Sony’s Mark Cerny details the PS5 Pro’s GPU in a new video, revealing it uses a custom RDNA 2.x architecture blending RDNA 2 and 3. The actual TFLOPs are confirmed as 16.7, not 33 as previously speculated. This design prioritizes backward compatibility and ease of development for game creators, resulting in a powerful yet developer-friendly console.
PowerColor is reportedly launching its new “Reaper” series graphics cards based on AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series (RDNA 4). The lineup is expected to include Radeon RX 8800 and RX 8600 models, each with XT variants. PowerColor will also release updated Red Dragon and Hellhound models. The official announcement is anticipated at CES 2025.
2024 was a disappointing year for PC gaming hardware, with underwhelming CPU releases from AMD and Intel, and a delayed release of next-gen GPUs from both companies. The absence of significant advancements left many gamers holding off on upgrades. However, Intel’s surprise hit, the Arc B580, offered a glimmer of hope, and the upcoming CES 2025 promises a revitalization of the market.
A discarded prototype of a high-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, featuring a unique quad-slot design and impressive specifications, has been unearthed and will soon undergo a comprehensive review by GamersNexus. This mysterious card, potentially an RTX 4090 Ti or SUPER, reveals intriguing insights into NVIDIA’s development process.
Intel’s Arc Alchemist mobile GPUs have finally appeared in Steam’s hardware survey, albeit with a minuscule 0.18% market share. This milestone comes nearly three years after launch, highlighting the challenges Intel faces in the GPU market. However, the upcoming launch of Battlemage desktop GPUs promises a significant advancement.
Intel is set to unveil its highly anticipated next-generation Arc Battlemage graphics cards on December 3rd. The event will focus on the B580, a budget-friendly card rumored to pack 12GB of VRAM, directly challenging established competitors like Nvidia and AMD. Will Intel’s second-gen Arc GPUs finally deliver on performance and value?
New leaks suggest Intel’s Arc B580 GPU, a successor to the A580, will launch in December for $250. This 12GB VRAM card boasts a new architecture and aims to compete with existing offerings from Nvidia and AMD, promising impressive performance at a potentially competitive price point.
Leaked information reveals that NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 and its China-specific variant, the RTX 5090D, are virtually identical in terms of hardware specifications. This strategic move likely circumvents export restrictions, offering a nearly identical product to Chinese consumers.
AMD is poised to unveil its game-changing RDNA 4 GPU architecture and new Ryzen processors at CES 2025, setting the stage for a thrilling battle against NVIDIA’s upcoming Blackwell GPUs. Expect at least one Radeon RX 8000 series card and potentially FSR 4, but the full picture remains shrouded in anticipation.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirms the company is rapidly working to certify Samsung’s new HBM3E memory chips, a move vital for sustaining the explosive growth of its AI GPUs. This collaboration marks a significant shift in the HBM market, potentially disrupting SK hynix’s dominance.
