China accelerates shift to homegrown AI chips under U.S. pressureChina’s top tech firms are accelerating efforts to replace Nvidia processors, but most progress lies in running AI models, not training them.Nathan Ali, 01 Sep 2025 20:19
2.5 liter FA65G mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and rare RTX 4080/5000 Ada MXM dGPUs demoed by FEVMThanks to some ingenious custom coolers and motherboard design, FEVM manages to squeeze a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 9800X3D along with an RTX 4080 LP or RTX 5000 LP Ada GPUs in MXM form-factor into a 2.5 liter chassis inspired by Appl...Bogdan Solca, 29 Aug 2025 17:19
Nvidia confirms Battlefield 6 as GeForce Now game, with RTX 5080 upgrade promising lower latencyJustifying rumors, Nvidia has announced that Battlefield 6 will be available on GeForce Now. The game’s October 10th release date follows September RTX 50 series upgrades. Aiming to reduce latency, Ultimate tier subscribers can en...Adam Corsetti, 29 Aug 2025 00:21
Next-generation AMD RDNA 5 desktop GPUs tipped to feature up to 96 CUsNew rumours suggest that AMD will be gunning for Nvidia when it releases its RDNA 5-based desktop GPUs. With AT3 and AT4 already detailed, a well-known source has now outlined what to expect from AMD's more powerful AT0 and AT2 op...Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2025 15:07
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE refresh leaks amid Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Super rumoursNvidia is rumoured to be preparing GeForce RTX 50 Super launches before the end of the year. In response, AMD is now tipped to bring a refreshed Radeon RX 9070 GRE to market during the same period with upgrades over the current mo...Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2025 16:21
Nvidia unveils photonics switches to scale AI networks with millions of GPUsNvidia is pushing data center networking into the optical era with Spectrum-X Photonics Ethernet and Quantum-X Photonics InfiniBand. By co-packaging optics with switch chips, the company promises massive bandwidth, lower power use...Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2025 08:28
Deposition breakthrough enables the development of 120-layer high-density 3D DRAMimec and Ghent University have demonstrated 120 alternating silicon and silicon-germanium layers on 300mm wafers, a key step toward horizontally stacked 3D DRAM.Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2025 08:11
ASRock’s new L-shaped PCIe 12V-2x6 cable with an NTC sensor aims to eliminate meltingFollowing the first Radeon RX 9070 XT with a 12VHPWR connector experiencing melting pins on the power cable at the GPU end, ASRock has released a new cable with an NTC sensor. The sensor is meant to communicate with an ASRock PSU ...Vineet Washington, 25 Aug 2025 16:56
Nvidia Rubin architecture taped out with six chips at TSMC, marks major platform overhaulNvidia has taped out six Rubin architecture chips at TSMC, featuring 3nm N3P chiplets, HBM4 support, and 4x reticle design. This comprehensive platform overhaul covers GPUs, CPUs, networking, and silicon photonics.Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 20:17
Nvidia pitches new B30 chip to Washington for China, with 80 percent of Blackwell's peak performanceNvidia has submitted its new B30 AI GPU variant to U.S. officials, aiming for approval to ship to China with reduced performance. The chip is said to deliver up to 80 percent of full Blackwell capability, but political hurdles, Be...Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 00:11
Next-gen AMD RDNA 5 desktop GPUs leak: Mid-range AT3 GPU features 48 CUs and massive 384-bit busIn 2027, AMD is expected to launch budget-friendly RDNA 5 desktop gaming cards. Moore's Law Is Dead has leaked two of these RDNA 5 GPUs that could show up in mid-range/entry-level RDNA 5 boards. Termed "AT4" and "AT3", the GPUs ar...Fawad Murtaza, 23 Aug 2025 22:19
Here's what Cyberpunk 2077 looks like with an RTX 5090, and it's amazingCyberpunk 2077 still manages to surprise us, as is the case in this video of Digital Dreams with an RTX 5090. And needless to say that the graphics are stunning. Alexis Stegmann, 23 Aug 2025 20:50
U.S. rules out equity stakes in TSMC and Micron under CHIPS ActThe Commerce Department confirmed that TSMC and Micron will not have to give up equity for CHIPS Act subsidies, easing concerns of broad government ownership demands.Nathan Ali, 23 Aug 2025 17:46
China tells tech giants to halt Nvidia H20 orders after US "addicted" insultBeijing has quietly tightened pressure on tech giants to scale back Nvidia H20 chip purchases after U.S. comments angered senior officials.Nathan Ali, 22 Aug 2025 11:57
Nvidia readies new Blackwell-based accelerators tailored for China under US export limitsNvidia is reportedly designing new Blackwell-based accelerators for China, including the B30A and RTX 6000D, tuned to stay just below U.S. export thresholds.Nathan Ali, 21 Aug 2025 07:04
SoftBank stake fuels speculation over possible Intel Foundry dealSoftBank plans to purchase about $2 billion in Intel shares, but insiders say Masayoshi Son has also discussed a deeper plan, including a future deal for Intel Foundry.Nathan Ali, 21 Aug 2025 06:48
Latest Nvidia App beta enables global DLSS overrides while the RTX 4000 GPUs now support Smooth MotionNvidia App now includes global override toggles for frame gen models, Super Resolution models and Transformer models, making it easier for gamers with huge game libraries to enable DLSS features all at once. It also adds support f...Bogdan Solca, 19 Aug 2025 22:40
Asus ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 cools 800 watts with quad fans and liquid metalTo mark the 30th anniversary of the first Asus graphics card, the company has unveiled one of the fastest versions of the GeForce RTX 5090 in the world. The ROG Matrix combines Nvidia's most powerful gaming GPU with four fans and ...Hannes Brecher, 19 Aug 2025 21:46
Nvidia officially reduces RTX 50 pricing by up to 10% in Europe, RTX 5090 now EUR 230 cheaperNvidia has officially decreased the prices of some RTX 50 series GPUs in Europe. The RTX 5090 has experienced the biggest price cut, as it now commands a EUR 2,099 price instead of the former EUR 2,329. However, Nvidia hasn't cut ...Fawad Murtaza, 19 Aug 2025 11:42
Nvidia announces DLSS 4 games including Borderlands 4, with Resident Evil Requiem boasting path tracingNvidia has revealed which titles will see improved performance or more convincing lighting. Borderlands 4 and Resident Evil Requiem will join a list of over 175 DLSS 4 games and apps. Other releases like Directive 8020 and Fate Tr...Adam Corsetti, 18 Aug 2025 21:30
Nvidia amplifies op-ed claiming H20 export ban failed to slow China’s AI pushNvidia shared an op-ed arguing U.S. export controls on its H20 GPUs curtailed American influence without halting China’s AI progress.Nathan Ali, 17 Aug 2025 18:40
XMG refreshes Core 15 / 16 premium compact gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen AI processors and RTX 5000 GPUsBoth models can be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 7 350 combined with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 dGPU. Highlights include fast 300 Hz 1600p displays with high colour gamut coverage, support for u...Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2025 15:00
Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super series pricing leaks with more memory for the same moneyNvidia is expected to take the unusual step of refreshing the GeForce RTX 50 series before the end of the year with a series of Super-branded graphics cards. Now, early pricing information has emerged online that points to Nvidia ...Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 12:13
China-linked social media account escalates criticism of Nvidia H20 AI chips over alleged backdoorA state-linked Chinese social media account has accused Nvidia’s China-only H20 AI chips of being unsafe and containing hardware “backdoors,” claims Nvidia denies.Nathan Ali, 12 Aug 2025 19:02
New affordable RX 9060 slays RTX 5050 in gaming while reportedly matching RTX 5060The newly launched Radeon RX 9060 GPU has been pitted against the RTX 5060, RTX 5050, and the RX 9060 XT in a series of gaming and 3DMark tests. The latest affordable Radeon GPU manages to soundly beat the RTX 5050, offering equal...Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2025 11:27
GeForce RTX 5090D V2: Higher than expected pricing revealed for Nvidia's unusual RTX 5090 variantAccording to new reports, Nvidia is days away from officially launching the third graphics card bearing GeForce RTX 5090 branding. While the card's MSRP is expected to match that of previous RTX 5090 releases, the GeForce RTX 5090...Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2025 14:55
AMD officially reveals Radeon RX 9060 with supposedly impressive 1080p performance and FSR 4 supportThe Radeon RX 9060 is now official, albeit without being able to purchase yet. Nonetheless, AMD has now confirmed all key specifications for the new desktop graphics card while also outlining its prospective performance.Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2025 16:38
AMD Radeon RX 7400 graphics card finally official and spotted inside Dell Tower desktopsAMD has returned to the Radeon RX 7000 series despite moving on to newer Radeon RX 9000 series cards earlier this year. Arriving shortly after the Radeon Pro W7400, the Radeon RX 7400 is said to be aimed at 1080p gamers. Early sig...Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2025 16:31
AMD Radeon Pro W7400 unveiled: Single-slot GPU with 55 watts doesn't need a power connectorAMD's latest RDNA 3 graphics card needs just one PCIe slot, and with a power consumption of just 55 watts, the GPU doesn't require an additional power cable. Nevertheless, the new AMD GPU offers 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and four DisplayP...Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2025 21:42
Asus and Noctua team up for the quietest RTX 5080Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition is a chunky four-slot GPU but is touted as the quietest air-cooled card in its class. It is a triple-fan card with three 120 mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans.Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 17:37
No backdoors or spyware: Nvidia fiercely rejects US proposal for export chipsFollowing a three-month-ban, Nvidia got the green light to sell its H20 chips to China last month. But the chipmaker is once again in rough waters as it has come under the scrutiny of the Cyberspace Administration of China, follow...Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 08:35
AMD Radeon RX 9060 non-XT specs revealed by new leakAMD is said to be working on a slightly downgraded Radeon RX 9060. It will arrive in only an 8 GB flavour and perform more or less par with the 9060 XT. Anil Ganti, 04 Aug 2025 23:56
Dimensity 9500 GPU tipped to arrive with significant ray tracing performance improvementsA new leak from Weibo says the Dimensity 9500's GPU will offer notable ray tracing performance gains. Some unspecified titles will run at 100+ FPS as a result. Anil Ganti, 04 Aug 2025 11:47
Steam survey sees AMD CPUs exceed 40 percent, Intel dip below 60 percentValve’s July 2025 hardware and software survey reveals AMD CPUs now power over 40 percent of participating PCs, while Intel falls below a 60 percent share for the first time since 2020.Nathan Ali, 03 Aug 2025 20:51
Nvidia rejects China’s H20 GPU security concerns amid renewed US export controlsChina’s cyberspace regulator has asked Nvidia to clarify whether its H20 accelerator contains hidden tracking or “backdoor” functions. Nvidia insists no such mechanism exists.Nathan Ali, 03 Aug 2025 06:42
Nvidia GeForce driver 580.88 offers DLSS4 for Expedition 33 and Mafia: The Old Country while extending Windows 10 support to 2026Nvidia's latest driver comes with a host of fixes and DLSS4 support for a variety of titles in addition to a mammoth 62 new monitors that received G-Sync compatible certification from Team Green.Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 22:48
Tesla AI6 chip on Samsung 2nm process may first go to Optimus and Dojo, not carsTesla is planning unified AI processing for its vehicles, Optimus, and Dojo supercomputer, starting with the AI6 chip generation. Tesla AI6 will be built in the US on Samsung's 2nm foundry node, with mass production slated for 202...Daniel Zlatev, 30 Jul 2025 22:56
Xbox Magnus leak: Next‑gen console targets 4K120 gaming with AMD Zen 6 - Moore's Law Is DeadDocuments cited by Moore’s Law is Dead indicate that Microsoft’s next‑generation Xbox, codenamed Magnus, is in final development stages. The console is expected to deliver up to double the performance of the PS5 Pro, targeting nat...Sebastian Jankowski, 30 Jul 2025 02:54
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT crushes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti in budget gaming GPU price-performance pollA recent front-page poll by a reputed tech-enthusiast website has revealed that the majority of gamers looking for a mid-range GPU are likely to opt for AMD over Nvidia. Specifically, the Radeon RX 9060 XT won decisively thanks to...Sambit Saha, 29 Jul 2025 14:10
Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh tipped to arrive earlier than initially anticipatedA new report says Nvidia plans to push out its RTX 50 Super GPUs before the calendar year ends. So far, three models have been hinted at: the RTX 5080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5070 Super. Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2025 10:42
Gray-market repairs for banned Nvidia H100 and A100 GPUs surge in ChinaShenzhen workshops are quietly repairing gray-market Nvidia H100 and A100 accelerators banned under Washington’s export restrictions. With GPUs running flat-out in AI clusters and failure rates climbing, repair jobs fetching up to...Nathan Ali, 28 Jul 2025 14:20
Lisuan’s 6 nm domestic GPUs rival RTX 4060 performance, driving China’s gaming and AI self‑sufficiencyLisuan Technology has unveiled a new self-sufficient, domestically produced 6 nm GPUs under its TrueGPU Tiantu architecture, offering 24 TFLOP/s compute, intelligent multitasking, NRSS upscaling and SR-IOV support for gamers and A...Nathan Ali, 27 Jul 2025 10:21
Xclipse 960: Exynos 2600 GPU benchmark scores leak onlineBenchmarks of the Exynos 2600's Xclipse 960 GPU have shown up online. It comes with 8 CUs and outperforms current-gen offerings by a wide margin. Anil Ganti, 27 Jul 2025 08:02
More PS5 Pro games should maximize console's specs to benefit PS6, according to developerA Kyodai Ltd. developer agrees that many titles fail to fulfill the potential of the PS5 Pro specs. Games may be PSSR compatible, but ignore the other advantages of an improved GPU. Ivaylo Koralsky explains that enhanced PS5 Pro g...Adam Corsetti, 26 Jul 2025 00:36
Deal | This RTX 5070 is selling pretty close to Nvidia's MSRP for Amazon Prime membersAmazon is offering a small discount on the MSI Gaming RTX 5070 12G Ventus 3X OC but it brings the GPU much closer to MSRP. However, the deal is only available to Amazon Prime customers.Vineet Washington, 25 Jul 2025 18:23
New leak suggests AMD is planning high-end RDNA 5 gaming GPUs to compete with upcoming Nvidia RTX 6090AMD has been missing in action on the high-end gaming GPU front with the current RDNA 4 generation, but Team Red has big plans for the next gen RDNA 5 GPUs, which are rumored to include a competitor for Nvidia's RTX 6090. Also pla...Bogdan Solca, 25 Jul 2025 15:57
Billion-dollar Nvidia B200 shipments bypass US export curbs to ChinaDespite export curbs, over $1 billion of Nvidia’s flagship B200 AI processors slipped into China even after Washington tightened restrictions. Anhui-based “Gate of the Era” emerged as a key gray-market conduit, moving racks at pri...Nathan Ali, 25 Jul 2025 14:05
Nvidia highlights collaboration with major Indian OEMs and PC builders, showcases AI and gaming with the RTX 5050 and other Blackwell GPUs at "Future of AI" eventNvidia held a "Future of AI" event earlier this month in India showcasing the gaming and AI prowess of RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. The company demoed several laptop and desktop offerings featuring the new RTX 5050 and other previously ...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2025 05:29
Asus launches RTX 5080 ROG Astral Hatsune Miku Edition in China, priced over 2x Nvidia’s MSRPAs if the gold GPU wasn't enough, Asus has unveiled another special-edition graphics card. The new model comes with a high price and limited availability, accompanied by a strong marketing push and ongoing export restrictions.Anton Avdyushkin, 22 Jul 2025 14:52
RTX 5090 laptop GPU delivers impressive performance uplift with 250 Watt TGPA YouTuber modified an RTX 5090 laptop to bypass Nvidia's 175 Watt power limit. With 250 Watts of power available, it offered up to a 41% performance increase in synthetic benchmarks. Anil Ganti, 21 Jul 2025 15:38