4GHz CPU Battle, The Best Computer Storage

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech December 27 Buying Guide [The Best Computer Storage: SSD, HDD, External & NAS]( Finally we can declare SSDs are not only mainstream, but they're a commodity. [Fast storage]( will hopefully only get faster but today's best choices are differentiated by how extreme you want to go and how willing you are to pay for the very best. Finally we can declare SSDs are not only mainstream, but they're a commodity. [Fast storage]( will hopefully only get faster but today's best choices are differentiated by how extreme you want to go and how willing you are to pay for the very best. Hardware [4GHz CPU Battle: Ryzen 3900X vs. 3700X vs. Core i9-9900K]( #ThrowBackThursday Expanding upon all the testing we performed in our day-one 3rd-gen Ryzen coverage, today we'll be running a [clock-for-clock comparison benchmark](. IPC can be a good indicator of a processor's architecture efficiency, so we're pitting the new Ryzen 3900X and 3700X against Intel's Core i9-9900K. #ThrowBackThursday Expanding upon all the testing we performed in our day-one 3rd-gen Ryzen coverage, today we'll be running a [clock-for-clock comparison benchmark](. IPC can be a good indicator of a processor's architecture efficiency, so we're pitting the new Ryzen 3900X and 3700X against Intel's Core i9-9900K. A Hot Potato [Huawei denies report that billions in state aid have been a major driver for its growth story]( Huawei has been facing increased scrutiny and major roadblocks in its quest to do business in the US. The company has been trying its best to secure licenses to continue its dealings with American companies, going as far as suing… Huawei has been facing increased scrutiny and major roadblocks in its quest to do business in the US. The company has been trying its best to secure licenses to continue its dealings with American companies, going as far as suing… Futurology [IBM's next-gen battery relies on seawater, is environment friendly]( IBM's research arm may have found a way to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries with a new solution that is better and safer in almost every way. The new technology combines quick charging capabilities and low flammability with the distinct advantage… IBM's research arm may have found a way to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries with a new solution that is better and safer in almost every way. The new technology combines quick charging capabilities and low flammability with the distinct advantage… Geralt of Rivia [Netflix's The Witcher show triggers spike in The Witcher 3's popularity]( According to Steam Chart analytics, around 38,000 people are currently playing the 2015 game. There’s also been a peak player count of 50,354 in the last 30 days—the first time it’s passed 50,000 since the Blood and Wine expansion arrived… According to Steam Chart analytics, around 38,000 people are currently playing the 2015 game. There’s also been a peak player count of 50,354 in the last 30 days—the first time it’s passed 50,000 since the Blood and Wine expansion arrived… Mobile Tech [Sony's factories are running non-stop due to high demand for image sensors]( As reported by Bloomberg, this is the second year that Sony has had to run its factories around the clock throughout the holidays to try and keep up with component demand. “We are having to apologize to customers because we… As reported by Bloomberg, this is the second year that Sony has had to run its factories around the clock throughout the holidays to try and keep up with component demand. “We are having to apologize to customers because we… The Alternative Web [Russia successfully disconnected its homegrown RuNet from the Internet]( News broke in February that Russia was planning to disconnect itself from the Internet to see what would happen in case of foreign aggression. To that end, the Russian government had to pass a law requiring internet service providers to… News broke in February that Russia was planning to disconnect itself from the Internet to see what would happen in case of foreign aggression. To that end, the Russian government had to pass a law requiring internet service providers to… Year in Review [Year in review: Eight stories that defined the tech industry in 2019]( Several tech companies had their initial public offerings (IPO) in 2019, but most of them are floundering. Of the seven high profile IPOs Recode tracked, only Zoom and Peloton are trading above their opening prices. Both are up 3.8 and 20.3 percent, respectively. Several tech companies had their initial public offerings (IPO) in 2019, but most of them are floundering. Of the seven high profile IPOs Recode tracked, only Zoom and Peloton are trading above their opening prices. Both are up 3.8 and 20.3 percent, respectively. Facepalm [Mazda recalling 35,000 vehicles over faulty emergency brake system]( Mazda writes that incorrect programming of the Smart Braking System (SBS) control software may cause the vehicles to falsely detect an obstacle in front of the vehicle while driving. The problem exists in certain 2019 and 2020 Model Year Mazda3s… Mazda writes that incorrect programming of the Smart Braking System (SBS) control software may cause the vehicles to falsely detect an obstacle in front of the vehicle while driving. The problem exists in certain 2019 and 2020 Model Year Mazda3s… Samsung's Next [Rumored Galaxy S11 launch date leaked, could be called the Samsung Galaxy S20]( Samsung has long chosen to reveal its handsets before the annual Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona; instead, the company holds its own event before the conference, ensuring all the attention is on its phones. Samsung has long chosen to reveal its handsets before the annual Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona; instead, the company holds its own event before the conference, ensuring all the attention is on its phones. Gaming [Steam reveals its best-selling games of the year]( Despite being released on Windows back in 2015, Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the year’s best-sellers on Steam. The Platinum category is also populated with PUBG, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Total War: Three Kingdoms. Free games including… Despite being released on Windows back in 2015, Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the year’s best-sellers on Steam. The Platinum category is also populated with PUBG, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Total War: Three Kingdoms. Free games including… Culture [TikTok might move outside of China completely to appease US officials]( TikTok has seen a meteoric rise in 2019 that is slowly drawing away consumer attention off Instagram and Snapchat. The lip-syncing and video meme app was able to get to the top of the US download charts in 2019, managing… TikTok has seen a meteoric rise in 2019 that is slowly drawing away consumer attention off Instagram and Snapchat. The lip-syncing and video meme app was able to get to the top of the US download charts in 2019, managing… [Check out the top-selling smartphones of Q3 2019]( Many reviewers have praised the cheapest of Apple’s 2018 iPhones as the most impressive of the three, thanks to its combination of lower price and performance. The only quarter it hasn’t been the world’s most popular handset was during its… [Black Mesa: Xen releases in Early Access with a 20-percent discount]( Crowbar Collective started as a group of Half-Life enthusiasts who set out to recreate Half-Life in HD. The effort initially titled Black Mesa: Source was launched as a free mod for Half-Life 2 in 2012. It was given a standalone… [San Francisco tweaks facial recognition ban that made it illegal for city employees to use iPhones]( While San Francisco may have been the first US city to place a blanket ban on facial recognition, it's also the first to have learned that it isn't the best of ideas. The city's Board of Supervisors wanted to ensure… [New Squadron 42 trailer shows off its stunning graphics]( Back in October 2018, we saw a new trailer for Squadron 42 that featured some of the game’s star-studded cast: Gillian Anderson, Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis, Mark Strong, John Rhys Davies, Liam Cunningham, Ben Mendelsohn, Geralt of Rivia… [Rolls-Royce aims for the world's fastest all-electric plane under its ACCEL initiative]( Rolls-Royce wants to champion electrification for aerial transport and has partnered with aviation startup Electroflight and electric motor manufacturer YASA, to come up with the ionBird aircraft to test its electric propulsion system. [Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick to step down from board, sells all Uber stock]( A spokesperson for the transportation company told CNBC that Kalanick has sold all of his Uber stock. According to the publication, his holdings are estimated to be worth around $2.5 billion. [Samsung is pouring $116 billion towards beating TSMC in the race to 5nm and beyond]( Samsung is well aware of the benefits of being able to make your own custom silicon as well as that of other tech giants for their many smart devices. As of late, it's said to be even picking up some… [Amazon turned in another stellar performance this holiday season]( Despite lingering privacy concerns regarding personal voice assistants, consumers scooped up compatible devices in droves. The Echo Show 5, Echo Auto and Echo Dot were once again hot commodities with shoppers buying “millions more” devices this year compared to the… [Dozens of malware-infested 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' download 'campaigns' are hitting the web]( The show was incredibly popular, and scammers took the opportunity to spread viruses and other dangerous software alongside fake or even real video files. [Tesla's latest update adds a full self-driving visualization preview, better voice commands, and more]( Let's start by digging a little deeper into the FSD preview, as it's simultaneously the most exciting and disappointing part of this update. For those who don't know, Tesla's existing set of "Autopilot" features include support for things like automatic… [Twitter bans animated PNGs to protect epileptic users]( “We want everyone to have a safe experience on Twitter,” the company said in a tweet. “APNGs were fun, but they don’t respect autoplay settings, so we’re removing the ability to add them to Tweets. This is for the safety… [Rivian demonstrates electric pickup truck's tank-like zero radius turning ability]( The feature, dubbed tank turn, essentially allows the vehicles to spin around in place without moving forward or backward. The secret is in the quad-motor configuration – because each wheel has its own motor, it is able to be driven… [Verizon narrowly achieves goal of 30 5G cities by the end of the year]( Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, and Hampton Roads, Virginia, were the latest cities to get Verizon’s 5G service which now includes 31 in total. Verizon’s initial goal was to reach 30 5G-capable cities by the end of 2019. Talk about cutting… [This guy surgically implanted a Tesla key (and other chips) into hand]( You’ve got diehard techies and then you’ve got people like Ben Workman that are willing to go above and beyond for their love of technology. [Researchers discover malicious email campaign using Greta Thunberg's name to spread Emotet malware]( Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was recently named Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2019 for her efforts in raising global environmental awareness. 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