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An Intel Meteor Lake processor set in a motherboard.

PCs are back on the upswing

Processor sales suffered a big drop following the pandemic, but the CPU market has improved. However, new research reveals an interesting tren
The RTX 3060 installed in a computer.

2 ways you can boost game performance by 75% on old PCs

Even if you have an older PC, modders can help you boost its performance in games by as much as 75%.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

AMD has a lot to prove this year

AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel may be throwing away an important opportunity

A new Intel Arc Battlemage leak tells us that these next-gen GPUs may never come to laptops.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel claims up to 268% gaming boost with latest Arc graphics drivers

The latest Intel Arc driver update once again brings double-digit performance increase in variety of games.
A render of the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Here are all the upcoming GPUs set to launch this year

We know about Nvidia's RTX 40 Super cards, but what other GPUs are on the horizon in 2024? There might be more than you think.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel may already be conceding its fight against Nvidia

Rumor has it that Nvidia might soon be the sole maker of high-end GPUs, as Intel may be about to throw in the towel.
The MSI Titan 18 open on a table.

Intel’s awkward transition year

Many of the most powerful laptops announced at CES 2024 won't use the latest Meteor Lake chips.
Michelle Johnston Holthaus holding an Intel Core Ultra CPU.

Who’s the winner of CES 2024?

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all presented their fair share of new products during CES 2024. Which tech giant comes out on top?
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

Intel’s forgotten GPUs are still happening

Intel kept quiet about its next-gen discrete graphics cards, but apparently, Arc Battlemage is alive and well.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

NPUs are officially useless — for now

NPUs are new to Windows laptops, and it doesn't feel like they have a compelling use case right now over your GPU or cloud AI workloads.
HP Spectre x360 13.5 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

The best HP laptops in 2024

Looking for a new replacement laptop? We selected the best HP laptops you can purchase, featuring the latest processors, best screens, and most useful specs.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet

A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Intel is cooking up an exciting DLSS 3 rival

At Siggraph Asia 2023, Intel introduced a research paper that details an exciting rival to Nvidia's popular DLSS 3.
The two screens of the Yoga Book 9i open on a table.

Laptops are going to feel very different in 2024

While 2023 was a relatively boring year for laptops, 2024 promises more significant updates. It all starts with Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's latest chip.
The OneXPlayer X1 handheld.

The first Core Ultra handheld gaming PC is already coming

We already have details on a handheld gaming PC sporting one of Intel's new Core Ultra CPUs.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger.

Intel just called out Nvidia

The entire industry is motivated to eliminate the CUDA market, said Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger.
The Acer Swift Go 14 on a table in front of a window.

Intel’s new Core Ultra chips needed to be more than this

Intel's new Core Ultra chips have landed, and from my testing, they haven't moved the needle like they needed to.
Intel's new Intel Core Ultra badge.

Confused about Core Ultra? We were too, so we asked Intel about it

It's the start of the Core Ultra era for Intel. What does that mean? We have all of the specifics for when you go to buy your next laptop.
A tray of Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

With the arrival of Core Ultra, a new era for Intel has begun

A few years after they were originally announced, Intel is ready to launch its highly anticipated Core Ultra CPUs.
On-package memory on Intel Meteor Lake processors.

Intel 14th-gen Meteor Lake: everything you need to know

Intel's 14-gen Meteor Lake processors are here and will soon start appearing in laptops. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

All the ways to lower your CPU temperatures, from easy to expert

Is your PC really loud? CPU a little toasty? Want to overclock further, but can't? It's time to lower your CPU temperatures. Here are the best ways to do it.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

I’m shocked how good this $180 GPU is

We haven't seen a true budget GPU in a few years, but Intel's Arc A580 fills that gap with compelling 1080p performance at a fantastic price.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

Intel said AMD’s Ryzen 7000 is snake oil

A new marketing playbook from Intel compares AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile processors to snake oil.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s how the M3 Max chip compares to the most powerful Windows laptops

The Apple M3 Max is an incredibly powerful chip that offers the best CPU and GPU performance in a MacBook. How do the fastest Windows laptops compare?
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Graphics terms every PC gamer should know

There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question

If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
Intel's new Intel Core Ultra badge.

Some surprising details on Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen laptops just leaked

If certain product listings are to be believed, the first range of Intel Core Ultra laptops could launch around $1,000
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a chip.

CPU owners are suing Intel. Here’s the surprising reason why

A class action lawsuit has just been filed against Intel as a result of the ongoing Downfall vulnerability. Here's what's happening.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

I tested Intel’s new overclocking tool, and it does AI all wrong

Intel's new AI Assist feature, which promises higher overclocking performance with the touch of a button, doesn't seem to be doing much.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel’s next-gen GPUs are its first real shot at being the best

Intel has slowly been building a foundation for its next-gen Battlemage GPUs, which provide its first real shot at budget-minded PC gamers.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel still thinks ARM is an insignificant threat

Even though AMD and Nvidia might soon be making their own ARM CPUs, Intel is not afraid of the potential threat.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

I tested Intel’s Core i5-14600K against its cheaper sibling. Don’t waste your money

Intel's new Core i5-14600K is positioned as a midrange champ, but it can best last-gen's Core i5-13600K? We put them head-to-head.
An ARM processor.

How Nvidia and AMD could make Windows laptops feel like MacBooks

In an unexpected twist, it turns out that Nvidia and AMD may be developing ARM-based CPUs. Does Apple need to worry, and what about Intel?