Category: Graphics

AMD FSR 4.1 incoming with improved image quality, leak suggests

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

In December, AMD unveiled the Redstone technology package, which builds on the AI-based FSR4 upscaling introduced with the Radeon RX 9000 series. Redstone added AI-based frame generation, Neural Radiance Caching, and Ray Regeneration. The upscaling component itself, however, was not updated to a new version. It seems that’s changing now with the FSR 4.1 update, which will apparently arrive in one of the upcoming driver releases. Read more “AMD FSR 4.1 incoming with improved image quality, leak suggests” »

Nvidia has scrapped the program that kept GPU prices at MSRP level

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Recently we have reported on GPU vendors (Nvidia and apparently AMD as well) reducing graphics card production or cutting output of cheaper models in favor of more expensive ones due to memory prices. Unfortunately, this is not the only factor that will likely drive prices upwards. There’s another factor at work that could significantly raise the prices of gaming GPUs and turn so-called recommended prices into an outright fiction. Read more “Nvidia has scrapped the program that kept GPU prices at MSRP level” »

AMD AI Bundle: Ready-made AI tools integrated into Radeon drivers

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

These days, one could paraphrase an old joke from the communist era: artificial intelligence is everywhere, and you’re almost afraid to open a can of food in case you find it there as well. Now AI jumps out at you if you own a Radeon GPU. AMD has long been criticized for lagging behind Nvidia in artificial intelligence, and it is responding with a new “AI Bundle” that introduced into the graphics card drivers. Read more “AMD AI Bundle: Ready-made AI tools integrated into Radeon drivers” »

Graphics cards to get more expensive, board partners raise prices

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Most hardware is getting more expensive and unfortunately graphics cards are joining the trend. According to Asian sources, major board partners are now raising GPU prices due to increasing costs of GDDR6 and GDDR7 graphics memory. In the short term, this is expected to push prices up by 15–20 %. That may not be the final outcome, however, as further increases could be driven by reduced GPU supply due to supply-and-demand dynamics. Read more “Graphics cards to get more expensive, board partners raise prices” »

Nvidia to cut GPU production by 20%—RTX 5070 Ti going MIA?

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Recently, we reported that Nvidia has likely canceled the new GeForce RTX 5000 Super graphics cards planned for this year, and that the wait for the 6000 generation will also be long, as it is expected to arrive only in H2 2027. For gamers, the situation may get even worse, as the company is now reportedly reducing production of currently available graphics cards as well. A resulting shortage could then push retail prices higher. Read more “Nvidia to cut GPU production by 20%—RTX 5070 Ti going MIA?” »

DLSS 4.5 brings 6× frame generation and better image quality

Graphics, News, Technology | | Jan Olšan

Last night, Nvidia held their keynote ahead of CES 2026, which—as usually—only focused on AI, robotics and large enterprises market rather than consumer PCs and devices. Even so, the company does have something new for gamers.  The company is introducing a new generation of their AI-based game rendering—DLSS 4.5. It places even greater emphasis on interpolated frame generation, but improvements go beyond that as well. Read more “DLSS 4.5 brings 6× frame generation and better image quality” »

New Radeon RX 9060 XT LP quietly launched: 16 GB with lower TDP

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

The new generation RDNA 4 architecture introduced this year has produced only a handful of Radeon GPUs so far. Another (only the sixth to date) desktop gaming graphics card is coming now. While it is based on existing die, it stands out with reduced power consumption and thus higher energy efficiency, which could be appealing for quiet and compact Mini-ITX systems (or when your power bill shoots up due to an AI data center close by). Read more “New Radeon RX 9060 XT LP quietly launched: 16 GB with lower TDP” »

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 with 3× Arctic P9 PWM PST Deshroud

Cooling, Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Alongside our previous tests of premium 92 mm Noctua fans, we’re adding something for value-focused users. For the more affordable Prime-series card, these are a better match. We’ll measure how much quieter the card gets after swapping the stock fans for budget 92 mm Arctic P9 PWM PST models with sleeve bearings, and compare the noise to the Arctic P9 PWM PST CO variant with dual ball bearings for continuous operation. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 with 3× Arctic P9 PWM PST Deshroud” »

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 with 3× Noctua NF-A9 Deshroud

Cooling, Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Most mid-range Asus card models allow easy removal of the shroud. We have already tried classic 120mm fans on the card, which do not fit very well on a narrow and long card. With them, the card becomes significantly wider and they do not cover the heatsink along its entire length. A trio of smaller 92mm fans fits a 30cm card better. After testing the low-profile NF-A9x14, we will try how the NF-A9 with the standard 25mm height performs. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 with 3× Noctua NF-A9 Deshroud” »

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2x OC 8 GB review: A Solid Baseline

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

The Ventus 2X OC model with 8 GB of memory is the most affordable GeForce RTX 5060 variant from MSI. It features a compact dual-slot cooler with a length of 20 cm, making it suitable even for small-form-factor cases. The cooler is slightly louder than average due to overly high fan speeds, but it has sufficient headroom for manual fan speed reduction. But with 8 GB of memory, compromises are necessary in the most demanding games. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2x OC 8 GB review: A Solid Baseline” »

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB Review: Better Pay More

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

When the RX 9070 launched, nearly all reviews focused on pricier, factory-overclocked 245 W versions. Cards with reference clocks are far less common. We’re examining one of them—the basic Sapphire Pulse RX 9070—with stock specs: a 2520 MHz boost and a reduced 220 W power limit. In practice, though, at reference clocks the card seems to ends up a little slower in tests than it should be. Read more “Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 16GB Review: Better Pay More” »

AMD FSR Redstone is official: using AI for higher image quality

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

AMD FSR Redstone pushes the FidelityFX Super Resolution package for upscaling and frame generation into the machine learning era. Enhanced upscaling, frame generation, Ray Regeneration, and Radiance Caching all utilize ML on Radeon RX 9000 cards with the RDNA 4 architecture. We’ll look at what FSR Redstone adds compared to previous FSR 1–3 generations, how it works, what its limitations are, and how PC game support will shape up. Read more “AMD FSR Redstone is official: using AI for higher image quality” »

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 With 3× Noctua NF-A9x14 Deshroud

Cooling, Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

On most mid-range Asus graphics cards, the shroud is easy to remove. We already tried classic 120 mm fans on this card, but they do not suit its narrow, long PCB: they make the card much wider and still fail to cover the heatsink along its full length. A trio of 92 mm Noctua fans fits better on the 30 cm card, and the range includes the low-profile NF-A9x14 for noticeably quieter cooling at lower speeds overall. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 With 3× Noctua NF-A9x14 Deshroud” »

Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB Review: Stylish

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC is Sapphire’s top-tier 16GB RX 9060 XT model. Alongside powerful cooling and excellent operating characteristics, the manufacturer also bets on stylish looks and prominent ARGB lighting—elements that help it fit right into popular PC design cases. If you’re building a PC for gaming at the lower 1080p and 1440p resolutions and care about aesthetics, it’s certainly worth considering. Read more “Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB Review: Stylish” »

Overclocking RX 9070 XT Memory: Samsung or Hynix — Who Wins?

Extra tests, Graphics | | Adam Vágner

Manufacturers ship RX 9070 XT cards with GDDR6 memory from either Hynix or Samsung. Clocks are the same, yet performance and thermals can differ slightly—and the same goes for overclocking. Samsung chips tend to reach higher memory clocks, which suggests better performance, but it isn’t that simple. We will compare the practical differences between both variants using the same card: Gigabyte’s Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC. Read more “Overclocking RX 9070 XT Memory: Samsung or Hynix — Who Wins?” »

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