GPUs Deep Dive, Top $400 Gaming CPU, Prime Gaming Freebies

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech July 7 Highly Technical [GPU Architecture Deep Dive: Nvidia Ada Lovelace, AMD RDNA 3 and Intel Arc Alchemist](=.Fx7bblaLwYwuSdS4_6eUM0BiyK9Fr_d_oDMi56tlbMw) Three vendors. Three architectures. Three [approaches to GPU design](=.jlBOpUSCN4bXhtVKi_h2BSHCw5IqY4hkx-wYEy8f0VM). Join us as we dive into their semiconductor hearts and see how Ada Lovelace, Arc Alchemist, and RDNA 3 contrast and compare. =.1TyKlFAl3qjXaLgVg04lov0mS1G9mdRHnwB6I6rbFhg =.Thq962ON595PxxKBbJSpJUHacbkP3ZLX4v-2oa9b-zA Three vendors. Three architectures. Three [approaches to GPU design](=.IwC96CQYINYahfTRqxnBgn-7ozq_-Sjd8Avj7VllaBQ). Join us as we dive into their semiconductor hearts and see how Ada Lovelace, Arc Alchemist, and RDNA 3 contrast and compare. =.mXUbIlm5gvZvrhth7IlV6UuZZ4N24FPvdjDm49MYkC4 Hardware [Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i7-13700K: Top $400 Gaming CPU?](=.mEakJEXv2tSFN3xb1MPA9bc8wzbFQ9aZIFqurtzSlFI) It's time for [a classic AMD vs. Intel head-to-head](=.WHSb4XZpZq_HxLk5JEFd2rE5CgifaTSeCbRnkNyAs5c) gaming battle, comparing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D against the Core i7-13700K, both high performance CPUs and a close match in terms of pricing. =.ptfCsz6Sr7MngsIvtxg6CQQQbPB5umJ4KJCMdGJA7ls =._NMv8HwSQJylR_apG-4rzFoztzITcLzAux64Q97Qiok It's time for [a classic AMD vs. Intel head-to-head](=.0H6RL3vpKdFfLIk8sg0kmVAB00jA2rnlA4u4e-yhiSA) gaming battle, comparing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D against the Core i7-13700K, both high performance CPUs and a close match in terms of pricing. =.xqZcM6PgfVJkejaTfxodBuVuDivfOXZQsOvFly7NEhI Free Games [Get Prey, Baldur's Gate II, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and more for free with Prime Gaming](=.JHktwIuMdoqadCHqM-eWNQZaDqXpXFLwNfw87mMutvg) Prey, the 2017 sci-fi shooter from Bethesda, normally commands around $30 but is absolutely free to claim for Prime members through July 24. Another fan favorite, Baldur's... =.j7IE3fTcNMKbRo8fJjlpv_JKm2r2X3SJFh9o0wP_P0M Prey, the 2017 sci-fi shooter from Bethesda, normally commands around $30 but is absolutely free to claim for Prime members through July 24. Another fan favorite, Baldur's... Car Tech [Toyota says battery breakthrough will lead to 745-mile EVs](=.d6e-IIlhSSqSxDuc7jHi2Q6xSDbp_GvzM5t9A-6tcBU) "For both our liquid and solid-state batteries, we are aiming to drastically change the situation where current batteries are too big, heavy and expensive," said Keiji Kaita,... =.YiGix72rfrn_Zu0by-pmLYa2aIx6L1_mHeLJtjJYKlM "For both our liquid and solid-state batteries, we are aiming to drastically change the situation where current batteries are too big, heavy and expensive," said Keiji Kaita,... Futurology [Massive Norwegian phosphate rock deposit can meet fertilizer, solar, and EV battery demand for 50 years](=.oxcilWfpsSN9kVHaBEDEkhWa0iY28685TQ2au5Kp0eg) Norwegian mining company Norge Mining said the 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock was uncovered in the southwest of Norway, where it sits alongside other minerals such... =.Q4OwI9zeCduIr2Z5M1iRmrVfPrEvKTLwlGeqH_e8E40 Norwegian mining company Norge Mining said the 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock was uncovered in the southwest of Norway, where it sits alongside other minerals such... 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While Microsoft has yet to officially confirm it is in the works, there have been several hints... =.pXgV71XJ9UOYVEMPedAB7K_olohwRObCiCJdG7rLYGI We've heard plenty of rumors about Windows 12 this year. While Microsoft has yet to officially confirm it is in the works, there have been several hints... Now Available [Threads app: Meta wants to capitalize on Twitter chaos](=.KrYpcJKjNBhPw6H7NlfBc3gR1Ltet9isp_7Nn2A_T5M) Threads, an Instagram App, to give it its full name, is now available on the Apple App store and the Google Play Store. As the name suggests,... =.iCz0jw_bSjEBYpfaz5-ZfhB8Fhh5VCQsU9Wd9IyLK1c Threads, an Instagram App, to give it its full name, is now available on the Apple App store and the Google Play Store. As the name suggests,... Hardware [AMD quietly releases three new Zen 3 processors, including the budget Ryzen 3 5100](=.bavhrNDPs1y03jay80DJxdPra8lB3SAKzdBMJ99jV1k) As seen on the official Gigabyte website (via momomo_us), the Ryzen 3 5100 is built on TSMC's 7nm process node and features four cores and eight threads.... =.bYomfsgWWm5nd031M98RxzA7zKNltePC8hl6xsFN9kk As seen on the official Gigabyte website (via momomo_us), the Ryzen 3 5100 is built on TSMC's 7nm process node and features four cores and eight threads.... Smuggling [Chinese customs bust smuggler with 420 SSDs strapped to his body](=.pj6r6BacYYE2KFppvoxMkMtkkZ81ZJgxO-ykHDgdU34) News of the latest failed attempt at hardware smuggling in Asia comes from Chinese news outlet HKEPC (via Tom's Hardware). It writes that the smuggler was trying... =.fTb2Hu2WEjuuyU3Mks7LCclSFg3GrfmiUVYnFC_dCE4 News of the latest failed attempt at hardware smuggling in Asia comes from Chinese news outlet HKEPC (via Tom's Hardware). It writes that the smuggler was trying... Lionglass [Penn State researchers pioneer 10x stronger alternative to conventional glass](=.s24CO91uxX8uXJfhHBQxgNW_KOuoPIaXJE47U5XqINI) LionGlass also has a melting temperature that is about 300 to 400 degrees Celsius lower than conventional soda lime silicate glass, meaning far less energy is required... =.rSdCXiDHs1P4sbuw4_fUT8PvyHnTkDKbmsUsJbgjYYQ LionGlass also has a melting temperature that is about 300 to 400 degrees Celsius lower than conventional soda lime silicate glass, meaning far less energy is required... Fail [A buggy Windows 11 update keeps slowing down SSDs](=.v1Rl0JZcNyZgrCcx2bMDcMaYF0MdPn72-mRhXWisK8I) According to posts by Windows 11 users on Reddit and other forums, the issue has yet to be addressed with any of the succeeding updates, including the... =.K3Xu24ZFOEX2atU1URk2WsBlnGDbbIeL25ItHaGtxDI According to posts by Windows 11 users on Reddit and other forums, the issue has yet to be addressed with any of the succeeding updates, including the... Security [Facial recognition will be standard in all US airports within 10 years](=.kxNK2HdXqnK6en46TO8PmJSdJF6YKK0Ge2p54Bc1mPI) TSA agents have been testing the new ID technology for the past two years, and now the federal agency plans to expand the program to screen travelers... =.ievnZ0y0-SwHxSknyYDOThqBjtQ4uMtLnIfrBS7Og7Y TSA agents have been testing the new ID technology for the past two years, and now the federal agency plans to expand the program to screen travelers... [AI smarter than people could cause the extinction of the human race, says OpenAI](=.mrwm5hbpHIG_1goegozzJUA5_1z6Mkb4TyQicsjITIo) =.IpvBDhxpZXmZiImagyjNFD-ig7Jrj9r7zQ5E2jUqWCY OpenAI writes that controlling AI systems much smarter than people requires scientific and technical breakthroughs to steer and control them. To address this issue within four years,... [Threads round one: Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit over "misappropriated" trade secrets](=._Bsarr2CppS-ZGfPmBy_8RE9u0eLu1jB8L8bQofJfXU) =.rgGDRXXiu8d93Lva5coD1WH1VqrEndgNjOD3qH579mY Shortly following the massive rush to Threads, Twitter's legal team sternly warned Meta that it would aggressively protect its intellectual property rights. The fear is that Meta... [Price plunge: Analysts predict a 13% drop in SSD pricing in Q3](=.era4jFY5QVkOgt2sSOxUKbbMCUknIq_CWnqSC9P0drk) =.-SzfWbcBqIbpqbm8P2p9EskHE0PdyXWCFItQdi_ueWA According to a new report from TrendForce, the NAND flash market will remain in a state of oversupply through at least the third quarter due in part... [France's Orwellian move: new law allows police surveillance through device cameras, mics, and GPS](=.GpDO93SEpGlwSFM_gmm2-6okO-y-cdJkJdTpFBMPbME) =.fjTW8otCZiIQAqCOv6ojonSvL3da3MIjAJwGbTCEwis French lawmakers in the country's National Assembly passed the spying provision as part of a wider justice reform bill, writes Le Monde. [Mozilla's AI Help infects web documentation with GPT hallucinations](=.Upte0TlVMThrr_lvJY4TbLRpM1nA5IECcXaPPE4H1uA) =.bIqlFqUe1olOdCR0VB__VewJef98vkhdj1ksjWobjsc Mozilla recently announced AI Help, a generative AI-based tool designed to be a new "problem-solving companion" for web developers searching for answers on MDN Web Docs. The... [Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5: Samsung confirms unveiling date, official images leak](=.VK1VvlKgMCgsC3ujpNkNucGDEArjpBRs6md6z-qYjkg) =.CykybIDVLVhHKbSPAVBahgBWhVoyG8miBuMMfLfCHDw This year's Unpacked event will be the first one held in Samsung's home country of Korea. In Seoul, specifically, where Sammy's world headquarters are located. The company... [Intel wants to optimize real-time path tracing so even integrated GPUs can handle it](=.MwZwubuny-GxRhbFf8J1e038yoi4iELx9t-IdC3OLbI) =.jWsNGNRTSxD4PTvL8wwcq7cWOZjAFlWQATZkF_M4WPc Intel recently presented research papers outlining how new algorithms and AI implementations can make ray tracing and path tracing efficient enough for mid-range and entry-level graphics cards.... [Apple iPhone 15 could ship with significantly larger batteries](=.PHJh-n3QYgSWZx4RUPQg04ImAPRM4Y7DYltLFGtNgTc) =.jEUkulI3ff0FaaUso_WILteef5ciY2zOnt-RlIvL2xE According to a Weibo user citing a Foxconn source, Apple's iPhone 15 will ship with bigger batteries across the board. The bulked up battery capacities are reportedly... [OpenAI yanks Bing integration from ChatGPT after users "exploit" bug to bypass paywalls](=.CrPzltDHqiyOIZPML8_LpaTAW6vrYLokttkh5PFyWIA) =.Y9hgoYVqi2bkmH8c1-GFGGa6_6OLoAJCAPfRSDRj0ik Last week, OpenAI launched its "Browse with Bing" beta feature for ChatGPT. The Bing-integrated functionality allows users to ask the bot simple questions with replies reflecting the... [Far Cry's source code has been uploaded to the Internet Archive](=.9o5D3RT7EgiY0_kIvSvBLKS-niuYjmwH54HPU0MigIs) =.0MiUkyFSlp7iTPIw6FC2Mn98ODx9VmydLSe4dN4ygPw Initial reports claimed the dump wasn't complete but according to Twitter user Vinícius Medeiros, the engine binaries and DLLs can be compiled. Rock Paper Shotgun adds that... [Nvidia RTX 4060's price drops in Europe following poor reception - US market may follow](=.omFcRSAtc4-ET_m_Y2Wq9RJrJc-3E-csZbLctp05V_M) =.LIVdXp9XGxUV2sW4hfbVVTLnkV3qtOT1yaL0Nt9rRA4 The RTX 4060 arrived last week to very middling reviews and apathy from consumers, especially as it doesn't compare favorably to the previous-gen RTX 3060. [The Book 8088 takes portable retrocomputing back to 1981](=.i_GV87TvMiw4P-ZrD8N8GAgaVJk0-9bJljyClihrG48) =.zR5cD7eq_v8G6XqGMG2iNs8_bHFsZMZAwo0CEREg_Mg A new handheld PC recently appeared on AliExpress featuring a combination of new and very old chips, including the legendary Intel 8088. The system seems similar to... [Ransomware attack cripples Japan's largest port, threatens trade](=.GpjDSfXnGXUfjzuU3Z5CYcHkj9iT8qIOojJrj1Ooe_g) =.vI0QnLS08TWL0OwaRHbdp-zQd7l2y2T9XiAsT0-hGXc The Port of Nagoya experienced a major disruption in its operations due to a ransomware attack that officials said occurred on July 4, around 06:30 AM (local... Software Downloads - [Threads, an Instagram app](=.QBLlI2xbPjAOb9Aawp7-R8qUX11jyzu7KAoGeN95cEo) - [PlayStation App](=.bPWBmA_whvTJNp_nKYdAdoIBGTdVBramAfVINX4AHK4) - [EA App](=.GDBMM_NE1DY-y6Y7SZs6w7bnoQkwxwr0J2FF8tyOCs0) Drivers - [AMD Adrenalin 2023 Edition Graphics Driver 23.7.1](=.Ydv_DZNBzT7y8dXcaXoPcqPTB0UZgbyXYRPQXTUCWoQ) 2023-07-06 17:17:50 - [Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 536.40](=.zZ351U_uj5jk1atn29nTvQm9RDhzeGNDswinj0F9zz0) 2023-06-29 11:50:54 Tech Pic of the Day [The year is 2033. Nvidia hasn't released a new GPU for a decade. 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