RTX Spark’s 20-Core CPU Disappoints In Cinebench 2026’s Multi-Core Leak Despite Set To High Performance Mode, Single-Core Results Show Promise But Only Against M3 Max

The decision to employ older Cortex-X925 and Cortex-A725 cores on the RTX Spark to form a 20-core CPU configuration will probably haunt NVIDIA because a new Cinebench 2026 leak reveals that the chipset produces subpar multi-core results, despite Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra housing the SoC set to the ‘High Performance’ profile. Fortunately, the RTX Spark manages to retain some dignity in the single-core benchmark.

We’ve previously reported that the altered

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Micron Becomes Automobile Sector’s Guardian Angel During DRAM Supply Crunch, Secures Long-Term Deals To Prevent Potential One Million Layoffs In The U.S. Alone

The AI boom has catapulted Micron to the trillion-dollar valuation club, and to ensure that the memory manufacturer not only enjoys its newfound position but maintains it, the company has formed a Strategic Customer Agreement (SCA).

While some may deduce that the firm intends to prioritize AI customers and datacenters for their insatiable demand for DRAM chips, another sector has been negatively impacted by this shortage; the automobile sector.

With a supply crunch threatening automakers’ operations, including the preservation of 1 million jobs in the U.S


Intel’s Former CEO Gelsinger Admits Firm ‘Scoffed’ at NVIDIA’s GPUs While Riding High on CPU Dominance & Makes Big Quantum Computing Claims

Former Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger revealed that his company used to scoff at NVIDIA's GPU when Intel was dominating the industry and CPUs were the mainstay of computing. Gelsinger discussed Intel before his return, his time at the company when it was working with Apple and the impact that hostilities in Taiwan can have on the global economy. The former CEO, who currently has a close relationship with quantum computing company PsiQuantum, also believes that quantum computing can reshape a host of industries before the end of this decade.

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MSI Silently Adds Four RTX 5060 GPUs With GB205 Die Instead Of GB206

The company is reportedly using cut-down GB205 GPU dies for some of its new RTX 5060 GPUs.

MSI isn't done with its RTX 50 series and is now adding new NVIDIA GPUs to its arsenal. One would think that newer GPUs may indicate the RTX 50 Super arrival, but as of now, NVIDIA has put a hold on the sales of the upcoming refreshed series due to memory prices. Therefore, we are left with the existing RTX 50 SKUs, where

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Your PC Setup Is Missing One Important Upgrade: Sihoo Ergonomic Chair Built For Gamers and Creators

When building a high-performance PC setup, most users focus on the components they can measure: CPU performance, GPU power, monitor refresh rates, keyboard response, and desk aesthetics. But as modern computing habits evolve, one overlooked part of the setup has become increasingly important—the chair.

Today’s PC users are no longer spending just a few hours at their desks. A powerful PC can deliver hundreds of frames per second, but your body still has to handle the hours spent in front of the screen

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China’s Kimi K3 Identifies Itself As Anthropic’s Claude In At Least One Conversation, Betraying Its Distilled Origins

Moonshot's Kimi K3 AI model has suddenly taken the world by storm, jumping to the apex spot in Arena's front-end code rankings seemingly out of the blue.

Yet, below the surface, a growing quantum of anecdotal evidence indicates that the Kimi K3 has been distilled from Anthropic's Claude, with the model going so far as to identify itself as such in at least one conversation that is doing the rounds on social media.

As we explained in a recent post, Moonshot has just


Bethesda Doubles Down on Fallout and Elder Scrolls, Confirming Fallout 5 Preproduction and Fallout 3/New Vegas Remasters

Following the recent layoffs and rumors of a new Fallout game in development at Obsidian , Bethesda Game Studios has now shared a lengthy message outlining the entire studio's roadmap for the coming years.

The biggest takeaway is that the studio is doubling down on all its franchises, though with a particular focus on Fallout and The Elder Scrolls . Starfield isn't going away any time soon; after 17 million players and nearly a billion logged hours in the game, the studio will continue expanding the sci-fi game with

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TSMC’s Facing No Development Obstacles With Its Next-Generation 1.4nm Node, Risk Production To Start In 2027 As Company Hopes For Long-Term Demand

No matter how much TSMC is challenged when it comes to mass producing wafers on any advanced lithography, the company possesses a magic wand that allows it to bypass the most daunting of obstacles. Regarding its 1.4nm process, or A14, the semiconductor giant stated that the technology’s development is coming along nicely, with risk production expected to begin in 2027, followed by full-scale manufacturing in 2028 .

After mentioning that its 2nm process has four times as many


AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Is Now Available At Newegg At $279; Retailer Bundles Various Hardware With The New Zen 4 CPU

One of the fastest Zen 4 gaming CPUs is now available to purchase from popular retailer Newegg.

AMD's newest Zen 4 chip has arrived on the shelves, but as of now, it remains exclusive to Newegg. We reviewed the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D just yesterday and have recommended it for gamers looking to maximize gaming performance without breaking their bank. The processor is basically the smaller sibling of the existing Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but at a slightly lower price of

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor is featured, with pricing details showing a discounted price of $328.99 from Newegg, alongside other Ryzen processor options.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 SUPER GPUs Have Reportedly Arrived At AIBs, But Are On Hold Due To Undecided Memory Prices

As of now, at least one board partner has received the latest RTX 50 Super cards, but NVIDIA has reportedly put the GPUs on hold for sale.

It appears that NVIDIA has already prepared the Blackwell RTX 50 SUPER series cards, but some decisions are yet to be made. We have previously reported that the RTX 50 Super cards were delayed due to pricey GDDR7 memory , and given the current state of the market, NVIDIA not only delayed the SUPER series launch but also tried to maintain stability by