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Sep 22, 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 8 will have to cloak itself as a Google Pixel 4a for this custom ROM. (Image source: Xiaomi/Google - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 8 gets a Google Pixel 3 Android 11 port and the Mi 9T (Redmi K20) is stable thanks to the AOSP 11.0 custom ROM

Both the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 9T (also known as the Redmi K20) have received new custom ROM support that gives owners the chance to try out the Android 11 experience. The Mi 8 might have to camouflage itself as a Google Pixel 4a for this particular venture though.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2020 13:46

The Flexpai Royole 2 looks to have improved across all key areas. (Image: Royole)

Royole Flexpai 2 foldable goes official with Snapdragon 865, fold flat design, other refinements

Chinese company Royole has officially launched the Flexpai 2, its foldable smartphone competitor to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Huawei Mate X. The new device boasts powerful performance and unique display characteristics.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Sep 2020 13:38

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a full-screen display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 rollout for third-batch Xiaomi devices such as the Mi Mix 2, Mi Max 3, and Redmi S2 reportedly in progress

The MIUI 12 rollout for smartphones listed in Xiaomi’s third batch of devices to receive the software update has seemingly commenced. Certain smartphones on the list, such as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and Mi Note 3, have already started receiving a stable update of the MIUI 12 ROM in China.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2020 13:04

The incredibly fast XPG Gammix S70 features error-correcting technology. (Image source: ADATA)

The XPG Gammix S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 SSD from ADATA will woo gamers and future PlayStation 5 owners alike with its 7,400 MB/s sequential read speeds

ADATA has revealed its new XPG Gammix S70 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 solid state drive that has the potential to reach incredible sequential read speeds of 7,400 MB/s. Video editors and gamers will no doubt be delighted by its potential performance, and it may appeal to future PS5 owners too if the SSD is compatible with the console.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2020 12:05

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is expected to utilize under-display camera technology. (Fan-made render; image source: new.qq/Tencent)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 Geekbench scores show above 20% performance gains over the Mi 10 thanks to the 5nm Snapdragon 875

Supposed Geekbench results for the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone have appeared online. According to the scores, which might be fake, the future flagship that is possibly slated for an early 2021 launch managed to amply surpass the Xiaomi Mi 10 in both single-core and multi-core tests with the help of its rumored 5nm Snapdragon 875 chip.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2020 10:56

The Motorola Edge comes with a very handy soft plastic case in the box. It's a nice touch. (Image: Sanjiv Sathiah/Notebookcheck)

Hands-on: Motorola Edge with Snapdragon 765G

The Motorola Edge is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G variant of the company's new Edge range. It aims to strike a balance between premium design and performance while occupying a more affordable price point than Snapdragon 865-powered handsets like its own Edge+. For many people, it could be all the smartphone you need.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Sep 2020 10:18

Apple is reportedly working on a mid-range chip called the B14

Apple will reportedly use a scaled-down version of the A14 Bionic on the iPhone 12 Mini

The soon-to-be-released iPhone 12 Mini will allegedly run a scaled-down version of the A14 Bionic. Dubbed as the Apple B14, the chip will also appear alongside subsequent variants of the iPhone SE. The B14 is, in all likelihood, an underclocked A14 Bionic fine-tuned for efficiency instead of performance.

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Sep 2020 10:16

The HP Omen 15 convinces with a good display and long battery life

The HP Omen 15 convinces with a good display and long battery life

The HP Omen 15 is available for purchase for under 1,250 Euros (~$1,480) and offers good gaming performance in return. In addition, the gaming powerhouse could convince in the test with good battery life.

Sebastian Bade, 22 Sep 2020 04:38

Super Mario 64 is now playable on Android via a native app. (Image via Nintendo)

You can now play Super Mario 64 natively on Android, no emulator required

A user on XDA Developers as packaged a tool that can create an APK of Super Mario 64 using an authentic ROM file. The APK is essentially an Android port of the popular platformer, but it requires users to compile the game themselves.

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2020 01:35

Features professional camera software: The Sony Xperia 1 II

Xperia 1 II: Sony focuses on its strengths

The Xperia 1 II comes with features from Sony’s Alpha cameras, which significantly improve the functionality of the smartphone. However, Sony’s smartphone has a few weaknesses.

Mike Wobker, 22 Sep 2020 01:31

Sep 21, 2020

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has received a new MIUI 12 upgrade. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro receives a new MIUI 12 update

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has received a new MIUI 12 update. The update brings the Indian variant in line with the Chinese one, which received Xiaomi's latest OS in July. V12.0.1.0.QFHINXM includes Android 10, too.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 23:52

A look at what could have been for the Xperia Play 2. (Image source: Idle Fish)

Xperia Play 2: Prototype shows what Sony could do with a PlayStation-inspired smartphone

A prototype of the Xperia Play 2 has appeared online, harking back to a time before Sony fully acquired the Sony Ericsson brand. The prototype offers a reminder of what could be if Sony released a PlayStation-inspired smartphone again.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 23:41

Want a PS5 in Singapore? Maybe wait until next year. (Source: iPrice Group)

PlayStation 5: a Singapore study extols the virtues of holding off on a purchase until later

The PlayStation 5 will launch in Singapore on November 19, 2020. On that date, its Standard edition will be the most expensive variant of its series yet in that country (as indeed it will for pretty much all its markets). However, some new research may predict when its price will get more bearable for many consumers.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 22:50

The Xbox App is now public. (Source: Microsoft)

The Android app that allows users to play Xbox games wirelessly is now in beta

Microsoft has announced that the new Xbox App is available as a beta on the Google Play Store. It has been designed so that users can stream downloaded titles from their consoles onto their Android devices. The app is also rated for easy sharing, invites and notification management across this gaming ecosystem.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 21:42

MINISFORUM H31G mini desktop coming next week with NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti graphics(Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM H31G: Smallest mini desktop with discrete graphics, coming September 29

Next week, the smallest desktop PC with NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti graphics will hit the market. The MINISFORUM H31G will launch with the Intel Core i5 9500F (US$659) and Intel Core i7 9700F (US$799) processors inside, both setups also featuring 16 GB of memory, a 256 GB SSD, and the aforementioned video card.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2020 21:35

Aukey's RGB mechanical keyboard. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey Gaming launches new mechanical RGB keyboards

The accessories OEM Aukey's gaming division has come up with some new mechanical keyboards. The 104-key variant features anti-ghosting, full n-key rollover and dedicated software. The brand has also even developed its own switches with different response and feedback properties.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 20:38

Realme unveils the C17. (Source: Realme)

Realme launches the Snapdragon 460-powered C17 with a 5000mAh battery and a 90Hz display

Realme has officially unveiled a device based on the new Snapdragon 460 processor in Bangladesh. The C17 also has quad rear cameras, a 500mAh battery and a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90 hertz (Hz) refresh rate. It is priced at US$200 in its first market.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 19:30

A TicWatch Pro 3 teaser. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi announces a launch date for the TicWatch Pro 3

The TicWatch Pro 2020 may be a particularly interesting smartwatch due to its dual-layer display that is intended to save battery over time and 1GB of memory. Now, TicWatch has revealed that it has a successor that will launch in 3 days from now. This Pro 3 is slated to rock the latest Snapdragon wearables platform from Qualcomm.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 18:10

Microsoft now owns all Bethesda titles

Microsoft acquires Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax for US$7.5 billion

Microsoft now owns all franchises like Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, and Fallout thanks to its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax. Several Bethesda, id Software, and Arkane Studios games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Sep 2020 17:45

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 could be the card of choice for content creators. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Early Blender benchmarks suggest that two NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 cards would outperform a single GeForce RTX 3090 had NVIDIA included NVLink support

Initial benchmarks suggest that the GeForce RTX 3090 should outperform the RTX 3080 by up to 23.5% in professional applications, according to a new report. That is a far cry from the paltry 5% improvement in some gaming benchmarks, but two RTX 3080 cards would beat an RTX 3090 in professional applications if NVIDIA had enabled NVLink.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 17:40

The Poco F2 Pro now supports native call recording. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has finally enabled native call recording on the Poco F2 Pro

Xiaomi has finally gotten around to enabling native call recording on the Poco F2 Pro. The feature is available on the global variant of the device and will work from within the default phone app.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 17:30

The Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 will be available in two colours. (Image source: Google)

Early Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) retailer listings confirm two colours and sole 128 GB storage option

The Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 will only come with 128 GB of storage, according to several early retailer listings. Google will unveil the devices in two colours on September 30 too, giving fans more choice than it does with the Pixel 4a. The Pixel 5 may also cost as little as £599 in the UK.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 17:25

Apple is expected to release the first-ever 'mini' iPhone soon

Apple's upcoming 5.4-inch smartphone will allegedly be called the iPhone 12 Mini

Apple is all set to release the world's first-ever 'mini' iPhone. A new leak suggests that Apple's 2020 smartphone lineup will consist of the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. All four phones are expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Sep 2020 16:02

Android 11 is up and running on the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T can be upgraded to Android 11

Android 11 has arrived for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, albeit in the form of custom ROMs. Neither device is ever likely to receive Android 11 officially, so custom ROMs will be the only way to access Android 11 from here on out.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 15:08

The ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC is currently the fastest RTX 3080. (Image source: ASUS)

The ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC is the fastest RTX 3080 around and clocks 13% higher than the Founders Edition

ASUS has finally announced the clock speeds of the ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC, over two weeks after the card's announcement. The ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 OC tops out at 1,935 MHz, making it the fastest RTX 3080 that has been announced so far. Rumour has it that 20 GB editions of the RTX 3080 will have higher clock speeds, though.

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2020 14:49

How mini-LED displays benefit content creators: A look at the MSI Creator 17 — the world's first laptop with a mini-LED display

How mini-LED displays benefit content creators: A look at the MSI Creator 17 — the world's first laptop with a mini-LED display

Display nirvana. Mini-LED displays herald the next logical evolution of traditional LED-backlit panels. Mini-LEDs offer a more fine-grained local dimming, high brightness levels, wide color-gamut coverage, and near-OLED level blacks making them an excellent choice for content creators. In this article, we will look at what mini-LED displays actually are and how the world's first mini-LED laptop, the MSI Creator 17, can help you realize your true creative potential. (Sponsored article.)

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Sep 2020 13:30

The Realme Narzo 20 Pro. (Source: Realme)

Realme debuts the Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro to rival the Redmi Note 9 lineup

Realme has now debuted its latest set of devices for the Indian smartphone market. The trio of the Realme Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro start at Rs 8,499 and go all the way up to Rs 16,999 in an attempt to tackle Xiaomi's lineup starting with the Redmi 9A up to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2020 13:10

The Amazfit GTS 2 and GTR 2 will be launched on September 22. (Image source: Huami - edited)

Huami's upcoming Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches have diamond-like screen coatings that are as hard as sapphire

Huami has been sharing some late details about the upcoming Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches. Along with a new promo image of the fashionable wearables, Huami has also revealed that the screens of the GTR 2 and GTS 2 have sapphire-level hardness thanks to a special coating.

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Sep 2020 13:07

The Xiaomi concept looks enticing in tablet mode, but it comes with inherent problems. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Latest Xiaomi patent figures two folds are better than one for a potential Xiaomi Mi Z Fold flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid

Another Xiaomi patent has surfaced and this latest one is for a multiple fold flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid. The Chinese OEM has chosen to grace this concept device with two folds, leading it to be dubbed the Xiaomi Mi Z Fold by some sites. The foldable smartphone has some issues though, including its obvious thickness when folded.

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Sep 2020 12:22

The Redmi Note 8, Note 9S, and Note 5 Pro have Android 11-based custom ROMs available for them. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8T, Redmi Note 9S, and even the Redmi Note 5 Pro get special Android 11-based custom ROM treatment

Various new Android 11-based custom ROMs have been appearing for a number of Redmi devices, with the especially popular Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T getting the unofficial Android 11 treatment. The custom ROM for the Redmi Note 9S is in an alpha stage so may not appeal to all users and the aging Redmi Note 5 Pro is covered by LineageOS.

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Sep 2020 11:12

Next year's iPad Pro successor might ship with a mini-LED display (Image source: Apple)

Many 2021 iPads models could feature mini-LED tech: increased competition among mini-LED suppliers means nearly half of all 2021 iPads could ship with the new panels

A report by analyst Ming Chi-Kuo indicates that increased competition among Apple's mini-LED suppliers could lead to a larger than expected volume of iPads and Macs shipping with mini-LED displays, both next year and in 2022.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Sep 2020 11:10

AMD's Big Navi GPUs allegedly feature 12GB and 16GB of VRAM respectively (Image source: AMD)

Big Navi VRAM specs leak: 16GB Navi 21 and 12GB Navi 22 go head to head with GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090

Following a separate revelation about AMD's RX 6900XT potentially beating the GeForce RTX 3090 in gaming workloads, tipster @_rogame revealed what appear to be VRAM specs for two Big Navi GPUs.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Sep 2020 10:47

Microsoft Surface Duo stylus torn apart (Source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Durability test video: The Microsoft Surface Duo is unexpectedly resilient

Although repairing the dual-display Microsoft Surface Duo can easily turn into a nightmare and it is not an easy task even for experienced people, the good news is that this piece of hardware is quite unlikely to break. According to the JerryRigEverything's torture test, the Surface Duo is surprisingly rugged.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2020 10:06

MIUI is now in its 10th year as a ROM. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's international business may account for over half of its revenue, and it's all thanks to MIUI

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, reportedly estimated that his OEM's global operations represented 50% or more of its total revenue at this stage. Speaking at an innovation conference in China, the executive attributed this international success to MIUI. This Android skin started out as a custom ROM, but now exists as multilingual official software found on millions of devices worldwide.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2020 00:36

Sep 20, 2020

The possible Vivo V20 Pro. (Source: Twitter via MySmartPrice)

The Vivo V20 Pro 5G is a new Snapdragon 765G phone due to launch soon

Vivo has announced that it will launch the V20 series of smartphones in Southeast Asia later in September 2020. Some leaks indicate that it will have a Pro variant with the Snapdragon 765G processor. This phone may also have a triple camera with a 64MP main sensor

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 23:56

Huawei MatePad T8 tablet

81% Huawei MatePad T8 Tablet Review - Is the 99-Euro (~$117) tablet worth it?

Has Huawei missed the memo that the current year is 2020? The Huawei MatePad T8 is a sub-100-Euro (~$118) slate. This is why certain compromises had to be made hardware-wise. If you only had the specifications sheet of the MatePad T8 in front of you, you would probably think it was a tablet from 2017, not 2020.

Mediatek MT8768, PowerVR GE8320, 8", 310 g

Marcus Herbrich, 20 Sep 2020 20:33

The back of the Realme Watch S. (Source: FCC via MySmartPrice)

Realme will launch 2 versions of the same upcoming smartwatch: new leaks

The FCC has confirmed that Realme will launch its first-ever round wearable, the Watch S Pro, soon. Further similar leaks indicate that there is also a vanilla variant that may debut alongside it. This Watch S may have the same circular case, IP68 rating and heart-rate tracking, but packs a smaller battery.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 19:27

Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2s. (Source: Turtle Beach)

Turtle Beach releases second-gen Stealth 700 and 600 headsets for the PS4/5 and Xbox

Turtle Beach has announced that the latest in its Stealth series of headsets for PlayStation or Xbox are available to purchase from today (September 20, 2020). These new variants of the "best sellers" in the wireless audio category for gamers boast features such as flip-to-mute mics, 50mm drivers and reinforced headbands.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 18:41

OPPO Watch: coming soon with ECG. (Source: Weibo)

An "ECG Edition" of the OPPO Watch will launch soon

OPPO has announced what it is calling a smartwatch with "professional"-grade electrocardiography (ECG) features. This is because it has been officially certified as such a device, albeit in China only. This wearable, which looks like the OEM's inaugural Watch, will launch worldwide in September 2020.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 17:43

The RTX 3090 can apparently be modded up to 550 W. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 may have a 350 W TDP but it can consume nearly 60% more

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 already has an insanely high TDP of 350 W, eclipsing even the TITAN RTX by quite a margin. However, AIBs are releasing custom cards with TDPs over 400 W, while one modder has upped the consumption of their card to a whopping 550 W. The RTX 3090 is truly a beast in all senses of the word.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2020 13:37

Microsoft's budget Surface Laptop may feature a quad-core Ice Lake-U series processor. (Image source: Microsoft)

New Surface Laptop hits Geekbench with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 and up to 16 GB of RAM

Microsoft's next Surface Laptop has been spotted on Geekbench with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 and up to 16 GB of RAM. The new model will supposedly be a cheaper answer to the Surface Laptop 3 and may start for as little as US$500. The device will have a 12.5-inch display too, making it slightly smaller than the Surface Pro X.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2020 13:32

Tiger Lake is the name for Intel's 11th Generation of Core mobile processors. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1185G7 reference design laptop benchmarks confirm iGPU gains over the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U in a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 but the CPU part still suffers from core count envy

Intel’s new Tiger Lake Core i7-1185G7 chip has been doing the rounds inside of a reference design laptop, and while the iGPU component of the SoC has had reviewers generally cooing over its ability to play games at acceptable frame rates, it seems the shortage of CPU cores behind rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is still problematic.

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Sep 2020 12:02

This is what the Nokia 9.3 may look like. (Source: Abraham Pratomo)

Nokia 9.3 tipped to be a fairly compact smartphone as launch draws closer

The Nokia 9.3 has been in the works for well over a year now but a concrete launch date remains unknown. The phone is expected to be unveiled in the fourth quarter of the year, however, and new information indicates that the Nokia flagship may offer a reasonably compact form factor.

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2020 11:43

The Poco F1 and the Mi A2 were both released in 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Poco F1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 owners can get a taste of Android 11 thanks to updated custom ROMs

Updated custom ROMs based on Android 11 have become available for both the Poco F1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphones. It has already been revealed that neither of these devices was on the list for official OEM support to Android 11, but custom ROM devs have not forgotten Poco F1 and Mi A2 owners.

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Sep 2020 09:23

HP Omen 15: Gaming laptop with good battery life

82% HP Omen 15: Gaming laptop with good battery life

Affordable entry-level device! With the Omen series, HP offers gaming laptops that are directly aimed at gamers. Not only does HP cover the high-end segment here, but it also offers attractive devices for the entry level. With the current Omen 15, we certainly have an interesting device on the market that doesn't need to hide in terms of price-performance ratio.

Intel Core i5-10300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Sebastian Bade, 20 Sep 2020 04:38

HP ProBook x360 435 G7 in review: AMD Ryzen 4000 as unique selling point

HP ProBook x360 435 G7: AMD Ryzen 4000 as unique selling point

Although the AMD Ryzen 4000 series offers better performance compared to current Intel CPUs, the former processors aren't available in business convertibles that can be used both as tablet and laptop. The only exception is the HP ProBook x360 435 G7, which promptly received a good score in our test.

Benjamin Herzig, 20 Sep 2020 04:18

HP EX900 Pro 1 TB NVMe SSD Benchmarked

HP EX900 Pro 1 TB NVMe SSD Benchmarked

Medium performance for a lower price. The mid-range HP EX900 Pro isn't bad by any means, but it's a little late to the party now that the faster and cheaper SK Hynix Gold P31 has already hit the market.

Allen Ngo, 20 Sep 2020 03:36

The Redmi 9i is now live. (Source: Redmi)

The Redmi 9i launches in India as an improved version of the 9a

The Redmi 9i offers a 6.53-inch screen, a 3.5mm jack and a 5000mAh battery for about US$100 in various markets. Now, the OEM has launched another variant of this same phone with more RAM and storage in India. This 9a will go on sale for INR 8299 (~$113) on platforms such as Flipkart soon.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 00:47

A new render with a role for ISOCELL Vizion. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung trademarks what may be a new in-house ToF sensor

Time-of-flight (or ToF) sensors have become commonplace in higher-end smartphones, fulfilling roles such as depth-perception in photography or advanced face detection for biometrics. Samsung has used them in the past, but has not made its own. Now, however, it seems a new member of the ISOCELL image-sensor family will be dedicated to this task.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 00:13

Sep 19, 2020

The RTX 3090 may offer the ultimate gaming experience, but the RTX 3080 comes mighty close. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 offering as little as 5% better performance than the RTX 3080 for over twice the price

More benchmark data about the GeForce RTX 3080 has leaked ahead of the card's official release next week. Based on initial findings, NVIDIA's US$1,499 card only just outperforms the US$699 RTX 3080 in many triple-A titles and by a margin as slim as 4.7%. The RTX 3090 fares better in synthetic benchmarks, but it can only achieve a lead of 10-20% for over twice the price of the RTX 3080.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 22:54

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