➀ Intel unveils its second-generation graphics cards, the Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs with the new Xe 2 architecture, promising up to 70% more performance per Xe core and up to 50% greater efficiency; ➁ The new Arc B580 GPU is up to 24% faster than the Arc A750 in games, with additional features like XeSS 2 and low-latency mode; ➂ Intel claims the Arc B580 offers the best performance per dollar, with 25% better ray-tracing performance than the RTX 4060 at the same price.

➀ AMD's next-generation RDNA 4 GPU, potentially named Radeon RX 8800 XT, is rumored to offer a significant improvement in ray tracing performance; ➁ It is expected to be 45% faster than the current flagship Radeon RX 7900 XTX and close in performance to NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4080; ➂ The power consumption is expected to decrease from 355-watt TDP to a number in the mid to high 200s.

➀ The GeForce RTX 50 series is expected to launch in Q1 2025; ➁ Benchlife reports the release dates for various RTX 50 SKUs; ➂ The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 specifications are detailed.

➀ Leaker Kopite7kimi claims the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is in development and may launch with the RTX 5080 at CES; ➁ The RTX 5070 Ti is rumored to feature up to 8,960 CUDA cores, suggesting a cut-down version of the GB203 GPU; ➂ The card's power consumption is rumored to be around 300W, positioning it between the RTX 5070 and RTX 5080.

➀ Intel's next-gen Arc Battlemage GPUs are rumored to be closer to launch; ➁ A shipping manifest reveals a potential desktop Battlemage GPU, 'INTEL BMG B580'; ➂ Speculations suggest the B580 could be a lower-powered variant for mobile or entry-level markets.

➀ Nvidia App has officially left beta and entered full release; ➁ The app brings advanced settings from the old Nvidia Control Panel; ➂ It serves as a hub for other Nvidia services like GeForce Now and Chat RTX; ➃ The app offers features like driver updates, system and display settings, and performance tuning.

➀ The PC system requirements for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl have been announced, with the game set to release later this month. The minimum requirements are relatively low, including a Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i5-7600K processor, 8GB of RAM, and an RX 580 or GTX 1060 graphics card. The recommended requirements are more demanding, with a Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel Core i7-9700K processor, 16GB of RAM, and a Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER graphics card. ➁ The game is expected to be demanding at the highest settings, and a more detailed spec announcement may come closer to launch. ➂ The game is scheduled for release on November 20th.

➀ Nvidia App has been in beta despite being available for some time; ➁ The official launch of version 1.0 is expected with the GeForce RTX 50 series; ➂ The App aims to combine features of GeForce Experience and Control Panel.

➀ AMD has introduced two desktop Radeon RX 7600 cards with the Navi 33 GPU; ➁ The new AMD RX 7650 GRE is rumored to use the Navi 33 GPU with 32 CUs; ➂ The RX 7650 GRE is expected to outperform the RX 7600 XT due to higher clock speeds.

➀ AMD is rumored to be preparing the RX 7650 GRE for launch early next year; ➁ The GPU is unlikely to be revealed at CES 2025; ➂ It is expected to launch shortly after CES in China, aimed at clearing inventory of AMD's Navi 33-based GPUs.

➀ The Sapphire RX 7700 XT Pure Frostpunk 2 Edition is a visually unique graphics card with a design inspired by the game Frostpunk 2; ➁ It shares the same specifications as the regular RX 7700 XT, including the same heatsink, fan layout, and PCB design; ➂ The card is slightly overclocked with a boost clock of 2584MHz; ➃ The review covers testing methodology, game benchmarks, clock speeds, GPU temperatures, acoustics, power draw, efficiency, and overclocking capabilities.

➀ AMD has confirmed its shift in strategy to prioritize market share over enthusiast-grade GPUs; ➁ The company will focus on mid-range and entry-level GPUs with RDNA 4; ➂ AMD plans to return to the enthusiast segment in the future, but the timeline is unclear.

➀ An extensive benchmark of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel over the past ten years; ➁ Performance hierarchy based on benchmarks at 1080p ultra and 1440p ultra resolutions; ➂ Analysis of ray tracing performance and the impact of DLSS and FSR on gaming.

➀ The Galax RTX4090D Starry graphics card is reviewed for its high-performance gaming and productivity capabilities; ➁ It achieves full 4K quality without compromise; ➂ The card's design and aesthetics are highlighted, emphasizing its sleek and modern look; ➃ The review discusses the card's cooling system and its effectiveness in maintaining optimal temperatures during gaming sessions.

1. MSI has released a WoW-themed RTX 4070 Super Gaming Slim graphics card with swappable backplates. 2. The card features a gold and dark blue color scheme and includes 10 different half-backplates with artwork from WoW expansions. 3. The card will be available for retail on August 26th, and MSI is also giving away samples through a WoW-themed event.