The Evolution of CPU Gaming Performance, Win11 TPM Bypass, Far Cry 6 Benchmarked

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech October 12 Hardware [AMD vs. Intel: The Evolution of CPU Gaming Performance]( After looking at the last few generations of Intel and AMD CPUs separately, here's our final installment in the gaming performance progress series. We compare [a decade of AMD and Intel CPUs head to head](. After looking at the last few generations of Intel and AMD CPUs separately, here's our final installment in the gaming performance progress series. We compare [a decade of AMD and Intel CPUs head to head](. Windows 11 [Here's how to bypass Windows 11's TPM and CPU requirements]( Microsoft has done an abysmal job of communicating the Windows 11 system requirements and the exact reasons behind them. Since unveiling the new operating system in June,... Microsoft has done an abysmal job of communicating the Windows 11 system requirements and the exact reasons behind them. Since unveiling the new operating system in June,... PC Gaming [Far Cry 6 Benchmarked]( Today we're taking a look at [Far Cry 6 to see how it runs]( on a variety of PC hardware, so lots and lots of benchmarks including 30+ AMD and Nvidia GPUs at 3 resolutions and 2 quality presets. Today we're taking a look at [Far Cry 6 to see how it runs]( on a variety of PC hardware, so lots and lots of benchmarks including 30+ AMD and Nvidia GPUs at 3 resolutions and 2 quality presets. The State of the GPU [Nvidia and AMD graphics cards prices are getting worse, now 83% over MSRP]( According to updated data collected by 3DCenter, prices for Nvidia graphics cards are now 72 percent more expensive than MSRP. AMD GPUs are even pricier; they're 83... According to updated data collected by 3DCenter, prices for Nvidia graphics cards are now 72 percent more expensive than MSRP. AMD GPUs are even pricier; they're 83... Gaming Culture [War Thunder players keep leaking classified military documents to prove a point]( The latest incident revolved around the in-game depiction of the French Leclerc Main Battle Tank and its variants' turret rotation speed—many who enjoy War Thunder take its... The latest incident revolved around the in-game depiction of the French Leclerc Main Battle Tank and its variants' turret rotation speed—many who enjoy War Thunder take its... Alder Lake [Alleged Intel Core i5-12400 Alder Lake sample bests AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X in leaked benchmarks]( If a new leak from a Bilibili user is anything to go by, Intel’s upcoming Core i5-12400 processor will also be a compelling alternative to existing value... If a new leak from a Bilibili user is anything to go by, Intel’s upcoming Core i5-12400 processor will also be a compelling alternative to existing value... Developers, developers... [Python overtakes Java, JavaScript as most popular programming language for first time in 20 years]( Tiobe, a firm that specialize in assessing and tracking the quality of software, has tracked the popularity of programming languages for the past two decades. It uses... Tiobe, a firm that specialize in assessing and tracking the quality of software, has tracked the popularity of programming languages for the past two decades. It uses... Next-Gen [Next-gen power connector for GPUs can handle up to 600W]( A new power connector, called 12VHPWR, solves that problem by delivering as much power as four 8-pin Molex connectors -- 600W. It’s part of the PCIe 5.0... A new power connector, called 12VHPWR, solves that problem by delivering as much power as four 8-pin Molex connectors -- 600W. It’s part of the PCIe 5.0... Gaming Culture [People are gaming even more now in the post-lockdown world]( According to the '2021 Evolution of Entertainment' report from market research firm NPD Group, there was a notable increase in time spent playing games from 2019 to... According to the '2021 Evolution of Entertainment' report from market research firm NPD Group, there was a notable increase in time spent playing games from 2019 to... From Russia with Love [Microsoft: More than half of all nation-state cyberattacks come from Russia]( Cyberattacks are on the rise, and Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers are responsible for more campaigns that all other nations combined. Cyberattacks are on the rise, and Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers are responsible for more campaigns that all other nations combined. Intel Arc [Intel confirms no mining limiter for Arc Alchemist cards, can't guarantee availability]( Gadgets 360 recently took part in a roundtable conversation with Intel's Raja Koduri, SVP and GM of Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics, and Roger Chandler, VP and... Gadgets 360 recently took part in a roundtable conversation with Intel's Raja Koduri, SVP and GM of Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics, and Roger Chandler, VP and... [Facebook bans, sends cease-and-desist letter to developer of Unfollow Everything extension]( Louis Barclay, creator of the Unfollow Everything browser extension that lets users unfollow—not unfriend—all their friends, groups, and pages simultaneously (rather than individually), writes that his program... [Animal rights organization demands Ubisoft remove Far Cry 6 minigame]( You can hunt enemies with your paraplegic dog. You can fight a cougar, crocodile, or any number of other animals. But wrestle with a rooster in Far... [California bill may restrict the sale of gas-guzzling lawnmowers and generators in 2024]( During the 2021 legislative season in California, assembly members Marc Berman and Lorena Gonzales introduced a bill that targets small off-road engines. As of October 9, state... [Tesla delays full self-driving roll out citing last minute concerns]( Update: The Beta 10.2 update rollout has started as of Monday morning, rolling out to cars with 100/100 safety score over 100 miles. [World's fourth-largest DRAM-maker says cheaper memory prices are coming]( As reported by The Register, the president of Taiwan's Nanya Technology Corporation, Dr. Pei-Ing Lee, said that the company's sales were up 5.3% in Q3 compared to... [Hackers deface Twitch with pictures of Jeff Bezos, following massive data breach]( Twitch has been having a hard week, and it's not quite over yet. This morning, hackers were able to deface the platform for a few hours, seemingly... [Nintendo confirms Switch Online N64 games will be 60Hz English versions]( In the announcement, Nintendo UK also confirmed that for some games, European users will be able to select PAL versions in order to play in other languages.... [Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti rumored to arrive in January 2022 with 450W TDP, 21 Gbps VRAM]( The latest claim, which comes from VideoCardz, alleges that the RTX 3090 Ti will feature a TDP of 450W—100W more than the vanilla RTX 3090. That aligns... [Two new Google Pixel 6 leaks break cover, just days ahead of launch]( The first of the two Pixel leaks is a promotional listing by British retailer Carphone Warehouse. It's decidedly the more professional of the two leaks, although there's... [GN Group, owner of Jabra, acquires SteelSeries for $1.2 billion]( SteelSeries, the longtime provider of gaming peripherals including the Arctis headset and Apex keyboard lines, was recently acquired by hearing and audio solutions provider The GN Group.... [Third-gen Apple iPhone SE will add 5G and A15 SoC, but the design will stay]( Sources familiar with the matter told the blog that Apple’s third-gen iPhone SE will come equipped with the same A15 Bionic chip featured in the new iPhone... [Navy engineer arrested for selling submarine secrets hidden in peanut butter sandwich]( A criminal complaint by the Department of Justice (DoJ) states that 42-year-old Toebbe worked on the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. His high-level national security clearance gave him... [After waiting a year for his GPU, this man sent the shop an anniversary cake]( A man in Poland ordered an RTX 3080 in September last year. After being screwed over by the shop he’d ordered from, which claimed that it wasn’t... [Display tech startup's screen creates holographic objects by manipulating light waves]( A silicon valley startup called Light Field Lab aims to make true light-form objects a reality. That is to say, it has a display called SolidLight that... [Tim Cook: We don't want Apple devices to be used for "endless, mindless scrolling"]( One of the hotly-debated topics of these past few years is social media and how it has conditioned people into spending hours on end glued to their... [Final PCIe 6.0 draft specification released, full version could be only months away]( PCI-SIG made the announcement on its website that it has reached the final step before it can release the full specification for manufacturers to start making hardware... [New software circumvents Nvidia's LHR limiter by dual mining]( Back in August, it was reported that NBMiner was able to access 70% of the Nvidia LHR cards' maximum unlocked Ethereum hashrate, though the devs recommend setting... [Microsoft commits to support "Right to Repair"]( According to Grist, Microsoft plans to study how increasing access to information and parts for repairing its devices can reduce its carbon footprint. It intends to act... [Open Forum: Are you upgrading to Windows 11?]( There's a lot to like about what Windows 11 brings to the table. Many users appreciate the refreshed UI (rounded corners included), and it's nice to see... 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