AMD's Zen 6 Epyc chip packs 256 cores, promises up to 1.7x faster AI
It also provides a glimpse of the architecture that will power future Ryzen chips
Workstation articles
Microsoft has a hidden Windows 11 edition that supports 6TB of RAM and 256 CPU cores
Windows 11 Pro for Workstations costs $309 and most people have never heard of it
TL;DR: Microsoft released a little-known Windows edition called Windows 11 Pro for Workstations in 2021. It's a client operating system built for high-end PCs and workstations, offering support for more memory and CPU sockets than Windows 11 Pro, along with ReFS storage features, SMB Direct networking, and persistent-memory workloads.
Intel Arc Pro B70 Tested: The Gaming GPU Intel Never Released
Intel never released the Arc B770, but the Arc Pro B70 may show us exactly what it would have looked like. We test Intel's workstation Battlemage GPU in 12 modern games.
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: Four Smart Builds for a Difficult PC Market
Building a PC in 2026 means navigating inflated RAM, storage, and GPU prices. We assembled four balanced systems that prioritize performance, value, and sensible upgrade paths.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review: Twice the 3D V-Cache
AMD finally delivers dual 3D V-Cache on Zen 5 with the 9950X3D2, but does twice the cache translate into real gains? We test performance, power, and value to see if this flagship makes sense.
New Rowhammer attack can grant kernel-level control on Nvidia workstation GPUs
ECC offers only limited protection
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 arrives as Intel scraps Core Ultra 9 290K Plus
Dual-chiplet 3D V-Cache design pushes 208MB cache as competition tightens in high-end CPUs
HP wants your next work PC to be an AI assistant
HP refreshes enterprise PC lineup with AI features, new EliteBooks, and workstations
Intel unveils Xeon 600 "Granite Rapids" workstation CPUs with up to 86 cores, 128 PCIe 5 lanes
Worthy competition for Threadripper 9000?
Intel's Granite Rapids Xeon CPUs spotted with up to 86 cores, 336MB cache, and $9,300 pricing
Threadripper Pro competition, anyone?
Apple may be reviving the iMac Pro with M5 Max chip
The first iMac Pro refresh since the 2017 Intel-based model
Intel Granite Rapids-WS coming for Threadripper 9000WX with up to 86 cores and 336 MB L3 cache
Will it be enough to regain the lead in the high-end desktop market?
Bolt Graphics claims 13x leap over Nvidia RTX 5090 with less wattage – and huge caveats
Big performance promises, but the numbers don't add up
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 9970X Review: Zen 5 to the Extreme
AMD's Threadripper 9000 series pushes Zen 5 to the extreme, with up to 64 cores and sky-high specs. We review the HEDT 9970X and 9980X – powerful, pricey, and not for the faint of budget.
Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX scores 86% higher than its predecessor
The best that money can buy?
Nvidia workstation GPUs fall to first-ever GDDR6 Rowhammer bit-flip attack
Rowhammer jumps from CPU to GPU memory
SilverStone's Seta H2 is a monster PC case with room for 15 drives
It weighs over 30 pounds, and that's empty
Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate Laptop Review
Medion's Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is a powerful, creator-grade gaming laptop with an RTX 5080, Intel Ultra 9 chip, 300Hz mini-LED display, and the bold design to match its beastly name.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Best High-End CPU
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been a massive hit with gamers. Now, AMD is back with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, aiming to deliver both top-tier gaming and productivity power.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Intel Core i7-14700K: 42 Game Benchmark
AMD had claimed the Ryzen 7 9700X would outperform Intel's i7-14700K by 6% in gaming. They have revised this statement though, admitting that both CPUs should be a match. But are they?
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 2H 2024
The TechSpot PC Buying Guide helps you navigate the current state of the PC hardware market. With AMD's Ryzen 9000 series underperforming and Intel facing stability issues, we guide you to the best current options.
Fujitsu is flooding the market with a whopping 16 new PC models
If you thought Fujitsu was dead, think again
Ryzen 9000 Threadripper leaked in shipping manifest with 96 cores and 192 threads
Flagship Zen 5 Threadripper might maintain the same core count as its predecessor
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AMD claims Epyc Genoa is twice as fast as Nvidia's Grace Superchip, Team Green counters with own benchmarks
The battle for data center supremacy