4GHz CPU Test Feat. Ryzen 5000, Top 10 MMOs

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 16 CPU Versus [AMD Ryzen 5000 IPC Performance Tested: Everything at 4GHz]( IPC performance is a good indicator of a CPU's architecture efficiency, so we're checking out how Zen 3 compares against Intel's 10th-gen Core and [AMD's progress with Ryzen]( over the past three years. IPC performance is a good indicator of a CPU's architecture efficiency, so we're checking out how Zen 3 compares against Intel's 10th-gen Core and [AMD's progress with Ryzen]( over the past three years. Gaming [Top 10 Best MMOs]( When we look at the video games that have truly stood the test of time, MMORPGs are always near the top of that list. The genre has been around for decades, but [what's the secret sauce that makes MMOs]( so popular and long-lasting? And which titles are worth playing today? When we look at the video games that have truly stood the test of time, MMORPGs are always near the top of that list. The genre has been around for decades, but [what's the secret sauce that makes MMOs]( so popular and long-lasting? And which titles are worth playing today? Apple M1 [Apple's M1 chip outperforms the GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 560 in benchmarks]( According to Apple, the M1 chip includes an eight-core GPU that provides the world's fastest integrated graphics in a low-power chipset, able to execute nearly 25,000 threads... According to Apple, the M1 chip includes an eight-core GPU that provides the world's fastest integrated graphics in a low-power chipset, able to execute nearly 25,000 threads... Enthusiast Zone [Ryzen 5000 Memory Performance Guide: 2 vs. 4 RAM Sticks]( In this article we'll be searching for Zen 3's memory sweet spot and [looking at DDR4 memory performance]( with the new Ryzen 5000 CPU series, and a brief explanation of why 4 RAM sticks are faster than 2. In this article we'll be searching for Zen 3's memory sweet spot and [looking at DDR4 memory performance]( with the new Ryzen 5000 CPU series, and a brief explanation of why 4 RAM sticks are faster than 2. RX 6800 [Radeon RX 6800 reviews arrive this week, in the meantime, let's watch Steve's unboxing]( The two cards coming out this week are the Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6800 XT and Steve has them already on-hand and has been testing... The two cards coming out this week are the Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6800 XT and Steve has them already on-hand and has been testing... Security [Microsoft exec advises users to switch away from SMS-based two-factor authentication]( Before moving any further, let's make one thing clear: some two-factor authentication, even SMS-based, is far, far better than no 2FA. Relying on your password alone is... Before moving any further, let's make one thing clear: some two-factor authentication, even SMS-based, is far, far better than no 2FA. Relying on your password alone is... Faster, Faster [Nvidia is working on competing technology to AMD's Smart Access Memory for RTX 30 series GPUs]( When AMD launched its Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards earlier this month, it was shown featuring double the performance of the previous generation (AMD's numbers, not... When AMD launched its Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards earlier this month, it was shown featuring double the performance of the previous generation (AMD's numbers, not... Crypto [PayPal users in the US can now buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies]( PayPal in mid-October announced it would soon allow users in the US to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly from their PayPal accounts. On Thursday, the payments... PayPal in mid-October announced it would soon allow users in the US to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly from their PayPal accounts. On Thursday, the payments... Industry [Amazon is ditching Nvidia GPUs in favor of their own silicon]( Amazon has already shifted about 80% of Alexa processing onto Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Inf1 instances, which use the new AWS Inferentia chips. Compared to the G4... Amazon has already shifted about 80% of Alexa processing onto Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Inf1 instances, which use the new AWS Inferentia chips. Compared to the G4... [Oxford study shows video games are "good for well-being"]( A study out of the University of Oxford has shown that participants who play video games for long periods generally present happier than non-gamers. [Microsoft is showing Windows 10 users full-screen ads for its Edge browser]( As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft is A/B testing the ads in Windows 10 production builds. For those unfamiliar, A/B testing involves showing two versions of a... [Want an RTX 3080 or RTX 3090? You could always buy Corsair's new pre-built PC]( Despite both companies’ best efforts, the RTX 3000 and Ryzen 5000 parts have been plagued by availability issues since launch, partly due to scalpers snapping them up... [Terrifying robot wolves used to scare off bears in Japan]( According to a report by JAPANkyo, the 24-inch long 'Monster Wolf' was created by a company called Ohta Seiki to help farmers deal with bears and other... [TSMC's board approves $3.5 billion investment towards a new factory in Arizona]( TSMC has been reluctant about building a factory in the US, despite continuous pressure from the Trump administration to build its most advanced semiconductor foundry in the... [iPhone 13 could see big efficiency gains from new battery and display tech]( In a recent investment note seen by 9to5Mac, Kuo said he predicts that battery supplier Jialianyi will get about 40 percent to 50 percent of Apple’s soft... [For the first time in a decade, there will be no YouTube Rewind this year]( In a Thursday afternoon tweet, YouTube announced it would not have a Rewind video for 2020 in light of the freakish year we have been having. [Not all iPhone apps will be compatible with the new Apple M1 Macs]( Earlier this week, Apple unveiled the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini, powered by its new M1 SoC. Aside from being the most powerful silicon,... [Elon Musk calls Covid-19 tests "bogus" after receiving different results on same day]( In a recent tweet, Musk wrote: "Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back... [GOG's Made in Poland sale is this week, plus grab a free copy of Butcher]( Highlights include all three games from The Witcher franchise including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition for just $14.99 (a 70 percent... [Ubisoft Montreal office involved in fake bomb threat]( Ubisoft Montreal was involved in a police operation according to Canadian news sources. Various news outlets originally reported the incident as a hostage situation, but that doesn't... [Uber might sell off its self-driving car division following past controversies]( Even two years later, it seems that shadow is becoming too much for Uber to bear. A new report from TechCrunch claims that the company is "in... [NASA certifies SpaceX rocket to take four astronauts to ISS]( Yesterday saw a noble leap toward commercial space travel with the launch of SpaceX’s “Resilience.” On board are four astronauts traveling to the International Space Station (ISS),... 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