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Nintendo Switch 2 uses new GPU but offers only RTX 2050-level performance
19-May-2025, 1:00 pm
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The Switch 2 features a custom Nvidia Ampere-based SoC, but its graphical performance is comparable only to the GeForce RTX 2050—a GPU that launched in 2021.
According to newly revealed specs shared by YouTube channel Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 is powered by a custom system-on-chip (SoC) developed by Nvidia. The GPU inside is based on the Ampere architecture, the same as the mobile GeForce RTX 2050 introduced in late 2021.
Specifically, the Switch 2’s SoC features an 8-core ARM Cortex A78C CPU with 64-bit instruction support and hardware encoding features. Each core includes 64 KB of L1 instruction and data cache, 256...
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AMD teases the Radeon RX 9060 XT ahead of its anticipated reveal at Computex
16-May-2025, 7:00 am
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AMD is expected to reveal its mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, at Computex 2025 and has begun teasing it on social media.
AMD has begun to hint at their upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card, presenting a render that is likely of a Radeon RX 9060 XT. Previously, AMD indicated that they intend to unveil “key products” at Computex 2025, which includes new GPU hardware.
Unfortunately, AMD’s teaser describes their depicted GPU as an “artistic render,” indicating that this GPU will “not be available for purchase.” This implies that AMD does not plan to launch a reference Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card....
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ASUS ROG Ally 2 PC gaming handheld information surfaces
15-May-2025, 9:00 am
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Leaked photos reveal Microsoft and Asus’ upcoming ROG Ally 2 handheld device.
It appears that ASUS will likely debut its ROG Ally 2 PC gaming handheld during Computex 2025. Initially, there was an April Fool teaser from ASUS, and now we have leaked images and detailed specifications for the device (courtesy of Huang514613 and 91 Mobiles).
The leaked images depict two models of the handheld: a black variant and a white variant. The black model includes a distinct “Xbox” button located on the left side of the...
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Nvidia price shock as graphics card costs skyrocket
15-May-2025, 8:30 am
manhkbrady
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Nvidia’s recent announcement of a GPU price hike has turned the much-anticipated RTX 5090 into a distant luxury dream for many gamers.
Consumers—especially gamers and creatives—have just been hit with bad news: Nvidia has officially announced a 10–15% price increase across its entire GPU lineup. Notably, the highly awaited RTX 5090 will now start at a staggering $2,500.
This price adjustment comes as Nvidia grapples with mounting financial pressure and rising production costs. According to a report by Digitimes, the company reported a loss of $5.5 billion in the previous fiscal quarter. The underlying cause is believed to stem from recent U.S....
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Leaked AMD RX 9060 XT specs suggest a faster-than-expected 3.3 GHz GPU clock speed
14-May-2025, 7:00 am
manhkbrady
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AMD's RX 9060 XT boasts higher clock speeds and more powerful compute units compared to AMD's RX 7600 XT.
Recent leaks regarding AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT specifications surfaced through @momomo_us, indicating that this upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card will feature clock speeds that exceed expectations.
Up to 3320 MHz , Game : 2780 MHz
Up to 3290 MHz , Game : 2700 MHz
5.0 x16 , 16GB GDDR6
2048 , 20 Gbps , 128 bit
2x DisplayPort , 1x HDMI
1x 8-pin
— 188号 (@momomo_us) May 12, 2025...
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Privacy concerns arise over new feature in Nintendo Switch 2
13-May-2025, 6:00 am
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Nintendo Switch 2 users may face privacy concerns due to the mysterious new C Button.
The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch this June, promising a wave of enhancements. One recent revelation involves the new “C Button,” which serves as a gateway to GameChat, a new communication feature. However, just as excitement builds, a recent update to Nintendo’s privacy policy has raised alarms regarding user data.
According to a report from GoNintendo this week, Nintendo has revised its privacy policy, with the updates focusing on data collection during GameChat usage. Specifically,...
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AMD Zen 6 leak hints at a major leap in gaming performance
12-May-2025, 10:00 am
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Zen 6 is expected to be a strong CPU architecture choice for gamers.
A recent leak from @9550pro on X has disclosed information regarding AMD’s forthcoming Zen 6 CPU architecture. This leak confirms earlier rumors that AMD is expanding its L3 cache sizes with the Zen 6 CPUs. AMD is said to be developing Zen 6 CCDs (Core Complex Dies) featuring 12 CPU cores alongside 48MB of L3 cache. Currently, Zen 5 CCD models have just eight cores and 32MB of L3 cache. The increased L3 cache capacities...
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ASUS confirms AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in 8GB and 16GB versions
09-May-2025, 9:00 am
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AMD is gearing up to launch its new Radeon RX 9060 XT series, with retailers beginning to list upcoming models.
Four ASUS graphics cards from AMD's forthcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT series have appeared online, which include TUF Gaming, PRIME, and Dual models. These discoveries were made by @momomo_us, revealing that AMD intends to release both 8GB and 16GB versions of the Radeon RX 9060 XT.
The RX 9060 XT is expected to utilize the Navi 44 die and will operate on a 128-bit bus interface, offering both 8GB and 16GB configurations, resembling NVIDIA's strategy. Furthermore,...
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Nvidia’s RTX 5060 is set to go on sale starting May 19th
07-May-2025, 2:00 pm
manhkbrady
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Nvidia has confirmed that the RTX 5060 8GB graphics card will launch on May 19th.
Nvidia has officially announced that its RTX 5060 8GB graphics card will be released on May 19th. At launch, the GPU will be sold as a standalone option for both desktops and laptops.
It’s important to note that, in contrast to the RTX 5060 Ti, the RTX 5060 will solely feature an 8GB model. A 16GB version will not be offered. However, due to the inclusion of GDDR7 memory and a greater number of CUDA cores, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 is...
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ASUS is reportedly preparing the ROG Astral RTX 5080 Dhahab Edition GPU with gold-themed design
06-May-2025, 5:00 am
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ASUS is developing a new graphics card in its ROG Astral Dhahab series, this time featuring the upcoming GeForce RTX 5080.
According to Videocardz, ASUS is developing a version of its ROG Astral Dhahab Edition graphics card based on the RTX 5080, which will allow more customers to access this new “golden” GPU.
The ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU originally features a design inspired by the Middle East, showcasing gold and turquoise colors along with Arabic script. This GPU even has a gold heatsink! With this new RTX 5080 edition, the Dhahab Edition GPU from ASUS will become...
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Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti 8GB sees up to a 10% performance drop when running on PCIe 4.0
06-May-2025, 4:00 am
manhkbrady
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Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is facing additional performance issues when running on PCIe 4.0.
Critics have already dubbed Nvidia’s 8GB RTX 5060 Ti as “instantly obsolete,” but according to ComputerBase, the situation worsens with PCIe 4.0. Their tests reveal that the 1440p gaming performance of Nvidia’s 8GB RTX 5060 Ti is approximately 12% slower than its 16GB version when utilizing PCIe 5.0. With PCIe 4.0, the 8GB variant lags over 22% behind its 16GB counterpart.
ComputerBase’s evaluations indicate that PCIe bandwidth can greatly influence gaming performance when a graphics card...
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Nintendo reportedly makes almost no profit on each Switch 2 console
04-May-2025, 11:00 pm
manhkbrady
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Rumors that Nintendo is not profiting from sales of its Switch 2 console have stirred the gaming industry.
The Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $450, has been in the spotlight since its detailed reveal in early April. However, a recent rumor has taken the gaming community by surprise, claiming that Nintendo is making almost no profit—or possibly even zero—on each unit sold in the early phase.
The buzz originated from content creator Nintendo Prime on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Initially, he claimed Nintendo earned only "$4" per Switch 2 unit, a surprisingly...
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