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The Intel Arc B580 has a TBP of 190 W. (Image source: Intel, Linus Tech Tips, edited)

Arc B580 power consumption: Battlemage GPU seemingly improves upon Arc A580 but RTX 4060 still reigns supreme

The Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU has debuted to glowing reviews with the reviewers praising the card's price/perf. However, despite the Arc B580's raw performance, the GPU lags behind the RTX 4060 in power consumption.

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Dec 2024 14:27

Nvidia has officially started to promote its CES 2025 keynote (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia officially teases CES 2025 launch of RTX 50 series

One of the next-gen RTX 50 series GPUs has already made its debut in the Witcher 4 announcement trailer, and right after that, Nvidia officially teased the launch of the new lineup at CES 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Dec 2024 11:44

The Witcher 4 has been announced at The Game Awards (image source: YouTube)

Next-gen Nvidia GPU makes cameo alongside The Witcher 4 announcement

CD Projekt Red has shown off early footage of The Witcher 4 with Ciri as the protagonist. The trailer also contained footage developed on a yet-to-be-announced Nvidia GPU.

Anil Ganti, 13 Dec 2024 02:37

The Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition has an MSRP of $249. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Arc B580 vs Arc A770 gaming test appears online: Battlemage GPU offers better ray tracing performance

The Intel Arc B580 is scheduled to go on sale starting December 13. When the card officially lands, gamers can expect a good budget GPU with improved ray tracing performance over the Arc A770 as shown by a gaming test that has app...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Dec 2024 11:40

The Intel Arc B580 will go on sale on December 13. (Image source: Intel, Unsplash, edited)

Intel Arc B580 vs RTX 4060: Battlemage GPU touted to perform up to 10% faster than RTX card in latest leak

The Intel Arc B580 is a $249 GPU that might bring some much-needed excitement back to the budget gaming segment. This is due to the card's 12 GB of VRAM and the advertised performance. Team Blue claims that the Arc B580 performs b...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Dec 2024 11:54

Intel Arc B580 trades blows with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in leaked 3D Mark Time Spy benchmark

The Intel Arc B580 has been tested on 3D Mark Time Spy. Its overall, graphics, and CPU scores are 15,551, 14,719 and 22,881 points, respectively. This gives credence to Intel's marketing claims about it outperforming Nvidia mid-ra...

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2024 03:26

Intel Arc B580 and Arc B570 cost $249 and $219, respectively. (Image source: Intel, Unsplash, edited)

Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU outperforms RX 7600 XT and Arc A580 by double-digit margins in synthetic benchmarks

The Intel Arc B580 has appeared on Geekbench, resulting in a set of OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks. The synthetic tests put the Arc B580 comfortably ahead of the Arc A580. The Battlemage GPU also appears to outperform the RX 7600 an...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Dec 2024 11:09

The AG01 eGPU dock from Aoostar sports a timeless design. (Image source: Aoostar)

AG02 Graphics Dock: Sleek new eGPU from Aoostar boasts OCuLink support for excellent bandwidth

The Aoostar AG02 is a sleek and stylish external graphics dock with a hefty 500 W power supply. The product can accomodate up to 350 watt GPUs, while the OCuLink interface ensures speedy connections. A USB 4 port is also present, ...

Sambit Saha, 08 Dec 2024 20:26

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is currently at a 86% MetaCritic. (Image source: Bethesda/Machine Games)

Bloodbath for GPUs with less than 12 GB VRAM: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hammers cards like RTX 4060/Ti

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the latest game to show that VRAM-limited GPUs are not feasible for the current and upcoming AAA titles. The case is doubly worse for 8 GB cards like the RTX 4060 and RX 7600 that fail to even...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Dec 2024 13:49

Intel's first Arc B580 GPUs are available from ASRock. (Image source: Newegg)

Intel Arc B580 goes up for pre-order in the US

The Intel Arc B580 is now available to pre-order in the US ahead of the card's release on December 13. While Intel claimed that its Battlemage G21-based GPU would be available for $249, it seems that Intel is allowing its partners...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2024 17:38

TSMC could end up producing Nvidia's AI chips in Arizona

TSMC is talking with Nvidia to bolster their clientele for the manufacturer's plant in Arizona. According to a new report, TSMC could move manufacturing of Blackwell AI chips in the US state.

Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Dec 2024 14:39

The Nitro Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Cards. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Nitro Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Cards debut with FrostBlade cooling and AI Playground

Acer asserts that its next Nitro-series cards can keep both creators and gamers happy as they are based on Arc B570 to B580 graphics. They are equipped with up to 12GB of GDDR6 RAM for speeds of up to 2,740MHz, and are backed to g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2024 18:47

Nvidia may have moved up the launch of its Rubin architecture to ride the AI boom. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

New Nvidia Rubin GPUs to launch much earlier than expected

Based on new reports, Nvidia is working towards releasing its Rubin architecture up to six months earlier than previous rumours suggested. As a result, the first Rubin-based GPUs could arrive as soon as Q3 2025 sporting HBM4 memor...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2024 17:30

Intel's XeSS 2 now has AI-powered frame generation

Intel has announced the next big update for its AI-based upscaling technology XeSS 2, which now features frame generation and a low latency feature called XeLL.

Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Dec 2024 16:57

The Intel ARc B580 and Arc B570 are now official (image source: Intel)

Intel Arc B580 and Arc B570: New desktop graphics cards announced with affordable price tags

Intel has officially shown off its Arc B580 and Arc B570 desktop graphics cards. Both are mid-range offerings that aim to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 at a fraction of its price.

Anil Ganti, 03 Dec 2024 15:32

New information about AMD's top-spec RDNA 4 graphics card has emerged online (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT tipped to trade blows with the GeForce RTX 4080 Super

A new leak says AMD's Navi 48-based Radeon RX 8800 XT performs on par with the Radeon RX 7900 XTX while consuming 25% lesser power. Additionally, it also brings forth a 45% performance improvement in ray tracing.

Anil Ganti, 02 Dec 2024 15:22

The Intel Arc B580 Battlemage desktop GPU features Team Blue's next-gen Xe2 architecture. (Image source: ASRock, Unsplash, edited)

Mouth-watering Arc B580 and Arc B570 price/perf on cards as Arc Battlemage and RDNA 4 Navi 44 GPUs to outrun RTX 4060 Ti

Known Chinese leaker Golden Pig Upgrade has revealed the possible performance of the upcoming Intel Arc B580, Arc B570, and AMD's RDNA 4 Navi 44 GPUs. If the leak ends up being accurate, Intel's Battlemage cards will offer enticin...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Dec 2024 14:47

It seems that Nvidia's AIBs may start receiving GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards before the end of the year. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Inno3D rep appears to confirm Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 release timings ahead of schedule

Nvidia may have confirmed its attendance at CES 2025 in January. However, it has not revealed the content of CEO Jensen Huang's keynote speech. In the meantime, Inno3D has provided a few hints about the whereabouts of the series-t...

Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2024 12:33

Intel's next generation of desktop GPUs could arrive sooner than AMD and Nvidia's offerings (image source: Intel)

Intel Arc B580 and Arc B570 desktop GPUs to be unveiled on December 3

Intel plans to show off its next generation of desktop graphics cards on December 3. Subsequently, the Arc B580 and Arc B570 will be available for purchase on December 12.

Anil Ganti, 29 Nov 2024 08:21

The Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop features a per-key RGB AlienFX keyboard. (Image source: Dell, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Outstanding Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4070 gaming laptop is now up to 32% cheaper than list price

The Alienware m16 R2 that launched earlier this year is now enjoying a considerable discount on Dell's official online store. The laptop carries a 16-inch QHD+ display with a quick 240 Hz refresh rate, a Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, and...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Nov 2024 19:57

The Intel Arc Battlemage B580 GPU is on the way and reportedly costs less than $300. (Image source: Intel, Unsplash, edited)

Intel Arc Battlemage is not the end as Arc Celestial and Arc Druid desktop GPUs are reportedly still under development

Despite many reports to the contrary, Intel is reportedly not giving up on its desktop discrete GPU dreams. The company is gearing up to follow the next-gen Arc Battlemage boards, which will be available to buy soon, with Arc Cele...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Nov 2024 12:25

TSMC's 2 nm node is expected to enter mass production next year (image source: TSMC)

Intel, AMD, Apple, Nvidia, and MediaTek tipped to use TSMC's cutting-edge 2 nm node; Qualcomm notably absent

TSMC's upcoming 2 nm node has plenty of high-profile customers such as AMD, Apple, Intel, Nvidia, MediaTek, Broadcom and Bitmain. The chips will be used in a wide array of devices, ranging from smartphones to cryptocurrency mining...

Anil Ganti, 28 Nov 2024 06:45

The Intel Arc B580 will be launched in the next few weeks. (Image source: ASRock)

45% premium for 12 GB VRAM and Xe2: Leak reveals price of Intel Arc B580 GPU

The launch of the Intel Arc B580 is imminent, and one retailer has already revealed how much the limited edition will cost. The next generation mid-range graphics card will be significantly more expensive than its direct predecess...

Hannes Brecher, 27 Nov 2024 19:16

Schenker Key 17 Pro M24 workstation: doubles as great high-end gaming laptop, features dual Thunderbolt 5

The latest high-end workstation laptop from Schenker impresses with extensive connectivity that includes two Thunderbolt 5 connectors and Wi-Fi 7, while the i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 offer top performance. On the other hand, the coo...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Nov 2024 16:47

Nvidia is giving away yet another custom high-end graphics card (image source: Nvidia)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl themed GeForce RTX 4090 up for grabs via Nvidia's latest giveaway

Nvidia and GSC Game World are giving away a custom GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card. It is inspired by S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl and comes with a graphic of a Stalker holding an artifact.

Anil Ganti, 27 Nov 2024 09:09

AMD officially kicked off the RDNA 3 GPU generation with the launch of RX 7900 XT/XTX in December 2022. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Unsplashed, edited)

AMD RDNA 4 release date and announcement leak alleges "at least" one next-gen RX 8000 series GPU launch for January

After months of leaks and rumors, the official announcement of the next-generation RDNA 4 GPUs from AMD is fast approaching. According to the latest leak from Moore's Law Is Dead, AMD is going to be bringing at least one RX 8000 c...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Nov 2024 21:31

The GeForce RTX 4090 Ti has a huge four-slot cooling solution. (Image source: u/This_Explanation_514)

Redditor discovers Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Ti in 'junk computer bin'

The GeForce RTX 4090 Ti may be long gone. However, a Redditor now claims to have found Nvidia's long-long quad slot beast with what may be its rumoured 18,172 CUDA core GPU inside, too.

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2024 18:23

The GeForce RTX 4090. (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5090D: Leak suggests Nvidia is preparing China-exclusive GPU

A new leak suggests Nvidia may launch the GeForce RTX 5090D, a China-exclusive graphics card. Similar to its predecessor, the RTX 4090D, this next-generation GPU is expected to feature reduced specifications compared to the standa...

Huzefa Baloch, 25 Nov 2024 15:57

Intel's high-end Arc B770 desktop graphics card might not launch in 2024 (image source: Intel)

Intel Arc B770: Top-spec Battlemage GPU launch reportedly delayed

Sources familiar with the matter have told Moore's Laws is Dead that Intel's high-end Battlemage GPU, the Arc B770, has been delayed. Its GPU is yet to tape out, indicating it is at least a year away from launch.

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2024 06:33

Intel Arc B580 has leaked online (image source: Videocardz)

Intel Arc B580 desktop graphics card spotted online with 12 GB RAM and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti tier performance

A new leak has revealed what Intel's upcoming Arc B580 graphics card. It boosts up to 2.8 GHz and comes with 20 Xe cores. Intel is expected to launch it sometime in December 2024.

Anil Ganti, 24 Nov 2024 11:13

The RTX 4090 Founders Edition launched in October 2022 with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 5090 price shock on cards as monstrous GB202 chip is allegedly 22% bigger vs AD102 GPU of RTX 4090

The enormous die size of the RTX 5090's GB202 GPU has leaked and it is a sizeable double-digit increase over the RTX 4090. However, where the bump in die size might mean a big jump in CUDA core count and more performance, it doesn...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Nov 2024 01:42

Nvidia may be bringing three consumer graphics cards to CES 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

New leak describes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 release dates

According to fresh reports, Nvidia may have more than the GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090 in the works for CES 2025. While one of two cheaper options may debut in January too, the entry-level GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX...

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2024 20:22

The RX 7900 XT and the RX 7800 XT initially launched at MSRPs of $899 and $499, respectively. (Image source: XFX, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RX 7900 XT and RX 7800 XT price drops and potential RTX 40 shortage makes now perfect time to buy high-end GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7800 XT are now enjoying considerable discounts, as the former has now dropped to less than $630 while the latter has dropped below $500. The price cuts are a welcome addition since the RX 7900 XT ...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Nov 2024 12:40

Nvidia RTX 5050 Laptop GPU will reportedly not replace its predecessor (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Lenovo hints gaming laptops with Nvidia RTX 5050 won't be budget-friendly

Lenovo's Product Manager shared on Weibo that Nvidia will continue to supply the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU to manufacturers even after releasing the RTX 5050 Laptop. This is because the latter will aim to be within a higher pricing tier...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Nov 2024 07:37

The RTX 5070 Ti will feature 17% more CUDA cores than the RTX 4070 Ti. (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Latest RTX 5070 Ti leak suggests substantially more CUDA cores with a modest increase in power consumption

Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell consumer GPUs are slated to launch early next year. As expected, rumors regarding RTX 50-series GPUs are picking up pace, with recent leaks shedding light on what to expect from the RTX 5070 Ti GPU.

Sambit Saha, 21 Nov 2024 18:54

Nvidia's RTX 50 series is rumoured to be in line for an introduction during CES 2025. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

New leak reveals lower than expected Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 pricing

According to a new report, the GeForce RTX 5090 may not be quite as expensive as earlier rumours suggested. With that being said, overclocked variants could still exceed $2,000 in the US.

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2024 19:12

AMD's UDNA architecture will succeed RDNA 4 and power all future GPUs launched after the Radeon RX 8000 series, and even the PlayStation 6 (image source: AMD)

PlayStation 6 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs tipped to launch with AMD's UDNA architecture

A Chiphell leaker says AMD's new unified UDNA architecture will debut sometime in 2026-27 with the Radeon RX 9000 series. Additionally, it will also power the PlayStation 6, along with a Zen 4/Zen 5 CPU.

Anil Ganti, 19 Nov 2024 17:09

Launched first in 2022, the RTX 40 GPUs are nearing the end of their lifecycle. (Image source: MSI, Unsplash, edited)

Several RTX 40 GPUs potentially going out of stock soon as Nvidia to discontinue supply to prepare for RTX 50 series

Two years after Nvidia kicked off the RTX 40 series in October 2022, the company is reportedly drawing the curtain on the RTX 4070 and above by shortly ceasing new supply of the GPUs. According to rumors circulating on Chinese Boa...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Nov 2024 11:29

Nvidia's Blackwell AI chips overheat in server racks

Nvidia's anticipated Blackwell AI chips have been hit with another snag. The chips reportedly overheat when connected to server racks that hold up to 72 chips.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Nov 2024 10:28

Nvidia's upcoming graphics cards are said to be just as power-hungry as their last-gen counterparts (image source: Corsair)

Corsair unveils 12V-2x6 connector for power-hungry GPUs

Corsair has confirmed its upcoming power supply units will come with a 12V-2x6 connector. It can transfer up to 675 Watts of power, making it ideal for high-end offerings like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090.

Anil Ganti, 15 Nov 2024 13:23

Amazon is spending big money on AI chips to reduce its reliance on Nvidia

Amazon is gearing up to release its second-generation Trainium 2 AI chip for LLMs. It is spending a lot of money on chip design to reduce its reliance on Nvidia for its data centers.

Rohith Bhaskar, 13 Nov 2024 11:44

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 gaming laptop has upgradable RAM and storage. (Image source: Lenovo, Sandro Katalina on Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RTX 4060-equipped Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024) gaming laptop is now on sale for cheapest price ever

The Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with a powerful Core i5-13450HX CPU and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU can now be yours for less than $800. The new price is presents an excellent opportunity to buy the machine for folks who want a no-nons...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Nov 2024 11:39

Intel could unveil new desktop GPUs next month (image source: Intel)

Intel Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs could be unveiled in December 2024

Intel could show off its next generation of desktop graphics cards next month. Based on the Battlemage architecture found on Lunar Lake, they will compete with mid-range offerings from Nvidia and AMD.

Anil Ganti, 07 Nov 2024 18:16

The Dimensity 8400 will have more a powerful CPU than the Dimensity 8300. (Image source: MediaTek)

Leaker reveals technical specifications of MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 chipset

MediaTek is expected to announce a less-powerful version of the Dimensity 9400 which should arrive as the Dimensity 8400. Now, a leak has revealed details of its CPU and GPU and they hint at a significant improvement in performanc...

Habeeb Onawole, 05 Nov 2024 14:43

Minisforum has positioned the MGA1 as one of the more expensive Radeon RX 7600M XT-based eGPUs. (Image source: Minisforum)

MGA1: Minisforum's first OCuLink eGPU misses out on USB4 connectivity and SSD expansion

Minisforum has kicked off the month by releasing a new eGPU. Like many eGPUs before it, the Minisforum MGA1 utilises AMD's Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. However, it only offers OCuLink connectivity, unlike others sold by Ayaneo, BoostR,...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2024 19:54

Meta's Llama 4 development uses over 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Meta's Llama 4 trains on over 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs

Meta's Llama 4 AI model harnesses over 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs while promising better reasoning and performance. The open-source model aims to democratize AI access, escalating the AI industry's technological race.

Nathan Ali, 01 Nov 2024 07:19

Infineon unveils world's thinnest silicon power wafers at 20 micrometers (Image source: Infineon)

Infineon debuts the world’s thinnest silicon wafers at 20 micrometers thick

Infineon Technologies AG pioneers ultra-thin 300mm silicon power wafers at just 20 micrometers, setting a new industry standard. This breakthrough cuts substrate resistance by half and power loss by over 15 percent, significantly ...

Nathan Ali, 31 Oct 2024 21:01

AMD's next graphics cards may arrive during CES 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD confirms Radeon RX 8000 series launch and hints at RDNA 4 performance upgrades

AMD has now shared early information about when to expect its first RDNA 4 graphics cards. Not only that, but CEO Dr. Lisa Su has hinted at in-game and ray-tracing performance improvements compared with RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 solutio...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2024 14:32