New rumours about the Intel Arc Alchemist desktop line-up have surfaced, stating which Nvidia and AMD GPUs each A-series GPU will compete with. So far, it seems that Intel has models lined up to compete with everything from the entry-level to more capable gaming GPUs. According to sources on Bilibili …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly begins testing flagship “Ada” GPU
With the era of the RTX 30 series cards coming to an end, the next generation of Nvidia GPUs approaches. Rumours have been pointing to late 2022 for the release of the first Ada GPUs, and according to a recent tweet from a known leaker, this date is becoming more …
Read More »The Radeon RX 6400 GPU is no longer OEM exclusive
The RX 6400 has been exclusive to OEMs for a while now, but there have been persistent rumours that we would see the GPU launching for the DIY market eventually. Now, that day has finally come, although launch pricing is far from ideal. The AMD Radeon RX 6400 debuted for …
Read More »AMD RDNA 2 refreshed GPUs may replace existing Radeon RX 6000 models
At this point, we know quite a bit about AMD's upcoming refreshed RX 6000 series GPUs, including specs. It has been assumed that these new GPUs would be sold alongside existing models, but according to new reports, that may not be the case. The news comes from Hassan Mujtaba (via …
Read More »PowerColor RX 6650XT Hellhound to feature 17.5Gbps GDDR6 memory
You must be tired of reading that the Radeon RX 6x50XT cards are soon to come, but the truth is AMD hasn't announced them yet. That, however, hasn't impeded rumours and leaks from spreading, including the latest one, which informs us further about the RX 6650XT SKU. The team at …
Read More »GPU prices continue to drop in April
The GPU market is continuing to recover from inflated prices. For another consecutive month, AMD and Nvidia GPU prices have dropped in Europe, with the average Radeon RX 6000 GPU now selling at 12% above MSRP, while the average Nvidia RTX 30 GPU has dropped to 19% above MSRP. Since …
Read More »EK launches water blocks for Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition
Recently, EK announced plans for a water block for the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition, but warned that it will take a little while to get the blocks ready. Now just a couple of weeks later, EK is launching the Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB waterblocks and …
Read More »Intel Arc A770 desktop GPU spotted running at 2.4GHz
The Intel Arc A770 GPU has been recently spotted on the Geekbench database for the first time. Interestingly, this points to a clock speed of 2.4GHz, unfortunately, some of the other performance numbers weren't quite as impressive. The Arc A770 entry was spotted by Benchleaks, marking the debut of the …
Read More »Custom RX 6950XT GPUs will cost almost as much as an RTX 3090 Ti at some retailers
The first retail listings for the Radeon RX 6950XT have just gone live, and as it seems, they will be quite expensive. Based on two listings from Australian retailers, the Radeon RX 6950XT will cost about the same as the RTX 3090 Ti. The Radeon RX 6950XT listings spotted by …
Read More »Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake delay may hurt GPU prices
The Ethereum blockchain is considered one of the main culprits behind the recent state of the GPU market. Generally speaking, GPU prices increase when Ethereum's value increases. However, moving the blockchain from a Proof-of-Work (mining) to Proof-of-Stake (staking) should end the influence over the market. Unfortunately, the switch to proof-of-stake …
Read More »Nvidia cuts GPU prices amid UK stock surge
For the past couple of years, PC gamers have had a particularly tough time due to GPU shortages and skyrocketing prices. There are signs that things will return to normal in the coming months, and Nvidia is looking to spur things along a bit. Nvidia has teamed up with a …
Read More »Disabling Dynamic Tuning on Intel Arc A350M increases performance significantly
Currently, Intel Arc powered laptops are few and far between, but slowly, these new mobile GPUs are making their way into the hands of reviewers. Some early results for the Arc A350M have been somewhat disappointing, but it turns out that early testers may have been limiting performance. After retesting …
Read More »You can connect an eGPU to the Steam Deck but it is a complicated process
Have you ever thought about how much better the Steam Deck could perform with an external GPU? While external GPU docks aren't directly supported, one early buyer has figured out how to get one set up, although the process isn't super user friendly. YouTuber ETA PRIME thought it would be …
Read More »This GPU has sprung a leak!
We recently tested an RTX 2080 that kept on overheating no matter what. James decided to take it apart and found something he had never seen before - one of the heatpipes appears to have corroded and is now leaking fluid onto the GPU itself...
Read More »MSI Radeon RX 6400 Aero ITX surfaces at higher price than the RX 6500XT Mech
The GPU market might be improving, but generally, consumers are still dealing with inflation. The new entry-level Radeon RX 6400 is expected to launch soon, but some regions may face abnormal prices. This was the case for the MSI Radeon RX 6400 Aero ITX, which was listed at a higher …
Read More »Asus unveils dual-fan RTX 3050 TUF Gaming graphics cards
Up to now, most TUF Gaming graphics cards from Asus have used a triple-fan design, but this can be overkill for lower TDP GPUs like the RTX 3050. With that in mind, the new RTX 3050 TUF Gaming has been redesigned with a dual-fan cooler. Asus will be releasing two …
Read More »PowerColor lists Radeon RX 6750XT Red Devil online
AMD has yet to announce the rumoured Radeon RX 6000 refresh, but there have been a number of leaks recently. If you're looking for further proof, PowerColor recently listed the RX 6750XT Red Devil for certification. As spotted by @harukaze5719, PowerColor recently submitted a Radeon RX 6750 XT to the RRA, a …
Read More »First Intel Arc laptops appear to be launching in South Korea
There was concern over Intel's Arc Mobile GPU launch this week, as few OEMs have begun announcing new laptops with Arc graphics equipped. The first Intel Arc laptops are on the way though, with the first units from Samsung arriving in South Korea, with other OEMs expected to launch new laptops 'in the coming weeks'.
Read More »Laptops featuring Intel Arc GPUs appear to have been delayed to late Q2
When Intel launched its Arc Alchemist mobile GPU line-up, availability for Arc 3 powered laptops wasn't supposed to be far behind. However, there has been a weird absence of new laptops. Now, it looks like the first Intel Arc A-series laptops won't be available for quite some time.
Read More »Intel explains ‘low’ clock speeds on Arc Alchemist GPUs
When Intel revealed the specifications of the Intel Arc A-series mobile GPUs, many commented about the relatively low ‘graphics clock'. As it turns out, clock speeds are reported differently on Intel's GPUs compared to Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. During an interview with HotHardware (via Tom's Hardware), Intel's Tom Petersen …
Read More »GPU shipments rose by 30% last year despite on-going shortages
Given the continued lack of retail availability and astronomically high prices of graphics cards, it might be hard to believe that GPU shipments actually grew in 2021. Still, it appears this was indeed the case, with researchers finding that there was a 30% gain in the number of GPUs shipped …
Read More »Intel may be planning to launch an ACM-G12 GPU with 16 Xe-cores
You may know by now that Intel's mobile discrete GPU offerings are based on two distinct units: the ACM-G10 with 32 Xe-cores and ACM-G11 with 8 Xe-cores. However, it seems there will be a third unit, presumably called ACM-G12, with 16 Xe-cores.
Read More »Nvidia to use TSMC for all new GPUs this year
Samsung foundries have produced most, if not all, Nvidia current-gen graphics cards, but that may change soon. As per a new report, Nvidia will opt for TSMC as the foundry for its chips in 2022, meaning the RTX 40 series and H100 GPUs will be based on TSMC's nodes. According …
Read More »AMD reportedly launching RX 6950XT and two other refreshed GPUs in May
For a couple of months now, there have been rumours claiming that AMD will be launching new, refreshed RX 6000 series graphics cards in Q2 2022. Now thanks to new leaks, we know to expect three refreshed graphics cards in May. Initial rumours pointed to an April launch for the …
Read More »AMD planning to launch Radeon RX 6300
The AMD Radeon RX 6000 series line-up already has plenty of options, but there's still room to grow. Besides all the new mobile SKUs confirmed by AMD and the rumoured desktop refresh, AMD may have accidentally confirmed it will launch a new entry-level card, the Radeon RX 6300. Just yesterday, …
Read More »Intel seemingly leaks Arc A-series desktop GPU specs
When Intel announced its new Arc A-series laptop GPUs, it also began teasing its upcoming desktop graphics cards. While showcasing the Arc Control software suite, Intel seemed to go a step further and reveal specifications for one of its desktop GPUs. Intel Arc Control Centre's Live Performance Monitoring works much …
Read More »AMD publishes Radeon RX 6500M vs Intel Arc A370M benchmark results
Intel launched the first Arc A-series mobile GPUs earlier this week, but we have yet to see many head to head comparisons against AMD and Nvidia laptop GPUs. AMD decided to change that by publishing its own benchmark results, comparing the Intel Arc A370M to the Radeon RX 6500M. The …
Read More »Intel Arc A350M laptop GPU is on par with Nvidia GTX 1650 in 3DMark tests
Intel only officially announced the Arc mobile GPU series a couple of days ago, but someone has already tested the entry-level A350M on 3DMark Firestrike and Time Spy. Based on the benchmark results, Intel's new mobile GPU seems on par with the Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, matching some early rumours about its performance.
Read More »EK will release waterblocks for the RTX 3090 Ti cards, but it will take a while
You might've already heard that the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti is a power-hungry GPU. As such, it needs a decent cooling solution to keep temperatures in check. With that in mind, EK has announced plans to release new water blocks, allowing enthusiasts to add the GPU to a custom liquid …
Read More »Intel teases Arc ‘Limited Edition’ desktop graphics card coming this summer
Today, Intel officially unveiled the Arc A-Series of GPUs for laptops, promising Arc 3-powered laptops imminently, followed by Arc 5 and Arc 7-equipped laptops this Summer. Over the summer, Intel will also be rolling out the first Arc graphics cards for desktop PCs. Alongside the mobile GPU launch, Intel has …
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