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AMD revealing its Ryzen 8040 CPUs.

AMD’s new Ryzen 8040 CPUs aren’t all that new

AMD revealed its new Ryzen 8040 laptop CPUs, but looking closely at the specs, it doesn't look like there's much new with them at all.
AMD's CEO presenting the MI300X AI GPU.

AMD is taking the gloves off in the AI arms race

With the new MI300X GPU and MI300A APU, AMD is finally taking the AI fight back to Nvidia.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

Intel said AMD’s Ryzen 7000 is snake oil

A new marketing playbook from Intel compares AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile processors to snake oil.
The RTX 4080 logo on a pink background.

Graphics cards are selling again, and that worries me

This is the second quarter we've seen GPU shipments increase, but that could have an unintended effect on GPU prices.
RTX 4090.

Nvidia and AMD GPUs work together better than you might think

There's AMD and there's Nvidia, but what if you put them together and use them in the same PC? Insane performance, apparently.
Starfield running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money

The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

What AMD needs to do to beat Nvidia in 2024

AMD and Nvidia are always battling for dominance in the GPU market -- but what can AMD do to actually win the fight?
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

The best PC gaming hardware of 2023: GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more

After reviewing dozens of PC gaming products this year, here are our favorites, from GPUs and CPUs to keyboards and headsets.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Graphics terms every PC gamer should know

There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
The Threadripper 7980X CPU installed in a motherboard.

AMD isn’t competing with Intel anymore — Threadripper just wins

AMD's new Threadripper 7000 CPUs put up insane performance, but it's the fact that you can actually buy them that stands out.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy

We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question

If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

AMD is valiantly keeping its word to gamers

A new leak suggests that the AM4 platform may not be dead at all, and that new 3D V-Cache chips are on the horizon.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Don’t waste your money. These are the best GPUs to buy on a budget

GPUs continue to get expensive, but the best budget GPUs still deliver excellent performance at a reasonable price.
AMD Ryzen 5000G.

Gigabyte may have just leaked AMD next big release

Thanks to an unexpected update from Gigabyte, we now know when to expect the next-gen AMD processors.
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The best budget laptops for 2023

Looking for a budget notebook for work or play? The best budget laptops will get the job done without gouging your wallet.
Front of the AMD RX 7600.

This is the cheapest GPU that’s still worth buying

Not all budget graphics cards are still worth buying, but there are some rare gems that are worth your attention.
Alan Wake looking at a projection of himself.

Don’t believe the hype — the era of native resolution gaming isn’t over

A string of PC releases has suggested that native resolution gaming is dead, but there's a little more to the conversation.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with an RTX 4090 graphics card.

I’m scared of next-gen Nvidia GPUs, and you should be too

Nvidia pushes the limits of GPU performance with each new generation, but somehow, I can't find it in me to be excited for RTX 50-series.
A closeup of the Lenovo logo on the lid of a laptop.

The ‘AI PC’ is coming for you, whether you like it or not

Executives from Lenovo and AMD give their thoughts on what defines an AI PC and how soon consumers can see it on the market.
A man walking into a dusty town on another planet in starfield.

AMD’s FSR 3 will finally get a chance to shine in Starfield

After two months of speculation, Bethesda has confirmed its PC partnership with AMD is paying off in the form of FSR 3 support.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

AMD is slowing down at the worst possible time

AMD has been dominating the booming handheld gaming market, but it looks like it might give Intel a lot of room to take over.
A gaming PC with RGB synced lights running Apex Legends.

I made an entire PC build for the price of one Nvidia GPU

Nvidia makes some top-notch GPUs, but you could build an entire AMD PC for the price of one graphics card.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel still thinks ARM is an insignificant threat

Even though AMD and Nvidia might soon be making their own ARM CPUs, Intel is not afraid of the potential threat.
An ARM processor.

How Nvidia and AMD could make Windows laptops feel like MacBooks

In an unexpected twist, it turns out that Nvidia and AMD may be developing ARM-based CPUs. Does Apple need to worry, and what about Intel?
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

Why it’s a surprisingly good time to buy a GPU right now

If you've been thinking of buying a new GPU, now is the time -- but only if you know which models to look out for.
Alan looks surprised in Alan Wake 2.

23% of PC gamers probably can’t play Alan Wake 2. Here’s why

Alan Wake 2 looks like a demanding game, but new details reveal just how taxing the upcoming Remedy title could be.
Gamer using Discord on a gaming desktop PC.

AMD retracts its new gaming feature after it was getting players banned

AMD is rolling back its Anti-Lag+ technology in all supported games with its latest graphics driver update.
A person holding the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

AMD’s new CPUs decisively end the high-performance battle with Intel

AMD revealed that it's bringing Threadripper CPUs back to high-end desktops, and Intel still doesn't have a way to compete.
An AMD GPU and CPU, sharing power while gaming.

AMD finally announced the GPU I’ve waited months for

After several quiet months, AMD is stepping up to the plate with a new laptop graphics card that squarely targets the RTX 4080.
The AI features in Windows 11 for Teams

In the year of AI, is background blur really the best we can do?

2023 has definitively been the year of AI, but with a new generation of hardware promising AI accelerators, what will we actually use them for?
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

Why AMD’s biggest competitor is no longer Nvidia

While the GPU market is split between AMD and Nvidia, the reality is that Nvidia isn't even AMD's greatest rival.
Counter-Strike Global Offensive running on the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor.

AMD’s new anti-lag tech could land you with a ban in games

It's confirmed: Using AMD's new Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2 will result in your account being banned.
Hero art for Forspoken

I can’t get excited about AMD’s next version of FSR anymore

Nearly a year after it was announced, AMD's FSR 3 is here. But it feels like yet another promise for what the feature could be in the future.