Laptops are going to feel very different in 2024
While 2023 was a relatively boring year for laptops, 2024 promises more significant updates. It all starts with Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's latest chip.
The first Core Ultra handheld gaming PC is already coming
We already have details on a handheld gaming PC sporting one of Intel's new Core Ultra CPUs.
Confused about Core Ultra? We were too, so we asked Intel about it
It's the start of the Core Ultra era for Intel. What does that mean? We have all of the specifics for when you go to buy your next laptop.
Intel just called out Nvidia
The entire industry is motivated to eliminate the CUDA market, said Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Intel’s new Core Ultra chips needed to be more than this
Intel's new Core Ultra chips have landed, and from my testing, they haven't moved the needle like they needed to.
With the arrival of Core Ultra, a new era for Intel has begun
A few years after they were originally announced, Intel is ready to launch its highly anticipated Core Ultra CPUs.
All the ways to lower your CPU temperatures, from easy to expert
Is your PC really loud? CPU a little toasty? Want to overclock further, but can't? It's time to lower your CPU temperatures. Here are the best ways to do it.
I’m shocked how good this $180 GPU is
We haven't seen a true budget GPU in a few years, but Intel's Arc A580 fills that gap with compelling 1080p performance at a fantastic price.
Intel said AMD’s Ryzen 7000 is snake oil
A new marketing playbook from Intel compares AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile processors to snake oil.
Here’s how the M3 Max chip compares to the most powerful Windows laptops
The Apple M3 Max is an incredibly powerful chip that offers the best CPU and GPU performance in a MacBook. How do the fastest Windows laptops compare?
Graphics terms every PC gamer should know
There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question
If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
Some surprising details on Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen laptops just leaked
If certain product listings are to be believed, the first range of Intel Core Ultra laptops could launch around $1,000
CPU owners are suing Intel. Here’s the surprising reason why
A class action lawsuit has just been filed against Intel as a result of the ongoing Downfall vulnerability. Here's what's happening.
I tested Intel’s new overclocking tool, and it does AI all wrong
Intel's new AI Assist feature, which promises higher overclocking performance with the touch of a button, doesn't seem to be doing much.
Intel’s next-gen GPUs are its first real shot at being the best
Intel has slowly been building a foundation for its next-gen Battlemage GPUs, which provide its first real shot at budget-minded PC gamers.
Intel still thinks ARM is an insignificant threat
Even though AMD and Nvidia might soon be making their own ARM CPUs, Intel is not afraid of the potential threat.
I tested Intel’s Core i5-14600K against its cheaper sibling. Don’t waste your money
Intel's new Core i5-14600K is positioned as a midrange champ, but it can best last-gen's Core i5-13600K? We put them head-to-head.
How Nvidia and AMD could make Windows laptops feel like MacBooks
In an unexpected twist, it turns out that Nvidia and AMD may be developing ARM-based CPUs. Does Apple need to worry, and what about Intel?
AMD’s new CPUs decisively end the high-performance battle with Intel
AMD revealed that it's bringing Threadripper CPUs back to high-end desktops, and Intel still doesn't have a way to compete.
I tested the Intel Core i9-14900K against the Core i9-13900K, and it’s not pretty
Intel's new Core i9-14900K is the fastest desktop CPU from Team Blue, but is it worth upgrading from the Core i9-13900K? We break down the differences.
It’s the end of an era for Intel
After 15 years with the same branding, the launch of the Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K mark the end of an era for Intel.
Intel Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K review: a solid stopgap
Intel's new Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K close the gap with the competition from AMD, but they provide little reason to jump ship.
Even Intel’s best chips won’t catch up with Apple, TSMC CEO says
The CEO of chipmaker TSMC says Intel’s Meteor Lake chips will struggle to catch up with Apple and will remain in TSMC’s shadow, despite their innovations.
Intel’s new Arc driver can boost your performance by up to 119%
A new Intel Arc graphics card driver update brings massive performance gains for a bunch of DX11 and DX12 games.
These are the best mini-ITX motherboards in 2023
These are some of the best mini-ITX motherboards recommended for you next compact PC build.
The worst GPUs of all time: loud, disappointing, uninspired
Some graphics cards are worse than others, but you haven't seen the true definition of "flop" before you've seen these four GPUs.
What is Thunderbolt 5?
Thunderbolt 5 is the next-generation Intel connection standard coming in 2024, with greater bandwidth than anything that's come before.
The leaks were wrong — Intel Meteor Lake is coming to desktop
Intel Meteor Lake chips are coming to desktop PCs after all, as Intel has just confirmed that fact in a new interview, putting to bed previous rumors.
Intel is using AI to make your laptop battery last longer
Intel representatives gave away details of its upcoming Meteor Lake processors at this year's Hot Chips conference.
Intel’s new integrated graphics could rival discrete GPUs
Intel has just made a huge leap forward in its graphics department. Going forward, integrated GPUs will have access to hardware ray tracing.
Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs are more Apple, less AMD
The new Meteor Lake lineup is based on the Intel 4 node and is the first client system on a chip to integrate a Neural Processing Unit.
I got a rare peek into Intel’s largest offshore manufacturing facility — here’s what I learned
Intel gave us access to its biggest offshore facility located in Malaysia to show us how it manufactures CPUs.
Cyberpunk 2077 might force you to upgrade your CPU
If you want to play the new Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, you may need to make sure your PC is ready for it first.
Thunderbolt 5 may help bring back external GPUs, Intel says
Thunderbolt 5 has just been revealed, and it offers such a massive bandwidth increase that we may see a ‘resurgence’ of external graphics cards, Intel says.
I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too
The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
Gamers are finally buying new graphics cards again
According to the latest market figures, graphics card sales are slowly climbing back up, despite it being a traditionally weak time of the year.
Thunderbolt 4: everything you need to know
Thunderbolt 4 is the latest standard of Thunderbolt, and though it doesn't raise the bar for performance, it improves performance guarantees dramatically.