Nvidia RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs tipped to use 28Gbps GDDR7 memory with 512-bit interface
The next-gen Nvidia cards could launch in late 2024 or early 2025
AMD promotes third-party app for running AI chatbots on local hardware (that works with Radeons, too)
No coding skills, proprietary apps, or Nvidia hardware required
Goodbye to Graphics: How GPUs Came to Dominate Compute and AI
Gone are the days when the sole function for a graphics chip were, graphics. Let's explore how the GPU evolved from a modest pixel pusher into a blazing powerhouse of floating-point computation.
Puget Systems survey shows that 9 out of 10 workstation users opted for Threadripper CPUs
Surprisingly Intel dominated the client space, Windows 11 was the most popular OS by far
New GDDR7 graphics memory standard finalized, promises double the bandwidth of GDDR6
The new memory technology is expected to arrive with next-generation gaming GPUs
Nvidia halts GeForce GTX manufacturing, signaling the brand's end
It's the end of a hardware era which started 19 years ago, rumors say
4GB vs. 8GB: How Have VRAM Requirements Evolved?
A lot has been said about 8GB GPUs over the past year, in part thanks to our own testing. In comparing 4GB vs 8GB VRAM we hope to get a glimpse into the future dynamics between 8GB and 16GB configurations.
Asus promo offers UK customers cashback on Radeon 7000 GPUs
UK customers can also submit product reviews for a chance to claim additional cash rewards
AMD RDNA4 graphics cards may only receive a minor bump in ray tracing performance
Rumor mill: Although the last few generations of AMD graphics cards have matched their Nvidia equivalents in rasterization performance and often featured more memory, Team Red has been a step behind in hardware-accelerated ray tracing ever since it debuted in consumer hardware. New information regarding the company's next GPU lineup suggests the situation won't change.
PC GPU shipments increased 20% last quarter, AI tipped to drive future growth
The PC CPU market also grew an impressive 24%
Nvidia RTX 5000 Blackwell flagship could be 60% or 70% faster than RTX 4090
Still slated for a Q4 2024 launch
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE Re-Review: You Can Buy the Golden Rabbit Now
This is not the first time we're testing AMD's Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Golden Rabbit). That actually happened 6 months ago, but this is the first time you can actually buy it, and at a much lower price.
New multi-threading technique promises to double processing speeds
'SHMT' also sliced power usage by 51% compared to existing techniques
Nvidia reports massive revenue spike amid global AI boom
Graphics cards prices will likely remain sky-high in the near term
Nvidia app launches in beta: Nvidia's new GPU control panel is much faster, no log in required
One unified app, goodbye GeForce Experience
Something to look forward to: Nvidia is finally making long awaited, much needed changes to their graphics card software. Available now is a new beta application simply called the Nvidia App, which greatly improves the software experience for Nvidia GPU owners. While it doesn't contain all of its features just yet, the eventual goal is for the Nvidia App to replace the outdated Nvidia Control Panel and annoying GeForce Experience into a single unified application.
Nvidia and AMD Price Cut Battle, Great GPUs Discontinued - GPU Pricing Update
For the return of our monthly GPU pricing updates, we took a short break to review the newcomers and see where everything settled. We're in store for a bumper episode as there's much to discuss.
MSI Afterburner drops XP support, RTSS adds Reflex support
MSI Afterburner 4.6.6 updates the RivaTuner Statistics Server with more than 90 enhancements and new features including programmable conditional layers support, PresentMon and Nvidia Reflex integration.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs. Desktop GPU
Having reviewed the Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU and taken a comprehensive look at how it fares in the laptop market, let's see how it compares against the similarly-named but much more powerful RTX 4090 desktop part.
AMD mid-range and entry-level RDNA 4 GPUs could match RTX 4080 and 4060 Ti
Rumor mill: Sources have previously told YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead that AMD plans to release only mid-range and entry-level graphics cards in its upcoming RDNA 4 series, likely launching sometime in 2024. A new report from the channel provides more concrete details regarding the die size, processors, and release window.
Nvidia's Grace Hopper GH200 superchip benchmarked, holds up well against AMD and Intel competition
Nvidia's initial claims about GH200's performance hold up for the most part
Nvidia is reportedly investing $30 billion in new custom chip unit
In context: The booming AI sector has propelled Nvidia's financials to new heights, as its AI acceleration GPUs have become highly sought after. However, these general-purpose components are facing increasing competition, prompting the company to develop more efficient chips tailored for specific clients and tasks.
CableMod recalls 16-pin adapters due to fire risk, blamed for over $74,500 in property damage
Refunds are being offered for the 25,300 units that were sold
SK Hynix on track to deliver HBM3E this year, HBM4 memory for next-gen GPUs in 2026
There will be a significant shift toward customization demand with HBM4
Nvidia H100 AI GPUs might cost 3 to 6 times as much as AMD's MI300s
Enormous price difference seen between AMD and Nvidia data center GPUs
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super Review
One would assume that Nvidia's "new" GeForce RTX 4080 Super is a special version of the original. But in reality, it's essentially the RTX 4080 with a much-needed price cut. Is that enough?
