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The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Despite a stale GPU market, shipments rose by 48%

The latest report on the state of the GPU market brings us wildly positive news.
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

Asus Zenbook S 14 review: Core Ultra Series 2 makes its debut

The Zenbook S 14 is the flagship laptop showing off the new Intel Core Series 2 processors. Is it worth your money?
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

Intel’s desktop CPU road map may have changed

According to a new leak, Intel may be changing its plans for what will come after Arrow Lake-S desktop processors.
The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

Intel decimates Apple to take battery life crown

Lenovo jumped the gun with a battery life test of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, and they absolutely clobber Apple.
An Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chip embedded in a piece of glass.

Intel’s CPU lineups might get even more confusing

New leaks are giving us a better idea of all the Core 200 CPUs that are on the way in the near future, and it's not just Arrow Lake.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all

Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call.
An Intel Foundry employee holds a chip between fingertips.

Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6

It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus

Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all

Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape.
An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago

Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action.
An Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chip embedded in a piece of glass.

Intel Lunar Lake CPUs: everything we know about release date, performance, and specs

Intel's Lunar Lake is a mobile-first generation of energy-efficient CPUs that are arriving in a matter of weeks. Here's everything we know so far.
Intel Xe2 architecture.

Intel’s new chips just set an exciting benchmark for graphics

Intel's newly launched Core Ultra 200V processors offer some very promising prospects for GPU performance.
An Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chip embedded in a piece of glass.

Intel is flipping the script on laptops with ‘historic’ Lunar Lake CPUs

Intel's new Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra Series 2 mobile chips will finally be available later this month.
The Asus Zenbook S 16 sitting on a coffee table.

AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment

Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.
IFA 2019 logo in front of building | What to expect

IFA 2024: everything we expect from the huge tech show

As the event celebrates its 100th year, it's starting to feel like IFA 2024 could be its biggest show in years.
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel's Alder Lake processors are some of the most exciting chips in years. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's 12th-generation CPUs.
On-package memory on Intel Meteor Lake processors.

Intel 14th-gen Meteor Lake: everything you need to know

Intel's 14-gen Meteor Lake processors are here and will soon start appearing in laptops. Here's everything you need to know about them.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet

A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X

The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.
Two Zephyrus G16 laptops sitting next to each other.

It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops

We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.

How long do CPUs really last?

The CPU is the single most important component in your PC, and when it dies, the impact is catastrophic. How long does a CPU last? Let's find out.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i sitting on a coffee table.

This is the gaming PC you should buy under $1,000

It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.
The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

How long do GPUs really last?

Graphics cards are one of the most important — and most expensive — components in a PC. How long do GPUs last? Find out in our guide to GPU endurance.
A stance in Black Myth: Wukong.

Despite patches, Intel CPUs still struggle with Black Myth: Wukong

Even though Intel recently released a new BIOS update, new reports of instability issues are cropping up in regard to Black Myth: Wukong.
AMD CEO holding a Ryzen 7000 processor.

AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem

AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road.
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel’s latest chip update is a step in the right direction

BIOS updates are slowly starting to roll out for Intel's best CPUs, and for once, it seems like good news.
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Intel’s downfall hurts everyone

Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

This new patch might finally fix the issues with Intel CPUs

Intel's partners are beginning to release microcode patches that might fix the problems with 13th- and 14th-gen processors.
Curcial Ballistix Max DDR4 5100MHz kit being installed.

How to overclock RAM

When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
The Arc A770 graphics card running in a PC.

Intel’s highly anticipated new graphics card is releasing before the end of the year

A conference held by Intel and Asus reportedly confirmed the release date of Battlemage graphics cards, and it's coming up quickly.
samsung introduces its own 256gbit 48 layer nand chip solid state drive

The best SSDs for 2025

The best SSDs deliver the fastest read and write speeds on the market in a durable, compact package. Here are the best and why these cards make great upgrades.
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger announcing that Clearwater Forest CPUs have taped out.

Intel finally delivers some much-needed good news on its CPUs

Intel is on track with its 18A process and is aiming to tape out the chip design in the first half of 2025.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel is finally stepping up on its instability fiasco

Intel is finally providing details on its extended warranty for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. Here are all of the details.
Installing RAM sticks in a motherboard.

Does RAM speed matter for PC performance?

Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much.