As expected, Apple's Bionic A17 Pro SoC is overall faster than the A16. In multi-core CPU performance, early Geekbench results suggest just a small bump, but in single-core loads, we see a 10% increase. As for the GPU, we see bigger gains in this department, with Geekbench Metal entries for the A17 Pro GPU scoring almost 20% higher than the A16...

We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to …

Razer has decided to launch a new version of one of its most popular mouse models. Following in the footsteps of the Viper V2, the V3 is a wireless gaming mouse designed for competitive gamers using claw or fingertip grip styles, featuring a lightweight design and Razer's best wireless technology. …

We've been seeing a few listings of Meteor Lake CPUs in the Geekbench database lately. The latest one shows the Core Ultra 7 1002H mobile CPU with the highest single-core score we've seen up to now. Another thing worth noting is the naming scheme, which differs from the previously seen …

We've already seen benchmark listings for the upcoming Core i9-14900K CPU but now, we also have initial benchmark scores for the Core i9-14900KF, with the highest scoring sample having a 13 percent single-core performance uplift compared to the Core i9-13900KS.  Twitter account @Benchleaks has shared various Geekbench 5 and 6 …

Fnatic and Lamzu have collaborated to develop the new Thorn 4K special edition wireless gaming mouse. Coloured in Fnatic's orange, the new Thorn 4K special edition has the same high-end specs as Lamzu's standard model. As such, you can expect a lightweight mouse with a Pixart 3395 sensor and optical …

After first including the Xe2 architecture reference in Intel GPU drivers, Intel developers have now begun work on Mesa support. The Xe2 architecture, also known as Battlemage, is the architecture that will be used in the next generation of Intel desktop and mobile GPUs and supposedly on the iGPU of the future Lunar Lake client CPUs.

Following on from Acer's new 540Hz gaming monitor, the company has revealed a trio of additional monitors. The new trio offers up to 32-inch display size, up to 4K resolution and up to 250Hz refresh rates.  The Acer Nitro XF253Q Zbmpiirx has a 25-inch VA display with a refresh rate …

The Acer Nitro XV242F will be the company's very first 500+ Hz monitor, offering a maximum refresh rate of 540Hz for incredibly smooth gameplay. The monitor shares many of the same specs as the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, which was announced earlier this summer.  The Acer Nitro XV242F has …

The most recent beta of HWiNFO64 includes PresentMon, Intel's open-source monitoring tool for measuring everything from framerates, frametimes and other important data required for analysing system performance.  Last month, Intel introduced a new version of PresentMon, including various improvements. Those include better data collection tools for framerates, frametime, and the …

MSI is expanding its CPU cooler lineup with a new range of AIOs, the MAG Coreliquid E Series. These new coolers will be available in black and white, with radiators up to 360mm and of course, plenty of RGB lighting to brighten up your system. The MSI Coreliquid E Series …

AMD has finished adding ASICs (GPUs) to the Radeon RX 7000 series, but there is still room for more SKUs. With a big gap between the Radeon RX 7700 XT and the RX 7600, there's definitely space for a Radeon RX 7600 XT. Although nothing is official, at least one …

The highly anticipated 2.0 patch for Cyberpunk 2077, as well as the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion, are nearing release. As the game's creators put the final touches on it, some have gone to social media to provide additional insights, notably about CPU support improvements. Filip Pierciski, a CD Projekt Red …

Patriot Memory has announced a lineup expansion for its Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory series, bringing to market new variants of its memory kits with and without RGB lighting, with speeds up to 8200MHz as well as new capacity options.  The Viper Xtreme 5 memory series was first introduced earlier …

Intel is expected to begin talking about its 14th Gen Core desktop processors later this month. Typically, we see new unlocked K-series chips each year around October time and according to new reports, that trend will continue with plans to launch the first 14th Gen Core desktop processors on October …

Microsoft is working on adding the ability to remove backgrounds from images with a single click to its venerable Paint software. The latest Windows Insider builds already have the updated version of Paint, giving users a chance to try the feature before its official release. The new “Remove Background” option …

Cooler Master has recently announced a historic collaboration with Capcom to produce an exclusive collection of Street Fighter 6-themed components and peripherals to commemorate the release of the latest entry in the fighting game series. Cooler Master has crafted a selection of peripherals integrating the iconic character colours of Ryu, …

When it comes to AMD's Phoenix 2 chip, the manufacturer has kept a low profile. Without the help of reports, photos, and enthusiasts looking for specifics on the chip, it almost seemed like AMD had never launched it. However, slowly but steadily, we're learning more and more about it, and …

It was reported a few months ago that PCI-SIG was working on a brand-new ATX 3.0 connection to replace the 12VHPWR plug. This new connection, known as the 12V-2×6, improved on the current 12VHPWR 16-pin connector by making it safer and simpler to use. FSP has now stated that it …

Paradox Interactive and Nimble Giant Entertainment have recently announced that Star Trek: Infinite will be released on Mac and PC on October 12th. Players may now pre-order the game's standard or digital deluxe editions, with the latter including bonuses like skins, ships, and a unique voiceover. Nimble Giant Entertainment will …

Ubisoft has announced the final PC system requirements for The Crew Motorfest. According to the requirements, the game will be relatively easy to run, although the minimum requirements do target 1080p at 30FPS with low graphics settings.  Ubisoft has disclosed the resolution, settings, and framerates that these PC requirements are …

LG launched a limited-edition UltraGear OLED gaming monitor for LoL fans. The monitor boasts a unique League of Legends theme applied to its exterior and on-screen menus, built with crucial input from League of Legends players. In addition to a brilliant 27-inch OLED display with a fast 240Hz refresh rate, …

Starfield is one of the biggest game launches of this year, and Intel knows it. That's why the company is focusing on launching graphics drivers to enhance the gaming experience for Arc GPU users. Intel has already released a driver that fixes some issues and recently launched another beta driver …

If recent reports are to be believed, Intel's 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs should be available in October. Intel hasn't yet officially announced these new CPUs, but a new leak has detailed a full range of SKUs, including a few surprises. You should have a solid notion of the …

If you were looking for a cheaper MacBook, then you might be in for a treat. A recent report claims Apple is developing a “low-cost” MacBook planned to release next year, competing with Google's Chromebooks and other entry-level laptops. The M1 MacBook Air from 2020 is Apple's current cheapest MacBook …

Following the spotting of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU on Geekbench, further entries for other Meteor Lake CPUs have emerged. Furthermore, insiders have come forward to fill the knowledge void, providing some of the core specs of the Meteor Lake mobile series. The processor in the entry that …

After introducing the Tower 200 Matcha Green mini chassis and receiving excellent feedback, Thermaltake aims to release more Matcha Green variants of its products. The new products to receive a Matcha Green variant are the Ceres 300 TG ARGB mid-tower chassis and the Argent E700 gaming chair. These are now …

The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin software has been made available. Besides introducing support for Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 series graphics cards, the 23.9.1 version of the graphics driver brings new features, including AMD Radeon Anti-Lag, Radeon Boost, and AMD HYPR-RX. Initially, Anti-Lag+ will only support 12 games, …

Thermaltake is about to make its debut in the gaming monitor market with two models. The lineup includes two high-refresh rate models with QHD resolutions: the 27-inch TGM-I27FQ monitor and the 32-inch TGM-V32C curved monitor. The TGM-I27FQ is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a Fast IPS screen capable of a …

Following the CPU-Z benchmark results of the upcoming Intel Core i9-14900K, a leaker has now found three Geekbench entries featuring the 14th Gen Core flagship CPU. The Core i9-14900K has 8x P-Cores and 16x E-Cores, with the former capable of reaching a 6.0 GHz clock speed, as seen on the …