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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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’s most powerful CPUs may not launch until 2024
Intel's internal performance projections confirm Arrow Lake desktop CPUs will be arriving next year.
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’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.
How Intel could use AI to tackle a massive issue in PC gaming
Intel is introducing seven new papers to Siggraph 2023, which cover everything from path tracing on integrated GPUs to VRAM limitations.
Intel chips held back the 15-inch MacBook Air, Apple says
Apple has claimed the 15-inch MacBook Air might not exist if it wasn’t for its own Apple silicon chips, in an apparent jab at Intel’s past processor efforts.
How we test PC components and hardware
There are a ton of options in PC components when building a new PC. Here's how we evaluate new products to see if they're the right choice.
Intel just admitted defeat
Intel has just announced that it's rebranding its processor line, starting with the upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs. Here are all the changes.
Intel’s Arc graphics cards have quietly become excellent
Intel's Arc A770 and A750 were decent, if imperfect, GPUs at launch, but they've massively improved since then.
If you have a Gigabyte motherboard, your PC might stealthily download malware
If you own a Gigabyte motherboard, your system might be at risk. Researchers spotted a dangerous vulnerability in the firmware. Fortunately, there's a fix.
Intel thinks your next CPU needs an AI processor — here’s why
Intel provided some details about how the dedicated AI processor in its upcoming Meteor Lake chips work, and how they'll be used in the future.
Asus fights to save face after a huge AMD Ryzen controversy
Asus has been the subject of a lot of controversy in the past couple of weeks, and its motherboards might be suffering for it.