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Intel is oddly enthusiastic about AI replacing everyone’s jobs

Intel launched the new Gaudi 3 AI chip at Vision 2024, and it's oddly enthusiastic about the AI agents it will power and that will take over people's jobs.
The Intel Core i9-14900K slotted in a motherboard.

Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work

Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, but there are plenty of alternatives that are worthy of your attention.
Michelle Johnston Holthaus holding an Intel Core Ultra CPU.

Who’s the winner of CES 2024?

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all presented their fair share of new products during CES 2024. Which tech giant comes out on top?
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There’s an unexpected, new competitor in PC gaming

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip was just benchmarked, and it looks like Apple, Intel, and AMD have a serious competitor coming right up.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel’s next-gen GPU might be right around the corner

We've seen leaks for Intel's Battlemage GPUs for over a year now, but some shipping documentation hints that a launch is right around the corner.
An Intel Meteor Lake system-on-a-chip.

How Intel and Microsoft are teaming up to take on Apple

New information about Intel Lunar Lake reveals that Intel has been working closely with Microsoft to be able to compete against Apple's M3.
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All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs

While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways.
Assassin's Creed Mirage on the MSI Claw handheld.

MSI Claw slammed as ‘impossible to recommend’ in early review

The MSI Claw is off to a rocky start, with some early reviews saying the handheld gaming PC is impossible to recommend.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Reviewers agree: Intel’s latest chip is truly ridiculous

Reviews on the Intel Core i9-14900KS have dropped, showing just how extreme this new chip is.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

Here’s a shocking reminder of just how far ahead Intel is in race with AMD

A new market report reveals the vast difference in CPU shipments between Intel, AMD, and Apple.
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What is Thunderbolt, and is it different from USB-C?

Do you know what Thunderbolt is and how it differs from USB-C? Don't worry. Here's everything you need to know about what Thunderbolt technology can do for you.
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

AMD’s GPUs had a bigger year in 2023 than you might realize

GPU shipments are on a steady rise, and one of the manufacturers is seeing much more significant gains than the other two.
Frank Azor presenting at AMD's RDNA 3 launch event.

AMD finally has a strategy to beat Nvidia’s DLSS

A recent teaser from AMD's CTO tells us that we might see AI-powered upscaling in the near future.
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Nvidia is reportedly ‘worried that it’s missing the boat’

Nvidia has completely neglected the gaming handheld market, which is where AMD absolutely dominates -- but that might not be the case for long.
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HP Omen Transcend 14 review: going for gold

HP is entering the 14-inch gaming laptop market, and despite a few stumbles, the Omen Transcend 14 still manages to impress.
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Microsoft might end one of the most annoying GPU wars

Upscaling solutions from all three GPU vendors have to be supported separately by each game, but Microsoft aims to change that.
A tray of Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

Intel just boosted gaming performance by up to 155%

Intel's driver updates strike again, this time with a performance boost of up to 155% in some games.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

What’s the best $300 CPU? I compared two of the best options

The Ryzen 7 7700X and Core i5-14600K are two of the best midrange CPUs for gaming and work, but which is the best for you? Let's find out.
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What’s the best $100 CPU? I compared the two main options

The Core i3-14100F and the Ryzen 5 5600 are two excellent budget processors, but which is the fastest and most efficient? Let's take a look.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stands in front of a blue and purple background.

One of the great rivalries in PCs could collapse

According to Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, one of the greatest rivalries in computing might be coming to a surprising end.
A tray of Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

Intel and Microsoft just announced a huge collaboration

Microsoft will be leveraging Intel's 18A technology for the production of an undisclosed chip.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

Intel road map explained: going beyond 2027

Intel debuted an updated road map at its IFS Direct event, showcasing what the company is doing through 2027.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

How Intel could win the GPU war this year

Although dark clouds loom over the future of Intel's discrete GPUs, Arc Battlemage could end up being one of the best GPUs of the year.
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Intel claims up to 268% gaming boost with latest Arc graphics drivers

The latest Intel Arc driver update once again brings double-digit performance increase in variety of games.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel may be throwing away an important opportunity

A new Intel Arc Battlemage leak tells us that these next-gen GPUs may never come to laptops.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

AMD has a lot to prove this year

AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
The RTX 3060 installed in a computer.

2 ways you can boost game performance by 75% on old PCs

Even if you have an older PC, modders can help you boost its performance in games by as much as 75%.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor set in a motherboard.

PCs are back on the upswing

Processor sales suffered a big drop following the pandemic, but the CPU market has improved. However, new research reveals an interesting tren
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

Windows 11 will use AI to automatically upscale games

Microsoft may be adding its own super resolution tech to the next big Windows 11 update. The feature was spotted in a Windows Insider build.
Pins on Intel Core i9-12900K.

Intel may have a monster new CPU coming soon

Intel is expected to soon launch a new flagship consumer processor that will be capable of clocking up to 6.2GHz.
An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

It’s the right time to buy an older gaming laptop

If you need a gaming laptop, now is the time to go for it and buy one. Here's why.
A render of the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Here are all the upcoming GPUs set to launch this year

We know about Nvidia's RTX 40 Super cards, but what other GPUs are on the horizon in 2024? There might be more than you think.
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Intel may already be conceding its fight against Nvidia

Rumor has it that Nvidia might soon be the sole maker of high-end GPUs, as Intel may be about to throw in the towel.