Nvidia researchers use artificial intelligence to upgrade your game’s graphics
Artificial intelligence can be used to improve an existing game's graphics by adding more texture, lighting, and details to existing scenes. By using machine learning to study existing videos, researchers discovered that they could use A.I. to render realistic scenes in real-time, allowing old games to be remastered.
Apple quietly delays Blackmagic eGPU Pro ship date to December
Without any explanation, Apple has updated its web store to reflect a new December ship date for the Blackmagic eGPU Pro. Originally slated to be released in November, the Pro edition of the Mac-focused eGPU brings the performance of AMD's Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics cards to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Macs.
Could Intel’s upcoming event reveal more about its new discrete GPU?
Back at the at the Siggraph 2018 show, Intel teased a new dedicated graphics card, but there is now a reason to believe another event could be coming soon. DigiTimes is reporting that Intel is hosting a conference for its new discrete GPUs in December, timed right before CES 2019.
Crypto hangover could take blame for Nvidia’s potential GeForce RTX 2060 delay
One possible reason why Nvidia has not announced a shipping date for its GeForce RTX 2060 GPU could be due to the cryptocurrency mining bubble burst. The company blamed oversupply of existing GTX 1060 cards from what it calls the crypto hangover, and it will likely need to clear out existing cards.
Nvidia admits its 2080 Ti cards have a problem, but isn’t saying what it is
Nvidia has admitted that it missed the problems with some of its 2080 Ti Founders Edition cards during the quality assurance part of the manufacturing process. It hasn't detailed what the problem is, but has acknowledged that it is more widespread than it initially suggested.
AMD is pulling ahead in the die shrink race with 7nm CPUs and graphics cards
AMD's upcoming Zen 2 and Navi generations of respective CPUs and graphics cards are exciting for a number of reasons. But perhaps their most intriguing element is that they will both be built on the 7nm process, leapfrogging the best efforts of both Intel and Nvidia in the ongoing die shrink race.
Nvidia’s flagship RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards are failing. Or are they?
Owners of Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti have been complaining about crashes, blue screens, artifacts, and repeated RMA issues for weeks now, but investigations aren't turning up anything too definitive with what's going on. It does appear, however, that the cards causing the most problems are Founders Editions.
AMD’s impressive Vega 7nm graphics cards arrive, but they’re not for gaming
AMD has launched the world's first 7nm graphics cards based on its new Vega 20 architecture, but they aren't for gamers. The new cards come with as much as 32GB of HBM2 memory and will help accelerate servers and enterprise compute tasks, even scaling up to multiple GPUs with AMD's Infinity Fabric.
Nvidia’s ‘binning’ practice could mean the best RTX 2070s are third-party cards
Nvidia is binning the GPUs found at the core of its RTX 2070 graphics cards, giving the best to third parties for higher clocks and better overclocking potential. To separate out the chips Nvidia is giving the binned ones a unique designation, so anyone with a 2070 can find out which one they have.
Want a GTX 1080 Ti? Buy one now before the stock runs out
Stock of Nvidia's last-generation flagship graphics card, the GTX 1080 Ti, is reportedly running low following a halt in its production. Interest in the GPU has been high following the launch of the costly and not-much-better RTX Turing GPUs, but buyers may be stuck with second-hand cards soon.
AMD’s Radeon RX 590 inches closer to launch, will take on Nvidia’s GTX 1060
Though AMD has yet to announce its Radeon RX 590 graphics card, the mid-range GPU is now all but confirmed. Most recently, the card manufactured by third-party PowerColor was spotted in a regulatory filing with the Eurasian Economic Union office after the paperwork, suggesting that a launch may happen soon.
AMD’s next-generation Navi cards show promise in early lab testing
A new report on alleged performance of AMD's next-generation Navi graphics cards suggests that early versions are currently undergoing internal testing at AMD labs and that the results are impressive. The GPU is expected to make its debut in 2019 as a mid-range successor to Polaris cards like the RX 580.
Nvidia’s new GTX 1060 6GB could counter AMD’s rumored RX 590
Nvidia has debuted a new version of its GTX 1060 6GB graphics card with support for faster GDDR5X memory in what seems likely to be a move to go after AMD's rumored RX 590 GPU with its faster core clock. Specific details are still unavailable at this time, but the implications of the new card are intriguing.
Leaked benchmarks suggest rumored AMD GPU could be king of midrange graphics
A supposedly AMD RX 590 graphics card has appeared in results for 3DMark's TimeSpy benchmark and the results are intriguing. With 200MHz more on the core clock than an RX 580, it beats the older Polaris GPU and pulls well ahead of the GTX 1060, slotting firmly between it and a GTX 1070 in raw performance.
AMD RX 500 graphics card refresh may launch in 2019 with die shrink, clock boost
AMD may have a new range of 12nm die-shrunk graphics cards waiting in the wings if new rumors are to be believed. Sources from different places claim that AMD will debut a refreshed RX 500 range of GPUs in October, offering around a 10-15 percent increase in performance. If true, that could shake up the midrange.
How many GPU video ports is too many? The Aorus RTX 2080 packs seven
A new RTX 2080 graphics card form Aorus is in the works, which could be the most impressive of the new-generation graphics cards. It comes with three high-performance cooling fans, RGB lighting, a four-year warranty, and as many as seven video ports providing greater user choice than its contemporaries.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 vs. GTX 1080
Although Nvidia is heavily ray tracing on the GeForce RTX 2080, features like AI-enabled Deep Learning Super Sampling may bring more immediate benefits to gamers choosing between the RTX line and last generation's GTX 1080. We'll break down the features and compare how the two series stack up.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 vs. RTX 2080 Ti
Do you need Nvidia's flagship GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition card, or will you be better served saving your money and going with a regular RTX 2080? You'll gain some performance with the Ti variant, but we recommend saving the $400 premium on other upgrades for your gaming system.
Overclocking made simple: Nvidia RTX cards turn up the heat with a single click
Nvidia's new Scanner API is able to automatically overclock its 2000-series graphics cards with just a single click. The smart tool will look at the low-level math processed by the GPU to detect any stability issues during testing, letting it push cards to their maximum without intermittent stability testing.
No games will support ray tracing when Nvidia RTX graphics cards launch
If you pre-ordered an Nvidia RTX graphics card, you may have to wait a little while to test out its new ray tracing features unfortunately. No games will support ray tracing for at least a month after the cards officially start shipping out to consumers on September 20.
Nvidia RTX 2080 reviews may not drop until September 19
Reviews for Nvidia's RTX 2080 graphics card may not release until September 19 if new rumors of changes to the NDA are to be believed. Supposedly due to difficulties with shipping cards and drivers to reviewers, Nvidia is said to have extended the date to give them extra time to test the RTX hardware.
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2060 might launch next year without ray tracing
Gamers looking to save a few bucks by waiting for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2060 may in for some disappointment. Though unconfirmed by Nvidia, it's believed that the graphics card won't launch until next year, and when it debuts, it may lack the hallmark ray tracing capabilities of the RTX series.
The Honor Play is the phone for gamers who don’t have deep pockets
Are you a mobile gaming addict, but don't want to pay the sky-high prices commanded by most gaming smartphones? If so, the new Honor Play may be the device you've been waiting for. It features a game-enhancing feature called GPU Turbo and a lot more, all at a price that's going to be a lot less than other devices.
Get Freesync working on Nvidia graphics cards with any AMD GPU
If you have an AMD GPU or APU and a compatible display, you can get Freesync running even if you're using an Nvidia GPU. The workaround does mean jumping through a few hoops, but the end result offers smooth frame rates devoid of tearing and you don't have the pay the extra costs of a G-Sync display.
Nvidia’s RTX 2000 GPUs look like A.I. hardware dressed up for gamers
Nvidia's new RTX graphics cards are fantastically powerful parallel processors with built in AI cores and specialized chips. They're pretty good at gaming too, but could it be that they were instead designed to accelerate AI developments and that their gaming performance will actually be a little lacklustre?
A.I. makes Nvidia’s RTX 2080 twice as powerful as the GTX 1080
Nvidia claims that its newest gaming GPU is twice as powerful as the GTX 1080 when developers build in ray tracing and deep learning into their games. Even if you don't intend to play games that take advantage of ray tracing, most gamers can expect to see a 50 percent performance improvement out of the box.
GTX 1080 graphics card prices plunge following Nvidia’s RTX announcement
If you've been eyeing Nvidia's current flagship GTX 1080 consumer GPU, you can now score a great deal. Zotac is offering its GTX 1080 card for $449 following Nvidia's RTX 2080 launch, which will be available next month. If you don't need the new ray tracing feature, the GTX card could be the way to go.
Nvidia’s new GPUs look amazing, but that doesn’t mean you should buy one
Nvidia's latest consumer GeForce RTX 2080 represents a powerful graphics upgrade for gamers, but gamers looking to buy the GPU should wait. Even with support for real-time ray tracing for cinematic lighting, shadows, and reflections, only a limited number of games will support this feature initially.
Here’s how to watch Nvidia’s GeForce event at Gamescom
Today is August 20, and that means Nvidia is getting ready to (possibly) showcase its GeForce RTX 20 Series of add-in graphics cards for gamers. We’re sticking with that name, rather than the previous GTX 11 Series brand, due to today’s date and the introduction of Nvidia’s “Turing” architecture.
Nvidia ‘more than happy to help’ if Tesla’s self-driving chip doesn’t pan out
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the intention to use an in-house Autopilot chip, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responded to an analyst's question about losing Tesla's chip business. Huang spoke about Nvidia's new high-powered Xavier GPU and said if the Tesla chip doesn't work out, he'd be more than happy to help.
Intel teases new dedicated graphics card slated for 2020 release
Intel doubled down on its plans to release its first dedicated graphics card in 20 years. Teased during a short video at the Siggraph 2018 conference, Intel promised to "set our graphics free" with a brand-new graphics card silhouetted amid talk of all of Intel's advancements in graphics technology over the years.
Why stop at one? Nvidia’s rumored GTX 1180 might double down on cooling fans
A rumor stemming from the leaked printed circuit board for the GeForce GTX 1180 graphics card claims that Nvidia redesigned the drum fan to accommodate a dual-fan design. This rumor specifically focuses on the Founders Edition model, which would make it the first Founders Edition card with two fans.
Bring magic to your desktop with a $699 external GPU for MacBook Pros, iMacs
Blackmagic Design teamed up with Apple to create an external graphics card enclosure with a built-in AMD Radeon Pro 580. Called the Blackmagic eGPU, it connects to Mac devices via a Thunderbolt 3 port (40GBps). It’s available now through Apple’s online shop and its brick-and-mortar stores.
Cryptocurrency may be why you still don’t have Nvidia GTX 11 Series graphics
Unnamed sources point to the current overabundance of add-in graphics cards as to why you’re not already seeing Nvidia’s new GeForce GTX 11 Series on store shelves. Nvidia reportedly has around one million chips ready for release but is holding back because there is simply no room for next-gen cards.