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GPUs, or graphics cards, used to be something that only gamers cared about. Their popularity has since taken off as multi-purpose tools for cryptocurrency mining, large-number crunching for AI applications, and usefulness in data centers. The proliferation of GPUs in the tech world is incredible.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

The RTX 4090 is past its prime, and that’s OK

The RTX 4090 has been the head honcho of GPUs for more than a year, and despite prices creeping down, it's not worth picking up the GPU right now.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

How Intel could win the GPU war this year

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

The best CPU to pair with the RTX 4070 or 4070 Ti

EVGA RTX 3060 sitting on a table.

Using an RTX 3060? Here’s the GPU to upgrade to next

Nvidia GPU core.

Apparently, ants can eat your GPU now

The RTX 4070 Super on a pink background.

Why I’m feeling hopeful about Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs

Melted 12VHPWR connector made by CableMod for the RTX 4090.

CableMod’s adapters damaged up to $74K worth of Nvidia GPUs

The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia just fixed a major issue with its GPUs

An AMD Radeon RX 6500XT placed on a motherboard.

GPU prices and availability (Q1 2024): How much are GPUs today?

RTX 3050 graphics card among PC accessories.

The best GPUs if you’re upgrading from a GTX 1650

The back of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card.

The prices of some GPUs are rapidly dropping

Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

AMD has a lot to prove this year

The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

The RTX 4080 Super doesn’t move the needle — and it doesn’t need to

The RTX 4080 Super comes off disappointing with basically no performance jump over the base model, but this GPU is about way more than frame rate.
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

10 best graphics cards of 2024: finding the best GPU for gaming

The best graphics cards for 2024 include GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, but only a select few rise to the top of the rankings.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4080 Super review: the apology gamers deserve

Nvidia's new RTX 4080 Super doesn't do anything exciting, but it brings the scales of price and performance back into balance.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super just trounced AMD

Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super is new, but how does it compare to its old rival, the AMD RX 7900 XTX? Check out our in-depth tests of both cards.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel may be throwing away an important opportunity

A new Intel Arc Battlemage leak tells us that these next-gen GPUs may never come to laptops.
Samsung's GDDR7 memory.

Next-gen GPU memory will achieve unheard-of speeds

Samsung may soon announce even faster GDDR7 memory, but will we see it in upcoming AMD and Nvidia graphics cards?
rx 7600 xt sales report review 4

AMD’s RX 7600 XT might be dead on arrival — but there’s a catch

According to early sales data for AMD's new RX 7600 XT, PC gamers aren't excited about the graphics card.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel claims up to 268% gaming boost with latest Arc graphics drivers

The latest Intel Arc driver update once again brings double-digit performance increase in variety of games.
A screenshot showcasing the effect of Nvidia's RTX Video HDR.

Nvidia’s RTX Video can upscale blurry YouTube videos

Owners of Nvidia's RTX GPUs can now enjoy a new feature that can add a little more detail to lower-quality videos.
The RX 7600 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD RX 7600 XT review: similar performance, more money

AMD's RX 7600 XT may be an updated version of the RX 7600, but it does very little to actually move the needle when it comes to performance.
The RTX 4080 logo on a pink background.

Why I regret buying the RTX 4080

I spent a long time choosing my new GPU, but still, a few months later, I have some regrets about picking the RTX 4080.
Two RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super review: the awkward middle child

The RTX 4070 Ti Super delivers on Nvidia's promises, but it still falls into the same segmentation trap as the original version.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The best GPUs for 4K to make your games look awesome

Gaming at 4K might look amazing, but it sure is demanding on your PC. Here are the best graphics cards to make the most of your 4K gaming experience.
Jeff Fisher holding the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

These early RTX 4080 Super listings confirmed my worries about the GPU

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4070 Ti Super made a brief appearance in Amazon listings, and for some astronomical prices.
A render of the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Here are all the upcoming GPUs set to launch this year

We know about Nvidia's RTX 40 Super cards, but what other GPUs are on the horizon in 2024? There might be more than you think.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

How to check your VRAM — how much GPU memory do you have?

As games get bigger and more demanding, you need more VRAM to run them, so you need to know how to check your VRAM. Follow along to find out.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Here’s how AMD counters Nvidia’s big RTX Super launch

Although Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super is out today, AMD is not staying dormant. It decided to strike back against Nvidia with a major price cut.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel may already be conceding its fight against Nvidia

Rumor has it that Nvidia might soon be the sole maker of high-end GPUs, as Intel may be about to throw in the towel.
The RTX 4070 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4070 Super review: It’s back on top

Nvidia built on an already solid foundation with the RTX 4070 Super, providing close to a generational uplift on the same GPU for the same price.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The best GPUs of all time, from 1996 to now

These days, the list of the best graphics card shuffles every couple of years. But what are the landmark GPUs that got us to where we are today?
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

Intel’s forgotten GPUs are still happening

Intel kept quiet about its next-gen discrete graphics cards, but apparently, Arc Battlemage is alive and well.
Nvidia RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and RTX 4070 Super over a dark background.

RTX 4080 Super vs. RTX 4070 Ti Super vs. RTX 4070 Super: Nvidia’s new GPUs, compared

How do the RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and RTX 4070 Super stack up against each other? Check out their specs, performance, price, and more.

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