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3DMark Steel Nomad DirectX 12 / Vulkan Benchmark Review

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Steel Nomad is designed to be a new generation of graphics benchmarks, developed to use a non-ray-traced DirectX 12 API. It focuses on delivering advanced geometry and raster lighting capabilities. UL Solutions is also developing Steel Nomad Lite, specifically tailored for smartphones, tablets, and lightweight notebooks, aiming to extend benchmarking utilities to a wider range of devices. We perform a benchmark test on DirectX 12 and Vulkan with the latest graphics cards.

3DMark Download v2.29.8242 + Time Spy / Nomad Steel

Benchmarks & Demo's 179 Updated by Hilbert Hagedoorn 20

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Download 3DMark Basic Edition for Windows- 3DMark is the world's most popular benchmark. 3DMark is the latest release of a benchmark designed to measure the performance of computer hardware, this update adds the new DirectX 12 Time Spy and Nomad Steel benchmark. This version includes different tests, each designed for a specific type of hardware ranging from smartphones to high-performance gaming PCs.

GeForce 555.85 WHQL driver download

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NVIDIA has released an update to its GeForce Game Ready drivers, bringing the version up to 555.85 WHQL. This update includes performance optimizations and feature support for several recent video games. Among the enhancements, the driver provides optimization for "Hellblade II: Senua's Saga", "F1 24", "XDefiant", and "Serum".

AMD Launches EPYC 4004 Server Processors on Consumer AM5 Platform

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AMD has expanded its product lineup by introducing the EPYC 4004 server processors, which for the first time, utilize the consumer-oriented socket AM5, shared with the Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs. These new server processors, based on the Zen 4 architecture, come equipped with up to 16 cores and 32 threads, mirroring the core and thread counts of the Ryzen 7000 series. The EPYC 4004 chips support two DDR5 memory channels and are distinctive for their official support for ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory, accommodating up to 192GB of RAM. Key features include up to 28 PCIe 5.0 lanes and an integrated RDNA 2 GPU, specifications that align closely with the Ryzen 7000 series. However, unlike traditional EPYC processors, the 4004 series does not support configurations with multiple sockets. While the hardware specifications are similar to the Ryzen 7000 models, the EPYC 4004 processors are tailored for enterprise applications with added support for server-specific operating systems, software RAID storage, and server motherboards equipped with BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chips for remote management. This positioning allows AMD to cater to a broader range of applications by merging consumer and enterprise-grade features.
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Download Intel network adapter driver package 29.1.1

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This driver package is for users seeking Intel network drivers, designed to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with a range of Intel Ethernet products. Suitable for various operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows 11, this download offers a seamless and efficient installation process for Intel network adapters.

Noctua Launches Home Series Desktop Fans with 120mm Model Priced at $99

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Noctua has launched a new product line called "Home," which is tailored for indoor applications. This line initially offers two different sets of fans along with a variety of accessories that facilitate the use of Noctua fans in different settings. The highlight of the series is the NV-FS1 set, which includes a 120mm desktop fan priced at approximately $99. The Home series comprises two main sets. The first set is designed for use on desktops or within rooms, and the second is geared towards cooling specific electronic devices. Both sets are available with a range of accessories, which Noctua has confirmed will also be sold separately for added convenience. The desktop-oriented set features the NF-A12x25 fan, known for its efficiency and quiet operation. It comes with a versatile stand that can be tilted and placed on desks, tables, or mounted on walls, ceilings, furniture, or other surfaces as suggested by Noctua. Additionally, this set includes an airflow amplifier that attaches to the fan to boost its air-moving capabilities.
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Codemasters F1 24 will include NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AI Improvements

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Codemasters is set to release F1 24 on May 31, 2024, incorporating several technological advancements, including NVIDIA's DLSS 3 technology and significant enhancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Senior Creative Director Lee Mather and Senior Producer Simon Lumb provided insights into the new features and optimizations in this upcoming racing game. The game will utilize NVIDIA DLSS 3, integrating Frame Generation to boost performance. This technology is designed to enhance frame rates, particularly benefiting players with GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, by generating intermediate frames that increase smoothness and responsiveness in gameplay. In contrast to previous versions, F1 24 will not include Shader Execution Reordering (SER). This feature was initially integrated to improve Ray Tracing performance in game engines. However, it was found to be redundant in F1 23 due to the EGO engine's inherent optimization for Ray Tracing tasks, leading to its removal to streamline the game’s user interface and overall performance.
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ASUS Introduces Vivobook S 15: First Copilot+ PC with Windows AI Features and Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU

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ASUS has unveiled the Vivobook S 15 (S5507), marking the company's first foray into the Copilot+ PC category with Windows AI capabilities. This device integrates the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, designed to optimize the utilization of Windows 2024 features and ASUS's AI tools. The Vivobook S 15, a 15.6-inch laptop, leverages an advanced AI-powered experience to enhance user interaction with both operating system and ASUS-specific applications. The Vivobook S 15 is powered by up to a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, incorporating Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU with a 45 TOPS Neural Engine. This configuration facilitates rapid AI processing, improving efficiency across various applications. The device is available with up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and up to 32 GB of 8448 MHz LPDDR5X RAM, catering to high-performance requirements and multitasking needs.
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Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI TWS Earbuds and Earphones

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Creative has introduced its latest products, the Zen Air SXFI and Zen Hybrid SXFI, incorporating its Super X-Fi technology. This technology mimics the soundstage of a high-end surround system, offering users a spatial audio experience that transforms traditional stereo sound into a three-dimensional soundscape. Super X-Fi provides a sense of depth and realism, enhancing the auditory experience across various applications, from cinematic sounds to the intricacies of a game’s ambient environment. The SXFI App, compatible with iOS and Android, allows users to personalize their auditory experience by adjusting the sound profile to the unique contours of their head and ears. This personalization aims to deliver a more precise spatial audio experience.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series to Power Windows PCs with Copilot+

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During the Copilot+ debut, Microsoft and global OEMs announced PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus - the only devices that are capable of bringing Copilot+ experiences to life today. The leading AI technology and performance efficiency of these platforms will power this groundbreaking new category, as Copilot+ revolutionizes how users interact with their PCs. Together, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Microsoft are taking intelligent computing to the next level and transforming the PC experience. Qualcomm Technologies is restoring performance leadership to the Windows PC ecosystem with our leading NPU powered by Snapdragon X Elite which delivers the highest NPU performance per watt for laptops, up to 2.6X vs. M3 and up to 5.4X vs. Core Ultra 7. With the integrated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU architecture, it can deliver up to 24 TOPS/watt peak performance in uses cases like Super Resolution and with our leading Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Snapdragon X Elite leads in performance per watt, matching competitor peak PC CPU performance at 60% less power.
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Intel Unveils Lunar Lake Details and Confirms Arrow Lake Desktop CPUs for Q4 Launch

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Intel has provided an early look at its new Lunar Lake processors, tailored for laptops, with production starting recently and a planned release in the third quarter of the year. These processors are built on the successful chiplet design introduced by their predecessors, Meteor Lake. The new processors will feature upgraded Performance-cores (P-cores) known as Lion Cove and Efficiency-cores (E-cores) called Skymont. Additionally, improvements have been made to the Thread Director, a technology that optimally manages the different cores to enhance performance.
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Microsoft Introduces Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor

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Microsoft has unveiled a new model of its Surface Laptop, now equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus or Elite System-on-Chip (SoC), moving away from Intel's Core Ultra processors. Available in two screen sizes, 13.8 inches and 15 inches, each variant features a touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Microsoft suggests that this model is approximately 80% faster than its predecessor, the Surface Laptop 5, although specific performance data has not been disclosed. The company highlights the laptop's battery life, capable of up to 22 hours when playing videos stored on the device. The new SoCs from Qualcomm, namely the Snapdragon X Plus and Elite, are notable for their 10 to 12 custom Arm cores. These chips incorporate technologies developed by Nuvia, a chip design firm founded by former Apple employees and acquired by Qualcomm in 2021. Additionally, the laptop supports up to 32GB of RAM and includes Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.Set for release in mid-June, the laptop starts at $999.
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AMD Zen5C architecture has up to 192 cores, Zen 6 would get up to 32 cores per CCD

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Recent disclosures, including information from sources Kepler_L2 and InstLatX64, have revealed AMD’s next-generation processor architectures, Zen 5C and Zen 6. The upcoming Zen 5 architecture is set to be officially announced at the Computex event in June this year, with the first products expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2024.The Zen 5 and Zen 5C core architectures are designed to be smaller than the current Zen 4 cores, allowing for the integration of more CCDs (Core Complex Dies) within the CPU package. While the existing Zen 4 architecture accommodates up to 12 CCDs on its highest-end EPYC chips, with the Zen 4C variant comprising up to 8 CCDs, each containing two CCXs with 8 cores for a total of 128 cores, the next generation is set to expand significantly.
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TCL Demos 4K Gaming Monitor with 1,000 Hz Refresh Rate

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TCL CSOT, a subsidiary of TCL known for manufacturing appliances, recently demonstrated a pioneering advancement in display technology at Display Week 2024. The company showcased a 4K gaming monitor with an unprecedented 1,000 Hz refresh rate. This development significantly surpasses existing benchmarks set by industry leaders, such as Asus, whose highest offering is the ROG Swift PG248QP gaming monitor with a 540 Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution. In comparison, LG's recent UltraGear monitor offers a dual refresh rate system—480 Hz for gaming at lower resolutions and 240 Hz at 4K. This design allows users to switch between high refresh rates for gaming and high resolution for productivity and movie watching through a dedicated button that toggles the display resolution.
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Modified Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Outperforms RTX 4080 in Superposition Benchmark Test

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A recent experiment demonstrated that modifying the memory of Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards can significantly enhance their performance. Brazilian YouTubers, including hardware tinkerer Paulo Gomes and the overclocking team at TecLab, undertook this project by replacing the stock 21 Gbps VRAM with faster 26 Gbps chips and overclocking the GPU using the original cooling systems. During their tests, both groups utilized the Unigine Superposition 8K benchmark, a tool known for its rigorous hardware stability testing and advanced graphics features like screen-space ray-traced global illumination and dynamic lighting. The results were compelling, as both modified cards outperformed the higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4080, with TecLab scoring 9,133 and Paulo Gomes achieving 8,870.
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Intel Falcon Shores Processor to Consume 1500W, Exceeding Nvidia B200 Power Usage

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Intel has confirmed that its upcoming Falcon Shores AI processor, a hybrid chip integrating x86 and Xe GPU cores, is set to consume a substantial 1500 watts (W) of power. This level of consumption surpasses Nvidia’s B200, which draws up to 1200W. Designed for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, Falcon Shores combines high computational power with advanced cooling requirements due to its high energy consumption. The processor architecture of Falcon Shores is described as multi-tile, incorporating both x86 cores for general-purpose processing and Xe cores dedicated to AI and HPC tasks. Intel claims that Falcon Shores will deliver five times the performance per watt and five times the memory capacity and bandwidth compared to its 2022 offerings, along with a simplified programming model, enhancing its appeal for developers.
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PALIT to Introduce Hybrid Air and Water-Cooled GeForce RTX 40 GameRock GPU at Computex

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PALIT is set to unveil a new hybrid air and water-cooled graphics card from its GameRock series at the upcoming Computex event. This announcement comes after a hiatus in new card designs being revealed at Computex, primarily due to event disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the misalignment of GPU release schedules with the timing of the Taiwanese expo. The forthcoming model, likely a GeForce RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 SUPER, marks a significant departure from the series' traditional air-cooling only setup. The new GameRock RTX 40 GPU incorporates a substantial 3.5-slot to 4-slot design, featuring triple fan cooling alongside an integrated water block. This hybrid cooling approach is designed to provide versatility in thermal management, allowing efficient operation whether the liquid cooling loop is active or not. Such designs are not uncommon in high-performance GPUs and offer enhanced cooling capabilities over standard air-cooled models, which is crucial for maintaining performance under load.
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MSI Releases MAG EZ120 ARGB Fans with Modular Magnetic Connectors

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MSI introduced the MAG EZ120 ARGB fans, now available on Chinese e-commerce platforms. The fans, available in both black and white at the same price, are offered in single units priced at approximately $24 USDand in packs of three priced at approximately $72 USD. The MAG EZ120 ARGB fans feature a dual magnetic modular connection system. Each fan frame includes embedded magnets, and pairs of fans are connected by magnetic modules. These modules not only physically connect the fans but also facilitate the transmission of ARGB synchronization signals along with power and PWM control signals.In addition to the magnetic connection, these fans support daisy-chaining with other fans of the same model and can connect to MSI motherboards using a 7-pin JAF single-wire connector.
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ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W Motherboard Supporting DDR5 8000 Memory

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ASUS introduced the Z790-AYW WIFI W, a new addition to its PRIME series product line, characterized by a pure white PCB design. The ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W motherboard is designed in the ATX form factor and features a silver-white heat dissipation shield that covers most of the board, with the exception of some plastic slots. This model supports high-performance configurations with its 12+1 phase 60A Dr.Mos power delivery for the CPU. It includes an 8+4 pin CPU power connector and is compatible with Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors. This motherboard stands out for its support of DDR5-8000+ memory when overclocked, and it utilizes Intel's XMP technology to facilitate memory overclocking. For expansion, the ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W offers a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics cards, and three M.2 slots for SSDs, two of which support the longer M.2 22110 form factor and come with thermal pads.
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MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II Motherboard with 5G and Wi-Fi 7 Support

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MSI announced the upcoming release of the MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II motherboard, notable for its integration of a Realtek 5G wired network card. This board distinguishes itself by supporting advanced connectivity options including 5G wired networks and Qualcomm's latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, in addition to a Realtek ALC 4080 sound card for enhanced audio performance. The motherboard is designed with an 8-layer PCB that incorporates 2 oz of copper foil, optimizing signal integrity and electrical conductivity. The power delivery system on the MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II is robust, featuring a 19+1+1 phase configuration with 105A Dr.MoS power stages, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU and other critical components.
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Take-Two Interactive Sets GTA 6 Release for Q4 2025

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Take-Two Interactive, during its latest fiscal report presentation, announced the anticipated release window for Grand Theft Auto 6, developed by Rockstar Games. The title is scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, spanning from October to December. This release timeframe is specifically for console versions, with the PC release slated for a later date, expected in 2026. In their communication, Take-Two expressed strong confidence in Rockstar Games' ability to deliver a highly engaging entertainment experience with Grand Theft Auto 6. The company also anticipates that the release will significantly boost its revenue through fiscal years 2025 to 2027. Additional titles, yet unnamed, are expected to be launched within the same timeframe, aligning with internal schedules set by the publisher.
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Benchmark Results for 12-Core AMD Strix Point Zen 5 Engineering Sample Revealed

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Benchmark results for an engineering sample of AMD's Strix Point CPU have surfaced. This processor, which is based on AMD’s forthcoming Zen 5 architecture, features a 12-core configuration comprising 4 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. This CPU configuration has been tested using the Blender benchmark tool. The Strix Point engineering sample registered a median score of 270.92 in the Blender benchmark, positioning its performance on par with the existing 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, which scored 269.02. This comparison is notable as it suggests the newer 12-core configuration does not significantly surpass the performance of the 8-core model in this specific test.
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XFX Releases RADEON RX 7900 GRE 16GB White Phoenix Nirvana Graphics Card at $618 USD

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XFX unveiled the RADEON RX 7900 GRE 16GB Phoenix Nirvana graphics card, a white edition specifically designed for esports and high-performance gaming applications. The new model is listed at approximately $618 USD (converted from 4,299 yuan) on JD.com, reflecting the pricing strategy for this advanced hardware. The most notable feature of the RADEON RX 7900 GRE 16GB Phoenix Nirvana is its all-white color scheme, a departure from the traditional black finishes commonly seen in gaming graphics cards. This model retains a black PCB, removing the typical red accents, and instead opts for an entirely white backplate, shield, and fan assembly. The introduction of a white design is aimed at appealing to gamers and PC builders looking for a distinct aesthetic in their setups.
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