Intel’s Arc B570 puts up an impressive fight against the RTX 4060
Intel just released one of the you can buy — the Arc B570. As you can read in my , it delivers solid gaming performance at 1080p, and at a price we haven’t seen in years. But it faces some stiff competition from Nvidia in the form of the . I put the two budget […]
New Intel Arc benchmark implies the B580 wasn’t a one-off
Leaked benchmarks for the Intel Arc B570 show that the GPU might be just as good of a value as the B580.
AMD calls Intel’s Arrow Lake ‘horrible’
AMD just commented on its recent Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU shortages, and the culprit is pretty unexpected.
Nvidia won CES 2025, and the RTX 5090 has nothing to do with it
I'm not any more happy about a $2,000 graphics card, but there's no denying that Nvidia stomped AMD and Intel at CES 2025.
Lenovo is removing the iconic Trackpoint with its new ThinkPad X9
Lenovo's iconic Trackpoint has been on ThinkPad laptops for decades, but it's biting the dust at CES 2025.
Intel’s new 24-core CPU proves it hasn’t forgotten about gaming laptops
Don't worry, Intel hasn't forgotten about gamers. And it has a new monster 24-core laptop CPU to prove it.
What to expect from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel at CES 2025
Here are the potential big announcements to keep an eye on from Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and other computing brands at CES 2025.
CPUs failed PC gamers in 2024
A new year of big PC launches is usually a time for celebration among PC gamers, but Intel and AMD faced unique challenges this year.
I played Black Myth: Wukong on the new MSI handheld to prove it was possible
In a dimly-lit bar, MSI let try out the Claw 8 AI+, and I pulled up one of the most demanding games I could think of.
I tested Intel’s new XeSS 2 to see if it really holds up against DLSS 3
Intel's new frame generation feature is off to a great start, but there's still one big flaw.
Intel’s promised Arrow Lake autopsy details up to 30% loss in performance
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs were up to 30% slower than expected, and now we finally know the reasons why.
Prepare your wallet — this RTX 5090 PC costs over $6,000
A couple of Acer gaming PCs equipped with the RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080 appeared online for a brief moment, and the pricing was downright scary.
Don’t get your hopes up for next-gen GPUs just yet
We're standing on the edge of the next generation of graphics cards, but it'll be a while before the full lineup comes into focus.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X vs. Intel Core Ultra Series 2: the better laptop chip?
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 are intended to make Windows laptops more competitive with Apple MacBooks. Which is more successful?
As a PC gamer, 2024 just made me sad
As a PC hardware enthusiast who is also a gamer, this year didn't turn out the way I thought it would -- and that's a disappointment.
Intel strikes back, calling out high return rate of Qualcomm laptops
Intel's co-CEO says retailers are extremely concerned about how many Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs are getting returned by customers.
Intel Arc B580 vs. Nvidia RTX 4060: a one-sided showdown
Intel's new Arc B580 is superfast, but how does it compare to the wildly popular Nvidia RTX 4060? I found out.
Prices for Intel’s Arc B580 are already shooting through the roof
Intel's Arc B580 is officially out, but most models are already sold out online and scalpers are already stepping in to raise the price.
Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying
Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro.
It’s finally time to stop ignoring Intel GPUs
Intel is releasing its second generation of discrete graphics cards next week. Here's why you should keep an eye on them.
Intel’s new $249 GPU brings 1440p gaming to the masses
Intel has a new graphics card with the Arc B580, and it wants to bring 1440p gaming down to just $249.
Intel just stole a page from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook
Intel's new XeSS 2 feature brings frame generation and latency reductions, much in the same way as Nvidia's wildly popular DLSS 3.
Intel announces sudden departure of CEO amid financial turmoil
Intel has announced that its CEO Pat Gelsinger will retire after less than four years as the company's head executive.
The state of GPUs is about to drastically change
We're standing just weeks away from a complete overhaul of PC gaming with a trio of new generations from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.
Nvidia CEO in 1997: ‘We need to kill Intel’
Nvidia may be the richest company in the world today, but things were a bit different in 1997, when its CEO declared, we need to kill Intel.
4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an incredible gaming CPU, but these four alternatives give AMD's latest a run for its money.
There’s some great news about AMD’s next-gen Zen 6 CPUs
A new CPU claim seemingly aligns with AMD’s plans to support AM5 through 2027.
12 best processors for work and gaming in 2025: CPUs tested and reviewed
The best processors include options from AMD and Intel, but only a select few are worth your time. Here are the best CPUs to consider for your next build.
Intel admits defeat on Arrow Lake — but it’s not down for the count
Intel admits that its Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K have problems, but it plans to address the issues with a significant update soon.
I tested the Ryzen 7 9800X3D against the Core Ultra 9 285K. It’s not even close
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D punches far above its weight class, and my comparison to the Core Ultra 9 285K is proof of that.
AMD buying Intel? It’s on the table
According to a new report, the U.S. government is encouraging Intel to consider a merger, potentially with rival AMD.
Intel Battlemage GPU: everything you need to know
Intel has finally unveiled its next-gen Battlemage GPUs. Here's everything we know about them, from specs to prices and availability.
The sales numbers for Intel’s new chips are just depressing
This does not seem to be a good start for Intel's latest Core Ultra 200S desktop processors based on the Arrow Lake architecture.
5 CPUs you should buy instead of the Core Ultra 9 285K
Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but there are several alternatives that are both faster and cheaper.
AMD vs. Intel: which makes the best CPUs?
With AMD's Ryzen 9000 here and Intel's Arrow Lake now here, the rivalry between AMD and Intel is hotter than ever. Here's how they compare.
The death of Moore’s Law is finally starting to stink
The idea of Moore's Law has been a topic of debate for years, but we're finally starting to see the decline of pure PC hardware innovation.
I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly
Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but it faces stiff competition from the last-gen Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
The best motherboards for 2025 for both Intel and AMD
With so many motherboards to pick from, nailing down one with the right features isn't easy. We've narrowed down the list to help you pick the best motherboard.