics and a new NPU to laptops and small PCs
Nvidia unveils Vera Rubin early, signaling a faster AI hardware cycle
The six-chip Vera Rubin system claims up to 5× training compute and a 10× reduction in inference costs.
Looking ahead: Nvidia kicked off the year with an unusual move: unveiling its next-generation AI computing architecture months ahead of schedule. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, CEO Jensen Huang used his keynote to introduce the company's Vera Rubin server systems – a clear signal that Nvidia intends to press its advantage as demand for ever-larger AI models accelerates.
Qualcomm claims Snapdragon X2 Plus beats AMD and Intel in new benchmarks
The 10-core and 6-core X2 Plus processors claim big gains in multi-core throughput, AI workloads, and efficiency
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.
AMD FSR Redstone Looks Sharp on Paper, Plays Rough, Launches Broken
AMD FSR Redstone launches with big promises, but Frame Generation is still flawed and major features are locked to RDNA 4. If you expected a leap toward Nvidia-level tech, this will disappoint.
Discord is force-restarting itself on Windows 11 to stop eating your RAM
A "temporary" solution as the company optimizes desktop app performance
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.
The Best SSDs and Storage - Late 2025 Update
The storage market is in flux: PCIe 4.0 prices are climbing, PCIe 5.0 and USB4 are getting cheaper, and Crucial is gone. Here are the best picks for speed, capacity, and value.
The Best CPUs - Late 2025 Update
CPU shopping now means weighing performance against platform costs and upgrade paths. With memory prices high and Intel's sockets aging fast, value depends on more than raw speed.
Intel deepens commitment to 14A node, develops custom Xeon CPU for Nvidia
Intel accelerates next-gen node development despite industry competition
Apple ditched Broadcom for its own Wi-Fi chip, N1 makes the iPhone faster
Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chip is good, but Android still outruns it
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple M5 debuts on MacBook Pro 14, new iPad Pro, and Vision Pro refresh
M5 chip delivers Apple's biggest leap in AI and graphics performance yet
New 2D memory chip could extend Moore's Law into the atomic era
The memory chip achieves 94% yield and 5 MHz operation
After years in the lab, SOT-MRAM might finally be ready for the real world
A tungsten breakthrough could finally make next-gen memory a reality
Why it matters: A team of researchers spanning Taiwan and the United States have combined materials science, device engineering, and process compatibility to address one of the most stubborn challenges in magnetic memory development. With the β-phase tungsten puzzle solved, the research presents a credible path toward mass-produced SOT-MRAM – a technology that until now had remained just beyond reach.
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.
