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The Galaxy Book is only available with a 15.6-inch display. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals the Galaxy Book, a 15.6-inch budget laptop with Intel Tiger Lake processors and an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU

The Galaxy Book is Samsung's new budget laptop, but it can be configured with up to a Core i7-1165G7 and an NVIDIA GeForce MX450, albeit only with a Core i5-1135G7 processor. The Galaxy Book supports LTE too, has dual M.2 2280 SSD...
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 17:43
The Galaxy Book Odyssey will be configurable with an RTX 3050 or an RTX 3050 Ti. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey is the first laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Max-Q and RTX 3050 Ti Max-Q GPUs

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book Odyssey, its latest 15.6-inch gaming laptop. However, the company has also revealed the GeForce RTX 3050 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, which will be available as Max-Q variants on the Galaxy Book O...
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 16:55
The Yoga Duet 7 has been upgraded to Intel Tiger Lake processors. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces the Yoga Duet 7 2021 with Intel Tiger Lake processors, faster RAM and Thunderbolt 4

The Yoga Duet 7 2021 features a Core i5-1135G7 or a Core i7-1165G7, along with 16 GB of RAM and a Thunderbolt 4 port. The device will go on sale in China on April 30.
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 14:47
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 laptop review: New AMD processor and more endurance

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 laptop review: New AMD processor and more endurance

A missed chance? Microsoft presents the 4th generation of the Surface laptop, again offering the larger 15-inch model also with a special AMD Ryzen processor besides the Intel CPUs. Otherwise nothing much has changed, and Microsoft continues to forgo modern connections such as Thunderbolt.
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Apr 2021 22:34
ASUS has finally started selling the Zen AiO 24 A5401 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APU. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Zen AiO 24 A5401 launched with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APU and a stylish design

The Zen AiO 24 A5401 is a compact all-in-one computer that packs plenty of power under the hood. The 23.8-inch computer is now available with AMD's Ryzen 7 5700U, an octa-core APU that ASUS has complemented with 16 GB of SO-DIMM R...
Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 18:55
The Galaxy Book Go will be Samsung's Windows 10 on ARM laptop for 2021. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy Book Go to arrive in Wi-Fi only, LTE and 5G variants starting at US$349.99

Samsung is expected to launch multiple laptops tomorrow, of which the Galaxy Book Go may be one. The Windows 10 on ARM laptop will have a 14-inch display, a choice between two Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and will be available in Wi-F...
Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 12:16
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11ADA05 in the review: Hand-held

78% Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11ADA05 in the review: Hand-held

Silent Chromebook competitor offers more performance in battery mode than in mains operation Lenovo's 11.6-incher does not have a convincing hardware configuration on board. However, the device offers silent operation, a one-year MS Office 365 Personal license and a low price level (279 Euros/~$337). Windows 10 Home in S mode serves as the operating system.
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Apr 2021 10:38
The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 business convertible comes with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 business convertible comes with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo equips the second generation of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga compact business convertible with an up-to-date Tiger Lake CPU and faster connections including a Thunderbolt 4 port. The convertible's major advantage is still its exte...
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Apr 2021 20:14
Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo X170KM-G) in review: Massive powerhouse with lush equipment

85% Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo X170KM-G) in review: Massive powerhouse with lush equipment

More power. Schenker's DTR notebook scores with brute computing power and extensive maintenance, connection and expansion options. Thus, the processor and graphics core could be replaced in addition to the working memory and storage media.
Intel Core i9-11900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 4.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Apr 2021 08:40
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 laptop review: Business convertible now with Tiger Lake

88% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 laptop review: Business convertible now with Tiger Lake

Only a minor update? Lenovo has equipped its entry-level business convertible with an up-to-date Tiger Lake processor and a modern Thunderbolt 4 port. However, the compact ThinkPad still has to do without a 16:10 screen in this generation. Is the update worth it anyway?
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Apr 2021 20:14
ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 has arrived: Better than the X1 Titanium Yoga?!

The brand-new ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 has arrived in our editorial office and it is immediately noticeable that it is better than the more expensive ThinkPad x1 Titanium Yoga in pretty much every way.
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Apr 2021 14:11
Offers a good performance but only a short battery life: The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2: Affordable office laptop with Tiger Lake CPU

Lenovo offers numerous laptops that are suitable for office operation. With the second generation of the ThinkBook 15, there is now also an affordable Tiger Lake laptop.
Mike Wobker, 23 Apr 2021 00:42
Alienware m17 R4

The new Alienware m17 R4 suffers under its fast hardware

The Alienware m17 R4 is a high-end gaming laptop in a class of its own. The 17-incher achieves top rates in terms of graphics performance in the test, but it also has to struggle with extremely high temperatures.
Marius Schell, 22 Apr 2021 00:24
Discord has ended its Microsoft merger talks. (Source: Discord)

Discord drops its acquisition talks with Microsoft

The impending spectre of a Discord that had merged with Microsoft is now off the table, as the chat-service company has now reportedly lost interest in striking such a deal with the Redmond giant. According to the latest rumors, i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 14:01
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen2 ITL

83% Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen2 Laptop review: Affordable Tiger Lake laptop

Good maintenance options. With the ThinkBook 15, Lenovo already presented a solid work device one year ago. Now the second generation of the office laptops also wants to convince in everyday operation with many equipment options and Tiger Lake CPUs. Our review clarifies how well it succeeds in this.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 20 Apr 2021 23:48
Alienware m17 R4 laptop review: Burning up into the atmosphere

85% Alienware m17 R4 laptop review: Burning up into the atmosphere

Hot contender. The Alienware m17 R4 is the latest addition to Alienware's m17 lineup. Compared to the m17 R3, there's a brand new RTX 3000 graphics card, but the CPU is identical to the predecessor's top configuration. The new 360 Hz display is also currently one of the fastest on the market.
Intel Core i9-10980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg
Marius Schell, 20 Apr 2021 00:24
The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is more sensible than the X1 Tablet

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is more sensible than the X1 Tablet

On first glance, the ThinkPad X12 Detachable looks a lot like the ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 3. Despite the similarity, the X12 is no direct successor, as it is not an X1 ThinkPad anymore. This is not necessarily a bad thing: Since it...
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Apr 2021 17:55
Review of the Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

The Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 stays quiet and cool

The Legion C7 can run all current titles smoothly at 1080p. It comes with the Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 32 GB of dual-channel RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. What is so special about it is that it never becomes...
Sascha Mölck, 18 Apr 2021 06:50
Genesis Thor 400 RGB mechanical keyboard hands-on review (Source: Own)

Genesis Thor 400 RGB mechanical keyboard hands-on: Everything you'd expect for roughly US$100

The Genesis Thor 400 RGB is a full-size programmable mechanical keyboard that comes with a detachable palm rest. It uses Kailh Red switches and its set of features includes both preset and customizable RGB lighting settings, n-key rollover, configurable macro keys, and more. The backlight/volume knob's placement seems like the only drawback.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2021 18:45
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Review: Laptop tablet hybrid with LTE & Tiger Lake UP4

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Review: Laptop tablet hybrid with LTE & Tiger Lake UP4

X1 Tablet, but better. After years of ThinkPad tablet abstinence, Lenovo returns to the 2-in-1 market with the new Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1. The Lenovo X12 Tablet manages to impress us in our test - it turns out to be a worthy competitor to the Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
Intel Core i7-1160G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Apr 2021 17:55
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706 will be available with Tiger Lake H45 processors soon. (Image source: Amazon Italy)

The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706 leaks with an Intel Core i7-11800H Tiger Lake H45 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU for €1,799

ASUS is preparing to release another Tiger Lake H45 and RTX 30 series backed laptop, this time a refreshed TUF GAMING F17. The new model retains last year's design, though.
Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2021 00:26
The GKmini features the underpowered Intel Celeron J4125. (Image source: Beelink)

GKmini: Beelink announces a new mini-PC with a disappointing SoC

The GKmini is another mini-PC from Beelink, and one that is smaller than many of its other machines. The inclusion of a Celeron J4125 is underwhelming though, as is the reliance on SATA drives.
Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2021 15:57
Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 Review: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

86% Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 Review: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

Never gets too loud or too hot. The Legion C7 can run all current titles smoothly at 1080p. It comes with the Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 32 GB of dual-channel RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. It gets neither too loud nor too hot.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Apr 2021 10:13
The Samsung Galaxy Book will launch alongside the Go and two Pro models. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Book leaks with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a number pad and a Tiger Lake Core i7 processor; Thunderbolt 4 support may be missing

Evan Blass has revealed Galaxy Book marketing renders, Samsung's cut-price version of the Galaxy Book Pro and the Galaxy Book Pro 360. The cheaper model will start at under US$1,000 and will come with a Core i7 processor from Inte...
Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2021 18:28
Virtual Windows 10 now runs faster on M1-based MacBooks than on Intel-based ones. (Image Source: Parallels)

Apple M1 MacBooks can now run virtualized Windows 10 faster and more efficiently compared to Intel-based models

The latest version of the Parallels Desktop VM manager is optimized for the new M1-powered MacBooks and allows users to run virtualized Windows 10 at native speeds. Compared to previous Intel-based MacBooks, the new M1-based model...
Bogdan Solca, 15 Apr 2021 15:51
Testing the HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 Mobile Workstation (image by HP)

90% HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 review: A lot of power and a great 4K display in a more compact package

29% smaller. In its HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 mobile workstation, HP crammed more performance into a more compact case. The 119W5EA configuration delivers a lot of power in the test, and also convinces with a great 4K DreamColor display and numerous connections.
Intel Core i9-10885H | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 15 Apr 2021 01:13
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will be a powerhouse of a gaming laptop. (Image source: Amazon China)

Amazon China reveals the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 with a Core i9-11900H processor, GeForce RTX 3070 GPU and a 16:10 display, all in a 1.8 kg chassis

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will certainly pack a punch, what with its choice of Tiger Lake-H45 processors and NVIDIA Ampere GPUs. Amazon China has now shown what the upcoming 16:10 laptop looks like from multiple angles and has con...
Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 22:36
You do need to buy the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 to get the AMD Ryzen 7 4980U. (Image source: Microsoft)

The Surface Laptop 4 for Business could be the version to get if you want a 13.5-inch model with an AMD Ryzen 7 4980U APU

Microsoft has restricted the smaller Surface Laptop 4 to the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, but not if you buy the 'for Business' edition. Better still, the Surface Laptop 4 for Business version is also the cheapest way to get Microsoft's lap...
Column by Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 22:20
Evan Blass has already shown the new Samsung Galaxy Book Pro series a few weeks ago. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 Convertible revealed in first hands-on photos

Samsung may have teased the announcement of a new Galaxy Book laptop, but Safety Korea has already revealed what the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 Convertible will look like. Both have 15-inch displays, number pads and a...
Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 14:34
Microsoft gives consumers more choice with the Surface Laptop 4 than the Surface Laptop 3, but that is not saying much. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 4 with AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake processors, but there are compromises

Microsoft has upgraded the Surface Laptop to Intel Tiger Lake and newer AMD Ryzen processors. The Surface Laptop 4 retains its predecessor's design, which is to say that it is available with 13.5-inch and 15-inch displays that hav...
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:35
The Dell XPS 13 9310 is now available with an OLED screen, albeit for a US$300 surcharge from the regular FHD display. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches the new XPS 13 with a 3.5K OLED touchscreen and Tiger Lake processors

The XPS 13 has received an OLED upgrade, having previously been available with only IPS panels. Everything about the XPS 13 9310 remains identical though, including its choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors, LPDDR4x RAM and M.2 PC...
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 15:02
Persona 5 Royal is supposedly making its way to the Xbox Game Pass service too. (Image source: AltChar/Atlus - edited)

PlayStation exclusive Persona 5 Royal winging its way to Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass soon according to tipster

The highly regarded RPG Persona 5 Royal is allegedly coming to Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC soon. The game, which was released in 2019 as an enhanced version of 2016’s Persona 5, is currently a PlayStation exclusive. The purported...
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2021 11:48
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 is interesting because of its SD card reader

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 is interesting because of its SD card reader

Laptop manufacturers have often been accused by some of being "obsessed with slimness". A casualty of the trend towards increasingly thinner laptops are full-size SD card slots. This makes the few models that still have SD card sl...
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Apr 2021 08:13
A first look at the Yoga Tab 13? (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

A Weibo account associated with Lenovo has released teasers for a new tablet called the Yoga Pad Pro - which might prove to be the Chinese variant of a slate to be called the Yoga Tab 13 in international markets. It is to be accom...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 20:53
There will be no 32 GB of RAM or 1 TB configurations for AMD versions of the Surface Laptop 4. (Image source: WinFuture)

Surface Laptop 4 to launch on April 27; leaked configurations affirm that Microsoft continues to make compromises to drive sales volumes of more expensive configurations

Microsoft will announce the Surface Laptop 4 series on April 27, according to a new report. The Surface Laptop series will gain Intel Tiger Lake and AMD Ryzen Renoir 'Surface Edition' processors starting at €1,149 for the Ryzen 5 ...
Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2021 14:12
The THX Onyx is an on-the-go audiophile's dream. (Image: THX)

The THX Onyx USB-C dongle is a MQA with hi-res audio DAC, works with iPhones, Androids, PCs and Macs

THX has unveiled the Onyx, a portable hi-res audio DAC that is compatible with both Android and iPhones as well as PCs and Macs. The new device features a high-quality ESS DAC, a THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) and includ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2021 12:53
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 Tiger Lake review: Office laptop with poor endurance

84% Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 Tiger Lake review: Office laptop with poor endurance

Silver laptop for SMEs. Black laptops are out - at least in some segments. Lenovo tries to attract such customers in the business sector as well and offers an alternative to ThinkPads with the ThinkBook series. Apart from the design, the ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 doesn't differ that much from the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Apr 2021 08:13
Offers a lot of performance but only short battery life: The Alienware m15 R4

Alienware m15 R4: Out with the old, in with the new

The exterior of the Alienware m15 R4 remains unchanged compared to the predecessors, but it reveals new strengths on the inside. While performance is beyond reproach, old weaknesses are also present.
Mike Wobker, 08 Apr 2021 20:08
Even more powerful with the Nvidia Quadro T500 and Tiger Lake: The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8: How much better can an entry-level workstation get?

Laptop manufacturers also serve users with special demands through regular model updates. The ZBook Firefly 14 G8 shows that criticism is taken into account in this process as well.
Mike Wobker, 07 Apr 2021 23:29
The Surface Laptop 4 is inching closer to release, it seems. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 hits official support pages in Intel and AMD variants ahead of possible April release

Microsoft has not revealed the Surface Laptop 4 yet, but it has added AMD and Intel models to its Download Center. The Surface Laptop 4 is expected to launch as soon as next week with Intel Tiger Lake-U, custom AMD Ryzen Renoir AP...
Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2021 21:08
The HP OMEN 15z combines Cezanne APUs and Ampere GPUs. (Image source: HP)

HP OMEN 15z tipped to launch in Europe with AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs

The HP OMEN 15z is coming to Europe following its US release, according to a new report. The 15.6-inch laptop combines AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs with a 144 Hz display, which should deliver significa...
Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2021 20:04
The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 is available with up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX and a GeForce RTX 3070. (Image source: Alienware)

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 launches with enticing hardware, including a Ryzen 9 5900HX, a 115 W RTX 3070 and optional CherryMX mechanical switches

The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 includes AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs and CherryMX mechanical keyboard switches. You can configure the 15.6-inch gaming laptop with up to a 1440p and 240 Hz display, 32 ...
Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2021 15:13
The G15 5510 and G15 5515 will launch at US$899.99. (Image source: Dell)

Dell G15 refreshed with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and a choice between AMD Ryzen 5000 or Intel Comet Lake-H processors

Dell has launched two new G15 gaming laptops, both starting at US$899.99. The G15 Ryzen Edition (5515) comes with newer processors though, but both it and the G15 5510 have the 115 W variant of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060.
Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2021 15:00
Testing the Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05: Dolby Vision, a very good battery life, and a three-year warranty

Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IHM05: Lightweight multimedia allrounder with a good battery life

The Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 offers a lot of computing power and a well-rounded equipment level. This is accompanied by a very good battery life and three-year warranty.
Sascha Mölck, 07 Apr 2021 01:16
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Review: High-End-Business-Convertible with Intel EVO and Titanium chassis

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Review: High-End-Business-Convertible with Intel EVO and Titanium chassis

The thinnest ThinkPad has to make some compromises. The new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga uses expensive materials and is Lenovo’s new flagship business convertible. It is also the thinnest ThinkPad so far, but that results in some compromises, for example in terms of performance as well as input devices.
Intel Core i7-1160G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Apr 2021 22:42
Alienware m15 R4

85% Alienware m15 R4 gaming laptop in review: Lots of power, short battery life

140-watt TGP. Dell equips the Alienware m15 with Nvidia's new RTX 3000 GPUs in the R4 version. In our test configuration, the GeForce RTX 3070 shows what it can do at maximum TGP. The performance that can otherwise be found in this laptop will be revealed in our review.
Intel Core i9-10980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 06 Apr 2021 20:02
Is the Surface Pro 7 "still the better choice?" It depends. (Image via YouTube)

Microsoft compares apples to oranges in a new ad pitting the Surface Pro 7 against the iPad Pro 12.9

Microsoft, in an all-out offensive, released a new commercial comparing the Surface Pro 7 to the iPad Pro. While the commercial makes some good points, it omits some key comparisons important to many consumers and overall ignores ...
Sam Medley, 06 Apr 2021 06:58
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 2C9Q2EA

85% HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 laptop in review: Small workstation with faster ports

Now also with Tiger Lake. Less than three months after our review of the ZBook Firefly G7, we already have its successor on our desk. It comes with a CPU from the Tiger Lake generation and with Nvidia's brand-new Quadro T500 mobile graphics card. This review will show what the upgrade is capable of.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA T500 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 05 Apr 2021 23:29
Intel's 11th Gen Rocket Lake chips might make a difference to AMD's growing usage share. (Image source: Intel)

Rocket Lake to stop the rot: AMD takes another nibble out of Intel's processor usage share in latest Steam survey

Steam has published its hardware and software survey for March and yet again AMD has pinched some more processor usage share away from Intel. However, there has been a small increase for Team Blue with Linux-based systems, and the...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2021 11:58
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