Topic: memory technology
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Steam Machine's 8GB VRAM Is Fine, But Valve's 4K60 Claims Are Not
The Steam Machine's 8GB VRAM is a deliberate design choice to balance cost and performance for a mid-range living room device, though its marketing claims of achieving 4K60 gameplay in all titles using upscaling are contentious. Hardware constraints, such as the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and the c...
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Xiaomi May Skip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Over High TSMC 2nm Cost
Rising component costs are pressuring smartphone makers, with Xiaomi rumored to skip the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip for most of its upcoming flagship models in favor of more affordable processors. The premium Pro chipset may be reserved exclusively for an ultra-high-end model like...
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Apple Silicon's 5-Year Evolution: M1 to M5 Performance Tested
Apple's transition from the M1 to the M5 chip has resulted in a six-fold increase in CPU and GPU performance, with even greater gains in specialized tasks like AI video processing and 3D rendering. The M5 chip features significant architectural improvements, including a 3nm manufacturing process,...
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Kingston Fury Renegade G5 2TB SSD Review: Return of a Champion
The Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD offers a significant performance boost with PCIe 5.0 support, delivering nearly double the bandwidth of its predecessor and improved power efficiency in a single-sided M.2 2280 design. It faces pricing challenges, being more expensive than competitors like Crucia...
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