Intel is finally back in the desktop workstation game - new Xeon 600 features Granite Rapids power, up to 86 cores, 4TB of memory Intel’s Xeon 600-series brings back desktop workstations with up to 86 cores, massive DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 lanes, and AI acceleration. TechRadar · Feb 4
New AMD docs show its next-gen Zen 6 CPUs will adopt Intel's 'FRED' interrupt handling and could point to a major architectural overhaul AMD's next Ryzen CPUs could be a big step... PC Gamer · Feb 4
Ryzen still rising: AMD's processor revenue climbs 34% from last year, thanks to 'multiple generations' of Zen-powered chips But Intel's new and next-gen offerings loom large. PC Gamer · Feb 4
I love DLSS 4.5, but I’m worried that it could actually be bad news for gaming – here’s why Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 is incredible at enhancing image stability in games, but history suggests it will be abused by game developers. TechRadar · Feb 4
Intel CEO commits to building new GPUs and has hired the engineer who designed some of AMD's greatest graphics card hits to design them But, yup, you guessed it, this is all for AI, not gaming. Probably. PC Gamer · Feb 4
AMD just hinted the next-gen Xbox could ‘launch in 2027’ — here’s why I’m not convinced AMD CEO Lisa Su just revealed that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is set to "launch in 2027." Here's why I'm skeptical of that. Tom’s Guide · Feb 4
This HP laptop I tested has a sleek and compact form, but rivals offer better value for money The HP Laptop 14 has a small and simple form — but does it have enough power for the modern-day user? TechRadar · Feb 4
Purported Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs might bring extra performance with no price premium — early retailer listings show practically no price hike for some Core Ultra 200K Plus chips An overseas retailer has listed Intel's forthcoming Core Ultra 200K Plus (codenamed Arrow Lake Refresh) processors along with pricing, suggesting that the refreshed family will carry practically no premium over existing products. Tom’s Hardware · Feb 3
Intel's Arc B770 gaming graphics card claimed to be dead and the reason is inevitably AI It's no longer possible to launch a sensibly priced 16 GB GPU. PC Gamer · Feb 3
China-made Loongson 12-core chip is approximately three times slower than six-core Ryzen 5 9600X — 3B6000 hampered by low clock speeds in Linux benchmarks One of Loongson's 12-core CPUs has been benchmarked by Phoronix. The Linux outlet discovered the chip is three times slower on average than AMD's latest six-core CPU the Ryzen 5 9600X. Tom’s Hardware · Feb 3
Our chances of seeing a new Nvidia-powered handheld PC with RTX 5070-level power are improving – but I'd expect the price to be a dealbreaker I smell a new Nvidia handheld PC on the horizon, thanks to fresh chip teases from Jensen Huang, but let's hope I haven't jinxed it. TechRadar · Feb 3
It looks like XeSS 3 and multi-frame generation can be enabled on older Intel GPUs with the most minor of tweaks, so it's not just Panther Lake that gets in on the fun Scooby Doo-style, it was hidden in the files all along. PC Gamer · Feb 3
Nasdaq Futures Climb on Blowout Palantir Results March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.41% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Palantir Technologies boosted sentiment. Barchart · Feb 3
Tom’s Guide · Feb 3 Nvidia slips, Intel wins: N1X delay gives Intel Panther Lake breathing room Nvidia's N1X CPUs have reportedly been delayed until summer 2026, with a leak claiming bugs and software issues are to blame.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 3 I ditched my regular 'Pro' laptop for a gaming laptop for work — and my productivity just doubled I tried using an Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI with an RTX 5070 Ti as my main laptop for work to see if it can handle the pressure of day-to-day productivity. Here's how it went.
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 2 Intel mandates at least 7,467 MT/s RAM speed for Panther Lake — Slower memory will relabel the Arc B370 & B390 iGPUs as generic "Intel Graphics" in Task Manager Panther Lake chips with Arc B370 and Arc B390 iGPUs will require RAM running at 7,467 MT/s or higher since integrated graphics rely on shared system memory. If the RAM config is any slower, those impressive iGPUs will be relabeled to generic "Intel Graphics" in Task Manager in an effort…
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 2 Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 290K Plus appears on Geekbench with chart-topping scores — Arrow Lake refresh beats the 285K by ~10% across single- and multithreaded tests As Intel gears to launch its Arrow Lake refresh, leaks for the lineup keep pouring in left and right — the latest one being a Geekbench spotting for the flagship Core Ultra 9 290K Plus. The chip scored 10.5% higher in single-core and 11.29% higher in multi-core tests compared to…
Tom’s Guide · Feb 2 New leak claims Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400 — and my wallet is already crying A new video from YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead claims that Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400. Here are all the details from the alleged leak.
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 2 AMD adopts FRED together with Intel for Zen 6 architecture — replacement for decades-old IDT can improve performance and stability AMD adopts FRED together with Intel for Zen 6 architecture
PC Gamer · Feb 2 Puget Systems crowns the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K as the most reliable processor in its consumer PCs, with Nvidia Founders Edition cards leading the charge for GPUs It's Kingston for RAM, with Micron not far behind.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 2 Don’t buy a MacBook Pro right now! A huge new report says M5 Pro and M5 Max are launching tomorrow A new report reveals M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro are set for an "imminent" launch.
GamesRadar · Feb 2 Turns out Intel's XeSS 3 upscaling works on MSI Claw handhelds, so I'd pop it on your portable ASAP for Multi-Frame Generation tomfoolery Intel Arc users are adding XeSS 3 to GPUs like the B580 ahead of schedule, and it could be your ticket to Multi-Frame Generation on handhelds like the MSI Claw.
TechRadar · Feb 2 I tested the HP OmniBook 7 and I don’t think there’s a better mid-range laptop — but it’s not exactly cheap The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch promises to be a strong mid-range effort — but can it live up to the price tag?
Tom’s Guide · Feb 2 Watch out, Intel: Nvidia finally confirms next-gen N1X and N1 chips for AI PCs are coming Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly confirmed its Arm-based N1X and N1 chips for AI desktops and laptops, built in collaboration with MediaTek, and it's looking to take the CPU crown from Intel and AMD.