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Gigabyte RX 9070 XT graphics card (Image source: Gigabyte, AMD)

RX 9070 XT price will undercut the RTX 5070 Ti, according to AMD press materials

New information from AMD suggests competitive pricing for the RDNA 4 GPUs. With the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti scarce, the RX 9070 XT may cost less with capable 4K performance. The speculation will soon end with an official announcement o...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Feb 2025 17:19

Zhaoxin processors successfully deploy DeepSeek-R1 AI models locally. Pictured: A KH-4000/32 and a KX-7000/8 processor offered by Zhaoxin. (Image source: Zhaoxin)

Zhaoxin deploys DeepSeek-R1 models across entire CPU lineup, from desktops to servers

Chinese CPU maker Zhaoxin has successfully deployed DeepSeek-R1 Distill AI models across its entire hardware lineup—from desktop PCs to high-performance servers.

Nathan Ali, 25 Feb 2025 11:34

A fully functioning RTX 5080 features a total of 112 Render Output Units (ROPs). (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pixabay, edited)

Bad news for RTX 5080 owners as GPU officially joins unfortunate RTX 50 quartet with missing ROPs

It is now official: RTX 5080 is also plagued by the issue of fewer-than-advertised ROPs, making it the fourth RTX 50 GPU to be affected by the issue. Gamers who have, unfortunately, ended up with faulty RTX 5080 GPUs will have to ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Feb 2025 11:34

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on overclock result screen

AMD RX 9070 XT leak suggests impressive overclocking potential with only 25 W TGP increase

An overclocked AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT was apparently able to manage a sizeable overclock over its alleged 2,970 MHz boost clock, all with a mere 25 W increase in power draw. While this is impressive on its own, it may be an indicat...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 07:57

AMD PowerColor RX 9070 XT to launch with AFMF 2.1

AMD confirms Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 in the works to challenge Nvidia Smooth Motion: Better image quality, no new hardware requirements

Recent reports indicate that AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) is in development. The updated frame generation tech is aimed at improving the quality of generated frames and will be available for older hardware as well as the...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2025 20:20

Nvidia RTX 5070 is said to be 20% slower than the RTX 5070 Ti. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is likely 20% slower than RTX 5070 Ti, Geekbench tests suggest

The RTX 5070 will of course be slower than the RTX 5070 Ti, and now the latest leaks from Geekbench benchmarking website suggest it will be a bit over 20% slower.

Vineet Washington, 24 Feb 2025 17:30

RTX 5070 Ti is meant to retail at a $749 starting price but MSRP stock is hard to come by. (Image source: MSI, Pexels, edited)

Defective RTX 5070 Ti reportedly suffers up to double-digit performance loss

Like the RTX 5090 and the RTX 5090D, some RTX 5070 Ti units also suffer from having 8 fewer ROPs than the full 96 units. Nvidia calls this a "rare issue" as it affects "less than 0.5%" of the total. However, folks who end up with ...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Feb 2025 13:03

Morefine G1 is an RTX 40 equipped eGPU dock in a form factor the size of a mini PC (Image Source: Morefine)

Morefine G1 eGPU dock offers up to an RTX 4090 Laptop in a package the size of a mini PC

Morefine is a manufacturer better known for its range of mini PCs. Their new G1 dock shirks the trend of slapping an RX 7600M XT into an OCuLink equipped eGPU enclosure, by offering a range of Nvidia GPUs. But you can expect to pa...

David Devey, 24 Feb 2025 09:13

Nvidia's production problem affects more cards than previously thought. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia warns 'production anomaly' causing performance losses on some GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D graphics cards

Nvidia has clarified why some GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards have been reaching consumers with worse performance than advertised. While the problem should only be present in fewer than 1% of cards, it has also hit the GeForce RTX...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2025 01:37

AMD will not compete with AIB partners with RX 9070 series reference designs

Despite showing off the Radeon RX 9070 XT reference design graphics cards in both official marketing and accidental teasers, AMD will not let consumers buy these designs, instead allowing its AIB partners to have the run of the ma...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Feb 2025 00:55

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT will apparently beat RX 7900 XT and compete with RX 7900 XTX

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT nearly matches RX 7900 XTX in cheeky FurMark 4K benchmark — 35% improvement over RX 7900 XT

Someone has sneakily posted FurMark GPU benchmark results for the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT disguised as an RX 7800 XTX, revealing that the next-gen mid-range GPU will effectively match the performance of the AMD Radeon RX 79...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Feb 2025 19:19

The new Apple A18’s 4-core GPU may be better than you might think

Apple has finally launched its budget-friendly iPhone 16e, ditching the old naming scheme and giving it a powerful A18 SoC. The GPU part of the chip lost one core on its way to the new phone but in spite of that fact, its performa...

Anton Avdyushkin, 21 Feb 2025 00:27

The GeForce RTX 5090 is the most powerful gaming GPU ever made. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Nvidia takes page out of Ferrari's book to manage RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 stock issues

Nvidia has introduced a new program aimed at giving gamers the chance to buy an RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080. Titled "Verified Priority Access", the program gives gamers the opportunity to snag either the RTX 5090 or the RTX 5080 dir...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Feb 2025 15:28

Even Nvidia's mid-range graphics cards will be scarce at launch (image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 availability to be poor at launch

A new report from a Taiwanese media outlet says Nvidia's upcoming mid-range graphics cards might be difficult to buy at launch. The supply has been affected by the recent earthquake in Taiwan. Plus, some models are not performing ...

Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 04:32

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 GPUs will power a future HP Victus 16 gaming laptop pictured here (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 laptop GPUs spotted alongside unreleased HP Victus 16 variant

Videocardz has spotted the RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 on HP's website. The unannounced Blackwell graphics cards will power a soon-to-be-announced Victus 16 gaming laptop.

Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 14:17

The Sapphire Nitro+ Radreon RX 9070 is among the many AIB RX 9070 models in the works. (Image source: Sapphire, Unsplash, edited)

RX 9070 and RTX 5070 on a collision course as RDNA 4 review embargo date leaks

Review embargo date of the RX 9070 has leaked online and it foreshadows a fierce clash between the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070. Nvidia had previously pushed the release date of the RTX 5070 back to early March, a period when AMD is a...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Feb 2025 11:14

Asus RTX 5070 Ti Prime is shown (Image source: Asus)

RTX 5070 Ti price manipulation allows GPUs to meet pre-release date review guidelines

eBay will not be the only place to find the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti at shockingly high prices. The first reviewed GPUs on February 19th are supposed to have a $749 MSRP. Still, without a Founders Edition, manufacturers are taking massi...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2025 20:05

The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G Gaming Trio OC has a maximum boost clock of 2,580 MHz. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4070 Ti Super: Leaked 3DMark scores show comfortable win for RTX 50 GPU

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is set to go on sale on February 20. At an MSRP of $749, the GPU is in the same price range as the outgoing RTX 4070 Ti and the RTX 4070 Ti Super. According to the latest leak, the RTX 5070 Ti is bringing a...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Feb 2025 19:16

The PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pictured here packs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. (Image source: PowerColor)

AMD ridicules report of 32 GB RX 9070 XTX with cheeky satire

While AMD previously denied that the company was working on an RX 9070 XT with 32 GB of memory, the rumors didn't stop. Frank Azor, head of AMD's Gaming Marketing, has now made fun of the information in a series of replies on X.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Feb 2025 13:16

Nvidia is about to manufacture a lot of RTX 5090 GPUs in the coming weeks (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5090 supply to greatly increase in the coming weeks

An X leaker says the RTX 5090 shortage could be over soon due to low demand for Nvidia's B200 GPUs. The GB100 GPUs powering it will be repurposed for the RTX 5090's GB202.

Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2025 10:32

Nvidia RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 registered at EEC as potential RTX 50 series budget GPUs

Gamers may not need a massive budget to take full advantage of DLSS 4. Zotac regulatory filings suggest that an Nvidia RTX 5050 may become the most affordable GPU in the RTX 50 series. Information from the EEC gives less surprisin...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2025 19:59

The Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 cards may be on sale by March 6. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Unwanted bad news for gamers: AMD may price the RX 9070 XT at a far from attractive rate

AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cards have been named in some perturbing price-related leaks. While the sources could be either placeholder guesses or simply inaccurate, there are concerns that unattractive pricing fr...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Feb 2025 21:54

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTX could be be AMD's flagship GPU this generation (image source: AMD)

AMD's mysterious 32 GB graphics card might launch as the Radeon RX 9070 XTX

The Chiphell leaker who initially broke the news about AMD's 32 GB GPU has now claimed AMD could launch it as the Radeon RX 9070 XTX. This comes shortly after Frank Azor denied the existence of such a graphics card.

Anil Ganti, 15 Feb 2025 05:31

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI was announced at CES 2025 with the RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. (Image source: Acer)

RTX 50 gaming laptops delay: Nvidia's focus on AI servers reportedly impacting development of new products

Gaming laptops equipped with the next-gen RTX 50 GPUs are scheduled to start arriving in March. Rumors circulating online now claim that Nvidia has yet to finish working on the RTX 50 mobile GPUs likely due to resource constraints...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Feb 2025 18:49

Uneven power cable contact in 12VHPWR connectors

12VHPWR defects add to RTX 5000 series design changes as root cause for melting power connectors

The latest development in the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 12VHPWR connector meltdown issue sees a microscope analysis reveal that the manufacturing and certification process of the 12VHPWR cables and connectors may be at faul...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2025 18:41

Overclocked Radeon RX 9070 XT variants could be quite power hungry (image source: @Olrak29_ on X)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Leaked retail box leak shows surprisingly high PSU requirements for overclocked variant

A new leak shows off one of AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT variants from PowerColor. Along with its key specs, it also recommends the minimum PSU wattage required to run the card, and it is quite high.

Anil Ganti, 14 Feb 2025 18:38

AMD will only launch a 16 GB variant of its RX 9070 XT GPU

AMD's Frank Azor axes 32 GB RX 9070 rumours, leaves room for RX 9080, 9090 speculation

After AMD today dropped details about the launch of its next-gen RDNA4 GPUs, its head of consumer and gaming marketing, Frank Azor, shot down rumours of a high RAM variant of the upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. However, he seems t...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2025 23:32

Nvidia looks to break into mobile market with an AI chip (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia, MediaTek may challenge Qualcomm with new AI smartphone chip

Nvidia is planning on making a return to the smartphone chip market through a strategic partnership with MediaTek. The companies are reportedly developing a powerful mobile SoC with advanced AI capabilities. A strong new player co...

Andrew Sozinov, 13 Feb 2025 23:17

We're only two weeks away from the Radeon RX 9000 launch event (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD finally confirms late February date for Radeon RX 9000 launch event

AMD's David McAfee confirmed the company will show off the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 later this month. Subsequently, the GPUs are expected to go on sale in March.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 21:15

Specifications for AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leaked via GPU-Z utility. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specs leak shows 4096 cores, 16GB GDDR6 VRAM

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has allegedly popped up in a benchmark and on GPU-Z ahead of its March availability. For now, it seems to deliver impressive performance numbers at 1080p thanks to its rumored 4096 cores and 16GB VRAM.

Vineet Washington, 13 Feb 2025 18:59

You can no longer toggle ECC states on the RTX 5090 Blackwell GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 departs from RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 4090 flagship tradition, drops VRAM ECC for pro workloads

Nvidia has curiously removed the option to toggle VRAM ECC state via the driver in the RTX 5090. Cards like the RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 4090 allow turning on ECC state via the driver to improve memory reliability for professional work...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2025 16:02

The AMD RDNA 4-based RX 9070 and RX 9070 should heat up the mid-range GPU segment once again. (Image source: PoowerColor, AMD, Pexels, Edited)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 pricing leak reveals enticing value to spice up competition in the mid-range segment

Gamers are eagerly awaiting the launch of AMD's RDNA 4 gaming GPUs: Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. Leaked performance and pricing data have repeatedly hinted at a superior value proposition compared to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 fa...

Sambit Saha, 13 Feb 2025 15:15

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 features 12 GB VRAM. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

Fierce RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 battle likely as RTX 5070 and RDNA 4 launch dates tipped to be very close

While fans were expecting the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti to release in February, Nvidia seems to have planned something different. According to information from a reliable leaker, Nvidia will push the release date of the RTX 5070 ba...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Feb 2025 12:20

Even RTX 5080 owners might not be safe from melting PSU cables (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5080 joins list of Blackwell GPUs that melt power connectors

A Reddit user just had their 12VHPWR power cable melted by an RTX 5080. Only the PSU side was affected this time, likely due to the GPU routing all of the current through one wire.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 06:52

Nvidia RTX 50-series laptop pre-orders will start from February 25. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 50-series laptops will be up for pre-orders starting February 25, Nvidia confirms

The next generation of gaming laptops will arrive in March, but pre-orders will go live starting February 25. For now, it is unclear if all the four GPUs will be available for pre-order from day one.

Vineet Washington, 11 Feb 2025 21:22

There's more to the melted RTX 5090 story than meets the eye (image source: Reddit)

Not user error: Melted RTX 5090 power connector apparently the result of improper circuit design

Der8auer contacted the Reddit user who recently lost their RTX 5090 to a melted power cable. His testing suggests the user's the third-party cable might not be at fault here.

Anil Ganti, 11 Feb 2025 20:12

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 undeniably impresses in high-end VR workloads, contrary to the somewhat modest generational uplift in synthetic benchmarks. (Image source: Omniwhatever, Nvidia, edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 crushes RTX 4090 in VR: Up to 2.5x FPS in certain scenarios, roughly 50% more in others

The Nvidia RTX 50 generation has received a fair amount of disapproval from even the most resolute of Big Green fans: modest generational uplift, shockingly poor availability, and Nvidia's whacky marketing tactics. However, as por...

Sambit Saha, 10 Feb 2025 18:55

Both the RX 9070 and 9070 XT feature 16 GB of memory. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Much-needed good news for gamers: AMD is reportedly pricing RX 9070/XT quite attractively

AMD might have some good news for gamers who are waiting for next-gen mid-range GPUs to drop. A rumor posted on a Chinese forum alleges that AMD is looking to price the RX 9070 and 9070 XT quite competitively.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Feb 2025 14:46

The RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti bring 12 and 16 GB of VRAM, respectively. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Disappointing RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 leak claims "VERY limited" stock for former and 10-20% gain for latter

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 and the RTX 5070 Ti are on their way with the promise of some appreciable performance gains, especially with DLSS 4. However, per a serial leaker, the actual performance improvements brought by the RTX 50...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Feb 2025 11:16

Asus GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Tuf O16G listing (Image source: TopAChat)

RTX 5070 Ti release date and launch time revealed at major French retailer

(Update: February 10th- MSI is now the first major manufacturer to confirm the RTX 5070 Ti's February 20th release date) RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards are popping up in more online stores. The French TopAchat, a popular destination f...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Feb 2025 00:55

Nvidia RTX 5090 founders edition power connector melts

RTX 5090 melts 12VHPWR power connectors — Nvidia seemingly not at fault

PC gamers are currently experiencing flashbacks after a user reported their Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU's power connector has started melting. Unfortunately for the owner of the GPU in question, it doesn't look li...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Feb 2025 00:25

Zotac's anti-scalper measures involve direct engagement with the community (image source: Zotac)

Zotac implements novel solution to put RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs directly into gamers' hands

Users in the US finally have a way to bypass RTX 5090/RTX 5080 scalpers and buy their GPUs directly from Zotac. But, the process is RNG based and demands you to be active on Zotac's Discord server.

Anil Ganti, 09 Feb 2025 04:44

The GMKtec AD-GP1 provides two connection methods for laptops and gaming handhelds. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec releases AD-GP1 as new eGPU with OCuLink and USB4 connectivity

GMKtec has updated is eGPU roster with the AD-GP1, which is currently available at a $150 launch discount. Based around OCuLink and USB4, the GMKtec AD-GP1 also features DisplayPort 2.0 and HDMI 2.1 connectivity with an AMD Radeon...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2025 18:45

The latest Monster Hunter Wilds open beta boasts impressive player counts despite performance issues

Capcom is trying to avoid launch-day frustrations with the second Monster Hunter Wilds open beta. Although it's drawing massive participation, choppy graphics are causing concerns. PC gamers are hoping optimizations will boost fra...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Feb 2025 23:54

The RTX 50 series launch is off to a rocky start (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 users complain about black screen issues; drivers likely to blame

A handful of RTX 5090 users are experiencing the black part of 'Blackwell' quite literally. Apparently, the screen turns black when they try to run a game/benchmark or stress the card in general.

Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2025 23:37

The Nvidia Blackwell architecture makes use of fifth-generation Tensor cores. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 fails to topple RTX 4090 in GPU compute benchmark while RTX 5080 struggles against RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5090 has failed to overtake its predecessor in a GPU compute benchmark on the well-known PassMark database site. The RTX 5080 suffered a similar fate, with the card barely managing to beat out the RTX 4070 Ti. The ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2025 21:01

The RTX 4060 is on its way to getting discontinued (image source: MSI)

GeForce RTX 4060 supply to dwindle in the coming weeks

A report from IT Home says Nvidia is planning to reduce RTX 4060 production in the coming weeks, likely to make way for the RTX 5060, which is scheduled to launch sometime in March.

Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2025 00:16