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We’re also bringing you in-depth explainers and how-tos to help you better understand the components that go into your PC, how to test them for performance, and how to install them when you plan on an upgrade.
Whether it’s the latest generation of PC components or the old standbys that are still kicking around in your rig, we’ve got it covered here on TechRadar.
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7800 XT vs 6800 XT
We put the AMD RX 7800 XT vs 6800 XT to see which is the best midrange card for you.
13600K vs 13700K: which Intel chip is best for you?
We've put the Intel 13600K vs 13700K to the test to see which chip is right for your needs and budget.
Remember Intel’s Arc A580? It looks like the GPU-that-never-was is surely canned at this point
Have we given up all hope of ever seeing the mid-range Arc GPU intel announced well over a year ago? Pretty much…
Intel Core i9-14900KF leak is good and bad news for those hoping for a speedy flagship CPU
The rumors around Raptor Lake Refresh have been somewhat shaky of late, and part of this new leak won’t help.
Surface Laptop Go 3 vs Surface Laptop Go 2: the key differences so far
Launched at Microsoft's Surface event, the Surface Laptop Go 3 brings some upgrades, but are they enough to boost its appeal?
Look out, Nvidia RTX 4070 – AMD’s RX 7800 XT GPU proves surprisingly fast when power usage is dropped
For a huge power drop, the performance penalty to pay is relatively slight with AMD’s mid-range graphics card.
Intel developing its own stacked cache tech to compete with AMD 3D V-Cache
Intel is working on its own version of stacked cache pioneered by rival AMD, though it looks to be a couple of generations away at least.
Intel claims its CPUs will match Apple's silicon performance by 2024, but I have my doubts
Intel's CEO has claimed that its CPUs will be able to match Apple's silicon for performance by 2024, but can they live up to that lofty promise?
