The Rise of Power: Are CPUs and GPUs Becoming Too Energy Hungry?
Every few years new processors with ever-higher demands for energy are launched. Is 250W for a CPU too high? Should any GPU need 450W? Let's peel off the heatsinks to look at the truth behind power numbers.
Are We Reaching GPU Normalcy? The Answer Is (Almost) Yes
It's time for another look at graphics card pricing and this month it's particularly exciting as we enter a new generation of GPU hardware. So what impact has that had on other GPUs?
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs. Radeon RX 6800: 52 Game Benchmark
As next-gen GPUs arrive and pricing returns to sane levels, we are left with "new" mainstream priced graphics cards. Here's a big comparison between the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the Radeon RX 6800.
Nvidia DLSS 3: Fake Frames or Big Gains?
Nvidia is making some pretty bold claims around DLSS 3, like the ability to 3x-4x performance with RTX 40 GPUs. Let's explore this new technology and see if it's a true next-gen selling point.
Latest GeForce drivers promise significant DX12 optimizations
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Review: Next-Gen GPU Monster
This is our first look at Nvidia's new flagship GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card. We'll find out all you need to know about this next-gen GPU, most importantly its gaming performance.
A Look at the Possible Future of 3D Graphics: How More Real Than Real Can You Get?
With CPUs and GPUs continuing to get more powerful with each new generation, the push for ever more realistic graphics in blockbuster games shows no signs of slowing down. Today's best-looking titles already look stunning, so how much better can they possibly get? Join us as we take a look at what awaits us in the future of 3D graphics.
GPU Mining Is Dead, Where Are My Cheap GPUs?
Let's talk GPU prices and this month's update is very interesting because of two key factors: the first, Nvidia just launched new GeForce 40 series graphics cards; and second, GPU mining is now dead.
EVGA will stop making Nvidia graphics cards, citing abusive relationship
A hot potato: The relationship between Nvidia and one of its top board partners seems to have reached a breaking point. EVGA won't produce RTX 40 series GPUs, effectively exiting the graphics card market entirely. Possibly heralding the end of EVGA, the decision could bring closer attention to the business interactions between GPU makers and board partners.
Revisiting the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in 2022
Looking back at 2017, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti had virtually no competition. It's almost unthinkable to say, but $700 seems very reasonable for a flagship graphics card today. How times have changed.
Can 2022's $300 GeForce GPU beat 2016's $600 GPU?
The GeForce GTX 1080 was released back in 2016, so six years later the RTX 3050 arrived at half the price. After many years and multiple GPU generations, can 2022's $300 GeForce GPU beat 2016's $600 GPU?
AMD Radeon Vega 64 Revisited: Did It Age Better than GTX 10 Series?
Today we're dusting off our old Radeon Vega 64 to compare against its old rival, the GeForce GTX 1080. Here's what's going to be our last big revisit to the Radeon Vega GPU on a 51 game benchmark.
DisplayPort vs HDMI: What's Best for High Refresh Rate Gaming?
DisplayPort and HDMI: In this article we'll point out the differences between the two interfaces, how the choice of monitor fits into this, and why GPU vendors seem to prefer DisplayPort over HDMI.
Nvidia and AMD Seriously Want to Offload Current-Gen GPUs
In the lead up to next-gen GPUs and current graphics card pricing discussion, there are still a few horrible deals, a few decent buys, and some news to talk about in our latest GPU pricing update.
Spider-Man Remastered GPU Benchmark: 1080p, 1440p & 4K Test
Spider-Man Remastered has arrived to PC with unlocked frame rates, FSR 2.0 and DLSS upscaling, ray-traced reflections, and ultra-wide monitor support. Let's now take a look at GPU performance.
2016 Flagship GPU vs 2022 Budget GPU: GeForce GTX 1080 vs. Radeon RX 6600
Can today's value king, the Radeon RX 6600, hold a candle to 2016's flagship GeForce GPU, the GTX 1080? Let's find out how these two GPUs match up by testing them in 51 games and get our answer.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Revisit: 3 Years Later
We revisit the Radeon RX 5700 XT with a 33 game benchmark tested against its old nemesis, the GeForce RTX 2060 Super. We've also included the RTX 3060, which is also a $400 GPU this generation.
The Best GPUs, Mid-2022 Update: How Not To Overspend
When it comes to graphics cards, we go in-depth. Every year we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia and AMD (hopefully soon from Intel, too) to see which ones are worth your money, and which are dead on arrival.
GeForce RTX 3050 vs. Radeon RX 6600: 50 Game Benchmark
The Radeon RX 6600 is a catch at less than $300, but it wouldn't be right to simply recommend it without a GeForce alternative (RTX 3050), which is why we've tested them across 51 games at 1080p and 1440p.
GPU Availability and Pricing Update: July 2022
This month's update is particularly interesting not only because we continue to see a slide in GPU pricing, but it's also the first time Nvidia has officially cut prices this generation.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 Review: An Insult to Gamers?
The GeForce GTX 1630 is an utter embarrassment if marketed as a gaming graphics card. We don't see a single redeeming feature to speak of and therefore should be completed ignored.
GeForce vs Radeon: Best Value GPUs Right Now
Graphics card prices keep falling, so how about we look at which GPUs offer the best value? To complement our pricing update, here's how the GPUs compare in terms of cost per frame right now.
GPU Availability and Pricing Update: June 2022
GPU pricing and availability continues a super positive trend, with the crypto market pooping the bed and gamers' demand slowing due to next-gen anticipation, GPUs are readily available at retailers.
How to Use Nvidia's DLDSR to Improve Image Quality on Older Games
Not to be confused with DLSS, Nvidia's DLDSR (Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution) is a method of supersampling that renders supported games at a higher resolution than your monitor's native resolution.