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Here's what we know (so far) about NVIDIA's alleged ARM chips for laptops
By Sean Endicott published
CPUs NVIDIA will reportedly release its first-ever ARM-based chips for Windows PCs. The rumored N1X chip is expected by the end of 2025 and its sibling, the N1, is expected in 2026.
NVIDIA reveals non-DLSS performance in its new RTX 5000 GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware The first of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPUs is expected at the end of January, and the company has released details surrounding non-DLSS performance. Here's what you need to know.
Leaked Arc B570 performance shows it's not far behind the B580
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Intel is gearing up to launch its next Arc Battlemage desktop GPU on January 16, and a new leak suggests the Arc B570 won't be too far behind its B580 sibling.
AMD's Zen 5 platform grows significantly in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware AMD showed off a lot of new hardware at CES 2025, including a bunch of new Zen 5 processors for desktop and mobile platforms. Here's everything you need to know about Zen 5.
Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.
What you need to know about NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA finally revealed its RTX 5000 GPUs after months of leaks and rumors. Here's what you need to know before the official launch of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.
Is AMD's new Ryzen AI Max mobile CPU actually faster than an RTX 4090?
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops New Ryzen AI 300 chips expand AI power, and 3D V-Cache makes its return to the mobile space.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D debuts far ahead of Intel's desktop flagship
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD also teased its new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs at CES 2025, complete with a new naming scheme.
Intel's new enthusiast-level HX mobile AI chips are overclockable
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Intel's CES announcement includes new H/HX, U, V, and S processors.
AMD leaks reveal an RX 9070 XT as the RDNA 4 flagship GPU — but have we already been looking at this for weeks?
By Cale Hunt published
PC Build As we roll into CES 2025, there have been many major leaks and rumors surrounding NVIDIA's next-gen RTX 5000 graphics cards. Now, it's AMD's time to grab some of the spotlight with its next-gen GPUs.
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