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AMD's new Ryzen 5000G chips wield Radeon graphics and double the cores
AMD's Ryzen 5000G processors could help out gamers suffering from the current GPU crisis, but they're coming to prebuilt computers first.
Looks like Nvidia's RTX 4080 won't launch this year
During Nvidia's dev-focused GTC 2021 keynote, a slide revealed that the company's "Ampere Next" GPUs won't release until 2022.
Watch Nvidia's GTC 2021 keynote livestream here
GTC 2021 is another virtual affair coming at you straight from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's kitchen. Watch it here.
The best CPUs for gaming
The best gaming CPUs will help your PC pump out as many frames as possible, as quickly as possible. We pick the best for every budget.
21 GeForce RTX 30-series gaming laptops you can buy right now
It's a lot easier to buy an RTX 30-series laptop than a proper GeForce graphics card these days. Here are 21 models you can buy right now.
Cyberpunk 2077 proves AMD's DLSS rival can't come soon enough
Real-time ray tracing support on AMD Radeon GPUs just came to Cyberpunk 2077, and without a DLSS-like upscaling feature, they struggle even at 1080p resolution.
Free speed: Nvidia flips on Resizable BAR for all GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs
Nvidia's new Game Ready 456.89 drivers unlock Resizable BAR support on all GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards, though the list of supported games and hardware is limited.
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Tested: How Nvidia Reflex can make you a better esports gamer
Nvidia's Reflex API in games and Reflex Latency Analyzer in 360Hz G-Sync Esports monitors give you everything you need for more responsive, more deadly esports gaming. Here's what you need to know.
A perfect storm: Why graphics cards cost so much now
You can't find a graphics card for anywhere near suggested pricing right now. Why? It's complicated. We explain.
You can now stream Steam games in ridonkulous 8K resolution, but you probably don't want to
Steam's Remote Play feature just added an 8K streaming option for deep-pocketed gamers.
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Graphics cards ranked, from fastest to slowest
We've compared and ranked all the major consumer GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, starting with the fastest graphics card you can buy.
XFX Radeon RX 6700 XT Merc 319 review: Big, beautiful, and utterly silent
The XFX Merc 319 tames AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT with a massive custom cooler that stays both frosty and utterly silent.
The Full Nerd special episode: Radeon RX 6700 XT deep-dive with AMD's GPU chief
Radeon chief Scott Herkelman joined our Full Nerd podcast to discuss all things Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Performance-boosting Trixx
The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT offers impeccably designed hardware, paired with killer Trixx Boost software that helps it punch far above its weight class.
How to find a new AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT: Go to the store
Those near a Micro Center just might be able to pick up AMD's newest GPU in person
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: A good GPU that (understandably) costs too much
AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card is a good graphics card with a too-high price that makes a lot of business sense.
Radeon RX 6700 XT tested: 5 key things you need to know
Don't have time for endless benchmark charts and technical-ese? Read this.
