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Beelink EX eGPU dock connects to a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot of compatible mini PCs (Image source: ETA Prime)

Beelink's new eGPU solution offers better performance OCuLink

Beelink has recently launched the EX graphics card expansion dock, which connects to the PCIe x8 slot of compatible mini PCs. ETA Prime has tested the eGPU dock, and per the benchmarks, it's a better solution than OCuLink.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Aug 2024 21:08

RedMagic gaming tablet gets great scores in AnTuTu benchmark (Image source: RedMagic - edited)

RedMagic gaming tablet pops up on AnTuTu with respectable scores

The RedMagic Gaming Pad will be fully unveiled on September 5, and it will be featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version. It has just surfaced on the AnTuTu benchmarking tool, and the gaming tablet has scored much higher tha...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Aug 2024 20:57

Intel Arc 140V even beats the Arc 370M (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Arc 140V Xe2 iGPU of Lunar Lake surpasses AMD Radeon 780M in OpenCL tests

The Intel Lunar Lake will debut on September 3, and the new lineup will bring improved Xe2 integrated graphics. On the Core Ultra 200V series, the top-end option will be the Arc 140V, which has just passed OpenCL tests on CompuBen...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Aug 2024 19:07

It seems that Genshin Impact isn't optimized for Tensor G4 (Image source: Dame Tech)

Google Tensor G4 of Pixel 9 Pro XL lags behind Tensor G2 in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is one of the demanding games that landed on phones, making it a great tool to benchmark the gaming performance of smartphones. As for the Tensor G4 that launched with the new Google Pixel 9 series, it seems the gam...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Aug 2024 21:06

The prototype AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 mini PC performs well across different games (Image source: ETA Prime)

Unannounced mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 gets benchmarked

While multiple Ryzen AI 300 series laptops are available, mini PCs featuring the new Zen 5 chips are yet to be announced. ETA Prime happened to get an early look at a gaming mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and the Radeon 890M ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Aug 2024 19:06

Google Tensor G4 was designed to meet Google's expectations with the Pixel 9 series (Image source: Google - edited)

Google responds to lackluster benchmark scores of Tensor G4 inside the Pixel 9 line

The Google Pixel 9 lineup launched with a new SoC, the Tensor G4. Like the predecessors, it can't quite match the flagship Snapdragon and Dimensity chips in benchmarks, but Google says that it wasn't designed to excel in performan...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Aug 2024 14:50

A potential Realme 13 mug-shot. (Image source: TENAA)

Realme 13 5G flaunts SoC upgrade on Geekbench ahead of launch

The Realme 13 5G is currently thought to launch as a late-year refresh of its ~$200 predecessor. On the other hand, it looks like the newer model might have the edge after all with the faster processor of the two. It is also now t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2024 20:04

Geekbench AI 1.0 is also available for Android and iOS devices (Image source: Geekbench)

New Geekebench AI benchmark lets you test your PC's AI performance

The first version of Geekbench AI is here, and it enables you to check the AI performance of your PC's NPU, GPU, and CPU. While Primate Labs is presenting the tool as a new benchmarking software, it's basically the Geekbench ML wi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Aug 2024 13:05

Arrow Lake vs Zen 5: Core Ultra 5 245K demolishes Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X in Geekbench multi-core test

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Arrow Lake CPU has just made its debut on Geekbench and the results are potentially troubling for AMD Zen 5. The chip is apparently faster than both the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X by quite a wide m...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Aug 2024 12:23

The Legion Y700 (2023). (Image Source: MyNextTablet)

Alleged Lenovo Legion Y700 (2024) visits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 onboard

It appears Lenovo is set to launch the latest iteration in its Legion Y700 gaming series. A device alleged to be the Legion Y700 (2024) has now been spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in tow, potentially hinting at an ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2024 10:35

The Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 had a noticeable lead in a good number of benchmarked games (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon 890M iGPU outperforms desktop Nvidia GTX 1650 in multiple games

The Strix Point lineup introduced the most powerful iGPU to date, the AMD Radeon 890M. With RDNA 3.5 architecture and 16 CUs, it has what it takes to deliver discrete GPU-level performance, and as shown by a benchmark comparison v...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Aug 2024 19:08

Ultra Plus Engine Control Panel mod v5.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 brings noticeable path tracing performance boost (Image source: Nvidia)

Cyberpunk 2077 sees up to a 40% performance boost with new optimized path tracing mod

The Ultra Plus Engine Control Panel mod for Cyberpunk 2077 has been updated. Its latest update optimizes path tracing even further on the game, allowing systems with capable GPUs to deliver near 60 FPS with all things turned up at...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Aug 2024 12:54

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in terms of efficiency, but the Zen 5 performance bump isn't as high as expected (Image source: AMD)

First AMD Ryzen 7 9700X reviews point to underwhelming performance

After the launch of Strix Point, AMD Zen 5 has made its official debut on desktop today. The first two Ryzen 9000 series processors available are the Ryzen 5 9500X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. Reviews of these CPUs are already out, and ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2024 17:45

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 debuts in October, and this is likely an engineering unit. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Alleged Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 storms Geekbench with 30% CPU upgrade over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Qualcomm's upcoming flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, has now seemingly made a verifiable trip to Geekbench with an interesting core configuration and impressive performance numbers in tow.

Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2024 13:29

AMD Radeon 890M was up to 60% better (Image source: AMD [edited])

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 17W outperforms 28W+ Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in gaming tests

The new AMD Strix Point processors come with the best-performing iGPUs to date, and it's great for laptops that don't feature a dedicated GPU to keep the price down. In our analysis, we found the Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 t...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Aug 2024 17:55

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 smartphones have yet to debut in AnTuTu's monthly rankings (Image source: AnTuTu [edited])

AnTuTu's latest mid-range Android phone ranking remains relatively unchanged from last month's list

The July 2024 AnTuTu mid-range ranking is out, and the top five phones are the same as last month's list. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is still leading with high average scores, and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 devices are yet to make th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Aug 2024 16:08

RedMagic 9S Pro+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version takes the first spot on AnTuTu's flagship ranking for July (Image source: RedMagic)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version dominates AnTuTu's top-performing flagship phone ranking for July 2024

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, an overclocked variant of the standard SoC, debuted with the RedMagic 9S Pro lineup. Nubia promised top-end performance with the overclocked chipset, and it seems that the company delivered....

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Aug 2024 14:26

New Galaxy S24 FE Geekbench listing showcases improved Exynos 2400 performance

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has yet again been spotted on Geekbench. The upcoming premium phone will be powered by the Exynos 2400 but could offer better performance than the Galaxy S24 and S24+ phones featuring the same chipset.

Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2024 22:12

The V40 Pro might look like this. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo V40 Pro leaks out as upcoming Android smartphone with former flagship SoC

One of Vivo's next Android smartphones will launch with specs that might have been thought of as high-end just 2 years ago, yet will probably go for a mid-range price in 2024. There is evidence that the V40 Pro will also debut wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2024 18:16

The AMD Radeon 890M iGPU has been tested on Geekbench (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon 890M performs on par with entry-level Ampere dGPU in Geekbench

AMD's flagship iGPU, the Radeon 890M, has shown up on Geekbench. It performs on par with a Turing-based Nvidia dGPU in Vulkan. The benchmark essentially confirms AMD's claims of a 32% performance gap between RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5

Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 18:49

AMD claims RDNA 3.5 iGPU of Ryzen AI HX 9 370 is up to 1.65x better than Intel Arc 8-core iGPU of Core Ultra 9 185H (Image source: AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD confirms up to 32% performance boost for RDNA 3.5 when compared to RDNA 3 at 15W

AMD has shared the performance comparisons of RDNA 3.5 found inside the Strix Point lineup. The new GPU architecture is shown to be 32% better than the RDNA 3 of Hawk Point on the 3DMark Timespy benchmark at 15W. This is a signifi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2024 17:22

Affordable flagship foldable smartphone spotted on Geekbench with last-gen flagship processor ahead of launch

A heretofore-unknown Honor model number that has materialized on Geekbench is thought to be evidence of the more affordable version of the brand's upcoming Magic V3 Android foldable flagship smartphone. Should that be the case, th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2024 18:20

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 leads AnTuTu's latest global mid-range smartphone ranking (Image source: AnTuTu)

AnTuTu reveals top-performing global mid-range phones from June 2024

The benchmarking platform AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing global mid-range phones from June 2024. Among the ten devices on the latest chart, Realme GT 6T with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 holds the topmost position. The other phones...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jul 2024 14:13

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices secure seven out of the ten spots in AnTuTu's June 2024 global flagship phone ranking (Image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 dominates AnTuTu's latest global top-performing flagship phone ranking

AnTuTu has revealed the top-performing global flagship smartphones from June 2024. In the latest ranking, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices have dominated over the Dimensity 9300 and 9300+ flagship phones, holding seven out of the ten sp...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jul 2024 12:44

Ryzen AI 300 series laptops are expected to hit the markets later this month (Image source: AMD)

Lenovo laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 pops up on Geekbench

A Lenovo laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has popped up on Geekbench. The system scored 2,544 points in the single-core test and 12,745 in the multi-core test. These benchmark scores are lower than expected, but given that...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2024 13:09

Gaming doesn't seem to be the current strength of the Snapdragon X-series processors (Image source: Notebookcheck)

First Snapdragon X Elite laptop reviews point to disappointing gaming performance

The first Snapdragon X series laptop reviews are out, and with that, we got a closer look at the performance of Qualcomm's new ARM chipsets. As we noted in our review of the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED with Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-1...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jun 2024 08:42

The Pixel 8 Pro. (Source: Andrew Lanxon/CNET)

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Tensor G4 arrive on Geekbench with 10% better performance than the Tensor G3

After the upcoming Google Pixel 9 surfaced on Geekbench yesterday, a listing for the Pixel 9 Pro XL has also been revealed, with the more expensive model being listed with 16 GB of RAM, while delivering better performance in both ...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jun 2024 20:19

New Google Pixel 9 benchmark reveals performance of Tensor G4 chipset

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 flagship has now been spotted on a trip to Geekbench. The listing reveals CPU performance that somehow appears to be even worse than the Pixel 8's, along with a slew of other information on the device.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2024 16:55

AMD RDNA 3.5 iGPU Radeon 890M shown to deliver close performance against Nvidia RTX 2050 (Image source: AMD [edited])

AMD Radeon 890M iGPU of Ryzen Strix Point reportedly scores close to RTX 2050 on 3DMark Time Spy

Golden Pig Upgrade shared the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark results of the Radeon 890M iGPU inside Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 on Bilibili. The integrated graphics card with the 16 compute units (CUs) reportedly scores over 3600 on the benchmar...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jun 2024 17:48

Early user reviews of Snapdragon X Elite laptops aren't promising (Image source: Qualcomm)

Alleged Snapdragon X Elite benchmark shows slower performance than iPhone 12 mini from 2021

Snapdragon X Elite laptops are expected to be available starting from June 18. Days before being officially available, we are now seeing early user reviews. While Qualcomm made a lot of promises, these early reviews are not very p...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jun 2024 12:05

The Galaxy Tab S9 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ seemingly set to arrive in the US with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+

A Geekbench listing has now provided strong indications of Samsung's potential plans to launch the Galaxy Tab S10+ with a MediaTek chipset. Apparently, the premium tablet could be equipped with a Dimensity 9300+ when it arrives in...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jun 2024 10:11

First Lunar Lake Xe2 benchmark is here (Image source: Intel [edited])

Intel showcases gaming performance of Lunar Lake Xe2 iGPU with ray tracing and XeSS

The very first gaming demo of Xe2 iGPU is here. Intel demoed it at its Tech Tour while introducing the new Lunar Lake processors. The demo only ran one game, F1 2024, and with ray tracing and XeSS, the integrated graphics card cou...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Jun 2024 17:38

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will debut in Q4. (Source: Qualcomm)

Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 leak claims incredible clock speed and CPU performance as leaker allays fears over potential Snapdragon 888-esque thermal issues

A new leak has now revealed the latest information on Qualcomm's next-gen flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The chipset is expected to feature custom cores and is being tested with incredibly high clock speeds that deliver a 3...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2024 16:58

AnTuTu Auto reveals its first few electric vehicle performance rankings (Image source: AnTuTu Weibo)

AnTuTu electric car benchmark reveals top-performing EVs from May

While AnTuTu is more popular for its smartphone benchmark tool, it also has a new electric car benchmarking app. It’s there to evaluate the performance of the infotainment system inside the EV by stress testing the processor, stor...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jun 2024 09:00

The Snapdragon X series is official. (Source: Qualcomm)

Computex 2024 | Qualcomm CEO declares the PC Reborn thanks to Snapdragon X series PCs

Cristiano Amon has formally introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chipsets during the company's "PC Reborn" Computex 2024 keynote speech. The series features a custom NPU touted to deliver the potential of their signature Mic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2024 17:08

Tensor G4 benchmark results aren't impressive...yet (Image source: Rozetked)

Tensor G4 of Google Pixel 9 shows only a slight performance bump on leaked benchmarks

Google has a good track record of not being able to keep its unreleased phones secret for long. The Pixel 9 series isn’t an exception in this regard. Previously, we had detailed images of the upcoming phones, and now, the Tensor G...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jun 2024 08:00

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 didn't make it to the latest mid-range AnTuTu ranking (Image source: AnTuTu)

AnTuTu reveals top performing mid-range Android phones from May 2024

The benchmarking tool AnTuTu has published the top 10 mid-range phones that have achieved the highest average scores in May 2024. On the latest ranking, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 devices are at the top of the list, while MediaTek’s ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jun 2024 09:03

Dimensity 9300+ and Dimensity 9300 beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in AnTuTu May 2024 flagship performance ranking (Image source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 9300+ dominates over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in latest AnTuTu flagship performance ranking

Each month, AnTuTu publishes the top 10 Android flagship smartphones with the best average benchmark scores in 1,000 valid runs throughout the month. On the last two rankings, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices secured the top spots. ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jun 2024 07:43

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 beats MediaTek Dimensity 9300 again in AnTuTu's latest flagship list (Image source: Red Magic [edited])

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 holds its lead against Dimensity 9300 in latest AnTuTu flagship performance list

AnTuTu has published its latest performance lists, consisting of the top 10 flagship and mid-range phones that performed the best throughout April. Like last month, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 dominates the ne...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 May 2024 15:25

The Poco F6 will likely share the Redmi Turbo 3's design. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Poco F6 makes Geekbench debut with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 12 GB of RAM onboard

The Poco F6 has now made its first appearance on Geekbench, delivering performance above the pay grade of other Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 phones. The Poco F5's successor is tipped to launch globally imminently, before heading over to In...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2024 08:16

The Pura70 Ultra may have great cameras but its chipset disappoints. (Source: Huawei)

Kirin 9010: Huawei Pura70 Ultra's chipset fails to beat mid-range SoCs in benchmark tests

Huawei's new Pura70 series once again features its in-house Kirin 9010 chipset, after both the P50 and P60 series were powered by Snapdragon 8-series 4G SoCs. Performance-wise, the move to in-house silicon looks to be a step backw...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2024 20:19

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 edges out the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3: As close as it gets to flagship performance

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 are Qualcomm's latest sub-premium chipsets destined for a slew of sub-US$500 devices across the globe this year. How do the two SoCs perform compared to each other, however?

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2024 16:12

OPPO K12 mimics OnePlus Nord CE 4 on Geekbench

OPPO is now projected to add a new member to its K series of mid-range Android smartphones soon. However, its specs and looks might be less of a surprise than the OEM might hope, as they have already been introduced by another bra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2024 17:55

Is there another new Galaxy smartphone on the way? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy C55 5G: Latest leak seems to confirm new smartphone will launch soon

Samsung is rumored to introduce a new (or new-ish) line of Galaxy C-series Android smartphones in 2024. Its alleged inaugural member may have surfaced on Geekbench, thereby adding to the growing body of evidence that it does in fa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2024 19:44

An "Edge 50 Ultra" render. (Source: Android Headlines)

Motorola 2024 periscope zoom flagship smartphone pops up on Geekbench prior to launch

Motorola is projected to refresh its latest smartphone with an upgraded processor - not to mention one of its most advanced kinds of rear camera - very soon. The Edge 50 Ultra has apparently surfaced on Geekbench ahead of its supp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2024 20:00

The V30-series Aura Light. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo V30e 5G pops up as potential budget 50MP smartphone

The V30 Pro 5G has been released as Vivo's first-ever Zeiss-branded Aura Light Portrait camera smartphone. However, its series is not yet complete, according to the latest leaks. They assert that a third 5G variant is on the way: ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2024 19:24

The Poco F6 will be about 20% more powerful than last year's Poco F5. (Source: Poco)

Redmi Turbo 3: Upcoming alleged Poco F6 for global market hits Geekbench with superb scores

Xiaomi will debut a new series later this month, with the Redmi Turbo 3 set to arrive with flagship performance and features. The phone, expected to launch globally as the Poco F6, has now been spotted on Geekbench, delivering CPU...

Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2024 09:29

Another Lenovo laptop with Snapdragon X Elite laptop surfaced on Geekbench (Image source: Qualcomm)

New Geekbench scores of Lenovo laptop with Snapdragon X Elite CPU match flagship Intel and AMD processors

A Lenovo laptop with an “83ED” codename previously showed up on Geekbench with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite X1E78100 CPU. Now, another listing has popped up, but this time, the system is codenamed “4810UV0100.” It has the same pr...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Apr 2024 20:12

Realme GT 6 finds approval for use in the US, Europe and India ahead of launch

The GT 6 5G is now tipped to launch as the first ever Realme smartphone to debut with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The device is also now believed to launch with premium specs such as Android 14 out of the box and a batt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2024 18:58