AMD has made some significant gains in the x86 desktop CPU market, hitting a new record high with just under 29% total market share.
Read More »AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs expected in late 2026
AMD's next generation CPU architecture, Zen 6, is already in the works and according to reports, we should see the first desktop CPUs in 2026.
Read More »Intel will reportedly update us on Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs soon
Intel hasn't talked much about the Battlemage desktop GPU yet, but that might change soon. We'll reportedly learn more about Intel's next-gen GPUs in December.
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Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200K processors to start at £275
Intel hasn't yet confirmed the release of the upcoming Core Ultra 200K processors, but retailers are already listing them on their websites. With the cheapest model listed at £275 (Core Ultra 245KF tray version) and the most expensive at £566 (Core Ultra 9 285K boxed), the new generation desktop CPUs …
Read More »Intel Panther Lake might be “mobile-only”
Contrary to many expectations, the Intel Panther Lake architecture might be exclusive to mobile platforms. As for desktops, we should get a refresh after the initial launch of Arrow Lake. These refreshed Arrow Lake CPUs will then supposedly be followed by Nova Lake. According to Jaykihn, Nova Lake, Intel's next-generation …
Read More »AMD Ryzen AI 300 reportedly coming mid-July, Ryzen 9000 in late July
AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs might be closer to release than some expect. While specific availability dates have yet to be confirmed, various retailers have started listing the new products, hinting at launches in mid-July for laptop chips and late July for the desktop. According to B&H listings (via Wccftech), the …
Read More »New AMD Ryzen desktop processors reportedly coming in July
A recent report originating from Chiphell claims that AMD is working on four distinct desktop Zen 5 CPU models with different core configurations. Moreover, the same report also refers to the release date of these four CPUs, pointing to a launch in July. According to wjm47196 (via VideoCardz), the initial …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 9 285K reportedly tops out at 5.5GHz out of the box
Intel's next-generation desktop flagship CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K, is rumoured to have a turbo clock speed of up to 5.5GHz, which is lower than the current generation flagship CPU, indicating that most of the performance benefit from Arrow Lake will come via architectural upgrades, rather than increased power …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 240F Arrow Lake desktop CPU to use 8+16 and 6+8 dies
Intel is all set to launch its Arrow Lake-S series of processors this year, marking the debut of a new socket (LGA-1851) and the retirement of the Raptor Lake family. As the release approaches, we're getting more reports about the specs of the upcoming processors. The latest one concerns the …
Read More »Edifier debuts new audio innovations with QR65 active speakers
Edifier recently introduced its latest speaker set, the QR65 desktop active monitors. These speakers offer a unique blend of acoustic expertise, Lumia light effects, and TurboGaN fast-charging capabilities, designed to cater to a wide range of users. The QR65 has already won a few prestigious awards, including the Visual Grand …
Read More »CCL is selling Palworld-themed prebuilt gaming desktops
Palworld, the Pokemon-esque survival adventure game, has been gaining popularity like nobody's business over the last week. Like many, if you're one of the players enjoying arming your cute little creatures with weapons, you might want to check out the newly released Palworld gaming PCs from UK-based retailer and builder …
Read More »MSI upgrades its Infinite and Aegis desktops with Intel 14th Gen CPUs and RTX 40 graphics
MSI is revamping its desktop PCs with new Intel 14th Gen Core desktop processors. The new Infinite RS and Aegis RS systems offer a convenient upgrade path for those looking to make the jump to the latest generation of processors and graphics cards, with plenty of room for further upgrades …
Read More »Intel Core 14th Gen desktop CPUs don’t support Thunderbolt 5
Intel released its first Core 14th Gen “Raptor Lake Refresh” desktop CPUs earlier this week. Initially, Intel announced that these CPUs would support Thunderbolt 5, the most recent version of the protocol. However, Intel has recently said that although certain 14th-generation processors will support Thunderbolt 5, this is not the …
Read More »Rumours suggest Intel will refresh Arrow Lake in the second half of 2025
Intel's public roadmap takes us up to Lunar Lake but after that, the company's plans are still a mystery. According to a new report, Intel's plans are now taking shape, pointing towards an Arrow Lake refresh, as well as the introduction of new Panther Lake and Nova Lake architectures. In …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake processors are coming to desktops, sort of
Earlier this week following the publication of an interview with Intel's Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Executive VP and GM of the Client Computing Group, we learned that Meteor Lake processors would be coming to desktops. As it turns out, this statement was only partially true as Intel has now offered clarification. …
Read More »Updated: Intel Meteor Lake will be coming to desktop after all
Previous leaks indicated that Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake architecture would not be making its way to desktop processors. However, in a recent interview, the company has set the record straight, confirming that Meteor Lake chips for desktops will arrive in 2024.
Read More »Leak details Intel 14th Gen Core CPU specs
The upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh from Intel will reportedly bring important changes to the entry-level and mid-range segments, including higher core counts, increased clock speeds, and support for faster DDR5 memory. In the latest leak, we get details for the full 14th Gen Core line-up of processors. According to RedGamingTech, …
Read More »AMD chipset driver release notes suggest Ryzen 7045HX APUs are coming to desktops
The release notes of AMD's latest chipset driver have raised eyebrows, as mentions of Ryzen 7045HX support for desktops have been spotted. This listing has left some wondering whether it was an unintentional mistake or a subtle confirmation of the arrival of new Zen4 desktop APUs. In the highlights section …
Read More »Leaked Intel roadmap doesn’t include Meteor Lake-S (6P+8E) chip
An Intel roadmap for 2023 and beyond has been leaked, revealing updates for the 18th week of the year, from May 1st to May 7th. Although most of it is covered, the updated roadmap confirms the cancellation of a specific Meteor Lake-S processor for the desktop we've heard about in …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake-S CPUs to support 20x PCIe 5.0 lanes and Wi-Fi 7
There are fresh Meteor Lake-S rumours doing the rounds this week. According to sources, Intel's desktop Meteor Lake CPUs will support as many as 20x PCIe 5.0 lanes, as well as an upgrade to WiFi support. According to TLC (via EXPReview), Intel Meteor Lake-S desktop processors will support 4x PCIe …
Read More »AMD Black Friday deals slash prices of Ryzen CPUs and RX 6000 graphics cards
Like many other brands during this season, AMD is holding some special deals at the moment, cutting down prices for a range of products. We've already seen some good price drops for Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Now, there are also great deals to be had on previous-gen Ryzen 5000 chips, as …
Read More »The Nvidia RTX 4060 may deliver RTX 3070-level performance with better efficiency
Currently, Nvidia is working on filling out the line-up of RTX 40 series desktop graphics cards. Currently, the RTX 4070 Ti is rumoured to be announced in January. An educated guess would put the RTX 4060 as arriving around June, with a decent performance and efficiency boost. Nvidia has not …
Read More »RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPUs are being sold as desktop graphics cards
We've recently seen quite a few cases of laptop GPUs being used for desktop graphics cards, particularly in China. Recently, an AIB partner known as Sheli took the mobile RTX 3070 Ti and began selling it as a desktop graphics card. The AliExpress listing (via VideoCardz) of the Sheli 51 …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake desktop CPUs to come with up to 22 Cores, Arrow Lake-S with up to 24 Cores
Intel is already working on the next two generations of desktop chips. Named Meteor Lake-S and Arrow Lake-S, the two new architectures promise to bring architectural changes to Intel's CPU design philosophy. These changes are being made to accommodate the new features they'll introduce, but it seems Intel had to …
Read More »Intel 13th Gen desktop CPU lineup and specifications leak ahead of release
As is almost expected by now, the specifications of the upcoming generation of Intel Core desktop processors have been leaked ahead of the official announcement. The lineup will include 14 models with up to 24 cores and 5.8GHz clock speeds, a record high for Intel CPUs. Wccftech got ahold of …
Read More »Nvidia is finally giving away free games again with RTX 30 series GPUs
We've not seen as many free game promotions with graphics cards this generation, likely in part due to the major stock shortages preventing many gamers from upgrading in 2021. At this point, availability has vastly improved and we're finally starting to see some deals. This week, Nvidia has begun offering …
Read More »AMD unveils new Ryzen CPU and APU roadmaps
AMD's annual Financial Analyst Day wasn't only focused on upcoming Radeon products. During the event, AMD also shared a lot of details about its upcoming processors, with new roadmaps for upcoming Ryzen CPUs and APUs. With the first Zen 4 products set to release this year, we've come to the …
Read More »Rumoured Intel Arc A310 desktop GPU to compete with AMD Radeon RX 6400
New rumours about the Intel Arc Alchemist desktop line-up have surfaced, stating which Nvidia and AMD GPUs each A-series GPU will compete with. So far, it seems that Intel has models lined up to compete with everything from the entry-level to more capable gaming GPUs. According to sources on Bilibili …
Read More »Intel teases Arc ‘Limited Edition’ desktop graphics card coming this summer
Today, Intel officially unveiled the Arc A-Series of GPUs for laptops, promising Arc 3-powered laptops imminently, followed by Arc 5 and Arc 7-equipped laptops this Summer. Over the summer, Intel will also be rolling out the first Arc graphics cards for desktop PCs. Alongside the mobile GPU launch, Intel has …
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