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A person holding the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

AMD’s new CPUs decisively end the high-performance battle with Intel

AMD revealed that it's bringing Threadripper CPUs back to high-end desktops, and Intel still doesn't have a way to compete.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

I tested the Intel Core i9-14900K against the Core i9-13900K, and it’s not pretty

Intel's new Core i9-14900K is the fastest desktop CPU from Team Blue, but is it worth upgrading from the Core i9-13900K? We break down the differences.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

It’s the end of an era for Intel

After 15 years with the same branding, the launch of the Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K mark the end of an era for Intel.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

Intel Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K review: a solid stopgap

Intel's new Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K close the gap with the competition from AMD, but they provide little reason to jump ship.
Intel CEO talking about Meteor Lake

Even Intel’s best chips won’t catch up with Apple, TSMC CEO says

The CEO of chipmaker TSMC says Intel’s Meteor Lake chips will struggle to catch up with Apple and will remain in TSMC’s shadow, despite their innovations.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel’s new Arc driver can boost your performance by up to 119%

A new Intel Arc graphics card driver update brings massive performance gains for a bunch of DX11 and DX12 games.
A Gigabyte mini-ITX motherboard with graphics at the back.

These are the best mini-ITX motherboards in 2023

These are some of the best mini-ITX motherboards recommended for you next compact PC build.
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 480.

The worst GPUs of all time: loud, disappointing, uninspired

Some graphics cards are worse than others, but you haven't seen the true definition of "flop" before you've seen these four GPUs.
Intel CEO talking about Meteor Lake

The leaks were wrong — Intel Meteor Lake is coming to desktop

Intel Meteor Lake chips are coming to desktop PCs after all, as Intel has just confirmed that fact in a new interview, putting to bed previous rumors.
Using Windows 11 copilot to summarize a document.

Microsoft Copilot sounds great. Here’s why I definitely won’t use it

Microsoft's Copilot is groundbreaking, and yet, I'm really not that eager to start using it.
The Intel Meteor Lake chip.

Intel’s new integrated graphics could rival discrete GPUs

Intel has just made a huge leap forward in its graphics department. Going forward, integrated GPUs will have access to hardware ray tracing.
Intel announcing the Meteor Lake release date on Intel Innovation.

Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs are more Apple, less AMD

The new Meteor Lake lineup is based on the Intel 4 node and is the first client system on a chip to integrate a Neural Processing Unit.
Thunderbolt 5 cable plugged into an Aorus laptop.

What is Thunderbolt 5?

Thunderbolt 5 is the next-generation Intel connection standard coming in 2024, with greater bandwidth than anything that's come before.
An inside look of a test cell that goes into a sorting module at the Intel Penang facility in Malaysia.

I got a rare peek into Intel’s largest offshore manufacturing facility — here’s what I learned

Intel gave us access to its biggest offshore facility located in Malaysia to show us how it manufactures CPUs.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Cyberpunk 2077 might force you to upgrade your CPU

If you want to play the new Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, you may need to make sure your PC is ready for it first.
The Razer Core X Chroma external graphics card on a desk next a laptop and a monitor.

Thunderbolt 5 may help bring back external GPUs, Intel says

Thunderbolt 5 has just been revealed, and it offers such a massive bandwidth increase that we may see a ‘resurgence’ of external graphics cards, Intel says.
AMD RX 6600 among other graphics cards.

I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too

The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

How to build a PC for Starfield

Is your PC ready to run Starfield? If it's time to upgrade or you're swapping from a console, here are some great builds to check out.
Intel's new Intel Core Ultra badge.

Intel is using AI to make your laptop battery last longer

Intel representatives gave away details of its upcoming Meteor Lake processors at this year's Hot Chips conference.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Gamers are finally buying new graphics cards again

According to the latest market figures, graphics card sales are slowly climbing back up, despite it being a traditionally weak time of the year.
Dell XPS 13 2019 review (9380)

Thunderbolt 4: everything you need to know

Thunderbolt 4 is the latest standard of Thunderbolt, and though it doesn't raise the bar for performance, it improves performance guarantees dramatically.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

Get ready to pay more for Intel’s next-gen CPUs

Intel is expected to launch the new Raptor Lake Refresh 14th-gen desktop processors at increased prices.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel’s 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment

Intel's upcoming 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment, especially if a recent MSI leak is to be believed.
Screenshot from Starfield, a Bethesda Studios game.

Some of our worst fears about Starfield may now be confirmed

The latest findings about Starfield spell bad news for gamers -- unless you're using an AMD GPU, that is.
The AMD RX 6700 XT sitting on a table.

GPU sales figures show that AMD is its own greatest enemy

The latest report on graphics cards sales shows us that while AMD is highly competitive, Nvidia might not even be its worst enemy.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

I’m building a new PC — here’s how I chose the components for it

Picking the right components for a gaming PC can be a tricky process. Here are some of the most important choices you might have to make.
An Intel processor over a dark blue background.

Billions of Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance

A recently discovered vulnerability that affects lots of Intel CPUs could steal your data, but there's a fix. The downside? It'll cost you performance.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel just made a huge comeback, and it’s bad news for AMD

The latest CPU market share figures are in. After a long period of bad news, Intel appears to have bounced back -- but what about AMD?
Intel Core i5-12400F box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Intel Core i5 vs. i7: Which CPU is right for you in 2023?

Intel offers the Core i5 and i7 ranges for the mainstream market, but which should you choose? Our Intel Core i5 versus i7 guide breaks down the differences.
Intel Core i3-12100F box sitting in front of a gaming computer.

Yet another disappointment about Intel’s next chips may be true

Fresh information suggests that Intel might stick with a four-core count on its upcoming 14th-gen Core i3 desktop processors.
The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Solo mini-ITX GPU

The best GPUs that will actually fit in your mini-ITX PC

There are quite a handful of options if you are looking for a powerful GPU for your mini-ITX gaming build.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

Intel’s most powerful CPUs may not launch until 2024

Intel's internal performance projections confirm Arrow Lake desktop CPUs will be arriving next year.
A hand grabbing a graphics card.

I’ve reviewed every GPU in the last 2 years — these are the only ones you should buy

Here are the only GPUs you should consider, from the prospective of someone who's reviewed all of them over the last two generations.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel’s next budget CPUs may finally be worth buying for gamers

Intel is expected to refresh its existing Rocket Lake range of CPUs later this year with increased core count and clock speeds.