AMD RX 5700 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 2060 Super
AMD and Nvidia both have new graphics cards that continue to push the envelope for what we can expect from graphics cards designed for that 1440p gaming sweet spot. But how do they compare? We pitted the AMD Radeon 5700 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 2060 Super to crown the new king of midrange graphics.
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT vs. GTX 1650 Super vs. GTX 1650
AMD and Nvidia have great cards in the midrange, but what about entry-level GPUs? That's where these cards come in. The 5500 XT vs. 1650 Super vs. 1650 head to had is the battle for the best entry-level graphics card of this generation and it's a close won fight. But one card has to come out on top.
Radeon Boost is a new way to improve framerates on AMD graphics cards
AMD's new Radeon Software update to Adrenaline 2020 introduced a number of new technologies, but one of the most exciting is Radeon Boost. It dynamically lowers resolution during fast-paced movement to improve frame rates by up to 38 percent, making animations smoother without sacrificing detail.
AMD’s Adrenaline 2020 now lets you stream PC games directly to your phone
AMD has updated its Radeon Software suite for AMD graphics card owners with the Adrenalin 2020 release. This improves performance for the app itself, as well as enhancing image sharpening and anti-lag features. But it also adds game streaming to your mobile anywhere in the world, and AMD Boost technology.
What is augmented reality?
Augmented reality might often play second fiddle to virtual reality, but it's its own technology with its own exciting potential. What is augmented reality? It's the blending of the virtual and the real world in a mixed reality that could one day become the way we interact with digital entertainment.
Nvidia RTX 2080 Super vs. RTX 2080 vs. RTX 2070 Super
Nvidia's supercharged RTX-series graphics cards are more powerful and better value than anything that's come from the Turing generation of GPUs so far, but where do they land on the performance scale? To find out, we pitted the RTX 2080 Super vs. RTX 2080 vs. RTX 2070 Super in a performance head-to-head.
How to make money on YouTube
YouTube lets content creators the world over make a decent living from their videos. If you want to get in on that action, then learning how to make money on YouTube is the first step. We'll leave the creativity to you, but here's how to monetize your account and avoid the demonetization pitfalls.
AMD’s 5500 XT and 5600 XT could finally replace Vega, RX 500-series
AMD's RX 5000-series could more than double in size in the coming weeks as predictions and rumors suggest we'll see the red team launch an RX 5500 XT in both 4GB and 8GB guises, and an RX 5600 XT. These cards could be positioned to finally put to rest AMD's two-year-old RX 580 and Vega 56 cards.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3 vs. Intel Cascade Lake X
Intel's Cascade Lake X CPUs will go head to head with AMD's third-generation Threadripper processors at the end of 2019, but which will come out on top? Typically Intel holds a single-threaded advantage, but with Zen 2 cores at the heart of the new Threadripper chips, AMD has a fighting chance to win everywhere.
Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on PC with 7c and 8c for Always Connected laptops
Qualcomm continues its push into mainstream, Always Connected laptops, with a new pair of SoCs for manufacturers to choose from. The Snapdragon 8c and 7c aren't as powerful as the 8cx, but they should still be plenty capable, and offer even greater battery life and fan-less cooling for adaptive systems.
AMD just won the core wars, and it still has a trump card up its sleeve
AMD's third-generation Threadripper CPUs are finally here, and they're just as good, if not better than expected. With powerful multi-threading and single-threaded performance, there's little question of which company makes the best CPUs in the world. The red team are the victors, and they're not done yet.
High-speed 5G to hit PCs in 2021 through Intel and Mediatek partnership
Intel and Mediatek have partnered to co-develop the implementation of 5G connectivity on PCs like laptops and desktops, with a third developer coming onboard for M.2 card development. This collective will ensure that by early `2021, PC users have access to the fastest cellular data connections.
Early AMD RX 5500 testing shows it’s almost an RX 580, but at what price?
AMD's upcoming RX 5500 has been benchmarked as part of a new HP system and the results are impressive, but leave us with more questions. It manages to deliver performance comparable to an RX 580 and a GTX 1660, but without knowing more about its pricing, it's hard to tell just how good it is.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro still lacks this must-have pro feature
Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is missing a key feature which professional users the world over would surely love to have: upgradeable components. The new MacBook Pro, just like its brethren, goes out of its way to stop you upgrading anything yourself, leading to costly repairs and a shorter use life.
Intel CPUs attacked again as ZombieLoad V2 exploit rises from Spectre’s grave
Intel is facing another speculative execution exploit known as ZombieLoad V2, a new variant of the MDS attack vector. This one affects even those that have hardware fixes against the Meltdown exploit, potentially requiring Intel to release yet another microcode fix for its flagship chips.
MSI leak reveals 64-core AMD Threadripper CPU is just around the corner
MSI has accidentally leaked the reveal of AMD's Threadripper 3990X, a 64-core HEDT processor that is in the works for a January unveil -- and a possible January release too. The CPU will be the most powerful HEDT chip ever released and should make Intel's life very difficult for the next 12 months.
You can buy a guaranteed 5.3GHz Intel Core i9-9900KS for $1,100
prIf you're willing to pay for the privilege, Case King and famed overclocker, Der8auer, have pretested a number of Intel Core i9-9900KS CPUs and can guarantee that they hit 5.3GHz on all cores with a little overclocking. They'll even give you all the settings for it, and have delidded it for better temperatures.
AMD promises Ryzen 4000 in early 2020, Zen 3 chips later in the year
AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, confirmed that Ryzen 4000 processors will debut in early 2020, followed by Zen 3-based desktop Ryzen processors later in the year. These launches should offer big boosts in performance to both laptop and desktop AMD systems, making 2020 AMD's most exciting year in a long time.
Intel and AMD are in an all-out, core-count war
Intel isn't going to break much new ground in 2020 with its server CPUs. It will debut a 14nm and 10nm processor line, much like its mobile sector, with Cooper Lake and Ice Lake chips. Neither will reach AMD's Epyc core counts though, and they'll launch just before AMD's next-generation, Zen 3 Epyc chips.
The Surface Laptop 3 was a rough start, but AMD’s Zen 2 chips still have promise
AMD's inclusion in Microsoft's new Surface line up was a welcome surprise, but now that we've tested the Surface Laptop 3 with an AMD Ryzen CPU, it's hard to recommend. AMD is in desperate need of Zen 2 cores to bring some of its desktop CPU success to the mobile space, where Intel remains dominant.
Intel’s Compute Element PCIE CPUs may make first appearance inside NUC 9 Extreme
Intel's relatively nebulous NUC Compute Element has made its first tentative appearance inside the upcoming NUC 9 Extreme. It combines a CPU die, storage, and memory on a module that connects to a single PCI Express x16 slot. It's an intriguing piece of kit that could offer upgrades in tiny systems.
Microsoft’s Secured Core PCs could be the most hacker-resistant laptops ever
Microsoft has announced a new Secured Core designation which will guarantee certified devices offer firmware-level protection against hacking, by implementing a hardware secure core that checks the firmware before posting to make sure that it hasn't been infected by malware or other nefarious code.
In the battle between AMD and Intel, which processors are more secure?
The horse-race between AMD and Intel is fun to follow, but when it comes to security, there’s far more at stake than framerates in games. Speculative execution exploits like Spectre and its variants are still as scary as ever. But which processor company is less impacted by its effects? Is there a safer option?
Thanks to Zen 3, AMD’s Ryzen 4000 chips could run four threads per core
AMD's SM4 could make its next-generation Zen 3 architecture even more problematic for Intel. By doubling supported threads per core to four each, AMD could length its multithreaded performance lead considerably over an already single-threaded-focused Intel and its still-missing 10nm desktop hardware.
AMD’s 16-core Ryzen CPU may have been held up by lower-than-advertised speed
The AMD Ryzen 3950X may not have been delayed due to supply problems, but because it wasn't hitting its rated clock speeds, according to a new rumor. The CPU was supposed to hit 4.7GHz on one of its 16-cores in ideal scenarios, but the latest reports suggest it just hasn't been possible to meet that expectation.
Even Cascade Lake X won’t save Intel from AMD’s Threadripper 3000 CPUs
Intel's upcoming 10th-generation refresh of its HEDT line, currently known as Cascade Lake, isn't far away and it should be the most powerful high-end chips Intel's ever made. But they won't be enough if early benchmarks are to be believed. Threadripper 3000 chips are better at just about everything.
Here’s why crusty, old CRT monitors are still better than modern gaming displays
CRT monitors can still be great for modern gaming and even look and perform better than their modern LCD counterparts. They are big, bulky, and in some cases expensive, but the results are spectacular. With no input lag, no native resolution, and no motion resolution drops, they can look great even in modern games.
Here’s why a Surface Laptop 3 launch with Ryzen is exactly the win AMD needs
AMD CPUs may be an option in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3. If that turns out to be true, it would be a major win for AMD which desperately needs to improve its mindshare and marketshare in the mobile space. Before a Zen 2 APU launch in 2020, AMD can lay the groundwork with its competitive Ryzen 3000 mobile chips.