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Nvidia’s DLSS is an obvious choice over AMD’s FSR, but this shouldn’t dictate your GPU buying decisions
Picking AMD’s FSR over Nvidia’s DLSS might not be the best choice, but this shouldn't affect your choice of GPU.
Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: when they start, what to expect, and where to find the best deals
Black Friday graphics card deals have already started, and we're pulling together the best ones we've found so far.
Intel could have a plan for its future GPUs to better challenge AMD and Nvidia, as patent hints at new chiplet design
Intel patent suggests future GPUs could be split into chiplets – a whole new approach for 3rd-gen Celestial graphics cards?
AMD Strix Halo leak suggests flagship mobile chip with integrated GPU to perhaps outdo an RTX 4070 – but there’s a catch
New leak reveals more details about the Ryzen AI Max Pro range, which could leave Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops in the dust.
Massive AMD leak promises a shining future for laptops, with a smorgasbord of new products landing in 2025
Nvidia may have taken the GPU market by storm, but if this leak about AMD’s CES 2025 lineup is accurate, Team Red might manage to emerge victorious at CES next year.
AMD reveals Ryzen 9800X3D CPU priced at $479 – runs at a speedy 5.2GHz boost, can be overclocked, and promises much smoother gameplay
The Ryzen 9800X3D processor will go on sale in a week, and AMD has sprung a surprise reveal on us today.
Gigabyte leaks AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU (again) and explains ‘X3D turbo mode’ for its AM5 motherboards – but don’t get your hopes up too much
How fast will the turbo mode make your CPU go? Some PC gamers might be disappointed compared to what we’ve heard about this mode previously.
Apple M4 Pro: everything we know about Apple's midrange SoC
The rumors were true: Apple has announced a new M4 Pro chip. Here's everything we know so far.
