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The next generation of Intel iGPUs may be in testing at present. (Source: Intel)

A 96 EU iGPU described as Intel Gen12 surfaces on Compubench

The Compubench site has added a listing for a "genuine" Intel CPU that is integrated with a "Gen12 Mobile Graphics Controller". This, then, may be the integrated graphics solution that is said to launch alongside Tiger Lake chipse...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Sep 2019 15:48

AMD could seriously ramp up performance with the ability of Zen 3 to process four threads simultaneously per core. (Source: AMD)

Rumor: AMD Zen 3 architecture could run four threads per core

The x86 architecture has been hitting something of a wall lately but AMD looks like it could be set to inject it with a fresh breath of life. According to the rumor mill, the company has finalized the Zen 3 design and it introduce...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Sep 2019 05:26

The silicon-interconnect fabric resembles a semiconductor wafer with chips directly placed on it. (Source: IEEE Spectrum)

Motherboards must die: researchers working on silicon-interconnect fabric alternative

Current PCBs are eating too much space and researchers think these can easily be replaced with a new silicon-interconnect fabric that would lead to more powerful devices in reduced form-factors. The use of such new fabrics would a...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Sep 2019 17:03

The AMD Ryzen 3000 series third-generation Threadripper will launch in November. (Image source: AMD)

AMD will release the 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X and first 24-core Ryzen 3000 Threadripper processors in November

AMD has officially stated that the Ryzen 9 3950X desktop processor and the next generation of Ryzen Threadripper chips will be launched in November. Although some will be disappointed about the delay of the 16-core Matisse CPU, ot...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Sep 2019 00:45

Narcos: Rise of the Cartels can be pre-ordered now. (Source: Curve Digital/Kuju)

Netflix Narcos: coming to a controller near you soon

Curve Digital & Kuju have announced that they are bringing a title based on the Netflix show Narcos to PCs and consoles. It will allow a user to play either for the Cartel in question or against it a DEA agent. This original conte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Sep 2019 18:51

The new MSI Prestige 15 features 10th Gen Intel Core processors. (Image source: MSI)

Update | Hexa-core i7-10710U sample underachieves in Cinebench R15 and R20 benchmarks; trails behind AMD's quad-core Ryzen 7 3700U

A 6-core Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10710U has been put through the rigors of Cinebench R15 and R20 and has apparently struggled with the multi-core testing aspects of the benchmarks. AMD’s 15 W quad-core APU, the Ryzen 7 3700U, was...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Sep 2019 17:03

16K Sony Crystal LED tech is ready for the TV room. (Source: Sony)

Consumer-grade Sony 16K Crystal LED panels are now available

Sony is ready to release its Crystal LED technology to home theater systems. These next-gen panels are capable of both 8K HDR and 16K resolutions. With specs such as 140% of sRGB coverage and 120 frames per second, they are also r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2019 17:13

G-SYNC is coming to big-screen LG OLED. (Source: LG)

LG announces NVIDIA G-SYNC support for select 2019 OLED TVs

LG has revealed that certain 2019 OLED TVs will gain G-SYNC compatibility via a firmware update. This will apply to 55- to 75-inch C9 and 55 or 65 inch E9 variants. The OEM asserts that this development will enhance immersion in g...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Sep 2019 20:28

Navi 14: Consumer and workstation bound?

Much has been spoken about AMD pitching Navi 14 against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 series. However, a recent patch to the AMDGPU Linux kernel DRM driver suggests that the company has other plans for the upcoming graphics chip too.

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2019 19:24

The Pantone-validated 4K touchscreen works with Wacom's magnetic rechargeable stylus. (Source: Acer)

IFA 2019 | Acer showcases ConceptD 9 Pro convertible workstation

The ConceptD 9 Pro is using the same chassis as the Predator Triton 900, but comes tailor-made for demanding CG artists with Nvidia's RTX Quadro 5000 GPUs and a Wacom ERM stylus. It also packs gen 9 i9 octa-core CPUs coupled with ...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Sep 2019 16:41

The Intel Core i7-10710U is based on 14nm manufacturing technology. (Image source: TechnoFAQ)

Intel Core i7-10710U delivers powerful single-core performances in UserBenchmark and Geekbench 5; flies past AMD Ryzen 7 3700U and 3750H rivals

An Intel Core i7-10710U processor has been spotted being put through its paces on both UserBenchmark and Geekbench 5. The energy-efficient six-core CPU, which was tested in MSI’s new Prestige 15 laptop, particularly shines in sing...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2019 00:07

The QTM527 mmWave antenna module. (Source: Qualcomm)

IFA 2019 | Qualcomm unveils the new QTM527 mmWave antenna module for the Snapdragon X55 modem

Qualcomm has introduced its latest "add-on" for its 2nd-generation 5G modem, the Snapdragon X55. The QTM527 is an antenna that confers mmWave reception on the chipset. It is intended to enable the X55 to handle fiber-level connect...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Sep 2019 18:38

VESA's DisplayHDR standards can improve a screen's performance. (Source: Pinterest)

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

The Video Electronics Standards Association (or VESA) is the body that can confer official certifications for state-of-the art quality standards such as DisplayHDR on new screens. Its latest update to the criteria by which they ar...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 18:43

IFA 2019 | Acer's Nitro XV3 series of monitors brings NVIDIA G-SYNC-compatibility and various eye-saving features

Acer's new series of XV3 gaming monitors offer modern refresh rates of up to 240Hz and response times of as low as 1 millisecond. They are also G-SYNC ready with the variable refresh rate (VRR) necessary to handle either the RTX o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Sep 2019 20:06

The Asus ProArt StudioBook series is aimed at graphics professionals. (Image source: Asus)

IFA 2019 | New Asus ProArt StudioBook series features flagship model with Core i9-9980HK CPU and powerful Nvidia Quadro RTX 6000 GPU

Asus has claimed that its ProArt StudioBook lineup includes the “world’s most graphically-powerful laptop” with the ProArt StudioBook One (W590) workstation. The device comes with a 9th Gen Intel mobile processor and Nvidia’s Quad...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2019 14:00

NVIDIA adds the Quadro RTX 6000 to its mobile Quadro RTX lineup. (Source: NVIDIA)

IFA 2019 | NVIDIA announces the mobile Quadro RTX 6000 GPU, sets new Ace Reference Design standard for mobile workstations

NVIDIA has introduced a new mobile Quadro RTX card, the mobile Quadro RTX 6000 at IFA 2019. The specifications of the mobile Quadro RTX 6000 are yet to be officially disclosed, but NVIDIA's performance numbers show that it perform...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2019 14:00

The reversible Type-C connector will be used for the new USB4 standard. (Source: Notebookcheck)

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has finalized the specification for USB4. A few things are different this time around including the way the it named, as well as its support for another standard in the form of Thunderbolt 3.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2019 13:35

An example of integer scaling compared to its bilinear counterpart. (Source: TechPowerUp)

NVIDIA addresses an issue for older games on newer displays with a driver update

Some consumers may have found that having a 4K display does not always result in pin-sharp content. This is because 1080p image data is not always scaled effectively to match the more up-to-date resolution. NVIDIA has addressed th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 14:53

Radeon VII was a solid, yet short-lived preview for Navi. (Source: AMD)

Radeon VII confirmed to be EOL, just 6 months after its launch

With a gaming performance comparable to the more affordable RX 5700 XT, the Radeon VII GPU is already put on EOL status after a short-lived 6 months. Still, the high-end GPU is a solid option for heavy compute tasks and demanding ...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Aug 2019 17:10

Control gameplay in DirectX 11 may be a little better with the Radeon Adrenalin 19.8.2 download. (Source: Steam)

New AMD Radeon Adrenalin version confers support for Man of Medan and HDCP 2.3 in RX 5700 series

AMD has released Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.8.2, an update that adds compatibility with HDCP 2.3 on the RX 5700 series of graphics cards. It also boosts performance while playing Control using DirectX 11 compared to the prev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 17:04

Same exterior for the X and T-series, but with new 10th-gen Intel interiors. (Source: Ultrabookreview)

Lenovo brings Intel 10th gen "Comet Lake" to ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390

Some of Lenovo's most popular ThinkPad laptops, the X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390, have been updated with Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake CPUs. The L13 and L13 Yoga have also been given a thinner, lighter design makeover.

Douglas Black, 27 Aug 2019 16:06

Starting with this year's Prestige lineup, MSI offers the stunning 4K displays on the 15-inch, as well as on the 14-inch models. (Source: MSI)

MSI's new Prestige 14 / 15 laptops feature up to 6-core Intel Comet Lake-U CPUs

Usually reserved for 15-inch models and up, MSI now offers 4K display options for the 14-inch Prestige models, as well, plus all screens are factory-calibrated. Users can also opt to equip the laptops with quad-core or six-core Co...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2019 15:11

A Minecraft scene with and without ray tracing. (Source: NVIDIA)

Gamescom 2019 | Minecraft, Dying Light 2 and other titles to get ray tracing soon

Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, has announced that its hit game will become able to use real-time ray tracing in early 2020. Furthermore, NVIDIA has broken the news that a number of other titles will get these features. They incl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 19:07

SK Hynix' new memory is high-bandwidth indeed. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces its next-generation, "world's fastest" high-bandwidth memory

The chip-maker SK Hynix has released HBM2E, its new storage standard. It is described as having up to 50% higher bandwidth at double the size compared to the previous generation. This new chip is aimed at uses in machine learning,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Aug 2019 19:54

The Quartz Canyon NUCs feature a heftier case. (Source: Softline)

Intel plans to release Quartz Canyon workstation NUCs with replaceable GPUs

The Quartz Canyon series will feature the first NUCs that allow users to add high-end GPUs. The systems are advertised as workstation kits due to the inclusion of Xeon E and Core i7 vPro CPUs. Other features include dual Thunderbo...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Aug 2019 14:55

Samsung's first 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSD is now in production. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSDs have a groundbreaking design for faster 256Gb data-transfers

Samsung claims that its upcoming vertically-stacked NAND (or V-NAND) for SATA-based SSDs confers improved read- and write-speeds on the resulting drives. They are composed of 100 or more layers of stacked flash cells, whereas prev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 00:05

System76 announces Adder WS Linux workstation with 4K OLED display

Linux laptop seller System76 recently announced a new workstation. The Adder WS, which is set to release on August 8, is the retailer's first laptop with a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display. The laptop will also pack a power Core i7 or Co...

Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2019 23:32

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X performs comparatively better in Ubuntu, but Windows 10 has finally caught up. (Source: Nsane Forums)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X cross-platform benchmarking shows the Windows 10 scheduler finally catching up to that of Linux

Comparative benchmarks between AMD Ryzen 9 3900X systems running Windows 10 1903 and Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS show that Microsoft's work in optimizing the OS for MCM CPUs such as Ryzen has paid off. Although Linux does have an overall l...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Aug 2019 16:13

Intel's upcoming GPU may offer HBM VRAM at $200

UPDATE 8/2: Intel has responded with a clarification of Raja Koduri's statement. See below. In a recent interview with a Russian YouTube tech channel, Raja Koduri (chief architect at Intel) stated that Intel's upcoming Xe GPU w...

Sam Medley, 02 Aug 2019 22:59

The Asus ROG Strix X570-E motherboard. (Source: Asus)

Asus working on AMD X590 and X599 motherboards to cater to the Ryzen 9 3950X and Threadripper 3000 series

Internal Asus documents point to at least two AMD X590 boards in development. This was confirmed by an Asus source to Videocardz. Not much is known about the X590 chipset at the moment apart from the fact that AMD could be alignin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Aug 2019 09:40

Dell's XPS 15 series of notebooks have often struggled with various forms of throttling since 2015.

Dell pushes out BIOS update for XPS 15 7590 to fix GPU throttling issue

The XPS 15 7590 has suffered from a severe GPU throttling issue under sustained load since it's release over a month ago, but Dell has finally pushed out a BIOS update to help fix the issue.

Douglas Black, 31 Jul 2019 13:21

Intel Cascade Lake-X shows up on UserBench. (Source: TweakTown)

10C/20T Intel Cascade Lake-X 'Glacier Falls' HEDT processor shows up on UserBench

A 10-core 20-thread Intel Cascade Lake-X CPU belonging to the Glacier Falls platform has surfaced on UserBench. Not much information is gained from the listing itself, but we do see the CPU being listed with low base and boost clo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jul 2019 13:54

CEO Lisa Su has already promised that AMD will bring more Threadripper CPUs to market. (Image source: Digital Trends)

Feasible 16 core AMD Threadripper 3000 series CPU crushes the Ryzen 9 3900X and Threadripper 2950X in multi-core workloads

Well, well, well. We might have just got our first sight of an AMD Threadripper 3000 series processor, courtesy of a posting on UserBenchmark. The processor, which we expect to see before the end of the year, is compatible with th...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2019 23:04

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53 will be one of the most powerful ThinkPads ever courtesy of Nvidia RTX 5000 Max-Q graphics and octa-core Intel CPU.

Full specifications of Lenovo's new ThinkPad P53 workstation unveiled for all configurations

The full specifications for Lenovo's latest P53 mobile workstation ThinkPad, revealing a variety of configurations for CPU, GPU, and display. Unfortunately, the removable battery of the P52 has become a casualty of the 2019 update...

Douglas Black, 23 Jul 2019 14:36

The Apollo 11 hatch replica. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft celebrates the first moon landing's 50th anniversary by making an Apollo 11 hatch replica

Microsoft has marked an important NASA anniversary by taking part in Project Egress, in which engineering teams were challenged to re-make a component of the Apollo 11's landing module. The Redmond cohort were charged with making ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jul 2019 19:43

Arcturus could be announced at SIGGRAPH in late July, but it may actually launch in early 2020. (Source: PCGamesN)

New Linux driver leak suggests AMD Arcturus will be a Vega-based professional GPU

Everybody was expecting Arcturus to be the high-end version of Navi and a true competitor for Nvidia's RTX 2080 / Ti gaming GPUs, but the latest Linux AMDGPU shader compiler code update suggests that Arcturus is more of a professi...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jul 2019 15:37

The external, expanded battery of the Lenovo ThinkPad T480

Lenovo ThinkPad laptops: Online backlash over the removal of external battery options

With the 2019 generation of ThinkPad laptops, the PC manufacturer Lenovo has stopped offering any models with external, hot-swappable batteries. Instead, all ThinkPads feature a single internal battery now – a development that is ...

Benjamin Herzig, 14 Jul 2019 23:26

GPU as a Service could make an increasingly strong market. (Source: ZDNet)

The GPU-as-a-Service market is projected to grow to 10x its current value by 2025

GPU as a Service involves offering access to the functions of an advanced, dedicated or powerful GPU set-up from a remote location. It is increasingly prominent in cloud and AI applications. The latest market research indicates th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 20:24

Intel Core i7 10th generation "The Power of 10" teaser

Intel's upcoming "Comet Lake" processor family leaks online, prices could start at US$129 for a quad-core

The Intel Core "Comet Lake" processor family has leaked out along specifications of no less than 13 different SKUs, alongside most of their prices and rumors concerning the LGA 1159 platform. The quad-core i3-10100 will apparently...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 20:00

The Radeon Pro WX3200 is designed to fit the latest compact workstations. (Source: AMD)

AMD announces affordable Radeon Pro WX3200 professional GPU

The new entry-level card will be replacing the WX3100 launched 2 years ago. It comes with the same low-profile, single slot design and a 50 W TDP, but the updated 14 nm Polaris core coupled with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM is able to crunc...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jul 2019 16:03

Single microcontroller Shakti CPUs ready to be tested. (Source: Fossbytes)

India is ready to test its own line of RISC-V desktop CPUs

India now joins China and the European Union in the race to break away from U.S. hardware reliance. Developed since early 2016, the Shakti CPU family based on the open-source RISC-V microarchitecture offers multiple classes of chi...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Jul 2019 16:22

We probably won't be seeing photos of Cook and Ive together like this in future. (Source: Apple)

Opinion: Jony Ive leaves Apple, but it's not on a design high

Apple fans were shocked by news that legendary design guru Jony Ive is leaving the company. While Ive has undoubtedly contributed significantly to numerous iconic Apple designs in the past, he is not, however, leaving Apple on a d...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jun 2019 11:56

Dell Prime Day slashes $200 off the XPS 15 9570 and $700 off the Alienware m15 with Core i7 CPU

Starting July 1st, Dell will be rolling out deals for its Inspiron, XPS, Alienware, Vostro, Precision, and G Series of PCs to piggy back on the success of Amazon Prime Day. Many of the price cuts are for older models in order to m...

Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2019 20:50