The Best GPUs - Early 2024

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech December 26 GPU vs GPU [The Best GPUs - Early 2024](=.EjLpw5gG1IXNR0qE4KiUcvdwrSza88OVGgkJ_8WDs-o) When it comes to graphics cards, we go in full depth. Year after year, we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and now Intel, to determine which are worth your money and which are dead on arrival. =.VxBTk0lsZtOu1730DOGvb11ufce51pHDsYOR5Avu65E =.n5Pi8ISeQbZ9Ku7HLDEPkUWgs-XeAAuGAKoUpLdYsJ8 When it comes to graphics cards, we go in full depth. Year after year, we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and now Intel, to determine which are worth your money and which are dead on arrival. =.52XqJp2zYbUWg2-U6BDrmiZOse1LeV-kW0dxds2Sjas CPU Versus [AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K](=.ZhxKjMGrj5zgSGF97gyGICabI4niRfiGW_IC4cJwlEs) It's time to take an updated look at the gaming performance of the [Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 7 7800X3D](=.VKXyg-K3kNZ4rbYXoWl9qxGzgBXY93gwYQ5by0jOzKM), comparing head-to-head AMD and Intel's best gaming processors to see which one you should buy. =.4ZkVszzkd0IdI54A_cn5nEpLR0lRw7nI5pNqP2UtXM0 =.ZaVoc0YHbfh3IZOPhFlYNj9_gtqzDL9s_OZxnD0DVW0 It's time to take an updated look at the gaming performance of the [Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 7 7800X3D](=.yoDe7PvRq7OPFOlQ_GgWkEiq4LXBS696u0BvdGBkOYE), comparing head-to-head AMD and Intel's best gaming processors to see which one you should buy. =.cKFcwb5h0UECOX9YOd7U-jXAvp3GglZkEH8aE96hwHg Researchers Warn [Windows 11 restrictions could send 240 million PCs to landfills](=.TqTgPRmHN-vHvakeLp3iJANZHcPmcGDa4UULxNdj8m4) Windows 11's strict hardware requirements have received their fair share of controversy since launching in late 2021. Initially, Microsoft warned of compatibility issues, which didn't go over... =.QvRfKeEa1dZqc4QdlpAx14wz96QPp9BOGPLRtwU4jEk Windows 11's strict hardware requirements have received their fair share of controversy since launching in late 2021. Initially, Microsoft warned of compatibility issues, which didn't go over... Tech Culture [Unusual silicon-on-sapphire chip unearthed in ancient HP floppy disk drive](=.KGr3irarA4-HPFpz4fSxKNwYeRP8-RYX-Gb9O55YY_M) The old floppy drive had a broken interface chip, Shirriff explained on his blog. He decided to decap it and took photos. The chip has an unusual... =.VLWgvT_aK-aERW8qJcWNJzdyMn4iFscrg0cbF9PUF7E The old floppy drive had a broken interface chip, Shirriff explained on his blog. He decided to decap it and took photos. The chip has an unusual... Incoming [Nvidia Blackwell RTX 5000 GPUs may debut earlier than expected](=.SXoqQ2qTBF98ng7GaVL14FU9mimjepiNOY0dWblW3V0) Nvidia is mulling an earlier release of its next generation of consumer graphics cards, the RTX 5000 Blackwell line up, pushing it up to the fourth quarter... =.6WDjjr8SpttlqB8UxDbErItJtsvx1s3oxoy-UR6T140 Nvidia is mulling an earlier release of its next generation of consumer graphics cards, the RTX 5000 Blackwell line up, pushing it up to the fourth quarter... [TechSpot Jobs](=.GlCcGLlwiixn1YeL5xxewGUDg_8gFNFGG4ALszGRRxQ) [Jobs of the Week](=.2FekSy6TQ6t8w7YxAkAvUZFXN6S5bIxXibgmMqDa0pE) [Daily news reporter TechSpot - Remote View details - Apply here.](=.mugLpjfmCGD7SjbxjTaS_SyfNkrQzDecj1AWRDoUY_0) [Beginning Software Engineer (Back End) Boeing Intelligence & Analytics - Annapolis Junction View details - Apply here.](=.xiKmMsKafYJ71h7rPGwuX6pPLD2uxf96ZFuPed8vEHs) [Senior Cinematic Artist Piranha Games Inc. 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It's believed that a link to a 4GB file... =.qTjudUgTYQ4RznD_5H06oiRpgpuNW90tar2xRkOBKnY The full extent of the leak is not yet known, with several X users posting screenshots and claims. It's believed that a link to a 4GB file... Hardware [A 2nm-capable wafer fab will come with a $28 billion tag, up to 50% more costly than 3nm](=.5bu-YIYt0P8UeHbqhl9cIJl188A7JQ-rb9SQV6NeSnE) A 2nm-capable semiconductor fabrication plant that has a capacity of 50,000 wafer starts per month, or WSPM, will cost around $28 billion, according to consulting firm IBS.... =.3Yp_ktQlpnrTW1zNkiIlbVRX_DofSr43T4XOqypqVYg A 2nm-capable semiconductor fabrication plant that has a capacity of 50,000 wafer starts per month, or WSPM, will cost around $28 billion, according to consulting firm IBS.... Industry [Intel CEO claims 18A node will at least match TSMC's N2 performance and beat it to market](=.-v_ah1sG84zrSed6kEq1xo1gqmUDT5QBVC6i7iSkySc) Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has claimed that its upcoming 18A process node (essentially 1.8nm) could outperform TSMC's 2nm chips despite launching a year earlier. The comments contradict... =.4Gibn5Vkx3idw5M5N9Or3nifX0_ZgxuraVaX_9-PDg4 Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has claimed that its upcoming 18A process node (essentially 1.8nm) could outperform TSMC's 2nm chips despite launching a year earlier. The comments contradict... Security [Every iPhone user should know about iOS 17's upcoming anti-theft feature](=.5yxQpegMK31PvqJacp1H4PRJgettf7bISMvTA-JNFec) Apple's iOS 17.3 beta introduces a new anti-theft feature that locks some functions behind Face ID or Touch ID in case a thief discovers the phone's passcode.... =.d976A_o-XXVRUlmon0jr7rBMljrFIta4-0d0wiMnPFI Apple's iOS 17.3 beta introduces a new anti-theft feature that locks some functions behind Face ID or Touch ID in case a thief discovers the phone's passcode.... Electronics [IBM demonstrates a nanosheet transistor that can withstand boiling nitrogen](=.FJPj42yquC5gwgt2wmCah79TRns8nMAWmdz2sXXJ5Lg) Liquid nitrogen is widely used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process to remove heat and create inert environments in critical process areas. However, when brought to the boiling... =.jnrFMJpFn5O-NtUztRNAvf9HMW3e0ctjbU08pV-jVl4 Liquid nitrogen is widely used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process to remove heat and create inert environments in critical process areas. However, when brought to the boiling... Recall [CableMod announces voluntary recall of 16-pin RTX 4090 power adapters](=._h7PGSBdkfpfXJ6Az1wdtm414te6cm2sk5CkpxbvTtI) The recall applies to CableMod 12VHPWR 90-degree and 180-degree angled adapters (V1.0 and V1.1). Notably, this does not include the company's angled cables. =.5biCIjIO5EnyfxF78lI-YqbzL__GpGfuLj8LECd3m28 The recall applies to CableMod 12VHPWR 90-degree and 180-degree angled adapters (V1.0 and V1.1). Notably, this does not include the company's angled cables. AI [Midjourney 6 has landed with a new prompt system, impressive new text-on-image capabilities](=.kpjy7zeoguKbJ1k9uDjB5Qg2CF89JURH6gFu8ZUXRcM) The sixth iteration of Midjourney is now available to all users. It only took a few hours after launch for social media to be flooded with images... =.4C3APrjL4qcM_NSw_0CU2AQsddEmvR-RMiGdN6AlSQY The sixth iteration of Midjourney is now available to all users. It only took a few hours after launch for social media to be flooded with images... Tech Deals [Steam Winter Sale includes first discount for Baldur's Gate 3](=.mKuCEH1ik8zy3UKbHfQEV8oiYN5qEre4Xj3o_ze15_0) After a shaky first few months, 2023 has turned out to be one of the best years for games in recent memory. Baldur's Gate 3 is regularly... =.UOggQYV6SzqaRF6zcooQcRM5si2SQPWpIV1WuQiU4kw After a shaky first few months, 2023 has turned out to be one of the best years for games in recent memory. Baldur's Gate 3 is regularly... AM5 [AMD reiterates commitment to support AM5 through 2025](=.CcLBG4Aaq8yfaBnlRWXC3-2LUFHDK9JL8p_hTZaZSvA) The executive said AMD believes the longevity of the AM4 platform was one of the biggest factors that led to the success of Ryzen. As they think... =.qOdlq4xX_YMC4_Mp8uPTbXipylY3dd8Q75PCh2SaCT4 The executive said AMD believes the longevity of the AM4 platform was one of the biggest factors that led to the success of Ryzen. As they think... [18-year-old hacker behind GTA VI leak sentenced to life in secure hospital facility](=.2z7duz9rpQRm6FllxNEVMjxwa-CR1ROaiUAduhD6pf8) =.IhrTi-R9HY3MBvv82_V_BArVUS5J-TGOaDhLZJl4nrQ Eighteen-year-old Arion Kurtaj from Oxford, UK, was one of two teens behind the hack on Rockstar Games last year that led to a flood of GTA VI... [Intel CEO says Nvidia was "extremely lucky" to become the dominant force in AI](=.kGVhkVSkp3LMpvbvBOBiC7K-AIBLv3p-ttzltr7vutM) =.CYNbFj5XXEJkSbia0_FI1T6l8lCH58QYTBGHPeLwPOA Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger believes Nvidia's dominance in AI is more the result of luck and not necessarily the software and hardware that Team Green has been... [Samsung Galaxy S24 spec sheet leaks, outlines all three models](=.mgwYPruIM7yEcCuH8C5wzLOhHSnN7M3AtIguXa_vjYA) =.RTz6iEOLScp_-9au2TRVSbzZci4E0YjcMWGc9pbxYG8 Leaker Evan Blass has revealed what appears to be Samsung's official comparison chart for all three upcoming Galaxy S24 smartphones. In comparison to the top-end S24 Ultra,... [Commercial cargo plane successfully completes crewless flight](=.rqaZYls9HTBAh28bjznYnIN6nGBFW3ZzF439BW5By5I) =.v8YqV3xasjAiUGtEOpy334Txtmcoht1WEd6ftA1Mrbw The taxi, the takeoff, the cruise, and the landing were all done autonomously, said commercial piolet and Reliable Robots engineer Danah Tommalieh. A pilot did supervise the... [Seasonic recommends using a hairdryer to pre-bend RTX 4090 power cables](=._CeCpOY9UBZZLm9WHYpR4cUoRtV0oA5TmGeVhh18e3s) =.J-rND6bwZVWt6N6yEZlT-4d4TffCVAMowDnvDvyViWQ The burning and melting issues found in the RTX 40-series graphics cards, mostly the RTX 4090, are well documented. It's recommended that their power cables employ 35mm... [Global PC shipments to rebound in 2024 following extended slump](=.MnuDegmJ8XWFRiUNGb4KLEYHtPrP2BlFbybY8JqXbBY) =.VFJCEWk7gL6ikZX8zeLjLL-lOg6Th8zatZJTvGze80g Given the latest numbers, current conditions, and the weak macroeconomic environment, IDC has adjusted its full year shipment forecast accordingly. The firm now expects total 2023 shipments... [Blizzard strikes new deal with NetEase to bring World of Warcraft and other games back to China](=.K3Stjf1zDnr7mtZCwxQpny_N_2YWt6p2tJITeVvL0vo) =.0tsnjM1ze05AxkwJ0lLa8soWNtsE_x84ujbQ6rUE0xE It was back in November when Blizzard announced its agreement with NetEase that allowed the former to publish games in mainland China since 2008 would expire on... [Darktable improves auto-save, adds support for several new digital cameras](=.RKuEcfedshsGCuUwgixn--Pg-dcKpWlmgvlo3rwxGp8) =.4Yjd4KI5-ygFnBrC9oLoHDqQsu1NqBeDB2x9oRaaCx4 Darktable (a.k.a. the open-source alternative to Lightroom) now automatically saves your edit history every 10 seconds, and adds a new "RGB primaries" processing module for delicate color corrections and creative color grading. [AMD Ryzen 8000G Hawk Point desktop APU prices revealed in premature listings](=.ZReCU0STmsniI2czdJKhRAOZVFVmHh-SY9ABsJwM4KI) =.N3Z-8G17QnSmVufqFLfTglSErhf6xHvIisrra0wzBGk The details come from prolific tipster @momomo_us, who claims that the prices were revealed when some of the upcoming Ryzen 8000G SKUs were listed by three US... 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