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AMD's new 'Gainsborough' APU rumoured to be the chip that powers the long-awaited Steam Deck 2
A rumored AMD APU codenamed 'Gainsborough' is expected to power the next-generation Steam Deck 2, according to a YouTube leak. This chip, built on TSMC's advanced N3P node, is anticipated to offer a significant performance leap over the original Steam Deck, aligning with Valve's desire for a major generational upgrade rather than an incremental one. The Gainsborough APU is expected to feature AMD's Zen 6 CPU and RDNA 5 GPU architectures, potentially mirroring technologies planned for future consoles.
No sign of cheaper vanilla Arc G3 drivers in Intel's latest handheld driver update, and I'm worried the scene is taking a "go Extreme or go home" approach
Intel's latest graphics driver update for Windows, version 32.0.101.8860, exclusively supports Arc G3 Extreme chipsets, raising concerns about the availability of cheaper, non-Extreme Arc G3 APUs for gaming handhelds. This lack of support in the driver suggests that devices utilizing the standard Arc G3 may not be imminent, potentially leading to a market dominated by high-priced premium portables.
Intel's first chip with Nvidia graphics is coming in early 2028 according to the latest leak and it could mark a…
A new leak suggests Intel's first processors featuring Nvidia graphics chiplets are slated for an early 2028 release, potentially launching at CES 2028. This collaboration could significantly impact high-performance handheld PC gaming, with competition expected from Nvidia and AMD's own upcoming APUs. The advancement in chip technology might also align with a potential 2028 release for the Steam Deck 2.
PS6 Lite Based on Handheld APU is Unlikely Because “It Would be a Nightmare for Devs” – Rumor
Industry insider KeplerL2 suggests a 'Lite' PlayStation 6 console based on a handheld APU is unlikely due to development challenges. Developers would face difficulties scaling games across both standard and low-power PS6 hardware, especially when upscaling to 4K. KeplerL2 also proposed alternative hardware configurations for a potential lower-cost PS6 model.
Intel's new Nova Lake CPU claimed to have superior IPC performance to AMD's next-gen Zen 6 as rumour mill goes into overdrive with talk of higher core counts and an APU with a massive iGPU
Rumors suggest Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will feature superior IPC performance compared to AMD's Zen 6, with potential core count increases and a powerful APU variant. This APU, possibly codenamed Razer Lake AX, is expected to have a massive iGPU based on Intel's Xe3P architecture, potentially outperforming discrete graphics cards and targeting AI workloads alongside gaming.
