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XMG PRO and FOCUS 2023 laptops (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes PRO and FOCUS laptop lineups with Intel i9-13900HX CPUs and up to an RTX 4070 dGPU

Besides the updated processors and dGPUs, XMG also includes redesigned cooling solutions with more heat pipes and quieter fans, support for up to DDR5-5600 RAM modules and 240 Hz screens. The PRO lineup features slimmer chassis an...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Feb 2023 15:00

Eluktronics Mech-16 GP and Mech-17 GP2 are the first GeForce RTX 4090 laptops to retail for under US$3000

The catch is that you'll have to supply your own SSD, HDD, and operating system as these will ship as barebones systems. The Mech-16 GP and Mech-17 GP2 share the same chassis designs as the Schenker XMG Neo 16 E23 and Neo 17 E23, ...

Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2023 10:04

The Galaxy Book3 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra pre-orders open in the US

Samsung has now released its new top-end, Dynamic AMOLED 2X-equipped Galaxy Book3 Ultra laptop to pre-order in the US. The new 6-inch PC has landed alongside its Book3 360, Pro and Pro 360 siblings, with special offers such as com...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2023 21:57

A fair price for the current market conditions (Image Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Strix G18 featuring Intel’s i9-13980HX and Nvidia’s RTX 4080 dGPU blows competing laptops out of the water with unbeatable US$2,499.99 launch price

Even though it costs at least US$400 less compared to similar configurations from other competitors, the Asus ROG Strix G18 still offers the faster CPU and there are no compromises when it comes to performance, as it integrates th...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Feb 2023 15:40

The new Blade 16 and 18. (Source: Razer)

Update (2) | Razer Blade 16 and 18 go to pre-order

Razer has chosen quite a day to announce pre-order pricing for the new 16- and 18-inch versions of its Blade laptop. They are out there now, albeit in a limited range of SKUs thus far. They mostly consist of configurations with RT...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2023 15:02

Raptor Lake-HX has pushed its way past Apple M2 to top PassMark's single-thread performance chart. (Image source: Apple & Unsplash - edited)

Raptor Lake-HX knocks Apple M2 crowd off PassMark single-thread perch with only Ryzen 9 7945HX threat remaining

The Raptor Lake Intel Core i9-13980HX and i9-13900HX processors have knocked the crowd of Apple M2 chips off their PassMark perch in terms of single-thread CPU performance. The Dragon Range AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has yet to make an ap...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2023 23:22

The 2023 Aorus line-up is complete. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte Aorus 15 and 17 with upgrades to Raptor Lake and RTX 4000-series power announced

Gigabyte has now unleashed new versions of the Aorus 15 and 17 laptops. The OEM touts the duo as machines for gaming on the go, with a updated design that packs WINDFORCE Infinity cooling and up-to-360Hz displays. The upgraded Aor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2023 18:23

The T-series is essentially the K-series with a 35 W power envelope and no overclocking. (Image Source: Caseking)

Rare and expensive sighting: 35 W Raptor Lake-T desktop processors available now in the EU

It is not too often we get to see Intel's desktop-grade T-series on sale at retailers. Despite being underclocked versions of the unlocked K-series, the Raptor Lake-T models appear to be overpriced, at least in Germany.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Feb 2023 17:01

The Intel Core i9-13980HX and Core i9-13900HX have shown up on PassMark's database (image via Intel)

Intel Core i9-13980HX and Core i9-13900HX end AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX's short-lived reign over PassMark's performance charts

The Intel Core i9-13980HX and Core i9-13900HX have been benchmarked on PassMark, scoring 54,483 and 51,739 points, respectively. Both processors successfully outperform the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, which scored 46,791.

Anil Ganti, 10 Feb 2023 07:07

Core i5-13490F has 9.5 MB of L2 cache. (Source: Intel on JD)

Black edition Intel Core i5-13490F and Core i7-13790F released with more cache and tweaked boost clocks

Intel Raptor Lake-F chips lack integrated GPUs. The company has now released two new 13th gen F-series CPUs, the Core i5-13490F and the Core i7-13790F, exclusively in the Chinese market. Both processors come in black boxes and pac...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Feb 2023 10:54

The rest of the LG Gram (2023) series will launch later this year. (Image source: LG)

LG announces availability and pricing for latest Gram 17 laptop with 144 Hz display and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU

The latest LG Gram 17 is now available to order in the US. LG equips the 17-inch laptop with new Intel Raptor Lake-P series processors, as well as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU and a 144 Hz display, among other hardware.

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2023 18:16

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 comes in Core i5 and Core i7 Raptor Lake-P options. (Image Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung announces Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 and Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 with Intel Raptor Lake-P options and Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays

Samsung announced the new Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 and Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 laptops at its Unpacked event today. The Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 and the Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 are identical for the most part save for the display size and presence ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2023 20:08

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is now official (image via Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra: Premium laptop unveiled with high-end specs and an exorbitant price tag

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is now official. Key specs include a Core i9-13900HK processor, GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB storage and a 16-inch 3K 120 Hz 16:10 AMOLED screen. It is up for pre-order and will go...

Anil Ganti, 01 Feb 2023 19:00

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 has been announced with many upgrades over its predecessor (image via Samsung)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 announced with a 3K 16:10 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Raptor Lake-P processors and 5G

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 at Unpacked 2023. It features 13th-generation Intel Raptor Lake-P processors, up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB storage, a 76 Wh battery and S-Pen support for its AMOLED screen. ...

Anil Ganti, 01 Feb 2023 19:00

The high-end Alienware m18 gaming laptop will be up for grabs soon (image via Dell)

Alienware m18 with a GeForce RTX 4080 to hit shelves on February 9 for US$2,599

Dell has confirmed the GeForce RTX 4080-powered Alienware m18 will be purchasable on February 9 for US$2,599. Entry-level models will start at US$1,899 and will be available shortly after. Variants running AMD hardware will only l...

Anil Ganti, 01 Feb 2023 15:00

Dell unveiled the Alienware m16 gaming laptop at CES 2023 (image via Dell)

Alienware m16 will launch alongside the 18-inch model for US$2,599; AMD options to arrive in Q2

Dell has revealed the sale date for the Alienware m16 gaming laptop. One can purchase its high-end variant with a GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card for US$2,599 on February 7. Affordable models start at US$1,899 and will be purchasab...

Anil Ganti, 01 Feb 2023 15:00

THe first RTX 4090 laptop available for pre-order on Amazon (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte's AORUS 17X gaming laptop with i9-13900HX CPU and RTX 4090 GPU now up for pre-orders on Amazon

The AORUS 17X can now be pre-ordered for US$3,899. The configuration includes a 17.3-inch 1440p display with 240 Hz refresh rate, Intel's i9-13900HX processor, an RTX 4090 GPU, 32 GB DDR5-5600 and 2 TB of SSD storage.

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2023 20:33

Samsung will offer the Galaxy Book3 with low-powered Intel Raptor Lake processors. (Image source: @_snoopytech_)

Samsung Galaxy Book3: Specifications and European pricing leak for upcoming entry-level Galaxy Book3 series laptop

Samsung is preparing to release the Galaxy Book3, which should join the Galaxy Book3 Pro and Galaxy Book3 Ultra at tomorrow's Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, renowned leakers have provided details about Samsung's entry-lev...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2023 13:22

The Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max have performed well but Raptor Lake-HX should disrupt the status quo. (Image source: Apple & Unsplash - edited)

Updated | Apple M2 Max and M2 Pro become PassMark's laptop CPU single-thread top dogs but Raptor Lake-HX is yet to strike

The new Apple M2 Max and M2 Pro chips have become the latest chart champions in PassMark’s laptop CPU single-thread benchmark. The previous leader, the Apple M2, is pushed down to third, and it is just ahead of a trio of Alder Lak...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2023 13:03

Prices for many Galaxy Book3 models have leaked online (image via Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra with a GeForce RTX 4050 and Core i7-13700H could cost an eye-watering EUR 3499 in France

A new leak has revealed the entire Galaxy Book3 series' prices in the French market. It ranges between €1,299.99 (US$1,413) for the entry-level Galaxy Book3 and €3,499.99 (US$3,805) for the Book3 Ultra. Samsung will unveil the lap...

Anil Ganti, 28 Jan 2023 07:30

Key specs of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra have been revealed (image via Sleepy Kuma on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra specifications leak confirms laptop will run high-end Intel and Nvidia hardware

A new leak says the Galaxy Book3 Ultra will feature up to an Intel Core i9-13900H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 32 GB RAM and a 16-inch 3K AMOLED panel.

Anil Ganti, 21 Jan 2023 15:43

Intel Core i5-13400F desktop CPU in review: Economical and inexpensive 10-core processor for gaming and working

Good all-rounder! Intel is gradually expanding the current CPU line-up of Raptor Lake processors without the K suffix. The Intel Core i5-13400F offers a total of up to 16 threads...
Intel Core i5-13400F | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, 21 Jan 2023 09:50

First RTX 4000 laptops are scheduled to ship in early February. (Image Source: MSI)

Microcenter lists February 8 / 22 shipping date for some MSI gaming laptops with Nvidia RTX 4000 dGPUs

MSI's high-end Titan GT77HX packing the RTX 4090 and the Raider GE78HX with RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 are expected to ship on February 8. The Pulse and Katana models with RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 / RTX 4050, respectively will ship on Febr...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2023 17:52

The Intel Core i9-13900KS has a Processor Base Power of 150 W and Maximum Turbo Power of 253 W. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Core i9-13900KS immediately tops PassMark and UserBenchmark CPU charts upon release thanks to multitest mastery

The Intel Core i9-13900KS desktop processor has only just been made official and has already topped two benchmark charts. The new Raptor Lake chip has appeared on both PassMark and UserBenchmark, pushing past every other part in i...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jan 2023 23:14

Intel Core i9-13900KS has 20 PCIe lanes. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Insanely fast Core i9-13900KS launched with a 6 GHz maximum boost frequency and US$699 price tag

Intel has unveiled the Core i9-13900KS. Calling it the “world’s fastest desktop processor”, the company claims the Core i9-13900KS will be able to hit an absurd 6 GHz max boost clock without overclocking. The processor will be up ...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2023 15:17

ASRock will sell NUC BOX mini-PCs in two size variants. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock introduces NUC BOX mini-PCs based on 13th Gen Intel Core processors

ASRock has revealed the NUC 1300 BOX and NUCS 1300 BOX, a pair of mini-PCs based on Intel's new Raptor Lake processors. Offered with DDR4 or DDR5 RAM depending on the model chosen, the mini-PCs also have different ports, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2023 18:42

The Intel Core i5-13500HX has made its Geekbench debut (image via Intel)

Intel Core i5-13500HX outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX on Geekbench

Intel's recently announced Core i5-13500HX processor scored 1,711 points on Geekbench's single-core test and 11,319 on the multi-core test. Both figures are remarkably higher than that of the last-gen flagship Zen 3 chip, the AMD ...

Anil Ganti, 06 Jan 2023 13:31

Razer Blade 16 offers dual-mode mini-LED display options. (Image Source: Razer)

CES 2023 | Razer Blade 16 debuts with Intel Raptor Lake-HX Core i9-13950HX, 175 W RTX 4090, and world's first dual-native mode switching mini-LED display

Razer has announced a new Blade 16 series at CES 2023 powered by Intel Core i9-13950HX and a range of Nvidia RTX 40 series Laptop GPUs from the RTX 4060 to the RTX 4090. The Razer Blade 16 offers a QHD+ 240 Hz display but select S...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 19:18

The Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop has been announced at CES 2023 (image via Razer)

CES 2023 | Gargantuan Razer Blade 18 now official with an 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz screen, Raptor Lake HX processors and an equally colossal price tag

The Razer Blade 18 is now official with an Intel Core i9-13950HX/13980HX, up to a GeForce RTX 4090, 32 GB of RAM, an 18-inch IPS LCD screen and a 91 Wh battery. Its base variant starts at US$2,899 and will hit shelves in February ...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 19:00

The Lenovo Yoga 9i now gets upgraded to Intel Raptor Lake-U 28 W processors. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Intel Evo-certified Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 launched with Core i7-1360P and 4K OLED Dolby Vision PureSight display

Lenovo has refreshed the Yoga 9i convertible at CES 2023. The new Yoga 9i (14", 8) now features an Intel Raptor Lake-U Core i7-1360P processor, but there's no dGPU option available. Lenovo continues to offer Dolby Vision HDR OLED ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 17:27

The Yoga AIO 9i will be available later this in multiple markets. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i: 32-inch AIO debuts with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 and choice of Intel Core i7-13700H or Core i9-13900H processors

Lenovo has presented the Yoga AIO 9i, a stylish all-in-one desktop powered by Intel Raptor Lake processors and an Ada Lovelace-based GPU. Launching later this year, the Yoga AIO 9i also has a 4K IPS panel that offers up to 600 nit...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

The new ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 touted by Lenovo to deliver productivity within modern space constraints

The new Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 is a desktop of just one liter (l) in volume, yet is rated to fit SSDs and HDDs of up to 1TB in size, as well as up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. It is also WiFi 6-capable thanks to choice of its 13...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Dual OLED touchscreen goodness for maximum productivity (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 13-inch thin and light convertible packs dual 2.8K OLED touchscreens, Intel Raptor Lake-U processors and triple Thunderbolt 4 connectors

Lenovo is equipping the Yoga Book 9i thin and light convertibles with dual-13-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreens, up to an i7-1355U Intel Raptor Lake ULV processor, 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1 TB NVMe SSD storage and no less than three Th...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 now comes with a 3.2K 120 Hz mini-LED option. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Thinkbook 16p Gen 4 now features a 3.2K 120 Hz mini-LED display along with Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 4060 options

Lenovo has announced an upgraded ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 with Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 4060 Laptop GPU options. The ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 now comes with a 3.2K 120 Hz mini-LED option along with upgrades to Wi-Fi 6E and a 11-pi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Lenovo has announced several new thin-and-light laptops at CES 2023 (image via Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 6i and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon: Portable laptops announced with 28W Intel Raptor Lake chips

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 6i and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon are now official with up to an Intel Core i7-1360p, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD and 16:10 screens. They will be purchasable in March 2023, starting at EUR 1,299 for the Yoga Slim...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

The HP EliteBook 1040 G10 and EliteBook x360 1040 G10 thin-and-light laptops are now official (image via HP)

CES 2023 | HP EliteBook 1040 G10 and EliteBook x360 1040 G10 announced with new Raptor Lake P and U processors, a 120 Hz WQXGA screen, and a chassis made of recycled plastic

The HP EliteBook 1040 G10 and EliteBook x360 1040 G10 can now be configured with Intel's new Raptor Lake P and U class processors, up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB NVMe SSD and a 120 Hz screen. HP says it will reveal the laptops' prices...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 02:53

Asus VivoBook Pro 16X 3D OLED comes with glassless 3D displays and upgrades to Intel Raptor Lake-HX CPUs. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus VivoBook Pro 16X 3D OLED brings glassless 3D, Raptor Lake-HX, and ProArt goodness for all

Apart from the halo ProArt StudioBook 16 lineup, Asus is also bringing its Spatial Vision glassless 3D tech to the VivoBook Pro 16X 3D OLED. The VivoBook Pro 16X 3D OLED offers several ProArt features at a more accessible price an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 02:16

HP has added new hardware options for its Omen 45L, Omen 40L and Omen 25L gaming desktops (image via HP)

CES 2023 | HP Omen 45L, Omen 40L and Omen 25L pre-built gaming desktops refreshed with current-gen hardware from Intel and Nvidia with no RDNA 3/Zen 4 options in sight

HP has added new hardware options for its Omen 45L, Omen 40L and Omen 25L gaming desktops. They can now be configured with 13th-gen Intel Raptor Lake processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards. They will go on sale late...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 01:26

Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED offers an immersive 3D experience without glasses. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED with Simulated Reality 3D eye-tracking display and stylus-enabled haptic touchpad left us pretty impressed

Asus is taking an innovative approach to its much-acclaimed ProArt StudioBook 16 lineup at CES 2023. The new ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED uses Dimenco's SR 3D technology that offers an immersive viewing experience without the need...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 00:57

The HP Omen 17 has been refreshed with current-gen hardware from Nvidia and Intel (image via HP)

CES 2023 | HP Omen 17 gaming laptop refreshed with new Intel/Nvidia hardware, an optical mechanical keyboard and plenty of I/O

HP has refreshed its high-end Omen 17 gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9-13900HX, a 240 Hz QHD panel, DDR5 5,600 memory and an optical mechanical keyboard. Prices start at US$1,699 and HP will announce its availability later.

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 00:22

CES 2023 | OLED-sporting LG gram Ultraslim and LG gram Style devices headline new 13th Gen Intel Core-powered LG laptop lineup for 2023

LG has announced its laptop lineup for 2023, with the new LG gram Ultraslim and LG gram Style devices coming with OLED panels. Joining the gram Ultraslim laptop and the pair of gram Style notebooks is LG’s refreshed lineup of gram...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jan 2023 00:07

MSI Prestige 16 Studio A13V comes with a QHD+ mini-LED display. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2023 | MSI Prestige 16 Studio A13V announced with 165 Hz QHD+ mini-LED display and Core i7-13700H-RTX 4060 Laptop GPU combination

At CES 2023, MSI announced a refreshed Prestige 16 Studio A13V with Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 Laptop GPU options. The new Prestige 16 Studio A13V comes with a 165 Hz QHD+ 1000-nit mini-LED display and in...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2023 23:39

Asus adds Thunderbolt 4 for mini PCs. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus announces PN64-E1 Intel Raptor Lake mini PCs with dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors and up to five video outs

With the introduction of the latest PN64-E1 mini PC models, Asus in finally adding Thunderbolt 4 support to its mini PC lineup. The new models integrate two Thunderbolt 4 ports and processor options could include up to an i7-13700...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jan 2023 20:00

CES 2023 | MSI Cyborg 15, Thin GF63 and Katana 15 series to start with the new RTX 4050 from US$999

MSI has announced that the latest, Raptor Lake-powered versions of the Katana 15 series will be among the most affordable of its 2023 line-up. They will be released with FHD 144Hz displays powered by graphics starting with the new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2023 19:40

The Creator Z17 HX and Creator Z16 HX have been announced with powerful hardware (image via MSI)

CES 2023 | MSI Creator Z17 HX and Creator Z16 HX announced with blazing-fast Raptor Lake processors and MIL-STD-810G certification

MSI has announced the Creator Z17 HX and Creator Z16 HX laptops with a 16-inch QHD+ (16:10) touch-enabled screen, up to 64 GB of DDR5 5,400 RAM and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards. The former's price starts at US$2,999 and the lat...

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2023 18:26

The high-end MSI Stealth 17 Studio laptop is now official (image via MSI)

CES 2023 | MSI Stealth 17 Studio announced with a 4K mini LEd screen, Raptor Lake H processors and lots of RGB

MSI has officially announced the Stealth 17 Studio laptop for gamers and creators. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H, GeForce RTX 4090 and 64 GB of DDR5 5,200 memory. It will go on sale in February starting a...

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2023 18:00