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There are some RTX 2060 12 GB cards around, but none at reasonable prices. (Image source: ZOTAC)

NVIDIA's RTX 2060 (12 GB) launch is a disaster for everyone but crypto miners

NVIDIA has released the RTX 2060 (12 GB) to absolutely no fanfare. There are hardly any launch day reviews either because neither NVIDIA nor its partners have sent out any press samples. An MSRP remains elusive too, but retailers ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2021 18:34

The MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Ventus will be one of many 12 GB cards available tomorrow. (Image source: MSI)

Custom NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (12 GB) card lands on French retailer a day ahead of schedule

A French retailer has revealed pricing for the RTX 2060 (12 GB), NVIDIA's latest desktop graphics card. The last-generation model will not come cheap and will officially be available from December 7.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 20:54

The RTX 3050 could round out NVIDIA's Ampere offering by the end of January 2022. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050: January release date mooted for upcoming GA106-based graphics card

NVIDIA may have just announced the RTX 2060 (12 GB), but we may only be 6 weeks away from the launch of the RTX 3050. The entry-level card is believed to feature 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a GA106 GPU, the same graphics chip found in ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2021 15:59

The refreshed GeForce RTX 2060 will be launching sans a Founders' Edition (Image source: NVIDIA)

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB won't have a Founders Edition: AIB custom units set to arrive at launch

A TechPowerUp report indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB will not have a pricey Founders Edition variant from NVIDIA. Instead, the refreshed Turing card will be an AIB-exclusive, which could potentially help keep prici...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 13:54

The Stop Grinch Bots Act could potentially make it easier to buy consoles like the PlayStation 5 (Image source: Sony)

Members of the US Congress introduce "Stopping Grinch Bots Act" to penalize predatory scalping and potentially ease supply issues for the PlayStation 5 and graphics cards

Members of Congress recently introduced the Stopping Grinch Bots Act. If it passes through, this piece of legislation could make it illegal for scalpers to use bots and scripts to hoard electronics for resale.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 12:30

Cards like the GeForce RTX 3080 have been notoriously hard to get hold of for consumer buyers (Image source: NVIDIA)

Despite the silicon shortage, graphics card shipments recorded a 25 percent increase this year, raising questions about the impact of scalping and crypto mining

According to a report by Jon Peddie Research (JPR), AIB graphics card shipments increased by 25 percent over 2021, despite the apparent global silicon shortage. This raises questions about the impact of crypto mining and scalping ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 11:30

Intel could soon finalize its deal with TSMC for its 3nm parts

A new report from Digitimes tells us that Intel and TSMC are close to negotiating a deal for the latter's 3nm capacity. Pilot production for the node has already kicked off, and it is expected to churn out 40,000 wafers per month ...

Anil Ganti, 03 Dec 2021 14:11

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 will be available for purchase soon

New information about the entry-level AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 graphics cards emerges online

AMD will reportedly launch the Radeon RX 6500 XT sometime in mid-January 2022. Its younger sibling, the Radeon RX 6400, will follow suit sometime in March.

Anil Ganti, 03 Dec 2021 04:30

NVIDIA is expected to announce the RTX 3050 during 1H 2022. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA to equip the GeForce RTX 3050 in a bid to fend off the Intel Arc A380 and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

More details about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 and Intel Arc A380 have emerged. While the RTX 3050 is tipped to launch with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the Intel Arc A380 could come in with 6 GB. The Intel Arc A380 is thought to offer GTX...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 17:39

Gigabyte has reportedly hiked the prices of some AMD Radeon RX 6000 series of graphics cards

AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards from Gigabyte could get a tad costlier soon

Gigabyte could soon hike the prices of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, RX 6800, RX 6700 XT, RX 6600 XT and the RX 6600. It is expected to be effective in the coming weeks.

Anil Ganti, 02 Dec 2021 15:22

The RTX 2060 is returning and as a Founders Edition card. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA further complicates its product line by announcing the RTX 2060 (12 GB) with 2,176 CUDA cores, 14 Gbps VRAM and a 185 W TGP

NVIDIA has unveiled the RTX 2060 (12 GB), a mixture of the RTX 2060 (6 GB) and RTX 2060 SUPER. Essentially the RTX 2060 SUPER with the RTX 2060's memory bus, the RTX 2060 (12 GB) also has a higher TGP than the pair. The RTX 2060 (...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 12:41

Sapphire has released the GearBox 500, an eGPU enclosure with a built-in Pulse RX 6600 XT. (Image source: Sapphire)

Sapphire introduces the GearBox 500 eGFX solution, a Thunderbolt 3 external GPU enclosure with a Radeon RX 6600 XT

Sapphire has released the GearBox 500 eGFX solution, a GPU enclosure with a built-in Pulse RX 6600 XT graphics card. The enclosure comes equipped with a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port capable of 60 W Power Delivery (PD), two USB...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Dec 2021 19:38

Crypto-exclusive cards like the CMP HX170 pictured here and the X080 divert limited GPU supplies away from consumers (Image source: Yahoo)

Miner exclusive cards like the Sapphire GPRO X080 and X060 aren't a solution: they're part of the global GPU supply problem

Spanish outlet El Chapuzas Informaticos recently discovered that Sapphire was selling RDNA2-based GPUs under its GPRO brand off retail channels. These are sold exclusively to high-volume crypto mining clients at a time when consum...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Nov 2021 19:48

China's first consumer-grade GPUs are ready for launch. (Image Source: Innosilicon)

Innosilicon unveils the Fantasy 1 GPU with single or dual-chip design and up to 32 GB of GDDR6X

Innosilicon plans to release mid-range Type A Fantasy 1 cards with up to 16 GB of GDDR6x 128-bit VRAM that could match the Nvida RTX 3070, while the Type B dual-GPU variants with up to 32 GB of 19 Gbps GDDR6X VRAM could take on Nv...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2021 18:53

The upcoming RTX 3090 Ti will offer a 1 TB/s total memory bandwidth. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti with 10,752 CUDA cores and 450 W TDP to feature Micron 21 Gbps GDDR6X, to be first GeForce card in history to offer 1 TB/s memory bandwidth

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3090 Ti card will use the complete GA102-350 core with 10,752 CUDA cores and 21 Gbps memory speeds. The RTX 3090 Ti is expected to use Micron's latest 2 GB GDDR6X memory modules that can run at 21 Gbps. Combi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Nov 2021 15:42

Next-gen RTX 4000 cards may be built on the 5nm process node (Image source: NVIDIA)

DigiTimes report outs a 2022 timeline for 5nm Lovelace-based NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080, highlights that Hopper will be pulling AI/datacenter duty instead

According to a report by DigiTimes, factories in Taiwan are already ramping up to help NVIDIA bring out its RTX 4000 series gaming GPUs in 2022, based on 5nm lithography. Notably, the report indicates that "Hopper," rather than be...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Nov 2021 11:06

The RTX 2060 12 GB could offer a strange mix of specifications. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB to be more than an RTX 2060 with double the VRAM

According to reports, the GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB will offer more than double the VRAM of the RTX 2060. Instead, the 12 GB card will match the RTX 2060 SUPER in many areas, including CUDA cores.

Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 15:46

Arc Druid is at least three generations away from Alchemist, slated to arrive next year (Image source: Intel)

Intel product manager teases Xe Next ARC Druid GPU launch in 2025

@theBryceIsRt, an Intel product manager and community advocate for the company's upcoming ARC graphics cards, recently tweeted that fourth-gen Arc Druid GPUs could hit the market as early as 2025.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Nov 2021 12:49

It'll be a while before we get to see Nvidia's entry-level GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti graphics cards in action

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti desktops variants could hit shelves sometime in Q2, 2022

A new leak tells us that the desktop version of the GeForce RTX 3050 will run a GA106 GPU with 8GB of VRAM and perform on par with the GTX 1660. Nvidia is expected to launch it and the higher-specced GeForce RTX 3050 Ti sometime i...

Anil Ganti, 28 Nov 2021 11:32

The Metaltop Mini FG measures just 16.8 centimeters long (Image source: GALAX)

GALAX outs the GeForce RTX 3060 Metaltop Mini FG, a single-fan RTX 3060 for small form factor desktops

GALAX recently announced the launch of the GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 Metaltop Mini FG. The diminutive single-fan card will deliver reference GeForce RTX 3060 performance in a compact package, ideal for SFF builds.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 Nov 2021 16:04

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT are tipped to arrive in early 2022. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT specifications leak as release window is revealed

VideoCardz has detailed what specifications to expect from the Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT, two upcoming entry-level graphics cards. The website has revealed a release window for the pair, too.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 15:25

Radeon RX 6000 series cards are yet to reach MSRP. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPU prices to increase by 10%, reference and custom cards will be affected

The Radeon RX 6000 series may continue to sell for well above MSRP, but AMD is pushing their prices even further. Reportedly, AMD is to push higher TSMC wafer costs onto AIBs, with 10% price increases felt across all Radeon RX 600...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 15:05

Thanks to the inclusion of an AMD RX 550 GPU, this ARM-based mini PC is not shying away from gaming. (Image Source: Dragon Box)

First mini PC powered by the Tianjin Phytium D2000 ARMv8 Chinese CPU is available now for pre-order

It also features an AMD RX 550 GPU, 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM plus a 512 GB SSD and can run emulated Windows apps and games, including Crysis. Users can replace the SSD and GPU to boost performance.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2021 20:41

AMD Radeon RX 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices remain well above MSRP. (Image source: CrazyTechLab)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 and AMD Radeon RX 6000 series prices remain stubbornly high a year on

We may be a year on from the arrival of AMD and NVIDIA's latest desktop graphics cards, but their prices are still nowhere near MSRP. As research shows, the price of a GeForce RTX 30 or a Radeon RX 6000 series card will set you ba...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 14:20

AMD will soon bolster its Radeon RX 6000 mobile series with budget options. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6300M and RX 6500M to feature Navi 24 GPUs in a battle for budget market share against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti

AMD has added support for the Radeon RX 6300M and RX 6500M in its latest Radeon GPU driver. The drive update contains references to the Radeon PRO W6300M and Radeon PRO W6500M too, all based on the entry-level Navi 24 GPU.

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 17:35

Tipster reveals purported details for an entry-level US$179 Intel Arc Alchemist GPU with 128 EUs, 6GB of GDDR6, and performance in line with the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

Moore's Law is Dead recently shared a spec sheet summarizing leaked details about what appears to be an entry-level variant of the Intel Arc Alchemist GPU. The card could be priced as low as US$179, with performance on par with th...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Nov 2021 09:51

Samsung's DDR5 is now official. (Source: Samsung)

Preliminary DDR7 specs put the next-gen RAM's top speed at 5 times that of standard DDR5

The bleeding edge of DRAM technology is now officially known as DDR5, rated for twice the data-transfer rates of its predecessor DDR4. However, its own next generation, DDR6, is now slated to launch with double these new speeds - ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 17:24

The leaked Arc Alchemist OpenCL results are unusually low (Image source: Moore's Law is Dead)

Intel Arc Alchemist struggles to best the GeForce RTX 2060 in leaked Geekbench OpenCL benchmarks, but poor performance is likely down to low test clockspeeds

@BenchLeaks recently spotted OpenCL benchmarks, running on what appear to be an Intel Arc Alchemist GPU with 512 Execution Units. Due to unusually low clockspeeds in the test runs, though, the Intel card struggled to best even the...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Nov 2021 12:57

The reported 6500 XT and 6400 may be built on the Navi 24 chip (Image source: AMD)

AMD may be working on the entry-level Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400, with the Navi 24 budget cards reportedly featuring 4GB of GDDR6 memory

Tipster @KOMACHI_ENSAKA recently claimed to have spotted product listings for the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400. The cards are reportedly built on the Navi 24 GPU, with 4GB of GDDR6 across a 64-bit memory bus.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Nov 2021 12:32

Dual-fan and dual-slot design with video ports (Image Source: Innosilicon)

Innosilicon Fenghua 1: China's first server-grade GPU to feature GDDR6X VRAM and DirectX support

Without any actual performance metrics, it is not clear if the Fenghua 1 can take on AMD's and Nvidia's solutions. However, the integration of GDDR6X VRAM and the support for APIs like OpenGL, OpenGLES, OpenCL, Vulkan and DirectX,...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Nov 2021 19:31

The RTX 2060 12 GB has taken a step closer to being released. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Multiple NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SKUs with 12 GB of VRAM registered ahead of December 7 anticipated release

NVIDIA is expected to announce an RTX 2060 with 12 GB of VRAM soon, with a view to easing pressure on the desktop graphics card market. Now, Gigabyte has registered several RTX 2060 12 GB SKUs with the EEC, signalling that it inte...

Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2021 19:33

NVIDIA's GeForce Now service is capping framerates below 60 FPS for paid, Priority tier members (Image source: NVIDIA)

GeForce Now Priority members report a sub-60 FPS cap on certain games, despite being offered GeForce RTX 2080-class cloud hardware

GeForce Now Priority tier users report that NVIDIA is capping their framerates in certain games below 60 FPS, going as low as 45 FPS in titles like Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Cyberpunk 2077. This is despite the fact that Priorit...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 10:14

AMD RDNA 3 Navi 31 is rumored to offer 15,360 SPs in 120 workgroup processors. (Image Source: AMD)

Spectacular AMD Navi 31 RDNA 3 MCM specs indicate 15,360 SPs, 32 GB 256-bit GDDR6, 2.5 GHz boost, and 75 TFLOPs, Nvidia Lovelace AD102 could go up to 92 TFLOPs

We are getting to know that AMD's upcoming Navi 31 RDNA 3 GPU is likely to feature 120 workgroup processors or 15,360 streaming processors. Also being speculated is a 256 MB or 512 MB 3D Infinity Cache and a 2.5 GHz boost clock th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Nov 2021 16:17

The newly updated Precision X1 tool could help NVIDIA gamers achieve more stable overclocks (Image source: Amazon)

EVGA's Precision X1 overclocking gets an overhauled voltage-frequency curve tool after the New World GeForce RTX 3090 debacle

EVGA's Precision X1 overclocking tool recently received a major update that overhauls the VF (voltage-frequency curve) editor, as well as a way to synchronize the in-app frame limiter with the frame limiting option in the NVIDIA c...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 12:13

Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 Mid-Range Desktop GPU

Energy-efficient 1080p GPU! The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT was released two months ago. Now we are getting the AMD Radeon RX 6600. The energy-efficient GPU did well in our suite of benchmarks. ...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, 10 Nov 2021 17:26

The Instinct MI200 series' new design. (Source: AMD)

AMD launches the next-gen supercomputer-ready Instinct MI200 accelerator series

AMD has now formally introduced the new Instinct line of accelerators, touting them as the first kind of GPU rated for exascale performance. This may render them equal to the demands of next-gen research-class computing. The new M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2021 14:14

Even more powerful mini PCs are coming soon from MinisForum. (Image Source: MinisForum)

MinisForum mini PC with Ryzen 9 5900X CPU and discrete GPU in the works

The upcoming mini PCs will support up to a Ryzen 9 5900X desktop-grade CPU coupled to a discrete GPU. MinisForum mentions that the power consumption can range between 120 W and 1000 W, so it also offers support for ATX SFX power s...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Nov 2021 14:59

Intel Xe-HPG DG2 Arc Alchemist may also be offered in a 448-EU variant. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Xe-HPG DG2 Arc Alchemist with 448 EUs referenced in recent Mesa commit, could potentially take on AMD Radeon RX 6600 or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

In addition to the 521 and 128 EUs confirmed so far, Intel may also look to offer the Xe-HPG DG2 Arc Alchemist GPU in a 448-EU variant. Though the 448-EU variant was spotted long ago in a leak, a recent commit to the opensource Me...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Nov 2021 20:31

Nvidia may be planning a Ti refresh for its top-of-the-line laptop solutions. (Image Source: SamaGame)

More Ti upgrades: an RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU could also be in the cards for early 2022

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti mobile GPU appears to be based on the existing GA104 die that powers the RTX 3080 version and is rumored to come as a response to Intel's ARC Alchemist laptop GPUs releasing in Q1 2022.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Nov 2021 14:46

NVIDIA's product stack is expanding again next month. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB, RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB and RTX 3080 12 GB release dates posed

According to reports, NVIDIA is preparing to release three new graphics cards before the end of the year. All are revisions of existing and past models though, with the RTX 2060 12 GB arriving first in early December.

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2021 16:37

Intel may bring reference design cards to market, but not until the middle of 2022. (Image source: Moore's Law Is Dead)

Sleek Intel Arc Alchemist reference designs leak in hands-on photos and renders

It seems that Intel is preparing at least two Arc Alchemist reference designs based on DG2 GPUs. The desktop graphics cards have sleek designs with silver shrouds, black fans and black PCBs.

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2021 20:49

Based on the GA103 die (Image Source: TodayIn24)

Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti laptop GPU spotted in PCI Device ID Database, could launch in early 2022

This model appears to be based on the same GA103 die that was leaked back in June with the Lenovo ThinPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 laptops. It is rumored to launch at CES next year with 7680 CUDA cores and up to 16 GB of GDDR6 RAM.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Oct 2021 14:37

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in review: Affordable entry into the RTX 3000 series?

RTX 3060 at a steep price! As the smallest offshoot of the current Ampere graphics cards, we have now tested the GeForce RTX 3060 Twin X2 from INNO3D in detail. As the cheapest RTX 3000 g...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, 30 Oct 2021 11:28

The M1 Pro has proved itself to be a worthy choice for those who don't want to pay extra for the M1 Max. (Image source: Apple/Luke Miani - edited)

Multiple MacBook Pro 16 M1 Pro vs M1 Max benchmark results indicate much greater price-performance ratio for the M1 Pro Apple Silicon

Two MacBook Pro 16 laptops containing two different variants of new Apple Silicon have been put through a massive battery of benchmark tests with some surprising results. The M1 Pro with 16-core GPU was pitted against the M1 Max w...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Oct 2021 15:17

The Dimensity 2000 will be MediaTek's first attempt at a flagship SoC since the disaster that was the deca-core Helio X30. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 2000 and Snapdragon 898 to feature ARM's Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores

A new leak has confirmed that the MediaTek Dimensity 2000 and Snapdragon 898 will both use ARM's new V9 architecture. This confirms the presence of X2 and Cortex-A710 cores on the upcoming flagship chipsets. Enthusiasts will also ...

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2021 21:12

The Lenovo Legion Y9000K Exploration Edition is a refreshed Legion 7i with liquid metal and mini-LED tech. (Image Source: Weibo via Gizmochina)

Lenovo Legion Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition is an upcoming Legion 7i refresh with liquid metal and 1,250-nit mini-LED display

Lenovo will be introducing a mid-cycle refresh of the Legion 7i soon. Called the Legion Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition, the laptop features largely similar internals as the Legion 7i but may now come with liquid metal thermals an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Oct 2021 17:15

The Apple M1 Max can easily keep up with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU in synthetic benchmarks. (Image source: Apple/Nvidia - edited)

M1 Max vs RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: Apple SoC excels in synthetic benchmarks but flounders alongside the M1 Pro in gaming tests

The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs have been thoroughly tested by AnandTech with some dramatic but also unsurprisingly familiar results. While the M1 Max rubbed shoulders with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and AMD’s Radeon 68...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Oct 2021 19:48

Nvidia's high-priced cryptomining graphics card CMP 170HX has gone on sale for a price of US$4,300 (Image: Yahoo)

Nvidia's flagship cryptomining GPU CMP 170HX shows up at retailers for sales prices above US$4,000

With its special line of graphics cards for cryptominers, Nvidia tries to improve the availability of its powerful RTX GPUs for gamers. After an official release in September, the top-of-the-line Nvidia cryptomining GPU CMP 170HX ...

Enrico Frahn, 23 Oct 2021 20:54

The Apple M1 Pro should easily handle casual gaming sessions for 2021 MacBook Pro users. (Image source: Apple/Codemasters/Epic - edited)

Early Apple M1 Pro benchmarks: 10-core CPU part heavily outscores Core i9-10910 while 16-core GPU part keeps pace with GeForce GTX 1650

The new Apple M1 Pro SoC has surfaced in several Geekbench records running in Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro laptops. There are listings for both CPU and GPU performance, with a 10-core M1 Pro easily outscoring an Intel Core i9-10910. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Oct 2021 22:51