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One UI 3.1 brings some handy features to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite nets One UI 3.1 and Android 11 update with DeX support

Samsung has started distributing One UI 3.1 to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The Android 11-based update introduces several features to the mid-range tablet, including Samsung DeX.
Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2021 14:06
The AirPods 3 reportedly feature an improved design that channels the AirPods Pro (Image source: 52 Audio)

AirPods 3 fans might have to wait longer: production of Apple's TWS buds may not ramp up until Q3, says analyst

Contrary to an earlier leak, analyst Ming Chi-Kuo's report indicates that Apple only plans on ramping up AirPods 3 production by Q3 2021. This could potentially mean a holiday 2021 or 2022 time frame for the wireless buds.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Mar 2021 11:00
The March 17th update could finally help fans understand where Dying Light 2 is headed (Image source: Techland)

Dying Light 2 not dead yet: Techland set to deliver development update on troubled zombie survival game

Dying Light 2 developer Techland recent promised to deliver an update on the troubled game's progress on March 17th. This could shed light into the status of the game, what it looks like now, and when it'll actually ship.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Mar 2021 10:46
The Intel variant of the Mac Mini could soon be replaced by an Apple M1X offering. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Bullish M1X Mac Mini speculation suggests compact desktop with 12-core Apple Silicon could outpace a US$14,999 Mac Pro (2019) in multi-core testing for a fraction of the price

Performance and release date speculation concerning a potential M1X Mac Mini from Apple has been put forward by the YouTube channel Max Tech. It seems a Mac Mini with 12-core Apple Silicon could outscore a US$14,999 Mac Pro (2019) with a 12-core Intel Xeon chip in multi-core testing and also offer incredible graphics-processing performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Mar 2021 10:24
HP Omen 15 with Zen 3 Ryzen 5 CPU and GeForce RTX 3060 graphics is back on sale for an even cheaper $1120 USD (Source: HP)

Deal | HP Omen 15 with Zen 3 Ryzen 5 CPU and GeForce RTX 3060 graphics is back on sale for an even cheaper $1120 USD

The system is several hundred dollars cheaper than other gaming laptops equipped with the same GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 144 Hz IPS display, 512 GB NVMe SSD, and quad-zone RGB backlight keyboard. RAM is limited but thankfully not soldered.
Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2021 00:08
Razer Blade 15 Base Model Laptop Review: 95 W GeForce RTX 3060 Holds Up Well

86% Razer Blade 15 Base Model Laptop Review: 95 W GeForce RTX 3060 Holds Up Well

The GeForce RTX 3060 or GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q? The latest Razer Blade 15 laptop with GeForce RTX 30 graphics starts at $1699 up to $3299 for the highest-end configuration. We test the lowest-end configuration to see how it stacks up against the previous generation of Blade 15 RTX 20 options.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2021 19:41
The Acer Aspire 5 A517-52G-79Z5 convinces in our test. (Image: Acer)

17.3-inch Acer Aspire 5 A517 convinces in the test with solid equipment for a good 1,000 Euros

The Acer Aspire 5 A517 with the model number A517-52G-79Z5 offers the Intel i7-1165G7, 16 GB of RAM, and the GeForce MX350, among other things, for a good 1,000 Euros (~$1,192). It performed convincingly in many aspects in our test and hardly showed any weaknesses.
Marcus Schwarten, 14 Mar 2021 17:57
A second-gen Warp Wireless Charger may be on the way. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will debut with 50W wireless charging

OnePlus’ upcoming top-end smartphone is now known to have new rear cameras tuned by Hasselblad. A new tip asserts the OEM has not forgotten the rest of its premium aspects either: its wireless charging is allegedly boosted all the way to 50 watts (W). This would be a considerable improvement over the 30W spec in the 8 Pro.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2021 17:23
The NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti may get a mid-April launch. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti rumored to launch mid-April for US$999, specs still unconfirmed but 12 GB GDDR6X and 10,240 CUDA cores speculated

New rumors indicate that the RTX 3080 Ti may finally launch sometime in mid-April. The exact specifications of the RTX 3080 Ti are still elusive, but rumor is that the card would feature 12 GB GDDR6X VRAM and 10,240 CUDA cores at a US$999 price point.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Mar 2021 16:23
Cryptocurrency miners in Vietnam have figured out an innovative technique to keep eight RTX 3090s chilly

Crazy mineral oil rig with eight Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards could be the future of cryptocurrency mining

A bunch of Vietnamese cryptocurrency miners quite literally have taken PC hardware to new depths by submerging eight Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards in mineral oil. While their operating parameters are not visible, empirical data tells us that mineral oil can cool PC components with the same efficiency as air or water. Some components also last longer due to the constant, uniform cooling offered by the medium.
Anil Satyanarayana, 14 Mar 2021 15:49
The Jetpack Tiles library is live now. (Source: Google)

Custom tile support is now slated to reach Wear OS development in the second quarter of 2021

Wear OS might be a no-brainer for consumers choosing a smartwatch to go with their Android phone - or rather, it should be. The wearables platform still has many potentially frustrating limitations, one of which is the inability to set tiles for non-Google or OEM apps. However, the Mountain View giant has announced a solution for this issue is now in alpha.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2021 15:39
Realme announces the GT's first sales milestone. (Source: Weibo)

Realme GT: the new Snapdragon 888 flagship makes ~US$15 million on its first 10 seconds on the market

Realme's latest flagship is the GT 5G, a phone geared toward performance, speed and those who like the option of vegan leather finishes. The OEM has announced that its first open sale netted the company 100 million yuan (~US$15 million) within the first 10 seconds of its first open sale. Meanwhile, its upcoming Neo variant may have leaked with a curved display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2021 15:08
Konami and Sega would bring contrasting IPs with them in any Xbox acquisition. (Image source: Konami/Xbox/Sega - edited)

Rumor | Microsoft eyeing up Konami and Sega acquisitions to possibly invigorate waning Xbox console sales in Japan

Microsoft snapping up Sega is the rumor that will never go away, but it now seems that Konami could also be in the sights of the parent company of the Xbox Game Studios. Microsoft could do with a boost in Japan as recent sales figures reported 10 Xbox One consoles sold compared to 78,134 Nintendo Switch units.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2021 12:08
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is one of the best convertibles money can buy if you don't care about  its weak UHD graphics

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is one of the best convertibles money can buy if you don't care about its weak UHD graphics

Intel's aging iGPU is holding back some high-end business convertibles from being even better. Fortunately, this will be the last generation before the EliteBook x360 1040 will drop Comet Lake-U for the vastly superior Tiger Lake series.
Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2021 02:10
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G review: There's more than just progress in the 5G smartphone

79% Samsung Galaxy A32 5G review: There's more than just progress in the 5G smartphone

5G thanks to trade-offs. The Galaxy A32 5G offers a large 6.5-inch display, a big battery, a modern MediaTek SoC, and a quad-camera setup. However, it can't always outperform its predecessor, and it offers a narrower set of features than some of its rivals.
MediaTek Dimensity 720, ARM Mali-G57 MP3, 6.5", 205 g
Daniel Schmidt, 14 Mar 2021 00:28
Some alleged Rocket Lake-S processors. (Source: Chiphell)

Rocket Lake-S: a new leak purports to confirm a 125W TDP i5 variant

Rocket Lake-S is a supposedly upcoming line of 11th-gen Intel CPUs with TDPs of up to 125W. A Chiphell user claims to have gotten hold of pre-release samples that indicate this top-end treatment extends to their Core i5 variants. This alleged i5-11600KF is joined by an "i5-11400F" in this new leak.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2021 17:56
OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro make their appearance on Geekbench. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro surface on Geekbench, shown to feature 12 GB RAM

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 888 have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with scores in line with what can be expected from Qualcomm's flagship SoC. The OnePlus 9 series will officially launch on March 23 and will feature camera tech made in collaboration with Hasselblad.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Mar 2021 16:52
The "OPPO foldable" may or may not look like this. (Source: OPPO)

Rumor | OPPO will launch its inaugural foldable phone in the next few months

OPPO has just launched its "conventional" Android flagship phones for 2021. However, the prolific leaker Digital Chat Station now asserts it has something much more "interesting" to debut in this year's impending second quarter (2Q2021). This, apparently, will be its first-gen foldable-display phone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2021 16:45
A successor to this phone might be on the way. (Source: Asus)

Asus will launch the ZenFone 8 Flip soon, according to a new leak

Google's ARCore has added a new device called the ZenFone 8 Flip to its certification database. Therefore, it seems a new generation of Asus' innovative swivel-cam flagship Android phones is on the way. It is thought to be accompanied by a Mini variant, although that one has failed to materialize in this new leak.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2021 16:16
The Xe-HPG (DG2) GPUs will be Intel's first competitive discrete GPUs in decades. (Image Source: Intel)

Raja Koduri teases Intel Xe-HPG (DG2) graphics engineering board with ray tracing capabilities

The engineering card appears to be equipped with CPU-grade heatsink + cooler and it is connected to an Alder Lake motherboard through a PCIe riser. Koduri does not really mention that this is the DG2 card, but the test system is running 3DMark with the Port Royal ray tracing test in the test suite, and we know only DG2 GPUs among Intel's upcoming discrete models support ray tracing.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2021 14:16
The 6.43-inch Oppo Find X3 Lite starts at an MSRP of 449 Euros (~$536) - hopefully with a fast downward trend.

Oppo Find X3 Lite: The smallest and most affordable model in Oppo's new flagship family

The Oppo Find X3 Lite is entering the highly competitive mid-range. This means that a good configuration is a must. The manufacturer is also aware of that and equips its 6.43-inch device with the Snapdragon 765G, a 90 Hz OLED panel, and a 65-watt power adapter.
Manuel Masiero, 13 Mar 2021 13:30
Estimates for the Apple M1X see it speeding past its AMD and Intel rivals. (Image source: AMD/Apple/Intel - edited)

Astounding M1X multi-core performance estimates have the Apple Silicon playing in the same ballpark as the Intel Core i9-10900K and Ryzen 7 5800X

Estimated multi-core performance results for the expected M1X processor have the upcoming Apple Silicon taking on power-hungry desktop rivals such as the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Speculated Geekbench 5 and Cinebench R23 scores for the Apple M1X chip are based on it offering 1.77x the performance of the current M1 silicon.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2021 10:47
The Radeon RX 6700 XT recorded 89 FPS in Crazy 1440p on the AotS benchmark. (Image source: AMD/AotS - edited)

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT takes apart the RX 5700 XT by up to +35% on gaming benchmark and even posts 4K score that's higher than the Navi 10-based card's 1080p score

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card has been baring some serious fangs on the Ashes of the Singularity benchmark. In a case of Navi 22 XT vs. Navi 10 XT, the upcoming board scored up to +35% higher than the RX 5700 XT. The RX 6700 XT even managed to beat the Navi 10-based unit in a 4K vs. 1080p face-off.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2021 08:34
The next-gen Apple AirPods will feature an upgraded AirPods Pro-like design, improved audio and better battery life. (Image: Gizmochina)

Latest AirPods 3 leak confirms AirPods Pro-like redesign, tips improved audio, longer battery life, March 23 launch

The latest AirPods 3 leak seems to confirm that Apple’s major redesign of its next-gen buds will lean heavily on the look of the AirPods Pro. There will be important differences, however, including a lack of silicone ear tips and the omission of active noise-cancelling.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2021 03:08
The Legion 7i. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Get US$500 off a Lenovo Legion 7i gaming laptop with 10th-gen Intel silicon

The last weekend of Lenovo's Annual Sale in the US has arrived. It still has some decent deals, however, which include dropping the price of the Intel Core i7-10750H-powered Legion 7i to US$1,199. Alternatively, the Legion Tower 7i gaming desktop and IdeaPad Gaming 3i are also available at discounts.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2021 00:13
DLSS is now on. (Source: Crytek)

Crysis Remastered finally acquires DLSS support for RTX 20- and 30-series graphics cards

Crytek has announced that DLSS can be switched on in Crysis Remastered with the game's latest update. Therefore, its performance while running on NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards with RTX may be boosted considerably. Then again, the new potential advantage is also affected by some initial bugs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2021 23:27
Asus ExpertBook B9 Laptop Review: Tiger Lake offers a decent boost in performance for the ultra-mobile flyweight

87% Asus ExpertBook B9 Laptop Review: Tiger Lake offers a decent boost in performance for the ultra-mobile flyweight

Lighter than a carton of milk. The 14-inch ExpertBook weighs less than 1000 grams (2.2 lbs) and gets a significant boost in performance this year, thanks to a new Tiger Lake chip. Moreover, the Asus laptop now comes with Thunderbolt 4 instead of Thunderbolt 3 and the display has gotten brighter. But did the new version get only the reasonable upgrades or is there something to be critical about? Read our extensive review to find out!
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 995 g
Christian Hintze, 12 Mar 2021 23:05
MINISFORUM DeskMini UM270 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 inside (Source: MINISFORUM)

The MINISFORUM DeskMini UM270 is a new Ryzen 7-powered mini PC that starts at US$499

The latest mini PC by MINISFORUM features a Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U processor, Radeon Vega 10 graphics, and shipments should begin at the end of the month. In addition to this quad-core processor, the first two hardware configurations announced feature 16/256 GB (US$499) and 16/512 GB (US$539) of DDR4 memory/SSD storage.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2021 23:02
The LG V60 ThinQ is slowly starting to receive Android 11 globally. (Image source: LG)

Android 11 makes its debut on the LG V60 ThinQ in Europe

Android 11 has arrived for the LG V60 ThinQ in Europe. The update has arrived for the LMV600EA variant, which LG also sells in South Africa and Taiwan.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 19:52
Huawei may skip the Band 5 and go straight to the Band 6, instead. (Image source: Honor)

Huawei Band 6 and Band 6 Pro tipped to launch next month with the P50 and P50 Pro

Huawei is allegedly planning to release the Band 6 and Band 6 Pro next month, thereby skipping the fifth generation of its Band series. The Band 6 series is expected to launch simultaneously with the P50 and P50 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 19:44
The Huawei P50 is smaller than the P50 Pro, and has a flat display. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Leaked Huawei P50 renders position it as a smaller alternative to the P50 Pro with a flat display

The Huawei P50 series is expected to debut next month, comprising at least the P50 and the P50 Pro. Ahead of next month's anticipated release, OnLeaks has published CAD renders of the P50, detailing its differences compared to the P50 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 19:40
The OnePlus Watch may arrive later this month as two models. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms that the OnePlus Watch will launch on March 23; 120 Hz display and LPDDR5 RAM for the OnePlus 9 series

The OnePlus Watch is official, and OnePlus will be launching it on March 23. The company has offered the briefest of teasers so far, but it has provided even more details about the OnePlus 9 series.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 19:33
The Nokia 8.3 5G. (Source: Nokia)

Rumor | Nokia is working on a 108MP penta-cam phone with a 120Hz display and the Snapdragon 775 chipset

Nokia is now said to have a phone that integrates a high-end 108MP sensor into its signature penta-cam design in development. However, as it is also now supposed to have a mid-range Qualcomm 5G chipset, this may suggest an upgrade for the 8.3 5G rather than an outright flagship. Then again, the upcoming device is also rumored to have a premium 120Hz display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2021 19:26
Qualcomm is struggling to manufacture enough Snapdragon 888 chips to keep up with demand

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is the global semiconductor shortage's newest victim

Several sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters that Qualcomm is unable to keep up with the demand for its flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset. Xiaomi CEO Lu Weibing also echoes the sentiment, as does Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon.
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Mar 2021 18:58
Motorola's Ibiza might arrive soon. (Source: TechnikNews)

The Motorola Moto G50 could debut in Europe soon with a 90Hz display, Android 11 and 5G for just under US$280

A Spanish electronics website has posted a new listing for the Moto G50, also known as the XT2137-1 - or the rumored Motorola "Ibiza", in other words. It confirms various other details from this device's earlier leaks, RAM and storage specs included. This new preliminary sales page may indicate that the European smartphone market might get a new budget 5G option soon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2021 18:49
Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel shows wasted potential in our test

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel shows wasted potential in our test

With the ConceptD 3 Ezel, Acer has created a multimedia convertible with a design that we really like. It doesn't really perform poorly in any area in our test - which stings, though: It could have been much better with other components.
Benjamin Herzig, 12 Mar 2021 18:13
The Acer Aspire 5 A517 laptop in review. (Image source: Acer)

83% Acer Aspire 5 A517 laptop review: Attractive 17.3-incher with Tiger Lake CPU and MX350 GPU

Battleship with Tiger Lake. Acer offers a range of 14 to 17.3 inches in its Aspire 5 model series. The big A517 model scores points with an Intel i7-1165G7 and a GeForce MX350. Our review reveals how the all-rounder with its 43.9 cm display diagonal performs in practice.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX350, 17.3", 2.2 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 12 Mar 2021 17:56
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Lite 5G in six colours. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G colour and memory configuration options leaked as the mid-range device passes through the TENAA

The TENAA has certified the Mi 11 Lite 5G, bringing the upcoming mid-range smartphone even closer to release. Additionally, the device's colour and memory configurations have been leaked, including green, yellow and pink variants.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 17:00
The new Tuxedo Book XP15 and XP17 laptops come with some expensive high-end options. (Image Source: 9to5Linux)

Tuxedo launches Book XP15 / XP17 Linux laptops with Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

The latest Linux-based laptops from Tuxedo offer quite a wide array of options when it comes to displays and GPUs. The i7-10870H CPU might not be the best solution when the AMD Ryzen 5000H are already available, but users can choose among RTX 3060 / 3070 / 3080 Max-Q GPU options plus 144 Hz / 300 Hz FHD IPS displays and even 4K OLED or IPS screens with 60 Hz refresh rates.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Mar 2021 15:39
It looks increasingly likely that a compact ZenFone will be arriving this year. (Image source: ASUS)

Leaked ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini specifications point to a 5.9-inch and 120 Hz OLED display with a Snapdragon 888 SoC

ASUS may have just released the ROG Phone 5, but there are signs that the company is gearing to announce the ZenFone 8 series. While it looks like the ZenFone 8 could have a 6.67-inch, it may be joined by a 5.9-inch model with a 120 Hz display. ASUS has reportedly equipped the so-called ZenFone 8 Mini with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, too.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 15:04
AMD GPUs may be better than NVIDIA ones if you have a low-end CPU. (Image source: Forbes)

NVIDIA GeForce GPUs appear to be performing up to 30% worse than AMD Radeon GPUs when bottlenecked by older CPUs

High-end NVIDIA Turing and Ampere GPUs are not friends with older CPUs, according to new findings. Apparently, the likes of the RTX 3070 and RTX 3090 struggle so much when bottlenecked by a CPU that they performance worse than AMD RDNA 1 cards, such as the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 13:39
Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless Review - Strong ANC headphones with good sound

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless Review - Strong ANC headphones with good sound

Classic upgrade. The Momentum 3 Wireless cannot deny its origins and has the concise design of its predecessor, but this has now been freshened up a bit. The interfaces are also modernized, but Sennheiser could have been a bit more generous with the audio codecs.
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Mar 2021 12:26
An x-ray of an iPhone 12 showing internal packaging including the battery. (Image: Creative Electron)

Apple patents point to larger batteries in future iPhones by eliminating wasted space and using anti-swelling tech

Two newly discovered Apple patents reveal how the company may be working to improve the battery life of its devices. One seeks to eliminate potential wasted space inside an iPhone while the other would utilize smart technologies to control battery swelling.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Mar 2021 11:07
Intel could be working on a Sapphire Rapids APU with Xe iGPU and HBM solution. (Image source: Moore's Law Is Dead/VisionTech - edited)

Intel to crush AMD with a 56-core Sapphire Rapids Xeon "Mega" APU with Xe graphics and HBM2E support - as long as Zen 4 doesn't smush Team Blue first

It’s been rumored that an Intel Sapphire Rapids team is seemingly working on producing a “mega” APU that could give AMD something to worry about if it is released. The Xeon APU could feature a four-chiplet configuration that would allow the inclusion of a dGPU-level Intel Xe graphics processor and HBM2E support.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2021 10:26
Durabook S14I rugged laptop refreshed with Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake CPUs and GeForce GTX 1050 graphics (Source: Durabook)

Durabook S14I rugged laptop refreshed with Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake CPUs and GeForce GTX 1050 graphics

The manufacturer says the updated model is "a whole new level" in terms of performance while maintaining the military-grade durability and IP53 certification chassis design that its customers are familiar with.
Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2021 07:58
Looking for a Dell XPS 13 alternative? The QLED Samsung Galaxy Book Ion with Core i7 CPU and 512 GB SSD is now down to just $799 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Looking for a Dell XPS 13 alternative? The QLED Samsung Galaxy Book Ion with Core i7 CPU and 512 GB SSD is now down to just $799 USD

The 13.3-inch QLED HDR laptop is barely a year old and it's already marked down by quite a bit. The Samsung laptop rivals the XPS 13 in battery life, weight, display quality, ports, and more.
Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2021 06:25
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT's gaming prowess has been tested

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT gaming benchmarks surface online

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card has pitted against its main competitors, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070. The AMD mid-ranger manages to best the RTX 3070 in only a handful of titles while managing to consistently remain ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti. However, the 6700 XT's raytracing performance leaves a lot to be desired, though.
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Mar 2021 01:49
Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K can be up to 14% faster than the Core i9-10900K in gaming. (Image Source: Wccftech)

Questionable leak indicates Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K to be 8% to 14% faster than Core i9-10900K in gaming; Core i9 and Core i7 to come in five variants each

Specifications of the Intel 11th gen Core i7 and Core i9 Rocket Lake-S processors have leaked indicating a total of five SKUs each. The variants under each processor include K, KF, F, non-K, and T. A gaming comparison between the Core i9-11900K and the Core i9-10900K has also leaked indicating between 8% to 14% higher scores for the former depending on the title.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Mar 2021 01:29
The Beelink SEI8 is the cheaper of the company's two mini-PCs with the Core i5-8259U processor. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink releases two mini-PCs with 28 W Intel processors, SO-DIMM RAM and NVMe SSDs

The Beelink SEI8 and Beelink GTI both feature the Core i5-8259U, a 28 W processor from Intel's Coffee Lake family. Both machines feature extensive I/O, PCIe NVMe SSDs and have 8 GB of RAM. The two mini-PCs are orderable now from Amazon, and Beelink is offering some hefty discounts for pre-orderers.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 00:52
Raptor Lake will apparently be a refresh for the Alder Lake models. (Image Source: Gadget Tendency)

Leaked roadmap reveals details on Intel's Raptor Lake processors succeeding the Alder Lake family in 2022

The roadmap presented by VideoCardz looks to be a bit outdated since it shows Rocket Lake launching in 2020, but Intel sure seems determined to release a new CPU generation each year. In 2022, we should be getting the Raptor Lake family that includes desktop processors with improved caches for gaming and new vPro instruction sets, while the mobile SKUs will feature LPDDR5x support and DLVR tech for greater power savings.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Mar 2021 00:43
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