Microsoft has quietly opened the gates: Windows 11 version 25H2 is now available to testers in the Windows Insider Release Preview channel as a small, fast enablement package that flips features already staged in the 24H2 servicing branch — which means you can install the 2025 annual update on...
Microsoft’s recent performance bragging rights for Windows 11 have reignited an old debate: are holdouts running Windows 10 missing out on a meaningful speed boost, or is this marketing dressed up as engineering? A raft of new benchmarks and a fresh round of commentary — including a summary...
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AMD’s latest flagship CPUs are again setting high expectations in the PC gaming world, but new benchmarks are shaking up long-held assumptions about the ideal combination of hardware and software for performance enthusiasts. This week’s revelations, focusing on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7...
Windows 10 Surpasses Windows 11 with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Benchmark Surprises Divide Gamers and Enthusiasts
A new chapter in the Windows versus Windows debate has unfolded, this time driven by compelling benchmark results that place Windows 10 ahead of its successor, Windows 11, when paired...
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AMD’s latest flagship CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, has generated waves in the enthusiast PC building community, and not merely due to its impressive all-rounder performance. The chip, released alongside updates to AMD’s chipset drivers, has reignited the perennially relevant debate: does Windows 10...
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...