performance analysis

Since the introduction of natural language processing into everyday software experiences, the quest for intuitive search tools has been relentless. With the debut of Semantic Search on Windows Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is taking a significant step forward, promising to change how users locate...

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...

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...

Google’s strategic push into high-performance computing (HPC) isn’t just about chasing the latest AI trends—it’s about addressing the long-standing challenges faced by research centers that must balance state-of-the-art performance with stringent budget constraints. In an increasingly...

The world of laptops is as much about the operating system experience as it is about aesthetics and specs. When two devices share an identical price tag of $1,000 and outwardly similar hardware, you’d expect a level playing field. Yet, as our deep dive into Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Air and...

Windows 11 seems to be getting a dose of tough love, and it’s all aimed at your hardware. In a recent discovery on the Dev Channel, Windows tester phantomofearth unearthed a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section within the settings that shines a spotlight on what might be holding your...

The relentless competition between operating systems isn't just limited to features, user interfaces, or ecosystem compatibility. For the nitty-gritty tech enthusiasts, it often boils down to performance benchmarks. Phoronix has recently delved into a titanic face-off: Windows 11 vs. Linux on...

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...

The debate surrounding the performance of Windows 10 versus Windows 11 in gaming has been ongoing among tech enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. With Windows 10 still holding a significant market share, many users are keen to know whether upgrading to Windows 11 is beneficial for gaming...

Here are just 14 of the many shows published last week... Link Removed Have you ever looked at your code and thought that if you could JUST get it organized and versioned properly, you would be better off? Traditionally, version control meant you had to install some kind of server-based...

i just built this PC and win8 is taking an extremely long time to boot up. it gets stuck at the windows splash screen (see pic) for slightly over 2 minutes each time (i timed it). i've fully updated windows (see pic) along with drivers for all hardware. right before the windows start page...

This is my 3rd Home built, 1st time with BSOD issues. On my 4th reinstall of Win 7. All new hardware. Minidump analysis and Performance Report attached. To isolate the problem, I have only loaded the video driver,(no apps, no data) and still get BSOD's indicating a ntkrnlmp.exe cause. (Not...

So you're a Windows 7 user and you thank Microsoft every day for creating something that has gotten you off Windows Vista. Almost 18 months on and loads of little updates later, we finally find ourselves greeted with the first Service Pack for the operating system. So it's got a list of...

I was comparing the two following processors: PassMark CPU Lookup PassMark CPU Lookup Now it looks like the Atom D525 at 1.80GHz is better than the Intel Pentium 4 at 3.00GHz...but does this mean the first one is better overall, or is it possible the second one outperforms it in some way? For...