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Intel addresses a mysterious patch coming to nearly all PCs this week

A mysterious patch from Intel is scheduled for this Friday that applies to nearly all of its modern CPUs.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more

Building your own PC is rewarding, but it takes a lot of research. Check out our best PC builds to save yourself time and buy a great desktop.
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A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.
Intel Meteor Lake chip.

After 15 years, Intel may be killing the Core i5 and Core i7

Intel's "Core i" branding has been around for 15 years now, but a change may be in the works in the next generation.
Intel Core i5-12400F box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Your next smartphone might have an Intel processor — seriously

Intel is one of the biggest names for laptop and desktop chips. Now, it's diving into the world of smartphone and tablet processors.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia’s outrageous pricing strategy is exactly why we need AMD and Intel

Nvidia is the leader of the pack in the discrete GPU market, but it's time that AMD and Intel tried to give it a run for its money.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 is shown along with a hand holding the power cable adapter.

Intel may have found the solution to Nvidia’s melting GPUs

The 12VHPWR connector built up a pretty bad reputation in Nvidia's GPUs, but Intel may have found a solution to the problems it can cause.
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Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update

Intel delivered a massive boost in performance for its Arc GPUs with a simple driver update, but how? We sat down with Intel to dig deeper.
Two students lean over a cauldron in Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more

Hogwarts Legacy has some issues on PC, but our guide to the best settings can help you optimize your performance.
A Windows 11 device sits on a table.

Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word

Microsoft revealed that a not-so-recent update may have broken DirectX in Intel graphics, but luckily, there seems to be a fix on the way.
MSI GT77 Titan (2023) playing Cyberpunk 2077.

MSI’s 2023 GT77 Titan is even faster than most gaming desktops

MSI's GT77 Titan packs next-gen components that are powerful enough to put even the most expensive gaming desktops to shame.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel targets RTX 3060 takedown with Arc Alchemist price cut

Intel is slashing the price of its Arc A750 graphics card in an attempt to take down Nvidia's popular RTX 3060 graphics card.
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If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention

Microsoft and Intel are down bad right now, but that doesn't mean it's time to declare that PCs are dead once again.
AMD CEO Lisa Su delivering AMD's CES 2023 keynote.

AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel: which PC giant won CES 2023?

AMD, Nvidia, and Intel all presented lots of new products during their CES 2023 keynotes. What's new and who's winning?
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel’s future GPUs just got revealed in a major leak

Wondering when Intel’s Alchemist+ and Battlemage graphics cards are launching? A new leak has revealed Intel’s roadmap, spilling the beans on its secret plans.
Intel XeSS visualized.

At long last, Intel brings XeSS upscaling to integrated graphics at CES 2023

Intel is finally bringing its XeSS upscaling to integrated graphics, including support for the new 13th-gen mobile processors.
A render of Intel's H-series mobile processors.

Intel’s 24-core laptop CPU might outclass desktop i9 processors

Intel showed off its 13th-gen mobile processors at CES 2023, including a monster 24-core laptop CPU that can reach up to 5.6GHz.
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No one wants to buy AMD’s Zen 4 chips — what’s going on?

AMD is struggling to sell its latest Zen 4 chips, according to data from a German retailer. Why are these processors lagging, and is there hope of a comeback?
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CPU confusion made buying a laptop in 2022 a nightmare

Intel's 12th-gen CPUs are a motley and confusing collection of processors. It's not always clear which will perform better, so buyers need to beware.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Here’s why Nvidia’s shots against AMD drivers just don’t add up

Nvidia is taking another dig at AMD (and now Intel) over their GPU drivers, but it's tough for Nvidia's stance to hold much ground.
The M1-powered Mac Mini.

I’m still waiting for Apple to fix the Mac Mini’s major problem

Apple’s high-end Mac Mini has a major problem -- it’s still powered by an Intel chip. Worse, Apple probably won’t fix this for months, leaving it in a bad spot.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Intel just gave your Arc GPU double the frames-per-second performance

Intel’s latest graphics driver has brought some spectacular improvements to its Arc graphics cards, with up to 2.3 times better performance in some games.
A close-up image of Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti graphics card.

Are gaming PCs more expensive today? Here’s what $1,000 bought you 10 years ago

PC gaming has a bad rap for being too expensive, especially with soaring GPU prices. But is PC gaming actually more expensive today than it was a decade ago?
Intel NUC computer on a table.

Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast review: a gaming PC the size of a book

The Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast delivers much higher performance than its size would suggest, all while expertly handling heat and noise.
TSMC's wafer.

TSMC is working on a huge price increase, and that’s bad news for gamers

TSMC is introducing a large price increase for its 3nm wafers, and this spells bad news for next-gen hardware.
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

In just three years, 30% of PCs may be built on ARM architecture

A new report suggests that ARM may appear in many more computers in the near future.
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Head-to-head: Intel Core i7-12700H vs. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Intel Core i7-12700H perform similarly, all things considered. Each has its advantages, so choosing between them can be a challenge.
The Arc A770 graphics card running in a PC.

How to use ReBAR on Arc GPUs

Intel's Arc gaming GPUs are here, and we're impressed — but there's one feature everyone needs to make sure is enabled. Here's how to turn on resizable BAR.
A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 7000 vs. Intel Raptor Lake

AMD Ryzen 7000 and Intel's Raptor Lake are finally available, and the race for first place is tighter than ever before.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: a close battle

Intel's Core i9-13900K is here, but how does it hold up to AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X? Here, we break down the performance and pricing to see how they stack up.
Intel processors next to each other.

Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K review: Let the CPU battle begin

Intel isn't shooting to the top of the performance charts with the Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K, but it doesn't need to with the value these CPUs offer.
Two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support can be seen on the left-hand side of the MSI Prestige 14.

Intel’s Thunderbolt 4.2 promises up to three times the capability of predecessor

Intel has showcased its next-generation standard of Thunderbolt, which will be officially named in 2023.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

The 6 best Intel CPUs of all time

Although it can be hard getting excited about Intel, the company has launched several CPUs that are worthy of being called the best of all time.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Does ray tracing work on the Intel Arc GPUs?

Arc Alchemist is Intel's first attempt at gaming graphics, and if you're wondering about ray tracing, here's a quick rundown about support and performance.