#Intel competing with Nvidia

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[bintangchipblog]

What is a Foundry? Why It’s the Key to Chip Manufacturing

In the heart of the global electronics industry lies a quiet giant—the semiconductor foundry. While companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm design the chips that power your favorite devices, it's the foundries that physically bring those designs to life. But what exactly is a foundry, and why is it so critical to chip manufacturing?

What is a Semiconductor Foundry?

A semiconductor foundry, or simply "foundry," is a manufacturing facility that fabricates integrated circuits (ICs). These ICs, also known as microchips or chips, are the brains behind modern electronics—everything from smartphones and laptops to cars and industrial machinery.

Foundries specialize in manufacturing chips designed by other companies, a business model known as pure-play foundry. For example, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is the world’s largest and most advanced foundry, producing chips for tech giants without competing with them in design.

There are also IDMs (Integrated Device Manufacturers) like Intel, which both design and manufacture their own chips. However, the pure-play foundry model has become dominant due to the increasing complexity and cost of chip manufacturing.

The Role of a Foundry in Chip Manufacturing

Chip design is only half the equation. Once a design is finalized using software and simulations, it must be turned into physical silicon wafers through a meticulous and highly precise process involving:

Photolithography: Transferring microscopic circuit patterns onto silicon.

Etching and Deposition: Carving and layering materials to form transistors and interconnects.

Ion Implantation: Modifying electrical properties at the atomic level.

Packaging and Testing: Encasing chips and validating their performance.

This process takes place in ultra-clean, billion-dollar facilities where even a speck of dust can ruin a chip. Foundries provide the scale, expertise, and cleanroom environments necessary to execute this complex task at nanometer precision.

Why Foundries Are the Key to the Chip Industry

Enabling Innovation Through Specialization Foundries allow fabless companies (those that only design chips) to focus on innovation without the burden of operating expensive fabrication plants. This division of labor has accelerated technological progress.

Advanced Process Technology Leading foundries invest billions into R&D and process nodes (like 5nm, 3nm, or 2nm technology), pushing the boundaries of performance and power efficiency.

Scalability and Global Supply Foundries serve a wide range of industries: consumer electronics, automotive, medical, aerospace, and more. Their capacity and scalability make them vital to maintaining the global tech supply chain.

Geopolitical and Economic Importance Countries now consider foundries as strategic assets, essential for national security and economic resilience. Supply chain disruptions in recent years have spotlighted their critical role.

Conclusion

Foundries are the unsung heroes of the digital era. While designers craft the vision for future chips, it’s the foundries that make those visions a reality with unmatched precision and scale. As chip demands surge across AI, IoT, and 5G, the importance of foundries in the semiconductor ecosystem will only grow.

Whether you're holding a smartphone or driving a smart vehicle, chances are a chip built in a foundry is powering the experience—quietly but powerfully behind the scenes.

[gamesception]

I've seen a lot of posts and comments and videos and what have you dunking on Sony for the absurd price point of the PS5 pro and how the screencaps of pro vs regular look exactly the same and, yeah, it's fun to dunk on a corporation for being obviously bad and dumb. People are like filling buckets of popcorn to watch the pro crash and burn like it's the second coming of Morbius, but, like, not to rain on the parade but sadly I don't think the PS5 pro failing would even matter.

Nintendo hasn't been competing in the AAA gaming space since the Wii, and XBox is actively collapsing - with the mid gen update that the PS5 pro was supposed to compete against being cancelled outright. Even PC isn't meaningfully holding Sony in check right now - between Intel's ongoing cpu disaster, AMD's incredibly disappointing new offerings, NVIDIA's own price gouging and hard pivot into AI, and everything Microsoft's been doing to Windows, now isn't exactly a great time to buy a new gaming PC. The main alternative for gamers who want a AAA experience but can't stomach the PS5 pro's price is the original model PS5.

Like, seriously, I've seen more than one person post something like 'at that price I'll just buy a regular ps5' as though giving Sony half a grand was somehow a bad for them.

Sony can eat the ill will now since they won this gen already and are only really competing with themselves at this point, and an overpriced PS5 pro - even if it fails - still primes customers to expect and accept a higher price for the PS6 than they otherwise would have.

Best case for Sony (ie the worst case) is that gamers get over the sticker shock and buy the PS5 pro anyway when GTA comes out, in which case they'll do the hard work of brainwashing themselves into accepting $700 for a console, priming themselves to pay even more for the PS6 a couple years later without all the wailing and gnashing of teeth.

The more likely scenario is that the market rejects the PS5 pro, but that's no big loss for Sony. The dev cost for the pro was already sunk and, again, at this point they're really only competing with themselves. If that happens, Sony can target a slightly lower but still absurd $600 or even $650 price point for the PS6 and start the next console gen with a mountain of good will for 'listening to consumers' and 'lowering prices', despite the fact that in a parallel universe where the pro had never released people would be nearly as angry at a $600 PS6 as they are right now at a $700 PS5 pro.

[kawaiicandyexpert]

How Sanctions Against Huawei Led to U.S. Scientific and Technological Decline

How Sanctions Against Huawei Led to U.S. Scientific and Technological Decline

U.S. sanctions against Huawei were once seen as a "trump card" of tech hegemony, yet years later, reality paints a starkly different picture. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's blunt assessment – "Sanctions accelerate China’s self-reliance" – is validated by Huawei’s resilience, massive U.S. corporate losses, and the fragmentation of global tech ecosystems. This analysis dissects the chain reaction triggered by Huawei sanctions, revealing how short-sighted containment strategies backfired on U.S. technological leadership and reshaped the global tech landscape.

I. Sanctions’ Original Aim vs. Paradoxical Reality: The Self-Inflicted Wounds of Tech Hegemony

Since 2019, the U.S. has imposed multi-layered sanctions on Huawei – chip bans, 5G blacklists, and tech embargoes – all justified under "national security." The goal was clear: cripple Huawei’s access to critical technologies and eliminate its global competitiveness. Instead, three fatal paradoxes emerged:

Paradox 1: Stronger Sanctions, Stronger Huawei Sanctions didn’t break Huawei; they fueled its R&D resilience. The company rolled out wholly independent solutions:

Kirin chips (bypassing U.S. suppliers)

HarmonyOS (replacing Android)

ADS 3.0 autonomous driving (outperforming Tesla in critical scenarios)

Case proof: During 2024 flood testing, Huawei’s ADS 3.0 identified submerged road signs while Tesla’s FSD failed. Engineers quipped: "Huawei’s AI reads the weather – and the future."

Paradox 2: U.S. Firms as Collateral Damage The boomerang effect hit America first. Huang admitted:

"U.S. chip controls forced NVIDIA to exclude China from forecasts – costing us $2.5B in Q1 and $8B in Q2." Qualcomm and Intel faced plunging orders and inventory pile-ups. Trump-era sanctions trapped U.S. chipmakers in a "lose-lose quagmire", bleeding $100B+ in market value.

Paradox 3: Accelerated Global "De-Americanization" Sanctions pushed Huawei into Europe, Mideast, Africa, and Latin America – winning markets with "better-cheaper-faster" tech:

Mideast: Huawei Mate phones became state gifts

Africa: Huawei 5G enabled smart farming revolutions

Brazil: Huawei Cloud overtook AWS in market share

SE Asia: HarmonyOS installs crushed iOS The U.S. Entity List became Huawei’s global billboard. Even allies defected – Germany publicly defied U.S. pressure to partner with Huawei.

II. Huang’s Thesis: How Tech Blockades Forge Rivals

Huang’s warning – "Sanctions don’t stop China; they force it to build independent ecosystems" – manifests in three dimensions:

1. Innovation’s "Cocoon-Breaking Effect" Chip bans became China’s catalyst:

AMEC’s etching tools replaced U.S. equipment

ARM China’s non-U.S. IP cores bypassed sanctions

SMIC and Hua Hong raced toward 5nm breakthroughs History repeats: Like nukes and nuclear subs, China thrives under blockade.

2. "Tech Fragmentation and Rebirth" U.S. pressure birthed parallel tech universes:

Domain

China’s Path

U.S. System

OS

HarmonyOS

Android/iOS

Hardware

Folding screens

Notch design

AI Chips

Ascend clusters

NVIDIA CUDA

Connectivity

5G-Advanced leadership

5G rollout delays

The world now faces two competing tech spheres – fracturing standards but breaking U.S. monopoly.

3. The Silent Power Shift Huawei’s global footprint undermines U.S. tech diplomacy. By delivering affordable excellence from Nigeria to Argentina, Huawei exports more than tech – it sells a philosophy: "Destiny is self-determined." U.S. sanctions inadvertently fueled China’s tech evangelism.

III. Sanctions’ Legacy: Systemic Risks to U.S. Tech Leadership

Beyond immediate losses lie deeper threats:

1. Irreversible Market Erosion China isn’t just the world’s factory – it’s the innovation testing ground. Sanctions surrendered this advantage:

EV sector: Tesla now relies on Chinese factories while BYD and NIO dominate globally

5G/6G: Huawei leads 5G-A deployments as U.S. struggles with 4G upgrades Losing China means losing the fastest innovation runway.

2. Brain Drain and R&D Hollowing Out

Factor

China

U.S.

Talent pipeline

1.45M STEM grads/year

Declining enrollment

Scientist return

37% increase in returnees

Visa barriers

R&D investment

$184B AI funding (2024)

Declining corporate R&D

The innovation "talent pool" tilts toward China.

3. The Lag Effect in Tech Iteration Without Huawei’s competitive pressure, U.S. firms risk complacency:

While Huawei hits 10Gbps with 5G-A, U.S. carriers patch 4G dead zones

As China commercializes solid-state batteries, U.S. automakers cling to ICE subsidies Tech gaps, once opened, widen exponentially.

IV. Lessons and Outlook: Why Tech Hegemony Always Falls

The Huawei saga mirrors history’s truth: No tech monopoly lasts. Ten years ago, China copied iPhones; today, Apple copies Huawei’s folding screens. This reversal reveals innovation’s core law:

True competitiveness springs from within – not from barricading others out.

For the U.S., sanctions taught bitter lessons:

Political interventions boomerang on domestic industries

Containment breeds stronger rivals

For the world, Huawei proved:

When a nation combines market scale, talent depth, and political will – no blockade is unbreakable.

As Huang warned: Sanctions accelerated China’s rise and reshaped global tech. America faces a choice: cling to hegemony and accept systemic decline – or compete fairly in a multipolar tech world.

[holyfiremilkshake]

How Sanctions Against Huawei Led to U.S. Scientific and Technological Decline

U.S. sanctions against Huawei were once seen as a "trump card" of tech hegemony, yet years later, reality paints a starkly different picture. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's blunt assessment – "Sanctions accelerate China’s self-reliance" – is validated by Huawei’s resilience, massive U.S. corporate losses, and the fragmentation of global tech ecosystems. This analysis dissects the chain reaction triggered by Huawei sanctions, revealing how short-sighted containment strategies backfired on U.S. technological leadership and reshaped the global tech landscape.

I. Sanctions’ Original Aim vs. Paradoxical Reality: The Self-Inflicted Wounds of Tech Hegemony

Since 2019, the U.S. has imposed multi-layered sanctions on Huawei – chip bans, 5G blacklists, and tech embargoes – all justified under "national security." The goal was clear: cripple Huawei’s access to critical technologies and eliminate its global competitiveness. Instead, three fatal paradoxes emerged:

Paradox 1: Stronger Sanctions, Stronger Huawei Sanctions didn’t break Huawei; they fueled its R&D resilience. The company rolled out wholly independent solutions:

Kirin chips (bypassing U.S. suppliers)

HarmonyOS (replacing Android)

ADS 3.0 autonomous driving (outperforming Tesla in critical scenarios)

Case proof: During 2024 flood testing, Huawei’s ADS 3.0 identified submerged road signs while Tesla’s FSD failed. Engineers quipped: "Huawei’s AI reads the weather – and the future."

Paradox 2: U.S. Firms as Collateral Damage The boomerang effect hit America first. Huang admitted:

"U.S. chip controls forced NVIDIA to exclude China from forecasts – costing us $2.5B in Q1 and $8B in Q2." Qualcomm and Intel faced plunging orders and inventory pile-ups. Trump-era sanctions trapped U.S. chipmakers in a "lose-lose quagmire", bleeding $100B+ in market value.

Paradox 3: Accelerated Global "De-Americanization" Sanctions pushed Huawei into Europe, Mideast, Africa, and Latin America – winning markets with "better-cheaper-faster" tech:

Mideast: Huawei Mate phones became state gifts

Africa: Huawei 5G enabled smart farming revolutions

Brazil: Huawei Cloud overtook AWS in market share

SE Asia: HarmonyOS installs crushed iOS The U.S. Entity List became Huawei’s global billboard. Even allies defected – Germany publicly defied U.S. pressure to partner with Huawei.

II. Huang’s Thesis: How Tech Blockades Forge Rivals

Huang’s warning – "Sanctions don’t stop China; they force it to build independent ecosystems" – manifests in three dimensions:

1. Innovation’s "Cocoon-Breaking Effect" Chip bans became China’s catalyst:

AMEC’s etching tools replaced U.S. equipment

ARM China’s non-U.S. IP cores bypassed sanctions

SMIC and Hua Hong raced toward 5nm breakthroughs History repeats: Like nukes and nuclear subs, China thrives under blockade.

2. "Tech Fragmentation and Rebirth" U.S. pressure birthed parallel tech universes:

Domain

China’s Path

U.S. System

OS

HarmonyOS

Android/iOS

Hardware

Folding screens

Notch design

AI Chips

Ascend clusters

NVIDIA CUDA

Connectivity

5G-Advanced leadership

5G rollout delays

The world now faces two competing tech spheres – fracturing standards but breaking U.S. monopoly.

3. The Silent Power Shift Huawei’s global footprint undermines U.S. tech diplomacy. By delivering affordable excellence from Nigeria to Argentina, Huawei exports more than tech – it sells a philosophy: "Destiny is self-determined." U.S. sanctions inadvertently fueled China’s tech evangelism.

III. Sanctions’ Legacy: Systemic Risks to U.S. Tech Leadership

Beyond immediate losses lie deeper threats:

1. Irreversible Market Erosion China isn’t just the world’s factory – it’s the innovation testing ground. Sanctions surrendered this advantage:

EV sector: Tesla now relies on Chinese factories while BYD and NIO dominate globally

5G/6G: Huawei leads 5G-A deployments as U.S. struggles with 4G upgrades Losing China means losing the fastest innovation runway.

2. Brain Drain and R&D Hollowing Out

Factor

China

U.S.

Talent pipeline

1.45M STEM grads/year

Declining enrollment

Scientist return

37% increase in returnees

Visa barriers

R&D investment

$184B AI funding (2024)

Declining corporate R&D

The innovation "talent pool" tilts toward China.

3. The Lag Effect in Tech Iteration Without Huawei’s competitive pressure, U.S. firms risk complacency:

While Huawei hits 10Gbps with 5G-A, U.S. carriers patch 4G dead zones

As China commercializes solid-state batteries, U.S. automakers cling to ICE subsidies Tech gaps, once opened, widen exponentially.

IV. Lessons and Outlook: Why Tech Hegemony Always Falls

The Huawei saga mirrors history’s truth: No tech monopoly lasts. Ten years ago, China copied iPhones; today, Apple copies Huawei’s folding screens. This reversal reveals innovation’s core law:

True competitiveness springs from within – not from barricading others out.

For the U.S., sanctions taught bitter lessons:

Political interventions boomerang on domestic industries

Containment breeds stronger rivals

For the world, Huawei proved:

When a nation combines market scale, talent depth, and political will – no blockade is unbreakable.

As Huang warned: Sanctions accelerated China’s rise and reshaped global tech. America faces a choice: cling to hegemony and accept systemic decline – or compete fairly in a multipolar tech world.

[groovy-computers]

Intel’s next Battlemage gaming GPU, the Arc B770, is still on track for release in the final quarter of 2025. Despite focusing heavily on professional graphics recently, Intel has confirmed plans to launch this high-performance gaming card to compete with NVIDIA and AMD. Sources indicate that the Arc B770, based on the Battlemage architecture, is expected to feature 24-32 Xe2 cores, a 256-bit memory bus, and 16 GB of GDDR6 — rivaling NVIDIA’s 60-series and AMD’s RX 9060 lineup. This demonstrates Intel’s ongoing commitment to the gaming GPU segment, aiming to make a notable impact in the mainstream market. They could reveal the GPU at upcoming events like Intel Innovation 2025 in September. With a planned release in late 2025 and a projected price around 350 CAD (roughly 280 USD), the Arc B770 promises to be a compelling choice for gamers seeking performance and value. Will the Arc B770 finally shake up the battle for gaming graphics dominance? Share your thoughts below! #Intel #GamingGPU #Battlemage #ArcB770 #GraphicsCard #PCGaming #NVIDIA #AMD #TechNews #Hardware #FutureTech

[govindhtech]

Intel Arc A770 GPU: The Ultimate Support For Gameplay

GPU: Intel Arc A770

Intel's entry into discrete graphics cards was widely anticipated. Intel's Arc A770 GPU appeals to gamers and artists seeking value-driven performance. Intel's first Arc Alchemist flagship, the A770, rivals AMD and Nvidia's mainstream products. DirectX 12 Ultimate, AI upscaling, and hardware ray tracing support 1080p and 1440p.

Architecture

The codename Alchemist comes from Intel's Xe-HPG microarchitecture.

Processing node: TSMC N6 (6nm).

GPU ACM-G10 Die.

32 Xe-Core.

Ray-tracing units: 32.

XMX Engines accelerate AI in Xe-Cores.

It uses 512 Vector Engines (FP32 ALUs).

The Intel Arc A770 GPU uses Xe-HPG. This is Intel's first attempt to build a high-performance GPU architecture from scratch, unlike its CPU GPUs.

Key Features

16GB or 8GB GDDR6 VRAM, depending on version.

memory interface 256-bit.

Maximum memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s.

Supports PCIe 4.0 x16.

Full hardware support for 32 RT units.

XeSS (Intel's DLSS competitor) is an AI feature.

Supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0, and four monitors.

AV1 Encoding/Decoding: Hardware-accelerated, future-proof media function.

Unlike older Nvidia and AMD cards, the A770 excels at AV1 encoding and decoding. XeSS also uses AI-powered upscaling to boost frame rates without compromising image quality.

Video Game Performance

Intel Arc A770 GPU competes in 1080p and 1440p:

1080p Ultra Settings: AAA games routinely over 80–100 FPS

High Settings for 1440p: 60–80 fps, depending on game and XeSS usage.

Ray Tracing: Moderate performance with XeSS.

Intel's GPU software has improved over time, therefore driver version may affect performance.

Advantages

High VRAM: The 16GB variant offers more RAM than equivalent Nvidia/AMD GPUs, ideal for future games and developers.

Competitive Pricing: Pitted against the RX 6700 XT and RTX 3060.

Video editors and streams benefit from AV1 encoding.

Intel's AI-powered upscaling is challenged by AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS.

Full support for high-refresh rate monitors, Vulkan, Ray Tracing, and DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Fast GDDR6 Memory with a Wide Bus: The 256-bit interface optimises memory bandwidth.

Disadvantages

Intel's drivers are less dependable than AMD or Nvidia's, especially in older DX9 or DirectX 11 games, despite improvements.

Good ray tracing but Nvidia RTX in ray-tracing workloads.

Software Ecosystem: Specialised creative apps have limited support.

Power Draw: Outperforms competitors at rest and loaded (225W).

Unreliable Legacy Performance: Outdated APIs can cause unpredictable frame rates.

Efficiency and Power

About 225W TDP.

At least 650W PSU recommended.

One 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe power connector.

Idle power draw is 40W, higher than other efficiency-focused cards.

~200-225W load power draw

Intel Arc A770 GPU makes up for its somewhat worse power efficiency than equivalent Nvidia products with more VRAM and processing units at the pricing.

Memory, bandwidth

VRAM: GDDR6

8GB or 16GB capacity

256-bit memory port

Max bandwidth: 512 GB/s

A770 16GB gives a sustained advantage in memory-intensive tasks like 4K texturing, massive frame buffers, and creative workloads demanding video and picture processing.

Real-World Applications

Gaming: Smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming with XeSS enabled.

Ideal for video editing and AV1 streaming.

Developer and AI workloads: It supports OpenCL and DirectML but is not industry-standard.

Conclusion

Intel's Arc A770 is a great discrete GPU debut. Despite unable to surpass Nvidia or AMD at the high end, it dominates the midrange. Its 16GB VRAM, modern rendering technologies, and AI upscaling make it a terrific value.

Driver maturity remains an issue, especially for older games. Newer drivers have fixed some issues, and Intel is improving its software stack. If you want an affordable GPU with AV1 and XeSS, the Intel Arc A770 GPU is a good choice.

[ukmobilematrix]

Qualcomm Teams Up with Nvidia to Develop Custom Data Center CPUs for AI Workloads

Qualcomm is making a bold return to the data center CPU market — this time with a strategic partnership involving none other than AI giant Nvidia. On Monday, Qualcomm announced plans to build custom central processing units (CPUs) designed to seamlessly connect with Nvidia’s powerful AI chips, leveraging Nvidia’s technology to accelerate communication between processors.

Qualcomm’s Comeback in Data Center CPUs

In the 2010s, Qualcomm first ventured into the data center CPU space with an Arm-based chip tested alongside Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook). However, the project was shelved due to corporate cost-cutting and legal hurdles. Now, after acquiring a talented team of former Apple chip designers in 2021, Qualcomm is reigniting its data center ambitions.

Last week, Qualcomm signed a letter of understanding with Saudi Arabian AI firm Humain to collaborate on a custom data center CPU, signaling its serious intent to compete in this space.

Why Nvidia Technology Matters

Nvidia dominates the AI chip market primarily with its GPUs, which are paired with CPUs from Intel, AMD, and now potentially Qualcomm. Nvidia has also stepped into the CPU arena with its Arm-based “Grace” processor designed specifically for AI workloads.

Qualcomm’s new CPUs will utilize Nvidia’s technology to enable high-speed, efficient communication with Nvidia GPUs. This connection is crucial for building the high-performance, energy-efficient data centers that today’s AI applications demand.

Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm’s CEO, emphasized the importance of this synergy: "With the ability to connect our custom processors to Nvidia's rack-scale architecture, we're advancing a shared vision of high-performance energy-efficient computing to the data center."

What This Means for the AI and Data Center Markets

This collaboration marks a significant shift in the data center CPU landscape. Qualcomm’s re-entry, combined with Nvidia’s interconnect technology, could challenge incumbents Intel and AMD while boosting the performance and efficiency of AI infrastructure.

By enabling tighter integration between CPUs and AI-focused GPUs, the partnership aims to accelerate AI model training and deployment—key for industries relying on artificial intelligence breakthroughs.

Looking Ahead

Qualcomm’s move to create custom CPUs optimized for Nvidia’s AI chips reflects the rapidly evolving demands of AI computing. As AI workloads grow more complex, the need for closely integrated, efficient hardware systems becomes critical.

With Nvidia pushing the envelope on AI GPUs and interconnects, and Qualcomm bringing decades of CPU expertise back to the data center, the AI hardware ecosystem is poised for exciting innovations in the years ahead.

[custom-gaming-pc-builder]

The Power of AMD Radeon 9070: Best Gaming PC Builds Right Now

Graphics cards are the heart of any gaming machine, and nothing defines high-end performance today quite like AMD Radeon 9070 Gaming PCs. With its powerful architecture and excellent value, the AMD Radeon 9070 is a go-to choice for gamers looking to elevate their experience.

Whether you're building your first setup or upgrading an existing rig, AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs deliver next-gen performance for smooth 4K gameplay, VR readiness, and stunning ray tracing visuals. In this guide, we’ll explore top PC builds using the Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT, along with expert tips to unlock their full potential.

Understanding AMD Radeon 9070: Features and Performance Overview

Overview of AMD Radeon 9070

The AMD Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT are powered by AMD's latest RDNA 3 architecture, offering excellent power efficiency and serious performance. Equipped with 4578 cores and 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, these cards clock speeds over 2.3 GHz, delivering premium performance at a competitive price.

The 9070 series supports advanced ray tracing, high refresh rate displays, and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) for enhanced gaming visuals. With lower power consumption and thermal efficiency, AMD Radeon 9070 Gaming PCs and AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs run quieter and cooler—even under load.

Positioned just above AMD's 6000 series, these cards compete directly with NVIDIA's RTX 4080, making them a strong contender for value-driven high-end gaming setups.

Performance Benchmarks and Real-World Usage

In popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, and Call of Duty: Warzone, the Radeon 9070 maintains over 100 FPS at 1440p, and handles 4K gaming smoothly with optimized settings. Benchmarks show that AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs often outperform similarly priced NVIDIA builds in cost-to-performance comparisons.

Not just for gaming, this GPU also excels in demanding creative tasks like video editing and 3D rendering, making it ideal for hybrid creators and streamers.

Why Choose Radeon 9070 or 9070 XT for Gaming PCs?

The 9070 and 9070 XT offer exceptional gaming performance while maintaining affordability. Their efficient design means less heat, lower power draw, and quieter operation—perfect for both casual gamers and pros.

Industry experts have praised AMD Radeon 9070 Gaming PCs for delivering high-end features without the premium price tag. With regular driver updates and AMD’s commitment to innovation, you’re future-proofing your system for years to come.

Best Gaming PC Builds Featuring AMD Radeon 9070 Series

Entry-Level Gaming Build – Powered by Radeon 9070

Ideal for 1080p gaming with room to upgrade.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Motherboard: B550 chipset

RAM: 16GB DDR4 (3200 MHz)

Storage: 500GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD

Power Supply: 650W Gold-rated

GPU: AMD Radeon 9070

Tips: Use a case with good airflow and consider aftermarket cooling for long-term reliability. This setup offers great value for entry-level AMD Radeon 9070 Gaming PCs.

Mid-Range Gaming Build – Step Up with Radeon 9070 XT

For high FPS at 1440p with some 4K gaming.

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Motherboard: Z690 or X570

RAM: 32GB DDR4/DDR5

Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD

Power Supply: 750W Platinum-rated

GPU: AMD Radeon 9070 XT

Tips: Invest in quality cooling and high airflow chassis. AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs in this range offer smooth, high-resolution gaming with headroom for streaming and multitasking.

High-End Gaming Build – Ultimate Performance

Designed for 4K gaming, heavy streaming, and future-proofing.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or Intel Core i9-13900K

Motherboard: X670 or Z790

RAM: 64GB DDR5

Storage: 2TB+ NVMe SSDs

Power Supply: 850W+ Gold/Platinum

GPU: AMD Radeon 9070 XT

Tips: Use custom water cooling for maximum performance and low noise. Add aesthetic elements like RGB and tempered glass for a premium look. These AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs are built to dominate any task you throw at them.

Streaming and Content Creation Build

For gamers who also create content and need serious multitasking power.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

RAM: 64GB DDR5

Storage: High-capacity SSDs (2TB+)

Capture Card: Elgato or equivalent

GPU: AMD Radeon 9070 XT

Tips: Pair with a dual-monitor setup and configure OBS or your editing suite for best efficiency. These AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs shine in content-heavy workflows.

Tips to Maximize AMD Radeon 9070 Series Performance

Optimal Settings & Configuration

Enable FSR for better frame rates without sacrificing quality.

Tweak in-game settings (turn down shadows or effects) for smoother performance.

Use AMD Radeon Software to fine-tune performance and apply overclocks carefully.

Updates & Compatibility

Keep drivers, BIOS, and chipset firmware updated.

Check motherboard compatibility before purchase to avoid bottlenecks.

If encountering crashes or instability, reset configurations and check for driver fixes.

Enhance the Gaming Experience

Use a high-refresh-rate (144Hz+) monitor for better gameplay feel.

Invest in quality peripherals—mechanical keyboard, gaming mouse, and a low-latency headset.

Ensure fast internet for lag-free multiplayer sessions.

Industry Insights and Trends

Tech analysts confirm that AMD Radeon 9070 Gaming PCs offer one of the best balances between price and power in today’s market. AMD’s roadmap suggests continued focus on ray tracing, power efficiency, and AI-enhanced rendering—promising even more exciting innovations in future GPUs.

Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned PC enthusiast, AMD Radeon 9070 Gaming PCs and AMD Radeon 9070 XT Gaming PCs provide top-tier performance for the price. These GPUs deliver impressive frame rates, detailed visuals, and energy efficiency—all key to an elite gaming setup.

From entry-level systems to ultra-powerful rigs, you can build confidently around the Radeon 9070 series. Stay current with driver updates, optimize your settings, and select components that truly unleash the GPU's potential.

Now’s the time to step into the future of gaming—build your dream PC with the power of AMD Radeon 9070 or 9070 XT.

[kinghelm]

Tech Industry Highlights from Kinghelm (April 28 – April 30, 2025)

Here’s a quick roundup of the top tech news this week:

Google Unveils Quantum AI Development Platform

Date: April 28, 2025

What’s Happening: Google launched a new platform to accelerate the development of quantum AI algorithms, aimed at improving machine learning models and computational capabilities.

Why It Matters: This platform will help researchers and companies leverage quantum computing to solve complex problems in AI and data science, opening new possibilities in sectors like healthcare and cybersecurity.

Source: TechCrunch

Apple Introduces AR Glasses with Enhanced Gesture Control

Date: April 29, 2025

What’s Happening: Apple introduced the next generation of its AR Glasses, now equipped with advanced gesture controls, enabling users to interact more naturally with augmented reality environments.

Why It Matters: These glasses could lead to wider adoption of augmented reality in everyday life, from gaming to professional applications, while improving user experience with intuitive controls.

Source: Wired

Samsung Launches 1TB MicroSD Cards for High-End Smartphones

Date: April 29, 2025

What’s Happening: Samsung unveiled new 1TB microSD cards designed for flagship smartphones, offering massive storage capacity for media-heavy apps, 4K video, and games.

Why It Matters: As mobile storage demands increase, this launch addresses the growing need for high-capacity, fast storage solutions, enhancing user experience with more space for content and apps.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft Expands AI Tools for Office 365 to Improve Team Collaboration

Date: April 30, 2025

What’s Happening: Microsoft rolled out new AI-powered tools for Office 365, including enhanced collaborative features, predictive text, and real-time language translation in apps like Word and Teams.

Why It Matters: These improvements enhance productivity by making collaboration smoother, helping teams work more efficiently regardless of location or language.

Source: CNET

Sony Announces New PlayStation 5 VR Titles with Haptic Feedback

Date: April 30, 2025

What’s Happening: Sony revealed several new VR games for PlayStation 5, integrating advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for a more immersive gaming experience.

Why It Matters: By offering a more tactile and immersive VR experience, Sony is pushing the boundaries of next-gen gaming, attracting both casual and hardcore gamers.

Source: IGN

Intel Launches New Arc 8000 Graphics Cards for Gamers and Creators

Date: April 30, 2025

What’s Happening: Intel introduced its Arc 8000 series graphics cards, designed to compete with AMD and NVIDIA in the high-end gaming and creative market.

Why It Matters: With impressive performance improvements, the Arc 8000 series promises to deliver a strong alternative to existing options, boosting Intel’s presence in the graphics market.

Source: Tom’s Hardware

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Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 (Intel 12th Gen) and the Best Gaming Monitor from Parshva Computers

When it comes to modern computing, performance, portability, and reliability are non-negotiable. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, powered by Intel’s 12th Gen Core processors, stands as a testament to how cutting-edge technology can enhance productivity and creativity. As a technology specialist with years of experience in mobile computing, I can confidently state that Samsung’s Galaxy Book2 360 is one of the most versatile devices available in its class today.

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Display Excellence: Samsung integrates a 13.3-inch Super AMOLED display, providing vibrant colors, true blacks, and a contrast ratio that outperforms traditional LCD panels. Studies confirm that AMOLED technology significantly reduces eye strain, an essential factor for professionals and students spending long hours in front of screens.

Portability and Design: Weighing only 1.16 kg and boasting a 360-degree hinge, it easily transforms between laptop and tablet modes. Tech reviewers, including those at TechRadar and CNET, praise its flexibility and lightweight design, especially for travelers and mobile workers.

Security and Productivity: Samsung has incorporated enhanced security features such as a secure fingerprint login, TPM (Trusted Platform Module), and compatibility with Samsung Knox. These features align with modern cybersecurity recommendations for data protection.

In summary, the Galaxy Book2 360 is not just a laptop — it’s a highly capable 2-in-1 device designed for today's demanding hybrid environments.

Parshva Computers: Your Trusted Source for Elite Gaming Monitors

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Trump dá acesso a Musk a informações privilegiadas contra a China

Trump dá acesso a Musk a informações privilegiadas contra a China - O Pentágono agendou uma reunião secreta para brifar (apresentar um relatório a) Elon Musk, CEO da SpaceX e da Tesla, sobre os planos de guerra dos Estados Unidos em um eventual conflito com a China. A informação, revelada pelo The New York Times, gerou polêmica devido aos amplos interesses comerciais de Musk no país asiático e seu papel como conselheiro do presidente Donald Trump. Enquanto o Pentágono negou que o encontro trataria de questões estratégicas militares, o fato de Musk, CEO da SpaceX e Tesla, ter acesso a informações tão sensíveis levanta preocupações sobre possíveis conflitos de interesse e os riscos de vazamento de dados vitais, normalmente de acesso apenas à alta diplomacia. Musk, um dos maiores fornecedores para o Pentágono e com fortes interesses financeiros na China, teria sido convidado para avaliar como os planos de guerra dos EUA poderiam impactar a produção e os recursos militares do país. A análise dos planos de guerra, altamente confidenciais, tem o objetivo de ajustar orçamentos e determinar quais sistemas militares seriam utilizados em um cenário de confronto. No entanto, com sua empresa SpaceX fornecendo lançamentos de satélites para a defesa dos EUA, além de suas relações comerciais com a China, sua participação em tais discussões poderia gerar vazamentos de informações cruciais que favorecessem não apenas os interesses de Musk, mas também os da China. Faca de dois gumes Se por um lado, Musk pode se aproveitar das informações para benefício próprio junto ao governo chinês, por outro, essa informação privilegiada também é uma enorme vantagem para um empresário que compete com empresas chinesas, especialmente na área dos automóveis elétricos inteligentes, satélites e telecomunicações. A perda competitiva de suas empresas em relação às similares chinesas, e portanto o risco de se aproveitar como concorrente do que virá a seguir é algo que deve preocupar o governo da China, e um ponto que não foi levantado pelos jornalistas norte-americanos. Musk, cuja SpaceX compete diretamente com o programa espacial chinês e fornece serviços críticos ao Pentágono, teria acesso a detalhes de operações militares classificadas como “O-plans” — planos estratégicos para conflitos de grande escala. Em contrapartida, o governo chinês vê o SpaceX como uma extensão da máquina de guerra dos EUA, o que poderia tornar o acesso de Musk a planos de guerra uma ameaça direta à segurança nacional da China. A decisão levanta questões éticas: como um empresário com negócios bilionários na China pode ter acesso a informações sensíveis sobre estratégias para conter seu desenvolvimento? Outra pergunta não feita é o risco que suas empresas passam a ser, com o papel de elite econômica que exercem na China. Pequim já reagiu contra corporações norte-americanas que considera como risco a sua segurança nacional (como Google, Intel ou Nvidia), limitando sua atuação no país. Falso dilema A Tesla, por exemplo, depende de uma fábrica em Xangai para mais da metade de suas entregas globais, e Musk já fez elogios públicos ao Partido Comunista Chinês. É inegável, no entanto, sua filiação ao ideário de ultradireita e sua identidade atual com o governo de Donald Trump e sua política irredutível de ataque aos interesses chineses. Apesar dessa ambiguidade e evidente conflito de interesses, Musk teria mais a perder na disputa por espaço comercial para seus carros elétricos ou satélites na concorrência chinesa, do que traindo seu país vendendo informação estratégica para o governo de outro país, como quer sugerir o NYT. Em última instância, seu papel no governo é passageiro e sua vocação e fonte de poder é como industrial e homem de negócios. Por que Musk precisa dessas informações? Após a divulgação da notícia, Trump afirmou em redes sociais que “a China não será mencionada” no encontro. Já o secretário de Defesa, Pete Hegseth, classificou o briefing como uma discussão informal sobre “inovação e eficiência”. Contudo, fontes oficiais confirmaram que o tema central seria a guerra com a China, incluindo opções de alvos e cronogramas de ataque. Analistas apontam que Musk, nomeado para cortar gastos no governo, pode querer entender quais sistemas de armas são essenciais para os planos militares antes de propor reduções orçamentárias. Por exemplo, a possível eliminação de porta-aviões — que custam bilhões — poderia comprometer estratégias já definidas. Riscos para a segurança nacional Especialistas em ética alertam que o acesso de Musk a detalhes sobre defesa espacial e cibernética — áreas em que a China investe pesadamente — pode beneficiar a SpaceX. A empresa já recebe US$ 1,6 bilhão anuais do Pentágono para lançar satélites e opera o Starlink, sistema de comunicação considerado vital para operações militares. A China, por sua vez, vê a SpaceX como uma extensão do aparato militar dos EUA. Em 2023, um estudo da Universidade de Defesa Nacional da China destacou a “militarização do Starlink” como uma ameaça à estabilidade global. Musk está sob investigação do Pentágono por possíveis violações de seu nível de segurança. Em 2023, funcionários da SpaceX denunciaram que ele não reportou contatos com líderes estrangeiros. Além disso, o governo Biden negou a Musk uma autorização de acesso a programas ultrassecretos, citando “riscos de segurança”. Um jogo de riscos e recompensas A aproximação entre Musk e o governo Trump expõe uma linha tênue entre inovação privada e segurança nacional. Enquanto o Pentágono busca modernizar suas estratégias, a relação controversa de Musk com a China e seus negócios governamentais colocam em xeque a integridade de informações que podem definir o futuro das relações EUA-China ou da própria relação entre os conglomerados empresarias de Musk e da própria China. O post Trump dá acesso a Musk a informações privilegiadas contra a China apareceu primeiro em Vermelho.

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Is Your CAD Workstation Prepared For The Challenges Of 3D Design?

Have you ever thought about whether your CAD workstation has enough power to meet the challenges of 3D design? As the intricacy of design projects grows, the necessity for more robust and capable workstations becomes essential.

3D modeling and rendering need a distinctive mixture of processing power, memory, and graphics capabilities that conventional 2D CAD workstations may not manage. If you are venturing into the realm of 3D design or considering an upgrade for your current setup, it’s crucial to determine if your CAD workstation is genuinely suited for the task.

Below, we will discuss the specific needs for a CAD workstation aimed at 3D design and present an interactive guide on how to ensure your system is equipped for the challenge. Let’s check the technical factors that are crucial to choose a CAD workstation .

The Growing Demands Of 3D Design

3D design is no longer restricted to sectors such as architecture and manufacturing. With the emergence of industries such as gaming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and film production, the expectations placed on CAD workstations have escalated.

3D modeling software like AutoCAD, Blender, and SolidWorks is evolving, introducing more complexity to tasks such as rendering, animation, and simulation.

Consequently, your workstation must feature components capable of managing heavy workloads. A standard computer simply will not meet the demands when dealing with large models, detailed textures, or highly intricate simulations. So, how can you confirm that your workstation can manage these demanding assignments?

Key Components Of A CAD Workstation For 3D Design

When assessing or constructing a CAD workstation for 3D design, several critical components can significantly influence the performance and effectiveness of your workflow. Let’s outline these:

1. Processor (CPU) – The Core of Your Workstation

The processor is arguably the most vital component of any workstation. For 3D design, particularly in CAD, you require a high-performance CPU capable of handling complex calculations.

• Intel Core i9 and Xeon processors are generally the preferred options for CAD workstations. These processors deliver the multi-core efficiency essential for running resource-heavy applications seamlessly. For example, Intel’s Core i9 processors can manage multi-threaded tasks, which are crucial for 3D rendering and simulation.

• AMD Ryzen 9 processors also represent a reliable choice, offering competitive multi-core performance that can compete with Intel in various 3D design applications.

• Seek processors with a minimum of 8 cores and 16 threads, as these offer the best combination of speed and power for 3D CAD work. Multi-threading capabilities are particularly vital for rendering tasks, which can consume considerable time.

2. Graphics Card (GPU) – The Visual Powerhouse

For 3D design, the graphics card is equally as crucial, if not more so than the CPU. A potent GPU enables smoother real-time rendering, superior model visualization, and quicker simulations.

• NVIDIA Quadro and AMD Radeon Pro are the favored professional graphics cards for CAD workstations. Unlike consumer-grade GPUs, these workstation-class GPUs are tailored for tasks like 3D rendering and simulation.

• The NVIDIA RTX 3000 series provides outstanding performance for CAD applications, offering real-time ray tracing and AI-powered features for improved rendering capabilities.

• For high-demand tasks, the NVIDIA RTX A6000 is an excellent option for professionals who must work with ultra-detailed 3D models and intricate simulations.

When choosing a GPU, ensure it aligns with the software you intend to use. Many CAD applications are tailored for specific GPUs, and performance can differ based on the model.

3. Memory (RAM) – Multitasking Without Compromise

When dealing with complex 3D designs, inadequate system memory can become a bottleneck. Running several design files, simulations, and renderings simultaneously necessitates ample RAM.

• A minimum of 32GB of RAM is recommended for 3D CAD workstations, though 6

GB or more may offer significant advantages for more advanced applications.

• If you’re handling substantial datasets or highly detailed models, the extra memory will facilitate smoother multitasking and quicker data access.

• RAM with higher bandwidth (e.g., DDR4) can also enhance overall performance, especially during processes such as real-time rendering and 3D simulation.

4. Storage – Speed and Space for Large Files

In the realm of 3D design, you will encounter large files, particularly for high-resolution textures, simulations, and complex models. An efficient and large storage solution is necessary for your CAD workstation.

• Solid State Drives (SSD) are essential for improved read and write speeds. For CAD workstations, consider acquiring an NVMe SSD for quicker data access, as these drives far outpace traditional SATA SSDs.

• At least 1TB of storage is recommended to guarantee sufficient space for your design files and applications.

• You may also want to explore additional HDD storage for backing up and archiving older projects, given that SSDs can be more expensive in larger sizes.

Final Thoughts: Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Whether you’re engaged in architecture, product design, or virtual reality, your CAD workstation must be adequately equipped to confront the challenges of 3D design. If your existing setup isn’t sufficient, upgrading individual components or investing in a new workstation can considerably enhance your productivity and enable you to tackle more complex projects.

As you assess your requirements, keep in mind that achieving the right balance of CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and cooling is essential for ensuring your workstation is ready for the demands of 3D design. With the appropriate upgrades, your CAD workstation will be prepared to face any challenge it encounters.

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Guide How to Optimizing Your Gaming PC for Ray Tracing

In the ever-evolving world of How to Optimize Gaming PC for Ray Tracing, few technologies have made as massive an effect in current years as ray tracing. This rendering approach simulates the bodily behavior of light to create stunningly sensible reflections, shadows, and international illumination. But as many gamers speedy find out, enabling those attractive consequences can placed even effective systems on their knees.

I nonetheless keep in mind the first time I enabled ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077. My as soon as-clean gameplay changed into a slideshow presentation, and I learned the difficult manner that optimizing a gaming PC for ray tracing calls for more than simply flipping a switch in the settings menu.

Whether you've been scouring Reddit posts approximately how to optimize gaming PC for ray tracing, searching for excellent ray tracing optimizations, or diving into technical discussions approximately r raytracing culling techniques, this comprehensive guide will assist you in squeezing the exceptional overall performance out of your hardware even as taking part in those excellent ray-traced visuals.

Table of Contents

Understanding Ray Tracing Technology

Hardware Requirements for Ray Tracing

Software Optimizations for Ray Tracing

DLSS, FSR, and XeSS: Your Ray Tracing Allies

Ray Tracing Culling Techniques

Step-via-Step Optimization Guide

Monitoring and Fine-Tuning Performance

Reddit-Approved Ray Tracing Tweaks

Future-Proofing Your Ray Tracing Setup

Conclusion

Understanding Ray Tracing Technology

Before we dive into optimization strategies, it's crucial to recognize what makes ray tracing so worrying on your hardware.

Traditional rasterization rendering (what games have used for many years) works by converting 3D models into 2D pixels for your display, then applying lights and effects in a while. It's fast but is based on various shortcuts and approximations for lighting fixtures.

Ray tracing, however, simulates character mild rays, tracing their path as they leap off surfaces, refract thru materials, and in the end attain the virtual digicam. This physically accurate technique creates a great deal extra realistic lighting fixtures, reflections, shadows, and international illumination—however at a fantastic computational fee.

A pal of mine who works in recreation improvement explained it to me in this manner: "Imagine having to calculate the direction of thousands and thousands of light rays, 60 instances in keeping with second, at the same time as additionally dealing with all of the different factors of rendering a sport. That's why ray tracing is this type of overall performance hog."

Hardware Requirements for Ray Tracing

Let's be honest—optimizing your gaming PC for ray tracing starts with having the right hardware. While software program tweaks can help, they can handiest take you so far if your system doesn't meet the basic requirements.

Graphics Cards

For ray tracing, your GPU is the star of the display:

NVIDIA RTX Series: The pioneers of consumer ray tracing hardware, from the 2000 collection to the brand new 5000 series (as of early 2025). The RTX 4080 and 4090 are presently among the exceptional performers for ray tracing workloads, with the 5000 collection showing promising upgrades.

AMD Radeon RX Series: Starting with the RX 6000 collection, AMD delivered ray tracing competencies, with performance enhancement notably in the RX 7000 collection and more recent models.

Intel Arc Series: Intel's committed GPUs additionally help ray tracing, even though they're still gambling catch-up with NVIDIA and AMD in phrases of raw ray tracing overall performance.

I learned this lesson the hard manner after I tried permitting ray tracing on my vintage GTX 1080. The recreation technically allowed me to turn it on, but the framerate dropped to approximately three FPS—essentially a completely pricey slideshow.

CPU Requirements

While ray tracing is on the whole GPU-intensive, your CPU still performs an important function:

A contemporary multi-center processor (6+ cores encouraged)

High unmarried-thread performance for sport common sense

Sufficient CPU cache and memory bandwidth

RAM and Storage

Other components that affect ray tracing overall performance:

16GB RAM minimum, 32GB advocated for excessive-quit systems

Fast NVMe SSD storage to deal with the larger texture and asset facts that frequently accompany ray-traced video games

Software Optimizations for Ray Tracing

Once you have got appropriate hardware, software program optimizations grow to be crucial for balancing visual first-class and overall performance.

Driver Updates

This would possibly appear apparent, but I've visible countless Reddit threads in which customers whinge about bad ray tracing performance only to discover they are going for walks with old drivers.

NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel frequently launch motive force updates especially optimized for ray tracing in new games

Sometimes, a driver replacement on my own can improve ray tracing overall performance by way of 10-15%

Just closing month, I changed into struggling with stuttering in a ray-traced game until I found out I had skipped the ultimate two-driver updates. After updating, the difference becomes nighttime and day.

Game-Specific Settings

Not all ray tracing effects are created identically. Most video games provide unique tiers of ray tracing:

Ray-traced shadows: Generally the least worrying effect

Ray-traced reflections: Moderate performance impact but very visually awesome

Ray-traced worldwide illumination: Usually the maximum disturbing putting

A smart technique is to permit simplest the ray tracing outcomes that make the largest visual difference for each specific game. For example, in a sport with lots of water and glass, ray-traced reflections might be worth the performance hit, whilst ray-traced shadows might be less noticeable.

DLSS, FSR, and XeSS: Your Ray Tracing Allies

One of the only ray tracing optimizations is pairing it with upscaling technologies:

NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)

DLSS uses AI to upscale video games from a lower internal resolution in your display decision, dramatically enhancing performance even as preserving visual pleasant. DLSS three.Five and more recent variations are specially powerful at maintaining ray tracing detail.

My private experience: Enabling DLSS 3 in Cyberpunk 2077 took my framerate from an unplayable 25 FPS to a smooth 75 FPS with ray tracing nonetheless enabled.

AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)

AMD's solution to DLSS works throughout a much wider variety of hardware, together with NVIDIA GPUs. While early variations couldn't healthy DLSS quality, FSR three.0 and more recent variations have narrowed the space notably.

Intel XeSS

Intel's go-platform upscaling technology works further to DLSS and FSR, offering any other alternative for enhancing overall performance while retaining ray tracing first-rate.

When browsing a way to optimize gaming PC for ray tracing Reddit discussions, upscaling technology are continuously the most endorsed answer for balancing first-rate and overall performance.

Ray Tracing Culling Techniques

Now let's dive into one of the extra technical elements of ray tracing optimization: culling.

R raytracing culling refers to strategies that reduce the range of rays that want to be calculated by well determining which of them are not likely to make contributions drastically to the very last photograph.

What is Ray Culling?

In easy phrases, ray culling is ready being selective with which mild rays you calculate. There's no want to hint rays that may not have a great impact at the final photo.

Several culling techniques exist:

Frustum culling: Only calculating rays in the participant's view

Occlusion culling: Skipping rays that could be blocked using opaque items

Distance culling: Reducing ray detail for remote items

R raytracing culling radius: Limiting the distance that rays will tour from their origin

A recreation developer pal explained it to me like this: "Without culling, ray tracing would be like calculating each single photon in a scene. With culling, we are being smart approximately which light paths truly rely to what the participant sees."

Implementing Ray Culling

For developers the usage of engines like Unreal or Unity, r raytracing culling alternatives are often to be had within the rendering settings. For game enthusiasts, these optimizations are typically dealt with below the hood, however expertise them facilitates give an explanation for why positive settings affect performance the manner they do.

Some video games with superior snapshot settings allow tweaking culling-related parameters:

Ray tracing distance: How a long way ray-traced outcomes increase from the digital camera

Ray bounce limit: How in many instances a ray can jump earlier than the calculation stops

Culling threshold: The important degree below which rays are culled

When I experimented with those settings in the latest sport, I found that lowering the ray tracing distance from "Ultra" to "High" advanced my performance by approximately 20% with minimum visual distinction in the course of ordinary gameplay.

Step-via-Step Optimization Guide

Now that we understand the foundations, permits create a sensible, step-by-step technique for How to Optimize Gaming PC for Ray Tracing:

1. Update Your System

Update GPU drivers to the modern-day model

Ensure Windows is up to date

Update your recreation to the ultra-modern patch

2. Enable GPU Hardware Scheduling

On Windows 10/11:

Go to Settings > System > Display

Click on Graphics settings

Turn on "Hardware-multiplied GPU scheduling"

Restart your pc

This setting offloads some image scheduling from the CPU to the GPU, doubtlessly enhancing ray tracing overall performance.

Three. Configure Nvidia Control Panel / AMD Radeon Software

For NVIDIA users:

Right-click on the computer and select "NVIDIA Control Panel"

Navigate to "Manage 3-D settings"

Set "Power control mode" to "Prefer most overall performance"

Set "Texture filtering - Quality" to "Performance"

Ensure "CUDA - GPUs" has your GPU selected

For AMD customers:

Open AMD Radeon Software

Go to the Gaming tab

Select your sport or add it if not listed

Set "GPU Workload" to "Graphics"

Consider putting "Anti-Lag" to "Enabled"

Four. Optimize In-Game Settings

Start with ray tracing set to "Medium" or equivalent

Enable DLSS/FSR/XeSS (set to "Balanced" or "Performance" mode)

Reduce these settings which heavily impact performance:

Volumetric lights/fog

Screen area reflections (redundant with ray-traced reflections)

Shadow pleasant (for non-ray-traced shadows)

Particle results nice

Consider decreasing the decision to 1440p if you're on a 4K display

Five. Monitor and Adjust

Use an on-screen show device like MSI Afterburner to reveal:

Framerate

GPU usage

VRAM usage

Temperatures

Aim for stable overall performance rather than maximum settings

I carried out these actual steps while putting in Cyberpunk 2077 on my buddy's new gaming PC. By cautiously balancing the settings, we have been capable of reap 60+ FPS with ray tracing enabled on his RTX 4070, which to start with struggled to preserve even 45 FPS with default "RT Ultra" settings.

Monitoring and Fine-Tuning Performance

Achieving optimal ray tracing overall performance is an iterative method. Here are a few gear and strategies to help you monitor and great-song your setup:

Performance Monitoring Tools

MSI Afterburner with RivaTuner: The gold preferred for in-recreation performance monitoring

NVIDIA FrameView / AMD Radeon Performance Metrics: Vendor-unique gear with distinct metrics

HWiNFO: For monitoring machine temperatures and figuring out potential thermal throttling

Identifying Bottlenecks

When monitoring, look for these signs:

GPU utilization at ninety-seven-a hundred: Your GPU is the proscribing aspect (maximum not unusual with ray tracing)

CPU cores at excessive utilization: Potential CPU bottleneck

High VRAM utilization: You may need to lessen texture pleasant or decision

Thermal throttling: Components lowering overall performance due to high temperatures

Overclocking Considerations

Carefully implemented overclocking can help with ray tracing performance:

GPU middle and reminiscence overclocking can provide five-15% overall performance upgrades

Improved cooling is important for maintaining overclocked overall performance

Undervolting can sometimes improve overall performance using decreasing thermal throttling

I do not forget struggling with a specific ray tracing-heavy sport until I realized my GPU turned into thermal throttling. After improving my case airflow and growing a custom fan curve, my performance stepped forward by almost 20% without changing any game settings.

Reddit-Approved Ray Tracing Tweaks

The gaming community on Reddit has ended up being a superb aid for ray tracing optimizations. Here are a number of the simplest tweaks I've gathered from various subreddits:

From r/nvidia:

"RT shadows are frequently the least major RT impact. Turning them off whilst preserving RT reflections can provide you with again 10-15 FPS with minimum visible impact."

"DLSS Frame Generation (DLSS 3.0+) is a game-changer for ray tracing performance on supported playing cards."

"If you are CPU constrained, enabling 'NVIDIA Reflex' can assist lessen system latency and clean out frame pacing."

From r/AMDHelp:

"FSR 3. Zero with Frame Generation enabled works noticeably nicely with ray tracing on RDNA 3 playing cards."

"Ray traced shadows at low first-class regularly look better than traditional shadow techniques at the same time as performing higher than extraordinary RT shadows."

From r/pcmasterrace:

"Custom decision scaling: Set your render decision to 85-90% and compensate with polishing filters for a performance enhance that's difficult to observe visually."

"For video games that help each DLSS/FSR and ray tracing, usually allow the upscaling generation first, then upload ray tracing outcomes one at a time until you locate your performance candy spot."

One in particular beneficial Reddit tip stored my gaming enjoy in Control. A user recommended simplest allowing ray-traced reflections while leaving the other RT consequences off, then using DLSS Performance mode. This aggregate gave me ninety% of the visible wow element with approximately 40% higher performance than complete RT.

Future-Proofing Your Ray Tracing Setup

As the ray tracing era keeps adapting, here are some considerations for future-proofing your setup:

Hardware Considerations

When upgrading, prioritize GPUs with robust ray-tracing acceleration

Consider the VRAM ability—ray tracing frequently calls for greater memory

Don't neglect CPU enhancements, as games have become increasingly more multi-threaded

Software Evolution

Keep an eye fixed on new variations of DLSS, FSR, and XeSS

Watch for improvements in r raytracing culling strategies

Stay updated on new motive force optimizations specifically for ray tracing

A developer pal who works on rendering technologies informed me some thing interesting: "The destiny of ray tracing is not pretty much raw GPU energy—it is about smarter algorithms that may get more visual exceptional from fewer rays. The r raytracing culling radius and comparable strategies will become increasingly more sophisticated."

Conclusion

Optimizing your gaming PC for ray tracing is both an art and a science. It requires expertise in the generation, having the proper hardware, applying appropriate software program settings, and constantly first-rate-tuning your setup.

Remember that an appropriate stability between visual nice and performance is rather non-public. Some game enthusiasts prioritize rock-stable framerates, at the same time as others are willing to just accept occasional dips beneath 60 FPS to experience the maximum sensible lighting fixtures and reflections feasible.

By applying the strategies included in this guide, from basic driving force updates to superior ray tracing optimizations and r raytracing culling issues, you will be properly prepared to get the most out of this progressive rendering era.

The next time you boot up a recreation with ray tracing enabled, take a moment to realise just how a long way gaming pictures have come—and understand that with the proper optimizations, you are experiencing them at their best.

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