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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is one of the worst GPU releases of 2025. (Image source: PNY, Pixabay, edited)

Hardware Unboxed's worst GPUs of 2025 list consists of RTX 5050, RX 9060 XT 8 GB, and more

Hardware Unboxed has revealed the worst GPUs of 2025. The cards listed by the outlet are primarily those with 8 GB of VRAM. Interestingly, the RTX 5080 has also made the list due to its value proposition and performance.

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Dec 2025 11:34

Users may want to avoid the lesser RTX 5050 configuration of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16 as it carries the worst bang for the buck (Image source: Lenovo)

Comparing all three major configurations of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16

The cheapest option may not necessarily be the best one. While the RTX 5050 SKU runs a bit cooler, the small cost savings arguably don't justify the much larger performance advantages that the RTX 5060 option brings.

Allen Ngo, 25 Dec 2025 05:56

Nvidia has invested $5 billion in Intel and is co-developing chips with Team Blue. (Image source: Intel, Nvidia, Pixabay, edited)

Intel x Nvidia Serpent Lake leaks as Strix Halo rival with capable CPU and big GeForce RTX Rubin iGPU

Intel and Nvidia are officially developing x86 chips for future Windows laptops. Intel Serpent Lake architecture could be a result of this partnership. RedGamingTech claims that Intel could use an Nvidia RTX iGPU for the Serpent L...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Dec 2025 10:53

Nvidia GeForce Now banner is shown (Image source: Nvidia Blog with edits)

GeForce Now hourly caps make cloud gaming a less enticing alternative to high DDR5 RAM prices

Nvidia GeForce Now is about to impose 100-hour monthly limits on all gamers. For the most active users, purchasing additional time will make subscription fees skyrocket. A new comparison shows whether they are better served by bui...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 01:26

Asus ProArt P16 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Showdown of the fastest multimedia laptops - Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max vs. Asus ProArt P16 RTX 5090

The new Asus ProArt P16 is easily the most powerful multimedia laptop with Windows. We compare the high-end RTX 5090 SKU with Apple's fastest laptop, the MacBook Pro 16 powered by the M4 Max.

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Dec 2025 20:40

Nvidia is reportedly planning to drastically reduce its production of gaming graphics cards. (Image source: Alban)

DRAM crisis could cause new GPU shortages, Nvidia expected to drastically cut GeForce RTX production

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 Super graphics cards and laptop GPUs have already fallen victim to the DRAM crisis. Now, the next GPU shortage could be imminent, as Nvidia is expected to reduce production of gaming graphics cards by up ...

Hannes Brecher, 17 Dec 2025 20:29

Colorful packs the GeForce RTX 5070 in a remarkably small body. (Image source: Colorful)

Colorful packs 250W GeForce RTX 5070 into 18 cm single-fan card

The desktop GeForce RTX 5070, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, now comes in a tiny single-fan form factor. Colorful's new iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Mini OC is tailored for compact mini-ITX gaming rigs.

Hannes Brecher, 17 Dec 2025 15:56

The Asus ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 (Image source: Asus)

Asus clarifies ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 situation: no recall, but shipments were temporarily halted and are now resuming for retailers

Asus has officially denied that it recalled the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090, contrary to reports last week. The company said it adjusted the GPU’s shipment schedule to improve the product.

David Odejide, 09 Dec 2025 13:28

Zotac RTX 5070 Ti GPU is shown (Image source: Zotac with edits)

Zotac rejects RMA of working RTX 5070 Ti for unrelated issue and suggests trashing the GPU

Zotac may be inventing excuses to deny warranty coverage of an RTX 5070i graphics card. A gamer filed an RMA due to a noisy fan, but the company claims the GPU is beyond repair. Referencing PCB scratches that appear minor, Zotac p...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Dec 2025 23:49

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel that features the Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Tested for the first time: The weakest Nvidia RTX GPU still packs a punch

Weak, weaker, Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation? This GPU may be the runt of the litter, but it still provides a valuable boost over the integrated GPU solutions from AMD and Intel. We tested it for the first time in the Len...

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Dec 2025 15:38

The Asus TUF Gaming A18 in front of a book shelf

A budget laptop for creatives? The Asus TUF Gaming A18 gives it a shot

Despite the TUF label—Asus’ usual branding for the budget tier of its gaming laptops—the TUF Gaming A18 comes with several traits that seem aimed at creative users as well. Does it actually work?

Christian Hintze, 27 Nov 2025 12:17

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 released in January 2025. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 60 and RDNA 5 release date leak claims substantial delay for next-gen Nvidia GPUs

RedGamingTech has claimed that Nvidia and AMD will release the next-gen RTX 60 and RDNA 5 GPUs in 2027. However, for Nvidia, the RTX 60 cards could be pushed back to late 2027 or even early 2028.

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Nov 2025 16:51

The Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop has been discounted at Best Buy (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus TUF Gaming A16 with AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, RTX 5070 and 32 GB RAM gets massive price cut

Asus' TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop has received a substantial price cut on Best Buy. It comes with an eight-core Zen 4 CPU, a GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card and a 165 Hz FHD+ screen.

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2025 14:37

The budget laptop that really isn’t — or doesn’t want to be? Asus TUF Gaming A18 review

Compared to Asus’ pricier ROG Strix G18, the TUF label usually signals the company’s budget-friendly gaming line. And while the A18 with an RTX 5060 is available for a reasonable €1,599, our review unit with an RTX 5070 comes in o...

Christian Hintze, 24 Nov 2025 12:30

Turbo vs. Performance mode: how one setting dramatically changes the Asus TUF Gaming A18

On paper, the Asus TUF Gaming A18 enters the ring as a powerful 18-inch gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 and a Ryzen 7 260. But our testing shows: its real speed depends heavily on the mode selected in Armoury Crate — and the gap be...

Christian Hintze, 23 Nov 2025 10:10

More affordable GPUs might become unprofitable due to high DRAM prices (Image source: Brandon)

DRAM price explosion could make smartphones and mid-range GPUs more expensive

DRAM prices have more than doubled since July. This could have drastic consequences for the graphics card market, because affordable mid-range graphics cards are no longer profitable due to the high RAM prices and could even be di...

Hannes Brecher, 18 Nov 2025 21:23

Asus ROG Matrix RTX 5090 (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Matrix RTX 5090 launches at US$3,999, twice the price of Nvidia’s reference card, limited to 1,000 units worldwide

Asus has officially opened pre-orders for its flagship ROG Matrix RTX 5090 graphics card. Priced at an eye-watering US$3,999, it costs twice as much as Nvidia’s reference edition and pushes GPU luxury to new extremes.

David Odejide, 15 Nov 2025 20:38

Built on the same chassis as the Intel-based Focus 17, the Apex 17 shows what the AMD + Nvidia combo can do. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes Apex lineup with 17-inch model powered by AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and Nvidia RTX 5060

XMG expands its lineup of 17.3-inch laptops with the new Apex 17 M25, largely based on the same chassis as the Focus 17 launched earlier this year. Unlike the Intel-based Focus model, however, the Apex 17 is powered by an AMD Ryze...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Nov 2025 15:00

The twin ~60 mm fans in the MSI Stealth 18 can be as loud as 63 dB(A), but any performance benefits are marginal at best (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Super loud Cooler Boost mode on MSI Stealth 18 HX isn't necessary for most gaming scenarios

Maximum fan noise doesn't automatically mean maximum performance. The Stealth 18 HX performs about the same between its Turbo and non-Turbo modes.

Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2025 06:58

MSI's latest ultrathin laptop is even thinner and lighter than the Razer, but it comes with some caveats (Image source: MSI)

MSI Stealth 18 HX or Razer Blade 18: Thinner and lighter isn't always better

Although they target the same thin-and-light 18-inch gaming category, the MSI Stealth 18 and Razer Blade 18 are quite different in many noteworthy respects that potential buyers should definitely be aware of.

Allen Ngo, 09 Nov 2025 05:28

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super lineup has not been mothballed just yet (image source: Nvidia, edited)

Prominent leaker suggests RTX 50 Super series has only been delayed and not cancelled outright

The RTX 5070 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5080 Super will now launch in Q3 2026 instead of their initial CES 2026 reveal date. This effectively debunks an earlier rumour which stated the lineup has been cancelled outright.

Anil Ganti, 08 Nov 2025 15:25

Temperature map showing the MSI Stealth 18 AC adapter when running Cyberpunk 2077 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MSI Stealth 18 HX 280 W AC adapter reaches almost 70 C to be one of the warmest we've seen

AC adapters can get pretty warm, but even we're surprised by how warm some can become. The adapter for the latest MSI Stealth 18 is one of the warmest thus far.

Allen Ngo, 08 Nov 2025 04:11

Nvidia's highly-anticipated RTX 50 Super line of GPUs might not make it to the market (image source: Nvidia, edited)

GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh reportedly scrapped

A new leak says Nvidia might scrap its upcoming RTX 50 Super desktop GPUs. It is said to be due to a shortage of 3 GB GDDR7 modules, which were slated to give the GPUs a VRAM boost over their non-Super counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 07 Nov 2025 10:41

XMG launches Core 16 Value Edition gaming laptop with AMD Zen 4 processor and RTX 5060 dGPU

Differences over the standard version include a less-demanding Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 H 255 processor paired with the RTX 5060, as well as a smaller 80 Wh battery plus a display with almost halved refresh rate. By integrating these b...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Nov 2025 15:00

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition has an MSRP of $1,999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Gamers be warned: Prominent leaker claims $1,999 RTX 5090 Founders Edition to disappear soon

It looks like the MSRP RTX 5090 Founders Edition will be practically extinct in Q1 2026. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the flagship RTX 50 GPU will be super hard to get after Q4 2025, since Nvidia is apparently scaling back su...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2025 13:13

The SignalRGB gaming microwave (Image source: SignalRGB on YouTube)

Someone built and is giving away a $2,000 gaming PC inside a microwave, complete with an RTX 5060 Ti and Core Ultra 5

A gaming PC that doubles as a kitchen appliance? SignalRGB has built a fully functional all-in-one rig inside a microwave, and it’s giving the $2,000 RGB-packed machine away to one lucky winner.

David Odejide, 04 Nov 2025 18:21

Xbox Cloud Gaming on Game Pass Ultimate banner (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming demo sees games running at 1440p/60fps, without GeForce Now caps

Fans are digesting the first hands-on impressions of the improved Xbox Cloud Gaming. Videos show demanding open-world titles like The Witcher 3 streaming smoothly at 1440p. Available in the pricier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the per...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Nov 2025 21:57

Hardware Unboxed used the MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti and the Sapphire Pulse 9070 XT for the comparison. (Image source: MSI, Sapphire, Hardware Unboxed on YouTube, edited)

Mid-range GPU battle: RX 9070 looks to be best mid-range GPU value vs RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RX 9070 XT

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is AMD's answer to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. At launch, the RX 9070 XT was around 8% slower than the RTX 5070 Ti. Hardware Unboxed has now tested both GPUs, alongside the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070, to se...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Nov 2025 10:16

The Dell 16 Premium sacrifices a good chunk of performance in order to be sleeker and more power efficient than other laptops with the same GPU options (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Premium 60 W GeForce RTX 5070 is both amazing and disappointing

The GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU in the Dell 16 Premium performs more like a GeForce RTX 5060 in many respects, Notebookcheck's extensive testing shows.

Allen Ngo, 01 Nov 2025 16:32

A pair of SK hynix chips (Image source: Sk hynix)

SK hynix sells out its DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip supply to Nvidia through 2026 as AI demand outpaces Samsung and Micron's capacity

SK Hynix has confirmed that all DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production through 2026 has been sold out, much of it to Nvidia for its AI accelerators. The South Korean chipmaker’s dominance in HBM technology and reco...

David Odejide, 30 Oct 2025 19:32

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with Core Ultra 9 vs Core Ultra 7

More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?

Lenovo’s new Legion Pro 5 16 proves that high-end gaming doesn’t always need a high-end processor. In Notebookcheck’s review, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX delivers performance that trails the more expensive Ultra 9 275HX by only a...

Christian Hintze, 30 Oct 2025 12:26

Hardware Unboxed used the ASRock Taichi Radeon RX 9070 XT for the comparison. (Image source: Hardware Unboxed on YouTube, edited)

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4/DLSS 4 shows boring value but much faster performance for RDNA 4 GPU

After testing the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 with image upscaling, Hardware Unboxed has now also compared the RX 9070 XT using FSR 4. The card is now 24% faster than the RTX 5070. However, the GPU is still much more expensive than i...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Oct 2025 13:02

The large ~65 mm fans and long heat pipes contribute to the relatively low noise and temperatures of the Omen 17 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.

Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2025 05:18

Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2025 23:30

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legio...

Christian Hintze, 28 Oct 2025 14:18

The compact MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX features an elegant gold design (Image source: MSI)

MSI debuts two ultra-compact RTX 5050 GPUs for SFF PCs

MSI has expanded its graphics card lineup with the GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX series, featuring single-fan cooling and a compact, dual-slot design. Built for small form factor PCs, both models offer efficient power usage, provid...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Oct 2025 22:13

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition teardown reveals fragile modular design that repair experts call “a disaster”

Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 may deliver record-breaking performance, but a new teardown paints a troubling picture of its internal design. A leading repair shop has branded the Founders Edition “a disaster,” claiming its modular st...

David Odejide, 27 Oct 2025 15:26

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 IAX10 on the desk

85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model

No doubt, the Legion Pro with the RTX 5070 Ti is the more powerful gaming laptop. But if that’s the case, why does it score “only” 85 percent while the non-Ti version gets 86?

Christian Hintze, 27 Oct 2025 14:56

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Weekend gaming sale: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 gets 23% off, now $1,384.99

Gamers can level up their battlestations this weekend with 23% off the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, featuring AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 5060 graphics, and a 165 Hz OLED display for elite gaming performance. Now just $1,384.99, this powerhou...

David Odejide, 25 Oct 2025 14:12

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Hardware Unboxed's worst GPUs of 2025 list consists of RTX 5050, RX 9060 XT 8 GB, and more

78% Acer Nitro V14 AI with RTX 5050 Review: Compact gaming laptop with outstanding battery life

Comparing all three major configurations of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16

Intel x Nvidia Serpent Lake leaks as Strix Halo rival with capable CPU and big GeForce RTX Rubin iGPU

GeForce Now hourly caps make cloud gaming a less enticing alternative to high DDR5 RAM prices

Showdown of the fastest multimedia laptops - Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max vs. Asus ProArt P16 RTX 5090

DRAM crisis could cause new GPU shortages, Nvidia expected to drastically cut GeForce RTX production

Colorful packs 250W GeForce RTX 5070 into 18 cm single-fan card

Asus clarifies ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 situation: no recall, but shipments were temporarily halted and are now resuming for retailers

Zotac rejects RMA of working RTX 5070 Ti for unrelated issue and suggests trashing the GPU

Tested for the first time: The weakest Nvidia RTX GPU still packs a punch

78% Affordable gaming laptop with RTX 5060: Tulpar T6 V3.5 review

A budget laptop for creatives? The Asus TUF Gaming A18 gives it a shot

RTX 60 and RDNA 5 release date leak claims substantial delay for next-gen Nvidia GPUs

Deal | Asus TUF Gaming A16 with AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, RTX 5070 and 32 GB RAM gets massive price cut

The budget laptop that really isn’t — or doesn’t want to be? Asus TUF Gaming A18 review

Turbo vs. Performance mode: how one setting dramatically changes the Asus TUF Gaming A18

84% Flat, quiet, and efficient – the 18-inch Asus TUF Gaming A18 review

DRAM price explosion could make smartphones and mid-range GPUs more expensive

Asus ROG Matrix RTX 5090 launches at US$3,999, twice the price of Nvidia’s reference card, limited to 1,000 units worldwide

XMG refreshes Apex lineup with 17-inch model powered by AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and Nvidia RTX 5060

85% Best Mini Gaming PC 2025: Asus ROG NUC 15 with GeForce RTX 5080 & Core Ultra 9 review

Super loud Cooler Boost mode on MSI Stealth 18 HX isn't necessary for most gaming scenarios

MSI Stealth 18 HX or Razer Blade 18: Thinner and lighter isn't always better

Prominent leaker suggests RTX 50 Super series has only been delayed and not cancelled outright

MSI Stealth 18 HX 280 W AC adapter reaches almost 70 C to be one of the warmest we've seen

GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh reportedly scrapped

78% Acer Nitro V 16 AI Review: Affordable gaming laptop with great battery life

83% MSI Stealth 18 HX AI laptop review: Most portable 18-inch gamer yet

XMG launches Core 16 Value Edition gaming laptop with AMD Zen 4 processor and RTX 5060 dGPU

Gamers be warned: Prominent leaker claims $1,999 RTX 5090 Founders Edition to disappear soon

Someone built and is giving away a $2,000 gaming PC inside a microwave, complete with an RTX 5060 Ti and Core Ultra 5

Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming demo sees games running at 1440p/60fps, without GeForce Now caps

Mid-range GPU battle: RX 9070 looks to be best mid-range GPU value vs RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RX 9070 XT

Dell 16 Premium 60 W GeForce RTX 5070 is both amazing and disappointing

88% Dell 16 Premium laptop review: Faster and more efficient than the XPS 16

SK hynix sells out its DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip supply to Nvidia through 2026 as AI demand outpaces Samsung and Micron's capacity

More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 with FSR 4/DLSS 4 shows boring value but much faster performance for RDNA 4 GPU

2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop

The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

82% HP Omen 17z gaming laptop review: Hot performer with cool temperatures

MSI debuts two ultra-compact RTX 5050 GPUs for SFF PCs

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition teardown reveals fragile modular design that repair experts call “a disaster”

76% A budget gamer for $1,200: HP Victus 15 RTX 5050 laptop review

85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model

Deal | Weekend gaming sale: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 5060 gets 23% off, now $1,384.99

86% Affordable, quieter, cooler, more efficient – Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with RTX 5070 (non-Ti) review

87% Lenovo Legion 9 18 with RTX 5090 Review: The most powerful gaming laptop on the market

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