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MSI Pulse GL76 skips G-Sync, MUX, Advanced Optimus, and Thunderbolt support to keep prices low

The Pulse GL76 excels in the big three: CPU, GPU, and display all for a reasonable price. A lot of extras features are missing, but they're not deal breakers for most gamers on a budget.

Allen Ngo, 14 Jan 2023 03:26

MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X Trio 16G desktop GPU review: Last-gen high-end GPU in battle against RDNA3 and Ada Lovelace

Is RDNA2 still worth it? The AMD Radeon 6950 XT was until recently AMD’s fastest graphics card. It has now been superseded by the Radeon RX 7900 Series. But the former flagship card isn't going away just yet. Many retailers are still selling the GPU. Read on to find out how well the RX 6950 XT stacks up against the latest generation of AMD and Nvidia cards.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, Radeon RX 6950 XT

Sebastian Bade, 12 Jan 2023 14:10

MSI Raider GE77 HX (12UGS-004) gaming laptop (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Raider GE77 HX with Intel Core i7-12800HX and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti now 23% off on Amazon

With an Amazon list price of US$2,599, the MSI Raider GE77 HX 12UGS-004 carries a lower US$2,199.99 price tag on MSI's website. Thankfully, this 17.3-inch gaming laptop with i7-12800H X and 3070 Ti inside can be acquired now from both locations for US$1,999.99, which translates to a generous 23% discount for Amazon users.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jan 2023 09:19

Lower 3 nm wafer prices could attract more orders from traditional clients. (Image Source: TSMC)

Rumor: TSMC could cut 3 nm wafer prices to allow for orders from big clients like AMD and Nvidia

As of now, the only firm orders for 3 nm wafers received by TSMC come from Apple and Broadcom, while most of the other big clients are not thrilled about the high production costs. Industry sources are suggesting that TSMC could be looking to lower 3 nm wafer prices to attract orders from AMD and Nvidia, maybe even from Qualcomm and MediaTek.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2023 16:24

KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG (Source: KFA2)

KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG desktop graphics card in review: Ampere is still good mid-range

Good performance and lots of RGB lighting. With the KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG, we put an already somewhat dusty desktop graphics card of the Ampere generation through our test course. You can find out how well the model performs compared to the younger, but more expensive competitors in this short review.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 32"

Sebastian Bade, 11 Jan 2023 12:47

GeForce RTX 4070 could have a 250 W TDP. (Source: RedGamingTech)

GeForce RTX 4070 performance and box images leak: The card could rock a two-slot design and perform comparably to the RTX 3080

The RTX 4070 is expected to launch in Q2 of this year. The rumor mill claims that the card will use the AD104-250/251 Lovelace GPU with 5,888 CUDA cores and 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Hardware leaker RedGamingTech has now confirmed previously leaked specs and has revealed apparently real images of the RTX 4070 Founders Edition box.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Jan 2023 08:36

The XMG NEO 16 (E23) gaming laptop comes with stereo speakers and a Thunderbolt 4 with 40 Gbit/s port. (Image source: XMG)

RTX 4090 laptops to cost gamers an arm and a leg as XMG reveals pricey GPU upgrade options for the incredible new NEO 16

Prices for the XMG NEO 16 (E23) GPU upgrade options have been revealed, and those wanting an RTX 4080 or RTX 4090 laptop need to be prepared to pay a small fortune. The NEO 16, which is so powerful it comes with a liquid metal cooling system, starts at a price of €2,199 (US$2,362) for a system with an RTX 4060 GPU and Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU.

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jan 2023 22:13

Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition (Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition unveiled as the world's quietest air-cooled graphics card

After releasing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3080-based Noctua Edition graphics cards, Asus and Noctua are now giving the same silent treatment to the RTX 4080. The new Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition integrates two Noctua NF-A12x25 fans alongside an optimized heatsink and vapor chamber.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2023 12:04

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 SKUs also come with a dual-native mode switching UHD+ 120 Hz and FHD+ 240 Hz mini-LED panel.

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 2023.

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 19:00

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 nits of peak brightness, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and Legion Pro 5 gaming laptops are now official (image via Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 gaming laptops unveiled with AMD Dragon Range processors and a 240 Hz WQXGA screen

Lenovo has announced the Legion Pro 7 and Legion Pro 5 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 7950HX/Ryzen 9 7845HX processor, GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards, up to 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB NVMe SSD.

Anil Ganti, 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-pin pogo connector on the display for attaching the new Magic Bay accessories.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Laptop variants of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 have shown up on Geekbench (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 mobile crash and burn in Geekbench debut; bad drivers or low wattage likely to blame

The Nvidia GeForce RTX RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 have made their Geekbench debut, scoring 114,074 and 101,850 respectively. These results are a tad disappointing and probably not indicative about how the graphics cards will perform in the real world.

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 14:31

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 and now offers options of Intel Core i9-13980HX and Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics.

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 later this year and HP plans to reveal their prices soon.

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 for glasses. The laptop also gets upgrades to Raptor Lake-HX processors and Nvidia RTX 40 series Laptop GPUs.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 00:57

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) gaming laptop (Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 24% off on Amazon

Sporting a 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz IPS display, the Acer Nitro 5 (model AN515045-R21A) is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 duo alongside 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. This gaming laptop has a list price of US$1,149.99 and the 24% Amazon discount takes it down to US$868.88.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2023 00:25

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

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 includes niceties such as dual-biometric logins, fast charging, and Wi-Fi 6E.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2023 23:39

Asus TUF Gaming A15 (FA507) laptop (Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Refreshed Asus TUF Gaming A15 and A17 laptops unveiled with up to AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

With a maximum TGP of 140 W and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 mobile graphics, the updated Asus TUF Gaming A15 and A17 laptops come with up to AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processors, 32 GB DDR5-4800 memory, and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Their display features G-SYNC support and refresh rates between 144 Hz and 240 Hz.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2023 20:00

Asus TUF Gaming F15 (FX507) laptop (Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | The 2023 Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 arrive packing the Intel Core i9-13900H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics

The updated Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 laptops come with up to Intel Core i9-13900H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, as well as a MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support. Like their A-series siblings, they top at 32 GB memory (however, only DDR4-3200) and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 storage.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2023 20:00

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 latter at US$2,899.

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2023 18:26

The MSI Raider GE78 HX gaming laptop has been launched at CES 2023 (image via MSI)

CES 2023 | MSI Raider GE78 HX announced with a 16:10 240 Hz screen, Alder Lake HX processors and an exorbitant price tag

The Raider HE78 HX is MSI's newest flagship gaming laptop featuring up to an Intel Core i9-13980HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, a QHD+ screen, 64 GB DDR5 5,200 RAM and a 99.9 Wh battery. It goes on sale in the coming weeks starting at US$2,999

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2023 18:00

The Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED and Aero 16 OLED now come with Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 40 Laptop GPU options. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

CES 2023 | Gigabyte resurrects Aero 14 OLED after five-year hiatus alongside Aero 16 OLED now featuring Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 40 series Laptop GPUs

Gigabyte has introduced a refreshed Aero 16 OLED at CES 2023 with Intel Raptor Lake-H and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU options. The company is also resurrecting the Aero 14 OLED. Both devices offer factory-calibrated OLED panels and come with Nvidia Studio drivers for accelerating creative workflows.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2023 06:31

The high-end Acer Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop is now official (image via Acer)

CES 2023 | Acer Predator Helios 18: Colossal gaming laptop announced with a 250 Hz mini LED display, Intel Raptor Lake HX processors and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards

Acer has lifted the covers off its new 18-inch gaming laptop, the Predator Helios 18. It features high-end hardware from Intel and Nvidia, a 250 Hz mini LED panel, and a mini LED keyboard. It will be purchasable in EMEA in February and North America in March.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 22:15

The Acer Nitro 17 gaming laptop has been announced at CES 2023 (image via Acer)

CES 2023 | Acer Nitro 17 unveiled with a 165 Hz QHD screen and Intel Alder Lake-HX processors

The Acer Nitro 17 gaming laptop is now official with a 17.3-inch IPS panel, up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 2 TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6 and Nvidia's new RTX 4000 graphics cards. It will hit shelves in May 2023 starting at US$1,250.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 21:20

Asus ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 are available with Raptor Lake-HX and RTX 40 GPUs. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus goes for the kill with ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 powered by Core i9-13980HX and 175 W RTX 4090

Asus has revamped its ROG Strix G series at CES 2023 with the new ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18. These laptops are powered by Intel's latest Raptor Lake-HX CPUs up to the Core i9-13980HX and up to a 175 W Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. These hardware changes are complemented by a revamped Tri-Fan cooling system for improved thermal performance.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2023 20:21

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Strix G17 (2023) gaming laptop launches with AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile processors and up to an Nvidia RTX 4070 mobile dGPU

Highlights for the 2023 ROG Strix G17 laptops include up to a 16-core / 32-thread AMD Zen4-based mobile processor, mid-range RTX 4000-series mobile dGPUs, and a 17.3-inch screen option with 1440p resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jan 2023 20:00

The Zephyrus Duo 16 features a second 4K touchscreen. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus adds superior Mini LED screen option for the 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 along with AMD's latest Ryzen 7000 APUs and up to an Nvidia RTX 4090 dGPU

The most outstanding upgrade for this year's Zephyrus Duo 16 laptops is the Mini LED screen with superior black levels, 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate. Asus also refreshed the configurations with AMD's latest Ryzen 7000 mobile processors and Nvidia GPUs up to an RTX 4090 mobile dGPU with 165 W TGP.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jan 2023 20:00

Asus has launched three new pre-build gaming desktops (image via Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Strix G22CH, G16CH and G13CH pre-built gaming desktops announced with Intel Raptor Lake processors and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards

Asus has announced three new gaming desktops, the ROG Strix G22CH, G16CH and G13CH. All three are configurable with 13th-gen Intel Raptor Lake processors. Apart from the ROG Strix G13CH, both SKUs support Nvidia's RTX 40 series graphics card. Their prices and availability will be revealed later.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 20:00

The 2023 Asus ROG Flow X16 now features a 240 Hz QHD+ mini-LED display with Gorilla Glass DXC. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Flow X16 refreshed with Intel Raptor Lake-H, 135 W RTX 4070, and 240 Hz mini-LED display with Gorilla Glass DXC for better outdoor legibility

Asus has refreshed the ROG Flow X16 (GV601) with Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs up to the Core i9-13900H and up to a 135 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. The ROG Flow X16 now features an improved QHD+ mini-LED display option with a 240 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass DXC coating for added durability and reduced surface reflections for better visibility in bright environments.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2023 20:00

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) gaming laptop (Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) arrives with Intel Core i9-13900H and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in tow

Packing a 16-inch QHD 240 Hz Nebula Display that uses a Mini-LED panel with over 1,000 dimming zones, the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 sports an Intel Core i9-13900H processor alongside up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 mobile graphics with a MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Pricing and availability depend on the market.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2023 20:00

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) gaming laptop (Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) unveiled with Intel Core i9-13900H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 inside

Capable of running 25 W higher than last year's model, the updated Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is built around the Intel Core i9-13900H processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU. It features a 16-inch QHD Mini-LED Nebula HDR display and is the first device of its size to use the ROG AniMe Matrix LED lighting array.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2023 20:00

Nvidia has launched the GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 for laptops (image via Nvidia)

CES 2023 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 laptop graphics cards announced with significant performance and efficiency gains over Ampere

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 have finally made their way to laptops. Both SKUs are up to 4x faster than their Ampere predecessors while consuming remarkably less power. Gamers can try them out starting on February 8 starting at US$1,999.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 19:52

The Alienware x16 offers up to a 175 W RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2023 | Alienware x16 introduced as world's most premium gaming laptop with Core i9-13900HK and 175 W RTX 4090 options, AMD variants coming in Q2

Dell has launched the Alienware x16 at CES 2023 with Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 40 Laptop GPU options up to the RTX 4090. The Alienware x16 embodies the new Legend 3.0 design language and features Dolby Vision displays, an optional CherryMX mechanical keyboard, and vapor chamber cooling for the high-end SKUs with RTX 4080 and RTX 4090.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2023 19:21

Nvidia has announced the laptop versions of its RTX 4000 graphics cards (image via Nvidia)

CES 2023 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 announced for mid-range gaming laptops

Nvidia has announced the mobile versions of its Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4000 graphics cards. The GeForce RTX 4070, RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 will supposedly deliver GeForce RTX 3080-class performance while consuming a third of the power. Gaming laptops featuring the GPUs will be available starting February 22 at US$999.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 18:57

Alienware m18 offers a 480 Hz display option. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2023 | Dell revives Alienware m18 with Intel Raptor Lake-HX/Nvidia RTX 40 and next-gen all-AMD options together with FHD+ 480 Hz display and CherryMX mechanical keyboard

Dell is re-introducing the 18-inch form factor with the Alienware m18. The Alienware m18 comes in both Intel/Nvidia and all-AMD options while offering a choice between QHD+ 165 Hz and FHD 480 Hz displays. Buyers can also configure the Alienware m18 with a CherryMX keyboard and up to 9 TB of quad-storage configurations.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2023 18:08

Gigabyte's new Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X gaming laptops are now official (image via Gigabyte)

CES 2023 | Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X presented with high-end Intel Alder Lake-HX processors and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards

Gigabyte has announced two new high-end gaming laptops, the Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X. Both feature 240 Hz QHD screens, a 13th-generation Intel Alder Lake processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and a 99 Wh battery.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 18:00

New CPU options are now available for the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop (image via Dell)

CES 2023 | Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop now available with AMD Ryzen 7000 processors

Dell now lets users configure the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop with AMD's new Zen 4 processors. One can pair it with most Ampere and RDNA 2 graphics cards, but Ada Lovelace SKUs are restricted to the RTX 4090. One can buy it on January 5 starting at US$1,750.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jan 2023 18:00

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4080 SG desktop GPU review: Great performance meets questionable pricing

FPS and RGB lighting galore! Alongside the GeForce RTX 4090, Nvidia has released the GeForce RTX 4080, a slightly less expensive model based on the company’s latest Ada Lovelace architecture. Nonetheless, manufacturers are asking more than €1,000 (US$1,070) for the second fastest graphics card from team green. We have now taken a closer look at an RTX 4080 model made by KFA2. In this review, you will find out where this card stands in terms of performance.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32"

Sebastian Bade, 03 Jan 2023 14:26

Asus ROG Strix G15 (2022) gaming laptop (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Strix G15 (2022) with Ryzen 7 6800H and GeForce RTX 3050 drops by 23% on Amazon

Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, and a 300 Hz IPS FHD display, last year's Asus ROG Strix G15 has a list price of US$1,299.99 on Amazon. However, the ongoing 23% discount pushes this gaming laptop below the US$1,000 threshold, allowing those interested to get it for US$999.99.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2023 10:52

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and RTX 3050 Ti now 38% off on Amazon

The Ryzen 9 5900HS/RTX 3050 Ti-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 limited edition gaming laptop comes as part of a retail bundle that also includes a Remix DJ mixer pad alongside an Allan Walker-branded cap, sleeve, and socks. The GA401QEC-K2064T model is discounted by 38% — US$600 down from the Amazon list price of US$1,599.99.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2023 20:25

HP Victus 15 has a short two-hour battery life even when on the lowest power settings

Despite its large 70 Wh battery pack, the Victus 15 lasts for just a fraction of most other gaming laptops when running on battery power. Runtimes are so short that there could potentially be a bug with the numerous power profile settings.

Allen Ngo, 02 Jan 2023 19:21

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has been benchmarked on 3DMark (image via Videocardz)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is up to 40% faster than the RTX 3070 Ti in 3DMark

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti aka GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB has been benchmarked on 3DMark, where it performs on par with the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, but lags behind the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT. Nvidia is said to launch the graphics card at CES 2023.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jan 2023 14:55

Geforce

MSI Pulse GL76 skips G-Sync, MUX, Advanced Optimus, and Thunderbolt support to keep prices low

MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X Trio 16G desktop GPU review: Last-gen high-end GPU in battle against RDNA3 and Ada Lovelace

Deal | MSI Raider GE77 HX with Intel Core i7-12800HX and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti now 23% off on Amazon

83% MSI Pulse GL76 laptop review: 105 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 graphics

Rumor: TSMC could cut 3 nm wafer prices to allow for orders from big clients like AMD and Nvidia

KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG desktop graphics card in review: Ampere is still good mid-range

GeForce RTX 4070 performance and box images leak: The card could rock a two-slot design and perform comparably to the RTX 3080

87% Schenker XMG Focus 16 laptop review: A gaming machine assembled in Germany

RTX 4090 laptops to cost gamers an arm and a leg as XMG reveals pricey GPU upgrade options for the incredible new NEO 16

88% Schenker XMG Core 15 M22 in review: Gaming midrange with water connection

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Review: Ada mid-ranger with RTX 3090 Ti performance that undercuts AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT by US$100

CES 2023 | Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition unveiled as the world's quietest air-cooled graphics card

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

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

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

CES 2023 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 gaming laptops unveiled with AMD Dragon Range processors and a 240 Hz WQXGA screen

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

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 mobile crash and burn in Geekbench debut; bad drivers or low wattage likely to blame

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

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

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

Deal | Acer Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 24% off on Amazon

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

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

CES 2023 | Refreshed Asus TUF Gaming A15 and A17 laptops unveiled with up to AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

CES 2023 | The 2023 Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 arrive packing the Intel Core i9-13900H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics

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

CES 2023 | MSI Raider GE78 HX announced with a 16:10 240 Hz screen, Alder Lake HX processors and an exorbitant price tag

CES 2023 | Gigabyte resurrects Aero 14 OLED after five-year hiatus alongside Aero 16 OLED now featuring Intel Raptor Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 40 series Laptop GPUs

CES 2023 | Acer Predator Helios 18: Colossal gaming laptop announced with a 250 Hz mini LED display, Intel Raptor Lake HX processors and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards

CES 2023 | Acer Nitro 17 unveiled with a 165 Hz QHD screen and Intel Alder Lake-HX processors

CES 2023 | Asus goes for the kill with ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 powered by Core i9-13980HX and 175 W RTX 4090

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Strix G17 (2023) gaming laptop launches with AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile processors and up to an Nvidia RTX 4070 mobile dGPU

CES 2023 | Asus adds superior Mini LED screen option for the 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 along with AMD's latest Ryzen 7000 APUs and up to an Nvidia RTX 4090 dGPU

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Strix G22CH, G16CH and G13CH pre-built gaming desktops announced with Intel Raptor Lake processors and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Flow X16 refreshed with Intel Raptor Lake-H, 135 W RTX 4070, and 240 Hz mini-LED display with Gorilla Glass DXC for better outdoor legibility

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) arrives with Intel Core i9-13900H and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in tow

CES 2023 | Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) unveiled with Intel Core i9-13900H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 inside

CES 2023 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 laptop graphics cards announced with significant performance and efficiency gains over Ampere

CES 2023 | Alienware x16 introduced as world's most premium gaming laptop with Core i9-13900HK and 175 W RTX 4090 options, AMD variants coming in Q2

CES 2023 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 announced for mid-range gaming laptops

CES 2023 | Dell revives Alienware m18 with Intel Raptor Lake-HX/Nvidia RTX 40 and next-gen all-AMD options together with FHD+ 480 Hz display and CherryMX mechanical keyboard

CES 2023 | Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X presented with high-end Intel Alder Lake-HX processors and GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards

CES 2023 | Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop now available with AMD Ryzen 7000 processors

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4080 SG desktop GPU review: Great performance meets questionable pricing

Deal | Asus ROG Strix G15 (2022) with Ryzen 7 6800H and GeForce RTX 3050 drops by 23% on Amazon

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and RTX 3050 Ti now 38% off on Amazon

HP Victus 15 has a short two-hour battery life even when on the lowest power settings

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is up to 40% faster than the RTX 3070 Ti in 3DMark

81% HP Victus 15 laptop review: Expensive for a budget gamer

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