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NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip could give Windows its true Apple Silicon moment
NVIDIA's upcoming RTX Spark chip, featuring Arm CPU cores, a powerful GPU, and unified RAM, is positioned to be a significant development for Windows. This hardware could represent a major advancement for the Windows ecosystem, potentially mirroring the impact of Apple Silicon on macOS.
Choosing to bring back the 5800X3D was a tough conversation for AMD... 'very hard, actually, very, very hard!'
AMD has decided to bring back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU to cater to the DIY market that still utilizes AM4 motherboards and DDR4 memory. David McAfee, VP of Ryzen and Radeon at AMD, explained that re-engineering the product for newer manufacturing processes and ensuring sufficient DDR4 supply were significant challenges.
Nvidia may have announced the RTX Spark, but the first true Nvidia CPU for the PC is coming in 2028
Nvidia has revealed its roadmap for the RTX Spark, which will feature its own Vera CPU cores designed in-house, expected in 2028. The current RTX Spark uses licensed Arm CPU cores, but the 2028 iteration aims for world-class single-threaded performance. Nvidia also plans further generations through 2030.
'Return of the king': AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for DDR4 platforms, launching it alongside the…
AMD is re-releasing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with special 10-year anniversary packaging for AM4 platforms, priced at $349. The company is also launching the mid-range AM5 Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip for $329. AMD has committed to supporting the AM5 platform through 2029.
AMD launch the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, Ryzen 7 7700X3D, expanded socket AM5 support and more
AMD announced new hardware at Computex 2026, including the Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU, both launching in June and July 2026 respectively. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to socket AM5 support through 2029 and teased advancements in AMD EXPO memory technology.
Saturday Tech Bits
AMD is expanding its Zen 6 family support within Linux, suggesting a broader range of upcoming CPUs. The article also touches on the ATX12VO V3 standard, which aims to reduce connector size and improve power efficiency with a new 8-pin design.
Intel just announced two powerful new gaming handheld CPUs, and the timing couldn't be better
Intel has announced its new Arc G3 range of gaming CPUs designed exclusively for handheld PCs, aiming to compete with AMD's dominance in the market. These new chips feature powerful Arc B390 GPUs and power-efficient CPUs, with early tests showing significant performance gains over AMD's offerings. Acer, MSI, and OneXPlayer are confirmed partners for upcoming devices utilizing these new Intel processors.
AMD Ryzen 7 price drops on 9800X3D and 9850X3D are making these flagship gaming CPUs affordable at last
Prices for AMD's flagship gaming CPUs, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, have significantly dropped, making them more affordable. The 9850X3D is currently 8% cheaper than at launch, while the 9800X3D has seen a 12% price reduction. These price drops are occurring at the retail level, not through official MSRP changes from AMD.
Is PS3 Emulation Possible on PS5? Tech Experts Find Fascinating Results
An experiment by Digital Foundry has tested PlayStation 3 emulation on PlayStation 5 hardware using the RPCS3 emulator via a Linux hack. Results show that emulation performs well for games that did not heavily utilize the PS3's SPUs, while titles that offloaded many tasks to the SPUs struggle to match native performance. Later generation games also show promise if certain features like MLAA are disabled.
AMD announces production ramp of first 2 nm CPUs as Intel teases 10A and 7A chip roadmap
AMD has announced that its first 2 nm server CPUs, codenamed Venice, are now in production with TSMC, skipping the 3 nm node for future PC processors. Intel has also teased potential future 10 nm and 7 nm nodes, indicating continued progress in semiconductor manufacturing despite the traditional cadence of Moore's Law slowing.
Rebooted AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU for the 10th anniversary of the AM4 socket spotted online for $310, keeping DDR4 and…
A special edition of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, dubbed the '10th Anniversary Edition', has been spotted online for approximately $310, celebrating 10 years of the AM4 socket. This rebooted chip retains DDR4 memory support, making it an appealing option for existing AM4 system owners. While AMD has not made an official announcement, the listing and previous leaks suggest its potential release.
Tech leaker suggests that AMD has a Ryzen 7 7700X3D lined up in the wings but if the specs are correct, it'll need…
A tech leaker suggests AMD is preparing to release the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor, potentially utilizing chips that didn't meet the specifications for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The rumored specifications include 8 cores, 16 threads, 96MB of L3 cache, and a 4.5 GHz boost clock, with a 120W TDP. Pricing will be a key factor in its market viability, especially compared to the 7800X3D.
Intel's 270K Plus is worthy of being picked by Thermal Grizzly as a delidded option, and it's even cheaper…
Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor is now available as a delidded option from Thermal Grizzly for just over $525. This CPU offers higher internal bus clocks and other tweaks, making it a powerful option for gaming and content creation, even outperforming Intel's higher-end Core Ultra 9 285K in some scenarios.
Lenovo’s most powerful RTX 5090 gaming PC just dropped to a record-low price
Lenovo's high-end Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and an RTX 5090 GPU, has reached a record low price of $4657.49 with a discount code. This configuration includes 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, offering substantial performance for gaming and content creation. The article highlights the power of the RTX 5090 and DLSS 4.5 technology, noting that building a similar PC would be more expensive.
It's the most powerful gaming CPU money can buy, but you really shouldn't.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition offers marginal gaming performance gains over the 9950X3D for a significantly higher price, making it an impractical choice for most PC gamers. While it shows some benefits in specific scenarios due to its dual 3D V-Cache design and symmetrical clock speeds, its high cost, power consumption, and thermal output do not justify the expense for its limited advantages.
Hardware Reviews
Reviews for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 CPU, also known as Arrow Lake, suggest it needs a price reduction. Additionally, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni headset has been reviewed, with details provided by PC Gamer.
Hardware Reviews
This article compares the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPUs to determine which is more worthwhile in 2026. It also includes a review of the CPS PCCOOLER RT720 TC for CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD cooling.
Best gaming laptops 2026: We've reviewed the best gaming laptops of this generation and these are our favorites
This guide reviews the best gaming laptops of the current generation, highlighting top picks across various categories like best overall, budget, 14-inch, mid-range, high-performance, and 18-inch models. The Razer Blade 16 is recommended as the best overall, praised for its slim design, performance, and battery life, while other models like the Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 and Alienware 18 Area-51 are also detailed with their specifications and performance benchmarks.
China's upcoming all-CPU supercomputer plans to add an extra 47,000 processors in its second phase, and aims to be…
China's National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen is developing the LineShine supercomputer, aiming for 2 exaflops of performance. The system will be an all-CPU design, utilizing Armv9-based LX2 processors, and will add 47,000 processors in its second phase. Its applications include molecular dynamics, fluid simulation, life sciences, and AI large-scale model training.
Hardware Reviews
This article provides reviews for various hardware components, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H OLED Gaming Laptop, and the Razer DeathAdder mouse. Tom's Hardware and Nikk Tech are cited for their evaluations.