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Steam Machine Benchmark Leak Points to Imminent Valve Launch
technology24 days ago

Steam Machine Benchmark Leak Points to Imminent Valve Launch

A Geekbench 6 benchmark leak for Valve’s Steam Machine (codenamed “Fremont”) shows a multicore score of 7,316 and a single-core score of 2,334, well behind an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H’s 16,104/2,868. No GPU results are published yet, but estimates place the GPU around RX 7600 level. Valve targets upscaled 4K gaming at 60 FPS with ray tracing and FSR support. The device is already in at least one reviewer’s hands, suggesting a launch could be earlier than expected.

Steam Machine benchmarks surface, hint at stronger performance than Steam Deck
technology24 days ago

Steam Machine benchmarks surface, hint at stronger performance than Steam Deck

Pre-release Geekbench entries for Valve’s Steam Machine (codename Fremont) hint at a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU, 16GB RAM, and an RDNA 3 GPU, with scores suggesting a notable uplift over the Steam Deck; Valve has said launch is this summer and markets the device as about six times more powerful than the Deck, but these are early, unofficial benchmarks and should be treated cautiously until full reviews arrive.

Steam Machine Inches Toward Launch as SteamOS Benchmarks Surface
technology25 days ago

Steam Machine Inches Toward Launch as SteamOS Benchmarks Surface

Two Geekbench 6.7.1 results indicate Valve’s Steam Machine is in testers’ hands and running SteamOS, pointing to a launch likely at the start of Summer 2026. The AMD custom CPU (6 cores/12 threads at 4.86 GHz) shows strong single‑core performance, but overall performance will hinge on the GPU, with price rumors suggesting it could exceed the Steam Deck OLED.

Xperia 1 VIII leaks: Elite Gen 5 performance, but 12GB RAM in Europe
technology2 months ago

Xperia 1 VIII leaks: Elite Gen 5 performance, but 12GB RAM in Europe

A European Xperia 1 VIII (model XQ-GE54) has surfaced on Geekbench with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Adreno 840 GPU, but appears to ship with 12GB RAM. Geekbench scores are around 2,325 (single-core) and 9,217 (multi-core). Sony hasn’t commented yet, though UK listings (sometimes bundled with WH-1000XM6 headphones) hint at a forthcoming launch but offer no official confirmation.

Medusa Point APU Matches Strix Point Geekbench Scores at Half Clock
technology3 months ago

Medusa Point APU Matches Strix Point Geekbench Scores at Half Clock

AMD’s Medusa Point APU (Zen 6) shows promising Geekbench v6 results with a 10-core/20-thread engineering sample delivering about 2,300 single-core and 13,002 multi-core scores at a base 2.4 GHz (actual ~2.0–2.1 GHz). Surprisingly, it matches a Strix Point APU running at more than double its clock speed, with slightly lower single-core but higher multicore performance. The data suggests IPC gains and possible FP16/AVX-VNNI acceleration, though final performance will depend on later benchmarks; official launch is expected around CES 2027.

iPhone 17e CPU Stacks Up to iPhone 17, but 4-core GPU Narrows Graphics
technology4 months ago

iPhone 17e CPU Stacks Up to iPhone 17, but 4-core GPU Narrows Graphics

Geekbench 6 benchmarks show the iPhone 17e uses the A19 chip and posts nearly identical multi-core CPU scores to the iPhone 17 (9,241 vs 9,249), but with a 4-core GPU resulting in lower graphics performance (roughly 31k–31.5k Metal scores vs ~37k on the iPhone 17); the 17e adds MagSafe, a second-gen C1X modem, and 256GB base storage, starts at $599, with pre-orders beginning March 4 and the launch on March 11.

MacBook Air M5 Surpasses M4 in Geekbench by Up to 15%
technology4 months ago

MacBook Air M5 Surpasses M4 in Geekbench by Up to 15%

Geekbench 6 results show the MacBook Air with the 10-core M5 chip scoring 17,073 in multi-core, about 15% faster than the M4 Air (14,731); the gain aligns with Apple’s claims and places the M5 Air ahead of the older M3 Pro MacBook Pro by up to 16%, though it remains slower than some M4 Pro/newer Pro models. The M5 MacBook Air is available to pre-order now and launches March 11.

Neo's A18 Pro Benchmarks Mirror iPhone 16 Pro Performance
technology4 months ago

Neo's A18 Pro Benchmarks Mirror iPhone 16 Pro Performance

Apple's MacBook Neo, powered by the A18 Pro from the iPhone 16 Pro, posts Geekbench single-core 3,461 and multi-core 8,668, closely mirroring iPhone 16 Pro performance; its Metal score of 31,286 trails the M1 MacBook Air's 31,912, implying similar real‑world performance. Priced at $599 for 256GB (or $699 for 512GB with Touch ID), it ships March 11 and is pitched as a low‑cost MacBook Air replacement with some premium features omitted.

M5 Max Tops Apple Silicon Benchmark Leaderboard in Geekbench 6
technology4 months ago

M5 Max Tops Apple Silicon Benchmark Leaderboard in Geekbench 6

The 18‑core M5 Max inside a 16‑inch MacBook Pro posted Geekbench 6 multi‑core score of 29,233, the highest ever for Apple silicon and faster than the Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra and M4 Max; single‑core score reached 4,268; GPU Metal scores around 218,772–232,718—roughly 5–10% below the M3 Ultra’s average but above the M4 Max. Apple claims up to 15% CPU and 20% GPU gains versus the M4 Max; pre-orders are live and units begin shipping March 11.

M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Point to Notable Performance Gains Over M3
technology4 months ago

M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Point to Notable Performance Gains Over M3

Geekbench results for the 13-inch M4 iPad Air (Wi‑Fi + Cellular) show about a 17.3% improvement in single‑core and 7.9% in multi‑core CPU performance over the M3 iPad Air, with scores around 3438/3714 (test pairs) and 12885/12296 (multi, averaged to 3576 single‑core and 12591 multi‑core). The M4 iPad Air uses an 8‑core CPU (3 performance + 5 efficiency) and a 9‑core GPU, and while it outpaces the M3, it trails the M4 iPad Pro, which posts 3704 single‑core and 13805 multi‑core. The new model is available for pre‑order at 6:15 a.m. PT tomorrow, with a March 11 launch.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Surges in Benchmarks With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
technology4 months ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra Surges in Benchmarks With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, posts top Geekbench scores (single-core 3,852; multi-core 11,738), beating the iPhone 17 Pro Max (3,792 / 9,831) and the Exynos 2600 (3,336 / 11,369) in regional variants, signaling a Snapdragon-driven performance edge for Samsung's latest flagships, though Exynos remains in play on some markets with a 2nm process.

Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powers Galaxy S26 Ultra past iPhone 17 Pro Max in Geekbench
technology5 months ago

Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powers Galaxy S26 Ultra past iPhone 17 Pro Max in Geekbench

Geekbench results show a Galaxy S26 Ultra with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (up to 4.74 GHz) posting 3,601 (single-core) and 10,686 (multi-core). The Exynos 2600 scores 3,336 / 11,369, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max with the A19 Pro posts 3,775 / 9,749. In these tests, the Snapdragon edges the iPhone on multi-core but trails it on single-core, while Exynos leads in multi-core. Final device specs and performance may vary at launch; Galaxy Unpacked is rumored for Feb 25.