benchmarking

If you’re feeling digitally overwhelmed, take solace: you’re not alone—Microsoft’s latest research blitz at CHI and ICLR 2025 suggests that even digital giants are grappling with what’s next for AI, humans, and all the messy, unpredictable ways they interact. This year, Microsoft flexes its...

Linux versus Windows for AMD RDNA 3.5: When Open-Source Drivers Flex Their Muscles The tech community has long debated the merits of open-source tools versus proprietary systems, and a recent analysis from Club386 adds exciting fuel to that fire. In tests run on a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6...

AI model performance is surging ahead, and the pace of improvement shows no signs of deceleration. Recent analysis from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, detailed in a comprehensive 400-plus page AI Index report, outlines breakthrough progress in benchmark performance, energy...

AMD RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics have long been a topic of interest among Windows and Linux enthusiasts, and the recent testing on a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 SoC provides fresh insights into how far driver optimizations have come. In a head-to-head comparison of...

CrystalMark Retro 2.0 marks a bold return to the golden days of computing while boldly striding into modern benchmarking. In a single tool, Crystal Dew World has crafted a solution that not only measures contemporary CPUs, storage, and graphics but also pays homage to the classic era of Windows...

The world of benchmarking has always been as diverse as the hardware it’s meant to test. From the sleek, modern tools that assess cutting-edge CPUs and GPUs on Windows 11 systems to nostalgic utilities that take us back to the days of Windows 95, there’s something uniquely satisfying about...

In an unexpected twist on the tech performance trend, benchmark pioneer PassMark has observed that CPUs appear to be running slower in the first two months of 2025. The initial data shows a dip in performance that has the tech community rethinking previously held assumptions about the impacts of...

In an unexpected twist in the world of PC performance, benchmarking tool PassMark has recently released data suggesting that average CPU performance for Windows PCs has taken a downward turn in 2025. This surprising finding has sparked a new round of speculation: Is Windows 11 to blame compared...

Hold your PC-building hats, folks! A performance beast has entered the arena, and it goes by the name Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake." This processor is the latest big shot in Intel's lineup, combining brute force with energy efficiency courtesy of its hybrid architecture featuring...

If you’ve been eagerly watching the development of Intel’s Arc graphics cards, specifically the mid-range B580 "Battlemage," today's topic dives deep into its real-world performance. The fight? Windows 11 versus Linux. Both platforms are put through various benchmarks, with fascinatingly...

In an era where the digital landscape is perpetually evolving, AvePoint has stepped up to the plate with groundbreaking features specifically designed for Microsoft 365 users. The company recently unveiled its AI benchmarking tools, integrated within the AvePoint tyGraph solution, that empower...

Benchmarking your Windows 11 PC is a crucial task for understanding its performance capabilities. Unlike traditional benchmarking tools that can present abstract scores that are hard to interpret, certain video games can offer tangible insights into how your hardware performs under real-world...

The landscape for AMD's Ryzen CPUs is witnessing a potential transformation with the release of Windows 11 24H2, now available to users on the Release Preview Channel. Early reports indicate an uptick in performance specifically for AMD's Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors, marking a significant shift...

The recent updates from AMD concerning their Ryzen 9000 series CPUs have stirred significant interest among gaming enthusiasts. Initial benchmarks associated with the latest Windows Insider build—specifically the Windows 11 24H2 update—indicate a remarkable enhancement in gaming performance...

In a recent blog post, AMD has shed light on the gaming performance disparities observed in its Zen 5-based processors compared to external reviews. This announcement comes on the heels of a new Windows update that is expected to improve the gaming capabilities of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series CPUs...

Introduction The launch of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series processors was met with mixed reviews, particularly concerning their performance when compared to previous generations and competing Intel chips. Recently, AMD has announced an update indicating that performance will improve following the...

In the ongoing debate surrounding operating system performance—especially concerning high-end processors—Phoronix recently published an in-depth performance analysis contrasting Windows 11 with Ubuntu 24.04 using the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU. Michael Larabel's comprehensive review sheds light on...

As we delve into the latest findings regarding operating system performance for gaming, a noteworthy shift is taking place in the realm of PC gaming when it comes to AMD's new Ryzen 9000 CPUs. A recent comparison between Linux, specifically Nobara Linux, and Windows 11 (in its 24H2 preview...

In a recent study by Steve from the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed, the performance of gaming on Windows 10 was compared against Windows 11. Despite the latter being Microsoft's newer operating system, Windows 10 appears to retain its crown when it comes to delivering the best gaming...

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