All articles tagged with #graphics cards
AMD will bring its FSR 4.1 AI upscaling to older GPUs, with RDNA3 cards getting the upgrade in July and RDNA2 support arriving in early 2027. The expansion covers 300+ games (including Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows) and will extend to devices like the Steam Deck, after AMD tuned and tested the model across hundreds of PC configurations to run on older hardware.
The piece argues DLSS 5 fully regenerates frames using AI rather than simply upscaling, a move that could redefine how games look, who controls that look, and how it’s tested, while demanding high-end hardware and signaling broader questions about AI’s power in the creative stack and game preservation.
TechPowerUp selects and explains its Best of CES 2026 honorees, highlighting standout innovations across categories—from Alphacool's Drip H1 mini-ITX liquid-cooled case to ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo's dual-display laptop, Corsair GALLEON 100 SD with an integrated Stream Deck, Good Way's Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock, Hisense XR10 projector, LG Gram Pro 16Z90U, and MSI RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z—awards recognizing products that push boundaries in innovation, quality, design, and practicality.
ASUS issued a public statement to correct reports about the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, noting neither model has been discontinued or designated end-of-life. The company says it will continue to support and sell these GPUs, with current supply fluctuations due to memory shortages impacting production and restocking, leading to limited availability in some markets while ASUS works with partners to stabilize supply.
Nvidia is rumored to be resuming production of its discontinued GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card in early 2026 to address ongoing GPU shortages caused by increased AI development and rising memory prices, amidst rising costs for consumer GPUs from Nvidia and AMD.
Walmart's GeForce Week sale offers the first-ever discounts on Nvidia RTX 50 series graphics cards, with prices now $50-$70 below MSRP, making high-end GPUs more accessible amid previous high demand and markup issues.
Select Asus Prime RTX 50 series graphics cards have dropped to or below their original launch prices on Amazon, with the RTX 5070 even discounted below MSRP, making it a good time to upgrade from older GPUs, though future pricing stability is uncertain.
The July Steam survey indicates a recovery in Nvidia's RTX 5000 series with increased user share, the debut of AMD's RX 7600 XT in the main GPU chart, and AMD CPUs surpassing 40% market share, reflecting evolving hardware trends among gamers and tech enthusiasts.
Rumors suggest NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 SUPER series may launch in Q4 2025, possibly during the holiday season, featuring models like the RTX 5080 SUPER and RTX 5070 Ti SUPER with increased VRAM, aiming to refresh their GPU lineup and capitalize on consumer upgrade cycles.
The article reviews some of the worst graphics cards ever made, highlighting issues like excessive heat, poor performance, high costs, and design flaws, with notable examples including Nvidia GTX 480, AMD Radeon R9 390X, Nvidia Titan Z, and AMD Radeon VII, among others.
FromSoftware warns PC players that using the latest graphics cards may cause framerate drops in Elden Ring Nightreign, advising lowering graphics settings and updating drivers as temporary solutions while they investigate the issue. The game emphasizes three-player co-op gameplay, with post-launch support planned for duo options. Troubleshooting tips include verifying game files via Steam.
Nvidia is set to unveil its latest GeForce products, potentially including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The event, taking place from January 7-10, will feature Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as a keynote speaker. Speculation suggests these new graphics cards may have lower VRAM capacities, which could impact performance in modern games and applications. The announcement is highly anticipated and could influence Nvidia's stock performance.
Intel is set to launch the Arc B580, a new discrete GPU featuring the Battlemage architecture, aiming to compete with AMD and Nvidia by offering more VRAM and competitive pricing. Historically, Intel's GPUs faced driver issues, but recent improvements have made them more viable. The B580, priced at $250, could be a strong contender in the budget GPU market, especially as AMD and Nvidia have not released comparable options in this price range. Potential buyers should await reviews before deciding, but Intel's advancements suggest a promising alternative.
GUNNIR has unveiled its new Intel Arc B580 graphics cards, including the Photon, Index, and Tri editions, as well as a low-profile Arc A770 model. These GPUs, showcased at a special event in China, are set to launch on December 13th. The flagship Photon edition features a triple-fan design and will be available in black and white, priced at approximately $310. While some models are aimed at gamers, others are designed for non-mainstream markets, focusing on power-efficient systems for industry applications.
Intel has announced its new budget-friendly Arc B580 and B570 graphics cards, priced at $249 and $219 respectively, set to release in December and January. These cards, based on the Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture, offer competitive performance against Nvidia's RTX 4060 and AMD's RX 7600, particularly in memory-intensive scenarios due to their 12GB video memory. Intel also introduced upgrades to its XeSS technology, enhancing frame rates and reducing latency. However, the future of Intel's discrete graphics cards remains uncertain following recent leadership changes.