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Newest: RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070: nearly tied on raster, not on power or features

RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070: nearly tied on raster, not on power or features
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RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070: nearly tied on raster, not on power or features

RTX 3080 vs RTX 4070 on TechPowerUp's relative index is ~185 vs ~189 — the 4070 wins on watts, DLSS 3 and MSRP; used 3080s still trade on Amazon Renewed.

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Nov 4, 2026 · 18:13
AMD vs Nvidia GPU in 2026 is a software-stack decision first
3 min readBuying advice04 Nov
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AMD vs Nvidia GPU in 2026 is a software-stack decision first

Hardware desk · Nov 4, 2026PC
The best GPU for 1440p in 2026 still sits in the $549–$599 band
$549Buying advice04 Nov
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The best GPU for 1440p in 2026 still sits in the $549–$599 band

Hardware desk · Nov 4, 2026PC
RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060: how much faster the new 1080p card is
23%Buying advice04 Nov
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RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060: how much faster the new 1080p card is

Hardware desk · Nov 4, 2026PC
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT: the $549 card still trails on raster
$549Buying advice04 Nov
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RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT: the $549 card still trails on raster

Hardware desk · Nov 4, 2026PC
The 9800X3D vs 7800X3D gap is smaller than the price jump
14.7%Buying advice04 Nov
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The 9800X3D vs 7800X3D gap is smaller than the price jump

9800X3D vs 7800X3D: Tom's measured ~14.7% and TechSpot ~8% across large game suites. We break down when the AM5 upgrade is worth the MSRP jump.

Hardware desk · Nov 4, 2026PC
DLSS 5 arrives in big games, but the fps lean on 6X frame gen
4 min readGraphics cards04 Nov
Hardware

DLSS 5 arrives in big games, but the fps lean on 6X frame gen

Hardware desk · Nov 4, 2026PC
ZOTAC’s fanless ZBOX nano trio suits quiet desks, not gaming
3 min readPrices & availability03 Nov
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ZOTAC’s fanless ZBOX nano trio suits quiet desks, not gaming

Hardware desk · Nov 3, 2026PC
ASUS’s ProArt GR1X is a palm-sized Spark box with no price yet
51 mmLaptops & handhelds02 Nov
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ASUS’s ProArt GR1X is a palm-sized Spark box with no price yet

Hardware desk · Nov 2, 2026PC
Turtle Beach’s Stealth Flip swaps thumbsticks for touchpads on demand
$99.99Peripherals01 Nov
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Turtle Beach’s Stealth Flip swaps thumbsticks for touchpads on demand

Hardware desk · Nov 1, 2026PC
DirectX raytracing’s new plumbing is a promise, not a toggle
5 min readDrivers & software31 Oct
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DirectX raytracing’s new plumbing is a promise, not a toggle

Hardware desk · Oct 31, 2026PC
Intel is pitching Nova Lake as a desktop comeback while telling investors the PC market will shrink
4 min readIndustry30 Oct
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Intel is pitching Nova Lake as a desktop comeback while telling investors the PC market will shrink

Hardware desk · Oct 30, 2026PC