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  • Demand for Nvidia's RTX 5090 and 5080 cards is so high, there are major delays

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    Retailers and Nvidia itself warn consumers about high demand. To no one's surprise, it's really hard to get your hands on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards.The tech company's next generation of highly-anticipated GPUs officially launched Thursday, Jan. 30, but Nvidia itself said to expect delays and backorders. "

  • Intel Falcon Shores GPU Not Coming to Market in an AI Hit

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    During Intel’s Q4 2024 earnings call, the company said that it would not bring Falcon Shores to market after all. We have been watching Intel’s GPU market for some time, and Falcon Shores was supposed to be the one to get Intel back into the game. It looks like Intel is not planning to meaningfully participate in the high-end AI accelerator market in 2025.

  • Intel cancels Falcon Shores GPU for AI workloads — Jaguar Shores to be successor

    Published: at 11:00 PM

    A radical temper of expectations. In a surprising twist, Intel announced on Thursday that its Falcon Shores GPU for AI and HPC applications will not be released to the market but will remain an internal test processor to develop the hardware and software foundations for its successor, codenamed Jaguar Shores.

  • Nvidia: DeepSeek Could Trigger GPU Commoditization

    Published: at 11:00 PM

    The rise of cost-effective AI models like DeepSeek's R1 suggests a potential for GPU commoditization. Achieving high efficiency with lower-grade GPUs, the Chinese lab challenges NVIDIA's dominance, signaling a shift towards GPU-agnostic AI development. NVIDIA's high margins may face pressure from increased competition and innovative training techniques, potentially lowering demand for its top-tier GPUs.

  • 'A virtual DPU within a GPU': Could clever hardware hack be behind DeepSeek's groundbreaking AI efficiency?

    Published: at 04:00 PM

    DualPipe reduces latency and optimizes data movement across GPUs.A new approach called DualPipe seems to be the key to DeekSeek's success.One expert describes it as an on-GPU virtual DPU that maximizes bandwidth efficiency.While DeepSeek has used Nvidia GPUs only, one wonders how AMD's Instinct would fare.China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot has stunned the tech industry, representing a credible alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.

  • NVIDIA Unveils Full GeForce RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070 GPU Specs, GB203 & GB205 “Blackwell” Chips

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    NVIDIA officially unveils the complete specs of GeForce RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070 cards in the Blackwell lineup, detailing everything.NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5070 Specs Unveiled, Powered by GB203 and GB205 GPUs Respectively.

  • Downgrading Ubuntu to Restore Nvidia GPU Acceleration

    Published: at 09:01 AM

    Upgrading to Ubuntu 24.04 "Noble" has caused compatibility issues with legacy Nvidia GPU drivers, resulting in the loss of graphics acceleration. Downgrading to a previous Ubuntu version that supports these drivers can restore functionality but may not be a viable long-term solution.

  • AMD’s FSR 4 exclusivity concerns older GPU owners

    Published: at 09:00 AM

    They will not get the latest performance enhancements. AMD has confirmed that its upcoming FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) upscaling technology will be exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, potentially leaving owners of older graphics cards without access to the latest performance enhancements.It appears that AMD has ruled out extending FSR 4 support to previous-generation GPUs.

  • The Nvidia RTX 5080 Is the GPU Gamers Should Really Want

    Published: at 05:00 PM

    The Nvidia RTX 5080 cannot match up to the raw processing of a RTX 5090 and is not a huge step over the 4080 Super, but with Multi Frame Gen, it's a card you can't ignore.

  • Nvidia Addresses Seven GPU Security Vulnerabilities in January 2025 Update

    Published: at 03:19 PM

    Nvidia's January 2025 security update addresses seven vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers and virtual GPU software, with one high-severity issue allowing potential code execution. Users are advised to update their drivers promptly to safeguard system integrity.

  • Today I learned I can run my very own DeepSeek R1 chatbot on just $6,000 of PC hardware and no megabucks Nvidia GPUs required

    Published: at 03:10 PM

    The catch is that it's only really fast enough to serve one user with semi-useful gibberish at a time.Got the impression that a bazillion dollar's worth of GPUs are required to run a cutting-edge chatbot? Think again. Matthew Carrigan, an engineer at AI tools outfit HuggingFace, claims that you can run the hot new DeepSeek R1 LLM on just $6,000 of PC hardware. The kicker? You don't even need a high-end GPU.

  • Ubuntu upgrade had our old Nvidia GPU begging for a downgrade

    Published: at 02:00 PM

    If you need legacy drivers, you might want to keep your older OS version – possibly indefinitely. The Reg FOSS desk spent some quality time downgrading Ubuntu to restore graphics acceleration. How and why would we do this?

  • Intel's modular designs could make your next laptop last longer, but probably won't deliver the holy grail of cheap GPU upgrades

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    And how about a shout out for Framework?The idea of a properly modular, easily upgradable PC is nothing new. After all, Framework has built a business on modular laptops. But it hasn't gained widespread currency. Maybe now it will thanks to a new modular PC push from none other than Intel.

  • It's looking bleak for AMD's older GPUs - a file spotted in unofficial Radeon drivers further hints at FSR 4's RDNA 4 exclusivity

    Published: at 09:00 AM

    Another win for Nvidia? While AMD has already confirmed that the new FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) upscaling method will be exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, some gamers were holding out hope that older GPUs could one day benefit from its addition - but a recent revelation may have shut that possibility down entirely.

  • Nvidia Security Warning—Act Now As 7 New GPU Vulnerabilities Confirmed

    Published: at 10:00 PM

    It was the best of times, and then DeepSeek burst onto the AI scene and caused the biggest market loss in history for Nvidia. Now it’s the worst of times, but not just in terms of the U.S. AI business sector and tech stocks, but also for Nvidia GPU users as seven new security vulnerabilities have been confirmed. Here’s what you need to know and do right now to stay safe in these turbulent times.

  • What DeepSeek’s success means for Nvidia and costly GPU-driven AI growth

    Published: at 04:30 PM

    The first major casualty of the success of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek has turned out to be Nvidia, whose stock slumped 17 per cent on Monday amid fears that innovations from the Hangzhou-based firm could reduce the industry’s reliance on the US firm’s advanced chips.

  • Expensive GDDR7 VRAM could drive up custom RTX 50 GPU prices

    Published: at 02:00 PM

    Fast memory shrinks profit margins for GPU partners.Fast memory shrinks profit margins for GPU partners.A graphics card's MSRP often acts more as a guideline than a strict rule, as hardware partners frequently offer pricier custom variants. Amid concerns about limited supplies for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 and 5080, reports indicate that securing these cards at their manufacturer's suggested retail price may be more difficult than with previous generations.

  • Nvidia just ended support for these graphics cards going forward

    Published: at 12:30 PM

    Nvidia is making great strides with its newest generation of graphics cards. With the Blackwell series (i.e., the exciting new RTX 50 series), Nvidia is focusing on powerful GPUs that rely ever more on AI features and AI-driven improvements.

  • AMD looks set to compete with Nvidia in the laptop GPU space - Team Red claims Ryzen AI Max 395+'s iGPU outperforms RTX 4070 laptop GPU

    Published: at 10:30 AM

    Buckle up AMD fans.While Nvidia is set to dominate the desktop GPU space against AMD and Intel with its new RTX 5000 series GPUs, new claims from Team Red hint at the perpetual underdog potentially putting up a bigger fight in the laptop GPU arena.

  • AMD shows Strix Halo flagship APU beating NVIDIA RTX 4070 mobile GPU by up to 70% in PC games

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    AMD claims a 68% win for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 over the discrete RTX 4070 in Borderlands 3, and 50% victories in some other popular games.

  • Some Are Already Camping Out To Buy Nvidia's RTX 5000 GPUs

    Published: at 09:00 AM

    An internet user has posted a photo of a few consumers placing tents outside a Micro Center store in anticipation for Thursday's launch of the RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards.

  • AMD RDNA 4 GPU Architecture Focuses On Desktop Graphics Cards First, Possibility Open For Future Mobile Chips & APUs

    Published: at 11:00 PM

    AMD's first products based on the RDNA 4 graphics architecture will be focused on the desktop platform with mobility products seeing a potential launch in the future.AMD Focuses RDNA 4 Architecture On Desktop Discrete Graphics Cards First But Open To Using The GPU uArch on Mobile Discrete & Integrated Parts

  • Why Is DeepSeek Sinking Nvidia Stock?

    Published: at 05:00 PM

    A few weeks ago, Chinese AI research lab DeepSeek released its open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1, which has drawn significant attention in the tech world. According to a paper authored by the lab, the DeepSeek-R1 model outperforms cutting-edge models such as OpenAI’s o1 and Meta’s Llama AI models across multiple benchmarks.

  • 2025 could finally be the year of the external GPU

    Published: at 04:30 PM

    Hope springs eternal, thanks to some recent hardware advances. Years ago, I really wanted a laptop with an external GPU. It seemed like the holy grail of portable laptop gaming — a power-hungry GPU that lived on your desk, to be plugged in for gaming performance as needed, then unplugged when you needed to work on the go.

  • AMD Unveils Integration of DeepSeek-V3 with Instinct MI300X GPU

    Published: at 01:00 PM

    AMD (AMD, Financial) has announced the integration of the new DeepSeek-V3 model into its Instinct MI300X GPU. This development underscores AMD's ongoing commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

  • Nvidia starts phasing out Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs — GeForce driver support status unclear

    Published: at 12:00 PM

    Three generations of Nvidia GPUs are moving to the legacy driver branch. Nvidia's release notes for CUDA 12.8 revealed that Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs will likely transition to the legacy driver branch. The document states that "architecture support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta is considered feature-complete and will be frozen in an upcoming release."

  • AMD’s “Delayed” RX 9070 Series GPU Launch Attributed to RDNA 4 Software Stack Optimization; On-Launch Inventory Expected To Be Much Higher

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    AMD claims the reason behind the RX 9070 series launch delay is that they are optimizing the software stack to ensure wider compatibility for consumers. AMD's RX 9070 Series GPUs Are Now Slated To Debut By March, Team Red Making Sure That the Launch Goes "Perfect"

  • AMD’s RX 9070 Series GPUs To See Pre-Orders Starting On March 23, Revealed Through Listing By a US Retailer

    Published: at 10:00 PM

    AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs are now rumored to launch by March 23, as a new listing by the renowned US retailer B&H Photo mentions this particular date.

  • UK reseller claims single-digit RTX 5090 inventory — Flagship GPU could sell out in seconds

    Published: at 05:00 PM

    You might want to hold on to your current GPU. Nvidia's RTX 5090 reviews are just around the corner. However, a major UK retailer, OCUK, has confirmed that it currently holds less than 10 RTX 5090s in stock, expected to hit double-digit territory at launch (OCUK via Videocardz). The RTX 5080 doesn't fare any better, with a few hundred units in the warehouse, far short of projected user demand. Leaks and rumors have hinted at inflated prices at launch, and this supply shortage confirmation from such a large UK vendor further corroborates those claims.

  • NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Now Rumored To Launch On February 20; Right Around AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 Series Release

    Published: at 04:00 PM

    NVIDIA's "mid-tier" GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is expected to launch by February 20, as revealed by a new listing from the European retailer Proshop.

  • Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition is possibly the best-looking GPU I've seen in a while - here's everything included in the box

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    My goodness, it's gorgeous. Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU is almost here, promising to step performance up across the board from the previous generation's RTX 4090 - fortunately, we've got our hands on it with an early unboxing. While we won't be able to share more about its performance with the new Multi Frame Generation feature until the January 24 review embargo lifts, today we're able to unveil its box and everything inside.

  • US GPU export limits could bring cold war to AI, data center markets

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    The Biden export limits, enacted during his last days in office, may drive data center construction to US allies while forcing China and Russia to develop their own AI chips. The US Biden administration, during its final week in office, issued a rule limiting sales of powerful AI chips to more than 100 countries, to keep the technology out of the hands of Chinese companies and the military there.

  • Check out this GPU-accelerated Houdini Skin Slide Deformer

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    DNEG Senior Creature TD Mengya Zhang has released the Houdini Skin Slide Deformer: a GPU-accelerated Houdini add-on for creating skin sliding effects in character animation.The hardware-agnostic tool, which can be downloaded for free, generates realistic skin sliding without the need for a full tissue simulation, preserving the volume of the character.

  • Monster Hunter Wilds devs are "looking at" lowering the recommended GPU specs, but a free hardware benchmark tool isn't coming just yet

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    Good news for those of us with older hardware. The German Twitter account for Monster Hunter mistakenly claimed that a free tool would be released that you can use to check if your PC can run Monster Hunter Wilds, but don't worry, it is still being considered, and Capcom is also looking at lowering the recommended specs.

  • Hold on to your RTX 30 series GPU, frame generation support hasn’t been ruled out yet

    Published: at 11:00 PM

    Could Nvidia bring frame generation to the 30 series? Nvidia’s RTX 30 series launched when GPU pricing was all over the place due to a global chip shortage – even still, it proved to be a popular generation of cards. To this day, the RTX 3060 is still the most popular GPU on Steam despite the launch of the 40 series with its exclusive frame generation technology. And now with the reveal of the 50 series – led by the flagship RTX 5090 – with Multi Frame Generation, it may be increasingly tempting to upgrade your graphics card.

  • Intel FFmpeg Cartwheel 2024Q4 Adds Battlemage GPU Support

    Published: at 09:00 PM

    Intel software engineers overnight published their new quarterly release of the Intel FFmpeg Cartwheel, the collection of the company's patches against this open-source multimedia library for enhancing the Intel GPU acceleration support while the patches work their way for upstream FFmpeg.

  • NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 FE Gets Officially Unboxed, Reveals A New “Eco-Friendly” Packaging & First In-Depth Looks

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    NVIDIA's "flagship" GeForce RTX 5090 Blackwell GPU has finally been officially unboxed, revealing new packaging and details about the model. NVIDIA Has Switched Up The RTX 5090 FE Packaging Completely, Now Coming In With An Enhanced Eco-Friendly Design.

  • Nvidia's mid-January GPU driver update addresses several vulnerabilities and exploits

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    Seven total vulnerabilities, two are high severity. Nvidia has released updates to its GPU display driver and VGPU software that, combined, address a total of seven security vulnerabilities. Two of these are high-severity vulnerabilities enabling information disclosure, data tampering, denial of service, and in the case of the High-Severity vGPU software issue, even code execution. On Windows, all GPU driver versions prior to 553.62 and 539.19 (on branches R550 and R535 respectively) are vulnerable.

  • If you still own an RTX 3000 series GPU, you might be in luck - Nvidia could bring Frame Generation to your old hardware

    Published: at 05:00 PM

    So, you're telling me there's a chance? With Nvidia's RTX 5000 series launch on the horizon, it's easy to be tempted into buying the latest and (hopefully) the greatest, but Frame Generation could change that - it's not just being improved on RTX 4000 series GPUs and Team Green's latest Blackwell GPUs like the RTX 5090 (Multi Frame Generation), but potentially RTX 3000 GPUs as well.

  • Rumor has it AMD’s feeling the heat from Nvidia’s RTX 5000 GPU launch prices – but a decision on RX 9070 pricing must be made soon

    Published: at 04:05 PM

    If it hasn’t been made already, although if it has – hurry up with the announcement, AMD. More rumors are circulating about AMD’s RDNA 4 graphics cards, due to launch at some point in Q1 2025, and there’s some fresh info about what could potentially be going on behind the scenes.

  • Fresh Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 stock rumors again suggest that next-gen GPUs will not be easy to buy

    Published: at 03:20 PM

    More rumblings on the grapevine hint that Nvidia RTX 5090 could be particularly hard to get. Nvidia’s Blackwell stock levels are again rumored to be shaky. Launch stock of the RTX 5090 might be very thin on the ground. The RTX 5080 should be better, but still might be tricky to find in the early days.

  • 3 GPUs you should buy instead of the Intel Arc B580

    Published: at 12:00 PM

    There’s no doubt that that Intel’s new Arc B580 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy. Clocking in at just $250, it’s a powerhouse GPU that delivers performance we normally only see out of GPUs north of $300. As you can read in my Intel Arc B580 review, it’s a fantastic option at 1080p and it scales up surprisingly well to 1440p. There’s just one problem — the Arc B580 is sold out everywhere.

  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: news, rumors, and everything we know

    Published: at 12:00 PM

    Everything we know about the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. CES 2025 has come and gone with no official confirmation of the possible AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT flagship graphics card, though there is somewhat of a confirmation of RDNA 4 graphics cards.

  • China-tailored RTX 5090D has AI and cryptomining limiters — multi-GPU config is also locked

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Nvidia's upcoming China-focused RTX 5090D is purportedly locked down, preventing users from using the Blackwell GPU for specific workloads. A user on the Chiphell forums reports that after "3 seconds," the RTX 5090D locks itself, preventing users from running particular workloads, overclocking the GPU, adjusting power limit parameters, and even using the GPU in multi-GPU setups.

  • Switch 2 GPU leaks suggest specs just shy of Xbox Series S power

    Published: at 09:00 PM

    Another day, another round of Switch 2 leaks and speculation ahead of the imminent reveal from Nintendo itself. This time, there have been core details of the Switch 2 GPU leaked, pointing to power that supersedes what many have been thinking in comparing it to the PS4 and instead, it may be more in line with the Xbox Series S.

  • Demystifying GPU Terminology

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    What about the alleged B200A? As Nvidia ramps up production of its multi-chiplet Blackwell-series products, the company will use more CoWoS-L packaging capacity and less CoWoS-S packaging capacity, the company's chief executive Jensen Huang confirmed at a press conference in Taiwan.

  • Nvidia shifts to CoWoS-L packaging for Blackwell GPU production ramp-up

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    What about the alleged B200A? As Nvidia ramps up production of its multi-chiplet Blackwell-series products, the company will use more CoWoS-L packaging capacity and less CoWoS-S packaging capacity, the company's chief executive Jensen Huang confirmed at a press conference in Taiwan.

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Up To 37% Faster Than RTX 4090 In Vulkan, 16% Faster In OpenCL Tests

    Published: at 12:00 PM

    NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 GPU has been tested within the Geekbench OpenCL & Vulkan APIs, offering up to 37% faster performance. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 "Blackwell Flagship" GPU Tested In Geekbench OpenCL & Vulkan Benchmarks, Big Jump In Vulkan Versus RTX 4090.

  • NVIDIA Blackwell “RTX 50” GPU Architecture Detailed: Advanced Cores, DLSS 4, Next-Gen Gaming Technologies & More

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    At CES 2025, NVIDIA offered us a deep-dive of its next-gen Blackwell GPU architecture for RTX 50 gaming GPUs and how it improves upon Ada. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell" GPU Architecture Dissected: More AI-Focused Cores, More Throughput, DLSS & Reflex Upgrades, Coprocessor and A Ton More.

  • Understanding GPU Naming Conventions: NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Cards Explained

    Published: at 10:00 PM

    In the heart of Miami's tech community, where the digital landscape is as dynamic as the city itself, understanding the nuances of GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) naming conventions is crucial for enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals alike.

  • Nvidia’s new next-gen GPU benchmarks cause concern among PC gamers, particularly with the RTX 5080 – but don’t panic yet

    Published: at 09:00 AM

    Two non-DLSS 4 games show just a 15% uplift for the RTX 5080 versus the RTX 4080.

  • Leak: Nintendo Switch 2 GPU Could Hit 3.1 TFLOPS When Docked

    Published: at 03:00 PM

    This would put the console just below the Microsoft Xbox Series S, but DLSS could level the playing field. Despite its modest computing power, the Nintendo Switch has become the best-selling current game console. The upcoming Switch 2 will get a big speed boost, but don't expect it to leave other consoles in the dust. With a bit of data mining, one forum user has found processor specifications for the new console. If accurate, this confirms a big update over the original Switch.

  • Nvidia's Strategic Shift Towards ASIC Development Amidst Rising Competition

    Published: at 10:04 AM

    Nvidia's establishment of an ASIC department and recruitment drive in Taiwan highlight its strategic focus on custom AI chip solutions, aiming to navigate the competitive pressures from companies like Broadcom and Marvell in the evolving AI semiconductor market.

  • Big AI beasts reportedly delay Nvidia Blackwell orders due to GPU overheating but it doesn't worry us for RTX 50 gaming cards

    Published: at 10:05 PM

    Blackwell GPUs aren't all exactly the same. Nvidia's biggest customers for AI chips, including Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta, have reportedly cut their orders for the new Blackwell series of GPUs due to overheating issues. However, that doesn't worry us for Nvidia's new RTX 50 family of gaming GPUs, despite them also being based on the Blackwell architecture.

  • Asus GPU power connector delivers 1,000W for cableless builds — GC-HPWR has a retractable design

    Published: at 09:00 PM

    BTF 2.0 branded GPUs will come with this new power connector. Asus has updated its BTF (Back to Future) standard with a new connector that provides significantly more power than the 12V-2x6 connector. HardwareLuxx reports that the new GC-HPWR connector is rated for 1,000W. It also features a retractable design, making the connector optional and improving BTF GPU compatibility with traditional motherboards.

  • Nvidia is preparing for the post-GPU AI era as it is reportedly recruits ASIC engineers to fend off competition from Broadcom and Marvell

    Published: at 08:00 PM

    Nvidia recruits 1,000 engineers in Taiwan to strengthen ASIC expertise. Nvidia, already a leader in AI and GPU technologies, is moving into the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) market to address growing competition and shifting trends in AI semiconductor design.

  • Intel is taking the budget GPU market by storm - leaked Arc B570 benchmark shows solid performance for a very reasonable price

    Published: at 08:25 PM

    Intel is on its way to becoming the new budget GPU king. While Nvidia and AMD's new GPUs may have taken the spotlight over recent weeks with a slew of big new reveals, notably Team Green's RTX 5000 series at CES 2025, Intel is slowly becoming a dark horse within the budget GPU market - and PC gamers with tight budgets should pay attention.

  • AMD Debunks Pre-CES RX Radeon 9070 “RDNA 4” GPUs Leaks, Signals To Higher Gaming Performance

    Published: at 10:05 PM

    AMD's chief architect of gaming says not to believe the earlier performance rumors about Radeon RX 9070 "RDNA 4" GPUs as they are faster.Frank Azor Signals Faster Raster and RT Performance of AMD Radeon RX 9070 "RDNA 4" GPUs, Calls Previous Rumors and Leaks 'Inaccurate'.

  • US Further Restricts Nvidia AI Exports, Caps GPU Purchases for Select Nations

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    The Biden administration bars some countries from getting advanced chips entirely, while others will need a license to get more than 1,700 GPUs per order.

  • Understanding GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

    Published: at 10:00 AM

    A GPU(Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the rendering of images, animations, and video for the computer's screen. Initially designed for rendering 3D graphics, modern GPUs are highly programmable and capable of performing a wide range of computational tasks.

  • What is a GPU?

    Published: at 12:00 PM

    If you need legacy drivers, you might want to keep your older OS version – possibly indefinitely. The Reg FOSS desk spent some quality time downgrading Ubuntu to restore graphics acceleration. How and why would we do this?