The FPS Review
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Introduction
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched on January 29th, 2026, with an MSRP of $499. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was launched on April 6th, 2023, with an MSRP of $449.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched on January 29th, 2026, with an MSRP of $499. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was launched on April 6th, 2023, with an MSRP of $449.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Gaming Performance: Worth the Upgrade?
If you have a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, should you upgrade to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D? We compare gameplay performance between the two CPUs in 10 games.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Introduction
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched on January 29th, 2026, with an MSRP of $499. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was launched on April 6th, 2023, with an MSRP of $449.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched on January 29th, 2026, with an MSRP of $499. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was launched on April 6th, 2023, with an MSRP of $449.
Valve's upcoming new hardware releases remain in limbo as it works on securing memory and storage inventory during the current shortage.
Valve Updates That It Needs to Solidify Memory and Storage Costs Before It Can Commit to Pricing for the Steam Machine, Controller, and Frame
Valve's upcoming new hardware releases remain in limbo as it works on securing memory and storage inventory during the current shortage.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Valve's upcoming new hardware releases remain in limbo as it works on securing memory and storage inventory during the current shortage.
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su has confirmed Microsoft's next Xbox console is planned to launch in 2027, while also reaffirming Valve's Steam Machine is on its way.
AMD Confirms Next Xbox Set to Launch in 2027 with a Custom RDNA 5 SoC, and Valve’s Steam Machine Is on Track for Its 2026 Release
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su has confirmed Microsoft's next Xbox console is planned to launch in 2027, while also reaffirming Valve's Steam Machine is on its way.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su has confirmed Microsoft's next Xbox console is planned to launch in 2027, while also reaffirming Valve's Steam Machine is on its way.
Google debuted Project Genie last week, and not long after, multiple video game publishers saw stock prices drop.
Google’s Project Genie AI, Which Lets Users Create Playable Worlds, May Be an Avalanche in the Making for Game Publishers
Google debuted Project Genie last week, and not long after, multiple video game publishers saw stock prices drop.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Google debuted Project Genie last week, and not long after, multiple video game publishers saw stock prices drop.
The cast for Amazon's upcoming God of War streaming series is shaping up to be an impressive roster of veteran TV, movie, and video game actors.
Amazon’s Live-Action God of War Series Adds Another Actor from the Popular Video Game
The cast for Amazon's upcoming God of War streaming series is shaping up to be an impressive roster of veteran TV, movie, and video game actors.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The cast for Amazon's upcoming God of War streaming series is shaping up to be an impressive roster of veteran TV, movie, and video game actors.
Most folks are lucky if they get a handful of years of support with mobile-based OSes, but that's not the case when it comes to NVIDIA's SHIELD TV family.
NVIDIA Shield Devices Continue to Get Support a Decade After Release from Passionate Engineers Who Helped Create Them
Most folks are lucky if they get a handful of years of support with mobile-based OSes, but that's not the case when it comes to NVIDIA's SHIELD TV family.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Most folks are lucky if they get a handful of years of support with mobile-based OSes, but that's not the case when it comes to NVIDIA's SHIELD TV family.
PC users are chomping at the bit to get an official update from AMD regarding Olympic Ridge, but ongoing rumors suggest good things are on the horizon.
Ongoing AMD Zen6 Rumors Continue to Suggest a 12-Core Single-CCD “Olympic Ridge” Processor Is Inbound for the AM5 Platform
PC users are chomping at the bit to get an official update from AMD regarding Olympic Ridge, but ongoing rumors suggest good things are on the horizon.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:56 PM
PC users are chomping at the bit to get an official update from AMD regarding Olympic Ridge, but ongoing rumors suggest good things are on the horizon.
Execs at Microsoft have been taking note that Windows 11 users have been unhappy with the wave after wave of buggy updates over the past year.
Microsoft Acknowledges the Need to Improve Windows 11 Following Months of Buggy Updates
Execs at Microsoft have been taking note that Windows 11 users have been unhappy with the wave after wave of buggy updates over the past year.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Execs at Microsoft have been taking note that Windows 11 users have been unhappy with the wave after wave of buggy updates over the past year.
NVIDIA's flagship GPU isn't the only model seeing significant price hikes, as the RTX 5070 Ti is now far beyond MSRP.
Prices for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Have Nearly Doubled Since November, Hinting That Inventory Is Becoming Scarcer
NVIDIA's flagship GPU isn't the only model seeing significant price hikes, as the RTX 5070 Ti is now far beyond MSRP.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
NVIDIA's flagship GPU isn't the only model seeing significant price hikes, as the RTX 5070 Ti is now far beyond MSRP.
Colorful has announced its iGame X870E VULCAN OC motherboard, which dazzles in both appearance and features for the PC enthusiast.
Colorful Debuts Sleek-Looking Flagship iGame X870E VULCAN OC Motherboard Aimed at Overclockers and PC Enthusiasts
Colorful has announced its iGame X870E VULCAN OC motherboard, which dazzles in both appearance and features for the PC enthusiast.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Colorful has announced its iGame X870E VULCAN OC motherboard, which dazzles in both appearance and features for the PC enthusiast.
To say that Intel is on the move is an understatement, given all the developments this week in its CPU and graphics divisions.
Intel News Roundup: B770 Reportedly Delayed, XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation Arrives, Panther Lake and Arc B390 Struts Their Stuff, and More
To say that Intel is on the move is an understatement, given all the developments this week in its CPU and graphics divisions.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
To say that Intel is on the move is an understatement, given all the developments this week in its CPU and graphics divisions.
Introduction
This year at CES 2026, NVIDIA announced an upgrade to its Super Resolution software dubbed DLSS 4.5. This new software version proposes improved image quality with a 2nd gen Transformer Model, use of new dynamic multiframe generation, and a new 6X Frame Generation mode.
This year at CES 2026, NVIDIA announced an upgrade to its Super Resolution software dubbed DLSS 4.5. This new software version proposes improved image quality with a 2nd gen Transformer Model, use of new dynamic multiframe generation, and a new 6X Frame Generation mode.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Upscaling Performance Review & Analysis
We take a look at NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Upscaling Performance, Image Quality, Usage, and our Thoughts & Opinions on the new Super Resolution technology.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Introduction
This year at CES 2026, NVIDIA announced an upgrade to its Super Resolution software dubbed DLSS 4.5. This new software version proposes improved image quality with a 2nd gen Transformer Model, use of new dynamic multiframe generation, and a new 6X Frame Generation mode.
This year at CES 2026, NVIDIA announced an upgrade to its Super Resolution software dubbed DLSS 4.5. This new software version proposes improved image quality with a 2nd gen Transformer Model, use of new dynamic multiframe generation, and a new 6X Frame Generation mode.
Another from bad to worse scenario is unraveling as Ubisoft shares plummeted by nearly 40% following its latest attempt to become fiscally sustainable.
Ubisoft Implodes After Axing Multiple Projects, Although a Few Are Expected to Survive, for Now
Another from bad to worse scenario is unraveling as Ubisoft shares plummeted by nearly 40% following its latest attempt to become fiscally sustainable.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Another from bad to worse scenario is unraveling as Ubisoft shares plummeted by nearly 40% following its latest attempt to become fiscally sustainable.
The new year is off to a rough start for some after orders from Corsair, and now ZOTAC were cancelled and then re-upped at a higher price.
A Troubling Trend Is Growing as PC Hardware Manufacturers Cancel Orders Only to Repost the Same Product at a Higher Price
The new year is off to a rough start for some after orders from Corsair, and now ZOTAC were cancelled and then re-upped at a higher price.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The new year is off to a rough start for some after orders from Corsair, and now ZOTAC were cancelled and then re-upped at a higher price.
A new statement from ASUS is directing users to update their BIOS while it works with AMD to investigate reports of damaged CPUs.
ASUS Advises Users of AMD 800-Series Motherboards to Update BIOS as It Investigates Reports of Burnt Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processors
A new statement from ASUS is directing users to update their BIOS while it works with AMD to investigate reports of damaged CPUs.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:13 PM
A new statement from ASUS is directing users to update their BIOS while it works with AMD to investigate reports of damaged CPUs.
Playground Games provided many details on what to expect for its upcoming Fable reboot in yesterday's Xbox deep-dive at Developer Direct.
Fable Reboot Is Set to Arrive in Autumn 2026, Continuing Its British-Humor-Styled Approach as a Fairytale, Not a Fantasy RPG
Playground Games provided many details on what to expect for its upcoming Fable reboot in yesterday's Xbox deep-dive at Developer Direct.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Playground Games provided many details on what to expect for its upcoming Fable reboot in yesterday's Xbox deep-dive at Developer Direct.
Despite Valve not offering any new updates regarding pricing or availability, three lucky individuals have a chance to win one in a new contest.
Steam Machine Launch Could Be Imminent as Valve’s Upcoming Gaming PC Is a Top Prize in a Current Monthly Contest
Despite Valve not offering any new updates regarding pricing or availability, three lucky individuals have a chance to win one in a new contest.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Despite Valve not offering any new updates regarding pricing or availability, three lucky individuals have a chance to win one in a new contest.
It's the end of an era and the beginning of a new one with Sony's BRAVIA television business moving to a joint venture with TCL.
Sony and TCL Sign Agreement to Create a New Company That Will Carry On the BRAVIA Branding
It's the end of an era and the beginning of a new one with Sony's BRAVIA television business moving to a joint venture with TCL.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
It's the end of an era and the beginning of a new one with Sony's BRAVIA television business moving to a joint venture with TCL.
Bungie's extraction first person shooter is set to launch on March 5, but its anti-cheat system could prevent a large audience from being able to play it.
Marathon Is on Track to Launch in March, but Thanks to Its Anti-Cheat Solution, It May Not Be Playable on Steam Machine or Linux
Bungie's extraction first person shooter is set to launch on March 5, but its anti-cheat system could prevent a large audience from being able to play it.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Bungie's extraction first person shooter is set to launch on March 5, but its anti-cheat system could prevent a large audience from being able to play it.
CD PROJEKT RED CEO Michał Nowakowski joined in on a thread celebrating best-selling games from Polish developers, confirming the franchise's success.
CDPR Exec Confirms That Total Sales for the First Three The Witcher Games Have Exceeded $85 Million
CD PROJEKT RED CEO Michał Nowakowski joined in on a thread celebrating best-selling games from Polish developers, confirming the franchise's success.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
CD PROJEKT RED CEO Michał Nowakowski joined in on a thread celebrating best-selling games from Polish developers, confirming the franchise's success.
Intel is reportedly launching two new edge-only processors that feature high-performance cores only, a feature gamers have been requesting.
Intel P-Core Only Bartlett Lake-S Processors Confirmed to Exist in 10 and 12-Core Variants, but Will Not Be Available as Consumer Parts
Intel is reportedly launching two new edge-only processors that feature high-performance cores only, a feature gamers have been requesting.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Intel is reportedly launching two new edge-only processors that feature high-performance cores only, a feature gamers have been requesting.
Much like Nessie, reports of AMD's first consumer dual 3D cache processor continue to surface online, giving hope of a forthcoming official reveal.
Yet Another Benchmark of the Mythical AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Processor Spotted, Scores Show Marginal Improvement over Predecessor
Much like Nessie, reports of AMD's first consumer dual 3D cache processor continue to surface online, giving hope of a forthcoming official reveal.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Much like Nessie, reports of AMD's first consumer dual 3D cache processor continue to surface online, giving hope of a forthcoming official reveal.
Statements from NVIDIA and AMD have finally acknowledged the impact the current memory supply shortage is having on the consumer GPU sector.
NVIDIA Denies EOL Rumors for GeForce RTX 50 Series, Lays Blame on Memory Supply Shortages, While AMD Says It’s Working to Keep Its GPUs at MSRP
Statements from NVIDIA and AMD have finally acknowledged the impact the current memory supply shortage is having on the consumer GPU sector.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Statements from NVIDIA and AMD have finally acknowledged the impact the current memory supply shortage is having on the consumer GPU sector.
Intel's Big Battlemage GPU still eludes being officially revealed, and now it seems even board partners have yet to get their hands on test samples.
Intel Arc B770 Continues to Be MIA as Board Partners Have Reportedly Yet to Receive Test Boards
Intel's Big Battlemage GPU still eludes being officially revealed, and now it seems even board partners have yet to get their hands on test samples.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Intel's Big Battlemage GPU still eludes being officially revealed, and now it seems even board partners have yet to get their hands on test samples.
The developers behind Styx: Blades of Greed have released a free, limited-time demo for the next franchise entry containing early parts of the game.
Styx: Blades of Greed Free Demo Is Now Available for a Limited Time Ahead of Its February Release
The developers behind Styx: Blades of Greed have released a free, limited-time demo for the next franchise entry containing early parts of the game.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The developers behind Styx: Blades of Greed have released a free, limited-time demo for the next franchise entry containing early parts of the game.