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AMD vs. Intel at CES 2020: Here’s how the chips fell this year

Intel and AMD have been competing forever, but AMD has been making great strides in the last few years and may surpass Intel in almost every industry in 2020. Following an underwhelming showing at CES 2020, Intel has an uphill battle to regain momentum from team red this year.

The best monitors of CES 2020: Lenovo, Samsung, Acer, and more

The best monitors at CES 2020 are a varied bunch. Some have high refresh rates, others great color clarity, and others are gorgeous to look at both within and without their wafer-thin bezels. CES 2020 has something for everyone and these are our favorite monitors that we've seen at the show so far.
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The Asus Chakram was the best mouse of CES 2020 — and the most interesting

CES 2020 has heaps of new laptops, processors, graphics cards, cards, blenders, vacuums, and everything else in between. But don't forget the PC peripherals. Asus' Chakram mouse with its built-in (but detachable) joystick, wireless charging, and replaceable switches was our favorite mouse of CES 2020.
EVGA RTX 2060 KO

Nvidia RTX 2060 prices may drop to just $300 to counter AMD RX 5600 XT

EVGA has launched a cut-price RTX 2060 called the KO, with a price tag of just $300. That puts it within striking distance of the newly launched AMD RX 5600 XT, but it also puts pressure on Nvidia's top GTX cards, the 1660 Ti and 1660 Super. How other board partners respond will be interesting.
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With Ryzen 4000, does AMD finally have a real shot at winning the laptop race?

AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops are ready to roll off the production line and they could be fantastic! But how many of them will actually make it to the public, and will they be bought? Strong performance is a given, but can AMD's comparably limited mindshare compete with Intel's dominance on mobile?
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How to watch Intel’s CES 2020 press conference today and what to expect

Intel will join the ranks of the other major tech companies at CES 2020 to unveil all of its new exciting hardware and software slated for release in 2020. With plans for new CPUs, connective technologies, and maybe even a discrete graphics card, Intel may show a lot at CES 2020. Here's how to watch live.
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Everything AMD has announced at CES 2020: Ryzen, Radeon, and more

AMD had a lot to say and a lot to show at this year's CES. Whether you're interested in the red team's new CPUs, plans for its GPU division, or its next-generation architectures, we've collected all of the most exciting announcements together, to tell you everything AMD announced at CES 2020.
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Threadripper 3990X smashes its way on stage at CES with 64 cores and 128 threads

AMD debuted its Threadripper 3990X at CES 2020, showcasing its incredible multithreaded performance with 64 cores and 128 threads. It's not a cheap processor, but it still massively undercuts even the closest competition, decimating even multichip systems in the demonstrated benchmarks.
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AMD bolsters Navi with new $279 RX 5600 XT graphics card at CES 2020

AMD's midrange graphics card line is looking more robust than ever with the debut of the brand new RX 5600 XT at CES 2020. With the same number of stream processors as the 5700 and a comparable clock speed, it only really falls behind on memory. OVerclocking that GDDR6 could unlock massive performance.
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AMD’s monster Ryzen 4000 laptop processors arrive with eight cores at CES 2020

AMD kicked off its CES 2020 press conference with the debut of a new generation of CPUs. Ryzen 4000 starts as Ryzen 3000 did before it: With mobile CPUs. These chips use Zen 2 cores and should compete favorably with Intel's Comet Lake and Ice Lake alternatives, with great gaming and productivity performance.
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LG brings Nvidia’s G-Sync to its entire lineup OLED TVs at CES 2020

Nvidia and LG announced a range of brand new OLED TVs at CES 2020. Available in sizes ranging from 48 to 88-inches, these new screens are rated as G-Sync compatible. While that means they don't have all the features of G-Sync Ultimate screens, screen tearing should be a thing of the past.
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How to watch AMD’s CES 2020 press conference and what to expect

Want to tune in to AMD's CES 2020 press conference to hear all the latest news about its new hardware and software? Here's how to do it. We expect a lot from the red team in 2020, with new CPUs, GPUs, and more all on the horizon. Watch the livestream here to get a first glimpse of what AMD is working on.
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AMD may unveil Zen 3 CPU architecture details at CES 2020

AMD may reveal the first hard details of its next-generation Zen 3 architecture at CES 2020, according to a Taiwanese newspaper. CEO Dr. Lisa Su will reportedly address crowds at the show, hinting at the potential of what AMD has planned for the rest of the year, alongside more immediate product announcements.
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AMD is on the rise, but its processor market share is nowhere near 40%

AMD's CPU market share is growing considerably, but it's not at 40 percent yet. Not even close. While some reports might suggest as such, others report much more modest figures. Some suggest it's closer to 30, while others still claim that AMD has lost almost as much as it's gained in recent months.
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Leaked Intel slide suggests 10900K can be up to 30% faster than 9900K

Intel's upcoming Comet Lake generation may not change much, but it will give Intel's top chips more cores and higher clock speeds, which can have a noticeable improvement on multi-threaded performance. In a leaked slide, Intel shows the flagship 10900K beating out a 9900K by as much as 30%.
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The AMD ‘Big Navi’ GPU could be twice the size of a Radeon RX 5700 XT

AMD has been working on an "Nvidia Killer" GPU for some time now and reportedly, it's absolutely huge. Twice the size of an RX 5700 XT, the next-gen GPU is said to be twice as fast as a Navi 10, the same GPU you'll find at the core of the RX 5700 and 5700 XT. That puts it well into 2080 Ti territory.
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ASRock leaks AMD RX 5600 XT specs, outing probable GTX 1660 Ti-like performance

ASRock has leaked the full specifications for one of its aftermarket AMD RX 5600 XTs, a card that AMD hasn't even officially announced yet. If the specs prove accurate, it should be competitive with Nvidia's GTX 1660 Super and Ti models, as well as AMD's own, aged Vega 56.
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Leaked Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake S picture confirms specification rumors

Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake S CPUs could be the biggest mainstream desktop CPU launch of 2020 -- at least for the blue team. With up to 10 cores and a rumored single-core frequency as high as 5.3GHz, the new 125w TDP will be necessary to give these big chips the power and thermal headroom they need.
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I fell out of love with VR, but the Vive Wireless rekindled the flame

The HTC Vive wasn't my first VR love, but it was the most impactful. So why did I abandon it? I can't say for sure, but maybe I can rekindle that interest with some new accessories and upgrades for my aging headset. It's certainly cheaper than buying any of the new generation outright.
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Gigabyte leaks AMD RX 5600 XT in new Eagle series graphics card lineup

A Gigabyte GPU called the Radeon RX 5600 XT has appeared in the latest ECC filing and suggests that in the not-to-distant-future we could be looking at a further expanded Navi graphics line. This card would join the existing 5700, 5700 XT, and 5500 XT models, likely as a midtier solution.

iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro 7

Microsoft and Apple produce some fantastic 2-in-1s in the form of the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 7. But which is better? To find out, we pitted the iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro 7 in a classic head to head on hardware, software, and pure portability. Which will come out on top?
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AMD RX 5700 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 2060 Super

AMD and Nvidia both have new graphics cards that continue to push the envelope for what we can expect from graphics cards designed for that 1440p gaming sweet spot. But how do they compare? We pitted the AMD Radeon 5700 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 2060 Super to crown the new king of midrange graphics.
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AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT vs. GTX 1650 Super vs. GTX 1650

AMD and Nvidia have great cards in the midrange, but what about entry-level GPUs? That's where these cards come in. The 5500 XT vs. 1650 Super vs. 1650 head to had is the battle for the best entry-level graphics card of this generation and it's a close won fight. But one card has to come out on top.
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AMD’s new $170 RX Radeon 5500 XT graphics card appears to beat Nvidia in most games

AMD has some new-gen competition for Nvidia's GTX 16-series, after months of waiting following the launch of its midrange RX 5700 GPUs. The new RX 5500 XT is cost and performance competitive with Nvidia's best entry-level options, giving gamers far more choice for budget gaming.
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Radeon Boost is a new way to improve framerates on AMD graphics cards

AMD's new Radeon Software update to Adrenaline 2020 introduced a number of new technologies, but one of the most exciting is Radeon Boost. It dynamically lowers resolution during fast-paced movement to improve frame rates by up to 38 percent, making animations smoother without sacrificing detail.
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AMD’s Adrenaline 2020 now lets you stream PC games directly to your phone

AMD has updated its Radeon Software suite for AMD graphics card owners with the Adrenalin 2020 release. This improves performance for the app itself, as well as enhancing image sharpening and anti-lag features. But it also adds game streaming to your mobile anywhere in the world, and AMD Boost technology.
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Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on PC with 7c and 8c for Always Connected laptops

Qualcomm continues its push into mainstream, Always Connected laptops, with a new pair of SoCs for manufacturers to choose from. The Snapdragon 8c and 7c aren't as powerful as the 8cx, but they should still be plenty capable, and offer even greater battery life and fan-less cooling for adaptive systems.
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Nvidia RTX 2080 Super vs. RTX 2080 vs. RTX 2070 Super

Nvidia's supercharged RTX-series graphics cards are more powerful and better value than anything that's come from the Turing generation of GPUs so far, but where do they land on the performance scale? To find out, we pitted the RTX 2080 Super vs. RTX 2080 vs. RTX 2070 Super in a performance head-to-head.
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AMD’s 5500 XT and 5600 XT could finally replace Vega, RX 500-series

AMD's RX 5000-series could more than double in size in the coming weeks as predictions and rumors suggest we'll see the red team launch an RX 5500 XT in both 4GB and 8GB guises, and an RX 5600 XT. These cards could be positioned to finally put to rest AMD's two-year-old RX 580 and Vega 56 cards.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3 vs. Intel Cascade Lake X

Intel's Cascade Lake X CPUs will go head to head with AMD's third-generation Threadripper processors at the end of 2019, but which will come out on top? Typically Intel holds a single-threaded advantage, but with Zen 2 cores at the heart of the new Threadripper chips, AMD has a fighting chance to win everywhere.
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AMD Threadripper 3: Everything we know so far

AMD's third-generation Threadripper CPUs are here and they are real killers. With Zen 2 chiplets, heaps of cores, and high clock-speeds, they're some of the most powerful CPUs we've ever seen and the best of the bunch hasn't even been released yet. They're not cheap, though.
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How to make money on YouTube

YouTube lets content creators the world over make a decent living from their videos. If you want to get in on that action, then learning how to make money on YouTube is the first step. We'll leave the creativity to you, but here's how to monetize your account and avoid the demonetization pitfalls.
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs. Intel Core i9-9900KS

The big CPU battle of 2019 is the 9900KS vs. 3950X. Whether you're an AMD or an Intel fan, these two processors are amazingly powerful. They're great at gaming and productivity tasks but their price tags are nothing to sniff at.
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AMD just won the core wars, and it still has a trump card up its sleeve

AMD's third-generation Threadripper CPUs are finally here, and they're just as good, if not better than expected. With powerful multi-threading and single-threaded performance, there's little question of which company makes the best CPUs in the world. The red team are the victors, and they're not done yet.