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Intel Game On Driver 32.0.101.7029 Non-WHQL is available now, and it adds support for four big game releases - Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, EA Sports FC 26, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. 2K and Gearbox's Borderlands 4 is the big game release this weekend, and although it has received positive reviews from critics, the Steam response has been mixed due to performance issues.

This means if you plan on jumping in with an Intel Arc graphics card, you'll want to grab this latest driver release, even though it's a beta or Non-WHQL version. Intel Game On Driver 32.0.101.7029 also fixes a couple of visual glitches and corruption issues relating to indie hit PEAK and Mafia: The Old Country.

It's good to see Intel releasing regular driver updates for the latest games, especially with rumors that the company is planning to release its big Battlemage desktop gaming GPU, the Intel Arc B770, later this year. Here are the full release notes for Intel Game On Driver 32.0.101.7029.

Although something has to be formally announced with a timeline for it to be delayed, the latest word from renowned hardware leaker @hongxing2020 on X is reporting that NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series SUPER refresh has been delayed, suggesting that the potential Q4 2025 holiday release we recently reported on for the latest SUPER cards is no longer happening.

This implies that the refresh, which includes the GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, RTX 5070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 5080 SUPER, is on track for a 2026 release, with CES 2026 being the likely time and place for a formal announcement and reveal. Although we'll need to wait, we've already been made aware of the specifications of the GeForce RTX 50 Series SUPER refresh thanks to various insider reports. One of the reasons for the delay could be related to the GPUs using newer 3GB GDDR7 modules.

The key takeaway from NVIDIA's latest SUPER GPUs is that they will all feature a significant 50% increase in GDDR7 memory capacity, making them better suited for high-resolution gaming and more intensive AI workloads. Outside of this performance, the new GeForce RTX 50 Series lineup is expected to be broadly similar to the existing GeForce RTX 50 Series cards, unless the increased power limit results in a significant increase in Boost Clock speeds.

GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.29 has been released, with the most notable update being day-one support for two major September releases - Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast. Borderlands 4 is the first game on the list because it's out this weekend, and it's the latest entry in the popular 'looter shooter' franchise that is launching with positive feedback from those who got to play it early.

Dying Light: The Beast is out September 19, and is Dying Light 3 in all but name, with players once again taking on the role of the first game's protagonist, Kyle Crane. This one is set to lean into the survival horror aspects of the franchise while maintaining the free-form, acrobatic open-world exploration that has become a hallmark of Techland's zombie series.

Both Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast are launching with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support, which includes the latest 'Transformer' powered version of DLSS Super Resolution for all GeForce RTX gamers. Dying Light: The Beast is also set to launch with a suite of ray-tracing effects that cover reflections, shadows, and global illumination, providing enhanced and immersive cinematic visuals.

NVIDIA has announced its upcoming Rubin CPX GPU, a new specialized accelerator from the next-gen Rubin family of AI chips, made specifically for massive-context AI models, sporting a huge 128GB of GDDR7 memory.

The new Rubin CPX GPU features 30 PetaFLOPS of NVFP4 compute performance on a single monolithic die, which marks a shift away from dual-GPU packages that NVIDIA has used on its current Blackwell and Blackwell Ultra AI GPUs, as well as the design path that the rest of the Rubin family will follow.

Rubin CPX works hand in hand with NVIDIA Vera CPUs and Rubin GPUs inside of the new NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL144 CPX platform, with the integrated NVIDIA MGX system featuring 8 exaflops of AI compute to provide 7.5x more AI performance than the new NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 AI system, as well as 100TB of fast memory and 1.7PB/sec of memory bandwidth in a single rack.

Talk about a GPU deal, one lucky Redditor posted images of a functional GeForce RTX 3060 12GB graphics card that they picked up from their local Red White & Blue Thrift Store for just $4.99. Alongside the GeForce RTX 4060, it remains one of the most popular GPUs among PC gamers, according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey results. Even after four years on the market, the MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC model snapped up for $5, still sells for around $300 in most retail stores.

With 12GB of VRAM, the GeForce RTX 3060 remains a viable option for PC gaming in 2025, particularly when playing at 1080p. Plus, it benefits from the recent DLSS 4 update, which dramatically improves image quality at lower resolutions thanks to its updated AI model. Even though this is a second-hand model, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB graphics cards are still being sold for up to $180 on eBay.

For $5, it's a steal, especially since it's still in working condition. Unfortunately, this would be a pretty hard deal to try to replicate, as bargain hunting for hardware in thrift stores can often feel like the lottery regarding finding a deal like this.

Intel launched its first second-generation desktop 'Battlemage' graphics card late last year with the Intel Arc B580 (check out our full review here). Targeting the mainstream market, it presented a compelling alternative to the GeForce RTX 4060, and with 12GB of VRAM, it was better suited for 1440p gaming. However, this cut-down model wasn't the Intel Arc B770 many were expecting, which left many wondering when we might see Big Battlemage.

Ahead of Computex 2025, rumors circulated that Intel would showcase the Arc B770 in Taipei, but it ultimately failed to appear. Although the Intel Arc B770 hasn't been officially announced, Intel has repeatedly responded to community questions on social media with a variety of 'stay tuned' replies after its no-show.

Well, we can start up the Intel Arc B770 hype train once again, as @Haze2K1 on X has spotted a shipping manifest for product packaging with the G31 tag. Based on previous leaks, the Intel Arc B770 is reportedly based on the "BMG-G31" chip, and a similar shipping manifest for packaging was discovered a few months before the Intel Arc B580's launch in December 2024.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1 is here, and it adds day one support for this weekend's big release, Borderlands 4. It also adds support for the recently released Hell Is Us, a new third-person action-adventure set in a hostile world that is receiving favorable reviews from both critics and players.

The latest AMD graphics driver is also a big one for Radeon RX 9000 Series owners, as it expands FSR 4 support to over 85 DirectX 12 games with existing FSR 3.1 integrations. RDNA 4 owners simply need to enable the global FSR 4 toggle in AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, and the driver will automatically update FSR 3.1 to the latest version of FSR 4. Head here for the complete list of games now featuring FSR 4 support.

This driver update also addresses a few issues, including one where enabling FSR 4 would cause WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers to crash on Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs. Here are the full release notes.

AMD has confirmed that FidelityFX Super Resolution 4, or FSR 4, is now available in over 85 games. FSR 4 debuted earlier this year alongside the company's new RDNA 4 generation of desktop graphics cards, led by the flagship Radeon RX 9070 XT. Exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, it leverages advanced AI hardware to deliver a massive improvement to FSR image quality. So big that when gaming at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, FSR 4 is now a viable alternative to NVIDIA DLSS.

"By utilizing ML algorithms, FSR 4 can intelligently predict and compensate for lost pixels during low-resolution rendering, thereby providing gamers with high performance and crisp, high-definition visuals that are just as good as native," AMD writes in its latest FSR 4 update. FSR 4 is now available in over 85 games thanks to a special driver override feature that has been updated in the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1 driver release.

With the FSR toggle enabled, any DirectX 12 game with native support for FSR 3.1 will automatically be updated to the latest version of FSR 4 for all Radeon RX 9000 Series owners. AMD notes that this FSR 4 override is not compatible with games that run on the Vulkan API, so Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are not supported.

NVIDIA has reportedly requested that Samsung DOUBLE its GDDR7 production, with the AI GPU leader essentially asking: "we'll double the order volume, so be ready".

The ETnews report was posted by insider @Jukanrosleve on X, where according to industry sources on September 8, NVIDIA requested Samsung Electronics to expand its GDDR7 supply, essentially asking "we'll double the order volume, so be ready". Samsung began expanding its GDDR7 production almost immediately, increasing facilities and adding the required materials and components for GDDR7.

All mass production preparations have now been completed, with the expanded supply chain expected to enter operation sometime this month. ETnews reports from an industry official familiar with the matter, saying: "Samsung has completed the expansion at NVIDIA's request. Mass production is imminent".

With FSR 4's AI-powered Super Resolution delivering a massive improvement to image quality when paired with a Radeon RX 9000 Series GPU and a compatible game, AMD is looking to close the feature gap between FSR and NVIDIA's DLSS 4 with its upcoming FSR Redstone update. Designed for ray-tracing and path-tracing, it will leverage the AI hardware in the company's RDNA 4 lineup to deliver its take on key technologies currently exclusive to GeForce RTX graphics cards.

Announced earlier this year at Computex 2025, FSR Redstone is still on track for its second-half 2025 debut, with a dedicated presentation on the update expected soon. This news is reported by German outlet ComputerBase, which requested an update from the company during a roundtable interview at IFA 2025.

Although full details on FSR Redstone are still on the way, it's good to hear that it's still on track for a full release. This means it will probably launch with in-game support in one or more PC games with path tracing support, such as Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

For the release of its latest RDNA 4-powered generation of desktop Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs, AMD chose SK Hynix as its preferred supplier for the GDDR6 memory found in all models at launch. Since the debut of RDNA 4, Radeon GPUs have been shipping with Samsung VRAM instead of SK Hynix. Although this shift shouldn't significantly impact performance, AMD partner XFX has confirmed that it has been a net positive for its Radeon RX 9060 XT lineup.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, available in 8GB and 16GB variants, represents the company's mainstream PC gaming GPU for the Radeon RX 9000 Series - with RDNA 4's enhanced ray-tracing performance and AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling, both offering a viable alternative to NVIDIA's dominant GeForce RTX 5060 Series. According to a blog post on Bilibili (via VideoCardz), XFX notes that its 'V3' models with Samsung GDDR6 VRAM are performing up to 10 degrees cooler than SK Hynix GDDR6 models.

XFX states that the Samsung models reached a maximum memory temperature of 77 degrees Celsius, while the SK Hynix version reached a memory temperature of 87 degrees Celsius. This flow-on effect is what makes this interesting, as it resulted in lower fan speeds and noise, as well as a 20W reduction in GPU power consumption.

The new Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU is available now, with the AI and workstation-focused graphics card delivering a viable alternative to AMD's Radeon Pro W7500 and NVIDIA's RTX A1000. Based on the 'Battlemage' architecture, it also supports DisplayPort 2.1, multiple displays, and hardware AV1 decoding for editors, with 16GB of GDDR6 memory for $349 - assuming the card is sold at close to MSRP pricing.

Based on the Battlemage BMG-G21 GPU, the hardware consists of 16 Xe2 Cores, four fewer than the gaming-focused Intel Arc B580. However, with a maximum boost clock speed of 2600 MHz and a power rating of only 70W, it's being positioned as an affordable workstation GPU that can be paired with additional Intel Arc Pro B50 GPUs or easily slot into a compact case. Additionally, compared to the Intel Arc B580 12GB gaming GPU, its 16GB of GDDR6 memory is supported by a slower 128-bit interface, resulting in a total memory bandwidth of 224 GB/s.

With the launch of the Intel Arc Pro B50, our friends over at Igor's Lab have posted an in-depth review of Intel's new affordable workstation option, pitting it against AMD's Radeon Pro W7500 and NVIDIA's RTX A1000, and the results are impressive.

NVIDIA will be removing the GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card from the market in October according to new leaks, which is when the new RTX 5080 SUPER and RTX 5070 Ti SUPER cards launch.

In a new video from leaker Moore's Law is Dead, we've got some new leaked details on the RTX 5080 SUPER, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 SUPER including specs, performance, pricing, and its launch window. MLID says that one of the most exciting things he was told is that NVIDIA plans to EOL (end of life) the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti in October.

The leaker says that it points to NVIDIA wanting to provide users with more than 16GB of VRAM consistently above the $550 pricing level, with a big VRAM capacity upgrade for the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER that will have 24GB of GDDR7 versus 16GB on the RTX 5070 Ti non-SUPER.

NVIDIA will be launching its new GeForce RTX 50 SUPER series graphics cards later this year, with new leaks detailing the upcoming RTX 5080 SUPER 24GB, RTX 5070 Ti SUPER also with 24GB, and the RTX 5070 SUPER 18GB graphics cards.

In a new video from leaker Moore's Law is Dead, we have details on the purported GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER 24GB, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER which will have 24GB as well, and the RTX 5070 SUPER with 18GB, each faster versions of GDDR7. MLID says that the RTX 5080 SUPER could be priced between $999 and $1199, the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER at between $749 and $799, and lastly the RTX 5070 SUPER at between $549 and $599.

As for performance uplifts, MLID says the new RTX 5080 SUPER will have between 9-16% more performance over the RTX 5080. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER will have more VRAM (24GB versus 16GB on the RTX 5070 Ti non-SUPER) and between 7-11% more performance over the RTX 5070 Ti non-SUPER. Lastly, the RTX 5070 SUPER will have 8-12% more performance over the non-SUPER variant.

AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 GPU codenames are reportedly from Transformers, with Alpha Trion, Magnus, and Orion GPUs rolling out in the future.

In a new post from leaker Kepler_L2 on the Anandtech forums, who said: "gfx13 codenames are from Transformers. Alpha Trion, (Ultra) Magnus and Orion (Pax)". According to the Transformers Wiki, Alpha Trion is one of the oldest living Transformers, going back as far as the first generation of Cybertronians.

Alpha Trion is one of the most experienced Transformers, with AMD possibly using the "Alpha Trion" codename for its flagship RDNA 5 GPU, with Kepler going as far as saying that Alpha Trion could cover the entire desktop Radeon GPU family of graphics cards for the PC.

NVIDIA, the world's most valuable publicly traded company, is absolutely dominating the discrete GPU market with the latest figures indicating the company has 94% market share.

The latest figures come from Jon Peddie Research, with the research firm releasing its Q2 2025 market report showcasing NVIDIA's complete consumption of the discrete GPU market. According to the figures, the discrete GPU market hit 11.6 million units during Q2 2025, which is an increase of 27% compared to the first quarter. Additionally, the 11.6 million units is 5.7% more than the 10-year seasonal average.

NVIDIA has swept the competition during this quarter, with Team Green stoutly having 94% market share, a figure that has bumped up 2.1% since the first quarter. As for NVIDIA's competitors, AMD has fallen to just 6%, with Intel being non-existent at below 1% market share. The report also highlighted the annual growth rate of AIBs, which found that 87% of desktop PCs will feature a discrete GPU moving into 2028, indicating an extremely healthy discrete GPU market in the years to come.

With the release of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 Series and AMD's latest Radeon RX 9000 Series, ASUS introduced its new and revamped PRIME GPU design, serving as the company's more affordable and compact RGB-free option. That said, you've still got fantastic build quality, overclocking capabilities, and performance.

As highlighted in recent reviews of a couple of ASUS PRIME GPUs (the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB), the triple-fan 2.5-slot design is compact enough to be SFF-ready - so it's the sort of GPU perfect for all builds. And for those with an all-white rig or looking at white-colored components, the ASUS PRIME RADEON RX 9070 XT White Edition appears to be a fantastic choice.

Here, the all-white Axial-Tech fans and subtle grey Radeon and other logos look incredibly sleek and modern. A minimal sci-fi look that is more aesthetically pleasing than the stealthier all-black model. That said, there are a few design choices (or lack thereof) that make it fall short of being an absolutely stand-out White Edition graphics card.

According to reports on the Board Channels forum (via VideoCardz), NVIDIA is reducing the supply of its 8GB desktop GPUs in the GeForce RTX 50 Series to maintain a healthy balance between supply and demand.

According to the report, NVIDIA is reducing the supply of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU by around 15%, with the GeForce RTX 5060's supply to be cut by 30%. Board Channels is a Chinese forum where several pieces of inside information from NVIDIA's partners have been discovered in recent years, especially in relation to topics such as GPU availability, stock levels, and production delays.

When it comes to the new RTX Blackwell generation, NVIDIA's two 8GB models for the desktop PC gaming market have been the most controversial. This boils down to the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 being limited to 8GB of fast GDDR7 memory, which is widely viewed as a limitation for the long-term viability of these GPUs for playing the latest games.

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for August 2025 are in, and based on the latest data, the most popular GPUs from the current generation of hardware are the GeForce RTX 50 series, specifically the GeForce RTX 5070 and the GeForce RTX 5060. Now, based on previous generations of GeForce graphics cards, this is unsurprising; however, with the RTX 5060 rapidly moving up the chart of most popular GPUs among PC gamers, it's clear that mainstream RTX Blackwell is popular.

The latest results also reflect NVIDIA's comments from its recent financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, where it stated that the GeForce RTX 5060 has become the "fastest-ramping x60-class GPU ever" for the company. Looking at the top 25 discrete GPUs for PC gaming (check out the full list below), the GeForce RTX 5060 is already in the number 24 spot, with the GeForce RTX 5070 sitting in number 17.

NVIDIA's full GeForce RTX 50 Series lineup is present in the Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for August 2025; however, AMD's new RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 Series is still a no-show.

ASUS has confirmed that it will be launching its new ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card towards the end of October, but it's unclear if this is the global launch yet or not.

The company introduced its new ROG Matrix RTX 5090 during Gamescom 2025 last week, where ASUS was celebrating its 30th anniversary in the graphics card market, and its multi-decade partnership with NVIDIA. ASUS unveiled its new ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090, with its design inspired by the original EN9600 / 9800 GR Matrix, while packing the latest and greatest cooling and power delivery technologies.

ASUS's new ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card features a three-ounce copper PCB layer, a full copper vapor chamber with headpipes, copper-aluminum fans, and a quad-fan cooling system. ASUS also uses liquid metal thermal compound for improved heat transfer, too.