AMD's RX 7900 XTX Outperforms NVIDIA Flagship in DeepSeek AI Testing
AMD's RX 7900 XTX graphics card shows impressive performance gains over NVIDIA's RTX 4090 in recent DeepSeek AI model benchmarks, leading by up to 13%. The tests demonstrate AMD's growing capabilities in AI processing despite not primarily marketing the card for AI workloads.
Asus Unveils Revolutionary External GPU with Thunderbolt 5 and RTX 5090
Asus is revolutionizing external graphics processing with its 2025 ROG XG Mobile, featuring groundbreaking Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and Nvidia's RTX 5090 mobile GPU. The device delivers unprecedented 80Gbps bandwidth while serving as a comprehensive I/O hub for laptops and portable systems.
ByteDance's $7B Cloud GPU Strategy Aims to Sidestep US Chip Restrictions
TikTok parent ByteDance plans to invest $7 billion in cloud GPU services to bypass US sanctions blocking direct purchases of advanced Nvidia chips. The strategy involves renting GPU computing power from providers outside the US as part of a broader $20 billion AI infrastructure investment.
NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs Face Extended Testing Times Due to Complex Architecture
NVIDIA's latest Blackwell GPUs require 3-4 times longer testing periods compared to previous Hopper generation, due to sophisticated dual compute chiplets and HBM3E memory design. The extended validation process reflects increasing complexity in modern AI accelerators and data center processors.
GPU Giants Race Against Time: New Trump Tariffs Could Push RTX 5090 Price to $2,500
Nvidia and AMD are rushing to stockpile graphics cards in US warehouses before January 20, when Trump administration tariffs could increase prices by up to 60%. The impending trade policy threatens to drive up costs across consumer electronics, potentially pushing high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 to unprecedented price points.
AMD Makes Strategic $333M Investment in Cloud GPU Provider Vultr
AMD and LuminArx Capital lead a major $333 million investment round in cloud infrastructure provider Vultr, valuing the company at $3.5 billion. The strategic move strengthens AMD's position in the AI cloud market while fueling Vultr's global expansion and GPU infrastructure growth.
Mysterious RTX 4010 GPU Appears in China: Repurposed Nvidia Workstation Card Raises Questions
A modified version of Nvidia's RTX A400 workstation GPU has surfaced in Chinese markets as the consumer-focused RTX 4010, despite no official release from Nvidia. This unauthorized conversion highlights creative solutions for affordable gaming GPUs while raising concerns about warranty and support.
Intel Arc B580: The $249 GPU That Outperforms RTX 4060
Intel's new Arc B580 graphics card delivers impressive gaming performance with 12GB GDDR6 memory while undercutting NVIDIA's RTX 4060 by $50. The Battlemage architecture brings major improvements in cache and GPU utilization, marking Intel's strongest mainstream graphics offering yet.
GPU Market Faces Sharp Decline as Consumers Await Next-Gen Graphics Cards
Gaming graphics card sales dropped 14.5% in Q3 2024, reaching their lowest point since 2023 as buyers delay purchases ahead of new GPU launches. Nvidia maintains market dominance with 90% share while analysts project continued decline through 2028.
Intel Confirms Completion of Next-Gen Xe3 GPU Hardware Development
Intel Fellow Tom Petersen reveals that the next-generation Xe3 'Celestial' GPU architecture has completed hardware development, with focus now shifting to software optimization. The announcement suggests Intel is on track with its GPU roadmap while teams move forward with future Xe4 'Druid' architecture.