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AMD clarifies commitment to support for RDNA 1 and 2-based GPUs — company backtracks on RX 7900 series USB-C functionality (Updated)

AMD ended mainstream driver support for its RDNA 1 and 2 GPUs in a new update that sought to focus on the RX 7000 and 9000 series for day-one optimizations for new releases. This could mean trouble for handhelds that rely on tuning to achieve their full potential on Windows,…

Tom’s Hardware

Intel's quietly buffed its GPU drivers to fix gaming frame rate issues with some older processors

Some CPUs still need work, though.

PC Gamer

'The game is ass on anything else but a 9800X3D': Esports players are complaining about using Intel CPUs at sponsored tournaments rather than AMD X3D chips, with multiple claims of crashing and significantly worse performance

Intel might be inside, but some wish it wasn't.

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Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 8GB struggles due to lack of VRAM — and not just at 4K ultra

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB suffers from decreased performance, texture pop-ins, stutters, and crashes across all resolutions, compared to its 16GB counterpart.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD VP says the delayed Radeon 9000 GPU launch is about "taking a little extra time to optimize the software stack for maximum performance."

Where are the next-gen Radeon 9000 GPUs? AMD is taking its time to leak out details after a pulled CES presentation, and AMD's David McAfee most recently stated that the company is improving software and adding FSR 4 compatibility while we await the planned March 2025 launch.

Windows Central

Battlemage win? Leaked Arc B570 figures suggest strong value for Intel's next GPU.

Intel is gearing up to launch its next Arc Battlemage desktop GPU on January 16, and a new leak suggests the Arc B570 won't be too far behind its B580 sibling.

Windows Central

I thought the RTX 5070 was my next GPU — this new tech has me reconsidering

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 GPU in my gaming PC is due for an upgrade, and I thought NVIDIA's RTX 5070 was the perfect match. However, one of the new RDNA 4 Radeon cards might be a better option if AMD can deliver on performance and pricing.

Windows Central

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reviews: 3 reasons critics are calling it 'devastating' and 'a gaming legend'

AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D has reached the hands of critics, and they're thoroughly impressed — here's why.

Laptop

Thought you’d have to wait for AMD’s big gaming speed boost for Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs? Surprise – it’s here now with a Windows 11 update

This is a Windows 11 preview update that you’ll be sorely tempted to grab – if you have a modern Ryzen chip, that is.

TechRadar

AMD’s Ryzen CPUs might be slower in PC games due to a weird Windows 11 bug – and while there’s a ‘fix’ you absolutely shouldn’t use it

The apparent cure for the Ryzen gaming blues – a hidden admin account – shouldn’t be enabled in any circumstances.

TechRadar

Pay no attention to AMD's horribly misleading benchmarks for its 'new' Ryzen 5000 XT CPUs

And really pretty naughty.

PC Gamer

Intel’s new APO tech makes games run faster – but PC gamers still aren’t happy

APO gives a real boost to supported games – for performance and efficiency – but Intel has ruled out supporting older CPUs.

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