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  • Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, A53 5G and A33 5G Feature

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    All three Samsung phones have no charger or headphones in their boxes and no 3.5mm jack on the body.

    Samsung held its Awesome Smartphone Galaxy A event online and announced three new phones, namely Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, and Galaxy A33 5G. Thanks to a bunch of leaks and rumours, we also knew the design of some of the specs of these Galaxy phones. Still, there are a few surprises.

    Processor

    The top model uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip while the other two use an Exynos 1280 processor. The software experience on top of the three handsets is Android 12 with 4 years OS update promise. These are fine, but what isn’t is the fact that Samsung doesn’t ship chargers or headphones with these Galaxy A-series devices. They also don’t have a headphone jack.

    Screen

    The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G flaunts a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with an Infinity-O cutout. On the back, there’s a 108MP + 12MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth) + 5MP (macro) quad camera setup. Inside, it uses a Snapdragon 778G, a 5,000mAh battery (with 25W fast charging), and Android 12-based One UI 4.1 software (with 4 years of OS upgrades).

    Feature screen samsung A series

    The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 6.52-inch sAMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with an Infinity-O hole. The front camera is a 32MP sensor. At the back, it houses a 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP quartet. Inside it packs an in-house made Exynos 1280 SoC, a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging support, and a 4.1 UI based on Android 12 with 4 years of platform updates

    The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and A33 5G will be available in select markets from April 22 via Samsung.com. You can choose them in black, blue, white and peach.

    Meanwhile, the Galaxy A53 5G will retail in the US from March 31 through Samsung.com and select carriers. Those who pre-order it will earn a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live.

    Pricing will be revealed later for various markets based on availability.

  • Test & Review Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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    Galaxy S22 Ultra In the test and review : lots of power, great camera, mediocre battery

    Samsung’s S series is the spearhead of the Korean smartphone portfolio, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra also combines the Note series. Can this go well?

    Samsung is the only major manufacturer to stick with its stylus, which was originally the trademark of the Galaxy Note series. The South Korean manufacturer did not continue this last year, instead it is now part of the S series. This only affects the top model, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

    Impression Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    Because while the S22 and S22+ rely on a rounder design, Samsung gives the Ultra model a different design that, with hard edges at the top and bottom and curved display edges, is not entirely reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report) . The new model not only adopts the design, but also the complete pen functionality.

    Of course, this is also reflected in the price: the top smartphone costs 1249 euros in the smallest memory configuration. Only 1649 euros is the end of the top configuration. That’s a lot of money. In the test, we checked whether the S22 Ultra is worth its money.

    Design Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    It has already been indicated: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is not only clearly different from the S22 and S22+ in terms of technology, but also in terms of design. Because while these two models are based on the design of the previous generation with rounded corners and their special camera design. Samsung turns back time with the S22 Ultra and relies on the Note look from 2020.

    We don’t think that’s a bad thing, on the contrary. With the flat front and bottom, the manufacturer cleverly picks up on the Note design again, we really like that.

    The sides are so flat that the smartphone can even stand on a smooth, straight surface, at least on the front. On the foot side, the minimally protruding stylus prevents this kind of display. But it will be a balancing act anyway.

    Comfort Design Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    Nevertheless, the model lies well in the hand – at least much better than one would expect from the angular design and dimensions. Two things support hand comfort: On the one hand, the long side edges are curved in a tight radius, which affects both the back and the display in front. On the other hand, the S22 Ultra is very well balanced, the center of gravity is pretty much in the middle.

    Since the processing quality is also perfect and the transitions from the glass front and back to the shiny metal frame are almost seamless and flowing, the S22 Ultra is almost flattering to the touch, despite all the adversities.

    If you are worried about unwanted reflections on the rounded sides of the display, you can rest easy: the curvature is so strong that there is hardly any room for reflections.

    On The Back Design Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    The design on the back, on the other hand, may not appeal to everyone. Instead of integrating the individual lenses into a protruding camera unit, as with the S21 generation and the other two S22 models.

    Samsung uses lenses that stand out individually from the housing in the Ultra model. In addition to a smorgasbord of sensors, five “eyes” are looking at the user – it is not entirely unreasonable that some people are reminded of an insect.

    IP68 Ready On This Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    But we don’t find it that optically unattractive, what bothers us is the fact that dust and fluff quickly accumulate between the lenses in the trouser pocket . And depending on the shape of the trousers and body size, the Ultra fits in there without any problems.

    Only cleaning or washing up will help, thanks to IP68 the smartphone is again protected against dust and water. Incidentally, the holder for the stylus is again at the bottom left of the smartphone; it protrudes a few millimeters when you press it lightly and can then be pulled out completely. The only way to put it back the wrong way is by force.

    Test Screen Samsung S22 Ultra

    The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus Plus. Should be up to 1750 cd/m² bright – that would be a new record. For the first time, there is now an extra button in the display settings called “Additional brightness”. Which actually increases the luminosity visibly again.

    Nevertheless, we could “only” measure 700 candela in manual mode, only in automatic mode and in bright sunlight does the measured value increase to over 1350 cd/m². That’s great and makes the high manufacturer’s specification for certain HDR content credible. Of course, the high brightness comes at a cost to battery life – we’ll discuss that later in the “Battery” section.

    Resolution Samsung S22 Ultra

    Not only in terms of brightness, but also in terms of the rest of the display equipment, Samsung is big. Up to 3088 x 1440 pixels are spread over a huge 6.8 inches, and Samsung continues to use AMOLED technology.

    “Up to”, because the S22 Ultra also supports extended HD and Full HD resolution. With Full HD in particular, the panel no longer achieves a grandiose 500 pixels per inch (ppi). But it forms a good compromise between image sharpness and battery life.

    However, you don’t have to make such a compromise with the refresh rate. Samsung offers adaptive control in its top model. Which theoretically varies between 10 and 120 frames per second – depending on the content. This is intended to ensure a smooth display of moving content and less power consumption for static content.

    State of the art Screen

    In general, the display of the S22 Ultra screen is excellent. Depending on the setting, colors are displayed intensely or naturally. The RGB color space is exceeded by 40 percent, and DCI-P3 is almost completely covered. Contrasts are terrific, the black value enormous – that’s how an OLED screen should be.

    Thanks to the great viewing angle stability and the exorbitant brightness, readability in direct sunlight is not an issue . If you don’t see anything here, you should visit an optician. The display of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is state of the art, but that was also the case for the screen of the predecessor.

  • 9 Best Free Movie Download Sites For 2023

    Streaming is great, but sometimes you want to watch that movie during the camping trip in the middle of nowhere or on the plane when the internet is much slower than at home. The solution is to download the movie to your device so you can watch it (aka “stream it locally”) later on, when the internet isn’t so great.

    It’s easy to search for “free movies” to download, but pretty much everything you find will be illegal. Fortunately, there are plenty of completely legal free movie download sources out there. Some of them offer movies in the public domain, but most are actually not-so-well-known, free features of the streaming plans you may already subscribe to!

    We scoured the internet and found all the best free movie download sources, filtered through them to remove any of the shady ones (you’re welcome, trust us), and wrote about them below. Enjoy!

    Best Free Movie Download Sites For 2023

    Here is a list of sites for downloading the best movies that you can know:

    PublicDomainMovies.net

    Of the hundreds of free movie download websites available on the internet, public domain movies should be your go-to so that there’s no question about their legality. PublicDomainMovies.net is a great source for these kinds of films.

    There are a handful of genres along the top of the site to help you find the dramas, horrors, comedies, etc., among the several hundreds movies that are offered here. Every movie page shows the film’s cover image, release date, synopsis, and cast members.

    You can stream these movies directly from the website if you want to preview what you’re getting, but the download button will take you to a final download page, where you can save it to your device for watching later. >> Click here

    The Public Domain Review

    Very similar to the above site is The Public Domain Review. Most of the films here are from the same source as the previous site’s collection, but we’ve added it here because of the great filtering options you have.

    The link below takes you to the films section specifically, but once you’re there, you can filter by century, genre, theme, and type. For example, maybe you’re looking for 20th century movies, or only shorts or silent films, or movies that fall under the fashion, ghost, or natural world theme.

    To download these movies for free, scroll to the bottom of the movie’s description page and look for a link in the Download or Source area. >> Click here

    Download Movies From an Existing Subscription

    If you already pay for a movie streaming subscription, you are very likely also eligible to download movies from those services to watch later, offline. This is, very likely, your best option for downloading free movies that you actually want to watch.

    That said, streaming services don’t just give you the video file to save wherever you want. You can only download the movie in their approved app, which helps them control further copying or burning to discs.

    Netflix

    Netflix is one example of a subscription service that lets you save its movies and TV shows. You can download Netflix movies to a mobile device or computer through the official app. Use the down arrow shown next to any download-supported video. >> Click here

    Amazon Prime Video

    Amazon Prime Video subscribers can download Prime movies and shows as well. Look for the Download button on the same screen where you can stream the video. >> Click here

    Vudu

    Downloading Vudu movies is possible through the official mobile app. Just like with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, this is possible only if you’ve already purchased the video. >> Click here

    Disney+

    Disney+ is another way to save movies you’re paying for through a subscription. Use the mobile app to download Disney+ movies, and then access your offline videos from the download tab. >> Click here

    Vimeo

    Vimeo lets you download your Vimeo On Demand purchases through the Download button below the video’s title. The mobile app can be used for offline viewing, too. >> Click here

    YouTube Premium

    To download a movie via YouTube Premium for offline viewing, visit the video page in the app and select Download for your options. >> Click here

    Hulu

    Hulu supports offline watching, too. Use the download button next to the film you want to save. This only works for Hulu (No Ads) subscribers. >> Click here

  • iPhone 13 test: Still efficient and much more enduring

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    The Apple iPhone 12 was in 2020 an excellent smartphone, however suffering from a somewhat light autonomy compared to its competitors. The iPhone 13 which succeeds it makes up for this weakness and has real advantages: a very well calibrated Oled screen, convincing photo performance, power and a perfectly mastered design.

    The fact remains that it still ignores 120 Hz, still sports a large notch and imposes a somewhat long charging tim. In short, the iPhone 13 is all in all very little innovative compared to its elder. Very good smartphone in itself, it will therefore be much more interesting for users of iPhones. Of generation 11 or earlier who wish to taste a smartphone cut for iOS 15 than for holders of an iPhone 12.

    Presentation

    Each new school year has its new batch of iPhones. The thirteenth generation is now available. The iPhone 13 is the central proposition of the fruity brand, offering the same format as the iPhone 13 Pro, but with a simpler photo block, like the iPhone 13 Mini. We can thus split the Apple 2021 range into two: on the one hand the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max ; on the other, the 13 Mini and 13. It is this last model that we subjected to all of our laboratory tests.

    The iPhone 13 is billed from €909 in its 128 GB version, and up to €1,259 in 512 GB. of the one that interests us here is identical to that of the iPhone 12 when it was released… for doubled storage.

    IPHONE 13IPHONE 13 PRO
    Weight174g204g
    Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm
    FrameAluminumStainless steel
    RAM4GB6 GB
    ROMs128, 256 and 512 GB128, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB
    Telephoto moduleNoYes
    LiDAR sensorNoYes
    Starting price909 €1159 €

    Ergonomics and design Iphone 13

    We made it clear in our iPhone 13 Pro Max review that it’s hard to tell the difference between generations 12 and 13 of Apple’s smartphones. The iPhone 13 therefore looks almost exactly like the iPhone 12, but like the Max model, it is a little heavier. Its additional 10 g bring it to 174 g for dimensions of 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.

    The device is very slightly thicker too bad if you plan to use an iPhone 12 shell to protect the new comer.  Which is probably explained by the accumulator with which it is equipped. In hand, however, it is not particularly embarrassing.

    In the radius of the common points, we find the aluminum frame of the iPhone 12, available in new colors (including blue and pink) when the iPhone 13 Pro are designed in stainless steel.

    Button for Iphone 13

    The buttons remain placed on the right for the ignition key, on the left for the volume and silent mode settings. On the back, Apple keeps a glass that is always shiny and catches fingerprints. On the lower edge is the Lightning charging port that the European Commission wants to see replaced by a USB-C.

    As usual since the iPhone 7, no jack: at least we can take comfort in the fact that the legislation requires Apple to accompany its smartphones with EarPods headphones. On the other hand, it will be necessary to reuse an old charging block or acquire a new one, the Cupertino company no longer providing this accessory. We also note that the iPhone 13, like its predecessor, is IP68 certified, that is to say that it is waterproof.

    See From Front Iphone 13

    From the front, the iPhone 13 still gains a 20% narrower notch compared to that of the iPhone 12 . It is a little thicker and still accommodates the camera for selfies and the Face ID sensor dedicated to securing the terminal.

    At a time when its competitors have widely adopted discreet punches and are trying their hand at cameras under the screen. The maintenance of this notch is disappointing. The fact remains that almost 88% of its facade (excluding the notch) is occupied by a 6 OLED screen, 1 inch, which is very correct.

    Quality Audio of Iphone 13

    In the absence of a jack, as mentioned above, you have to go through wired EarPods, Bluetooth headphones or the speakers of the iPhone 13 which also deliver good listening quality.

    Spesification Screen Of Iphone 13

    The iPhone 12 already benefited from a beautiful screen, except that it was started by a large notch. O rage, it remains indeed present despite the efforts of Apple, which has reduced the width by 20%. At a time of widespread punches on mid-range and entry-level Android smartphones, it is undoubtedly a source of frustration, especially since the black borders that surround the screen of the iPhone 13 are not a absolute example of thinness.

    These considerations aside, the latest addition to the apple offers an Oled panel provided by LG Display, like that of the iPhone 12 by the way. It is progressing compared to its predecessor, thanks in particular to its luminosity. We measured it at its maximum at 864 cd / m² by opting for the adaptive display. In more energy-efficient standard conditions, this panel goes up to 532 cd / m², which represents a good score in absolute terms.

    Screen Iphone 13 for play Gaming

    In the comparison game, the iPhone 12 did less well, peaking at 635 cd / m² at best when the 800 cd / m² were only exceeded by the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020. What to compensate for the iPhone 13 a reflectance of 45.1% – in the average of smartphones. Of course – and ensure very good readability in direct sunlight. Oled requires, the contrast is almost infinite, which obviously contributes to the readability of this panel. We also note that Apple manages to limit the brightness of its iPhone 13 to 0.1 cd / m². Which your eyes should appreciate in the dark.

    Last quality noted, and not least: a simply excellent calibration, which translates into a delta E of 1, which indicates good respect for colors. We can obviously blame the smartphone for a very slightly perfectible color temperature at 6810 K, but it would be for the pleasure of quibbling. On the other hand, it’s hard not to regret that its refresh rate is set at 60 Hz. For 120 Hz, you have to switch to the iPhone 13 Pro or the 13 Pro Max model.

    Testing Performance Iphone 13

    Each new generation of iPhone includes a new chip. It is very logical that the A15 Bionic succeeds the A14 Bionic of 2020, while still promising more power. This chipset is based on the CPU side on six cores, including two Avalanche for the most demanding tasks, and four Blizzard cores. The 5 nm engraving inaugurated on the A14 Bionic is back, which undoubtedly contributes to the autonomy of the device.

    Remember here that it is impossible for us to subject the iPhone to our usual battery of tests. The A15 nevertheless easily ranks up to the tenors of the Android universe, whether it’s the Snapdragon 888+, the Exynos 2100 or the Kirin 9000.

    The Cupertino chip, benefiting from an optimization software cut for his beautiful eyes, works wonders within the iPhone 13 which proves capable of running all types of apps without flinching – with very contained heating. However, it is difficult to perceive the difference with the A14 of the iPhone 12, which is already extremely efficient. If you acquire an iPhone 13 to replace an even older model, the performance gain will be felt more.

    Result Test Camera Iphone 13

    The iPhone 13 sports a different rear photo block from the iPhone 12 since its two modules are aligned diagonally, and not vertically, but does not gain an additional sensor. For more than a wide-angle module and another ultra-wide-angle, with 12 megapixel sensors each, we must therefore turn to the Pro range provided for its share of telephoto lenses.

    In general, the iPhone 13 seems to retain the equipment of the iPhone 12, but the devil is in the details: its main sensor is larger. Its 1.7 µm pixels (1.4 µm for the iPhone 12) are reminiscent of those… of the iPhone 12 Pro Max , from which it therefore seems to have inherited the sensor.

    Compare Camera Iphone 13 with Iphone 12

    Does the wide-angle of the iPhone 13 deliver better shots than the iPhone 12 and does it live up to the iPhone 12 Pro Max?. We did the test (to be found here ) and the result is clear: the iPhone 13 offers a higher level of detail with much better homogeneity. Avoiding blurring of the periphery visible on iPhone shots 12. It comes up to par with the 12 Pro Max, at least when it comes to its core module.

    The gain is visible if we compare the smartphone to its elders. But the competition is fierce and it is important to situate this iPhone 13 against rival products, such as the Galaxy S21 from Samsung , but also the Galaxy S21+ with the identical photo island.

    Module

    Wide angle module: 12 Mpx, f/1.6, eq. 26mm
    At wide-angle precisely, the slightly cold hue spotted during our comparison. Is all the more visible as the exposure offered by the Galaxy S21 is a little better and the rendering a bit more saturated.

    The level of detail is high on both shots, but there is a slightly more marked accentuation on that of the iPhone 13.

    Night Mode

    The night mode, preferring a longer exposure (1/8 s), compensates for the defects previously noted. The exposure is much better and the details are more readable.

    We appreciate the quality of the processing carried out by Apple. Which avoids a smoothing very often present on the photos of competing models.

    Exposure

    The exposure, which is a little better controlled on the Galaxy S21 at wide-angle, is also controlled at ultra-wide-angle. By day, it allows above all to maintain a more vivid colorimetry, even if it means losing a tad natural.

    A marked accentuation also makes it possible to find details less well restored by the iPhone 13. Such as the characters on the edge of the book or the eyes of the dancers located on the left of the shot.

    If there is one exercise that few smartphones manage to emerge victorious from, it is that of ultra-wide-angle night capture. The iPhone 13 suffers from classic flaws: dark shots with digital noise and detail smoothing.

    That said, despite a lower level of detail than the Galaxy S21. The iPhone 13 has the merit of not recreating erroneous information. In short, the pictures are difficult to use, but a little more faithful.

    The long exposure activated automatically by the iPhone makes it possible, at the cost of pronounced digital noise. To find a much fairer exposure and a more satisfactory level of detail. Nothing to get excited about, but at least the elements of the shot are usable.

    Autonomy

    iPhones are gaining in endurance year after year and the 13 is no exception to this trend with a 3240 mAh battery instead of the 2815 mAh of the iPhone 12.

    It managed during our Netflix endurance test to hold 10:25 p.m. before extinction. Where the iPhone 12 had given up after 1:15 p.m. Enough to last a day in intensive use, and much more for the most economical.

    Time To Charghing Iphone 13

    At a time when fast charging is coming to almost all competing premium smartphones, Apple is resisting. It does not provide a charger with its devices, but at best it supports 20 W blocks. With a suitable charger, we measured just 1 hour 30 minutes. The smartphone is compatible with 15 W wireless charging (MagSafe) and standard 7.5 W Qi charging.

    Repairability Iphone 13

    Gadget iPhones are not among the smartphones with the best repairability indices. The iPhone 13, however, gains 0.1 points compared to the 12, because the dismantling of some of its components is a little easier than in 2020.

    For the rest, it loses points in that it requires the use of complex tools for its dismantling. Its spare parts are a bit expensive compared to the price of the new smartphone. But the iPhone 13 compensates with comprehensive software information and remote support.

    Durability Iphone 13

    Our sustainability score makes it possible to determine the sustainable aspect of the smartphone for both the consumer and the environment. It is based on the repairability index, durability criteria (protection index, standard connectors, warranty period and updates, etc.).

    And an assessment of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policies.  You can find all the details of the analysis in our article presenting the sustainability score .

    Interface & OS Iphone 13

    The iPhone 13 comes with the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 15.

    The novelty that made people talk about iOS 15 is unfortunately absent when it was launched.

    It is also possible to share your screen with said person. A feature that “brings closer” according to Apple and which should democratize remote watch parties .

    However, we will have to wait for a future update, Apple indicating that SharePlay should be available “later” . Still on FaceTime, we notice the appearance of portrait mode or even voice isolation when the user is in a noisy environment. At last,finally opens outside iOS devices since with a simple link, you can “facetimer” with an Android smartphone.

    Finally, gestures now work. You can switch pages or create a new one with a left or right swipe. A swipe up takes you back to all your tabs. Extensions are also making an appearance on Safari for iPhone. For the moment, they are only limited to ad blockers.

    Features IOS 15 on Iphone 13

    Many other new features are coming with iOS 15. Such as Live Text which detects the text present in your photos. Search for an address (when it is a business) or create a contact card if the text contains an email address, for example.

    In the case of a text in a foreign language. The translation can be done on the fly via the Photos app. Spotlight search is improving with more content, while privacy keeps your data even more protected, Photos also inaugurating Interactive Memories…

    You can find all these new features on the dedicated Apple website .

    Conclusion

    The iPhone 12 was an excellent smartphone in 2020, however suffering from a somewhat light autonomy compared to its competitors. The iPhone 13 which succeeds it makes up for this weakness and has real advantages: a very well calibrated Oled screen. Convincing photo performance, power and a perfectly mastered design.

    The fact remains that it still ignores 120 Hz, still sports a large notch and imposes a somewhat long charging time. In short, the iPhone 13 is all in all very little innovative compared to its elder. Very good smartphone in itself, it will therefore be much more interesting for users of iPhones.  Of generation 11 or earlier who wish to taste a smartphone cut for iOS 15 than for holders of an iPhone 12.

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  • AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT Review And Testing

    Radeon RX 6500

    The Radeon RX 6500 XT is aimed at gamers looking for an economical graphics card to play on a Full HD monitor. For this, AMD has developed a smaller chip than the rest of the series, so as to produce more at a lower cost.

    Presentation The Radeon RX 6500 XT

    Generations of graphics cards follow and resemble each other. Tirelessly, AMD like Nvidia decline their series at will, offering the fastest models first followed by various slower versions. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is part of this logic: released a little over a year after the Radeon RX 6800/XT and Radeon RX 6900 XT.

    It represents the seventh version of the series and, as its nomenclature indicates. Is positioned as an entry-level graphics card at the recommended price of €210.

    The technical point The Radeon RX 6500 XT

    To achieve this GPU model, AMD decided to produce a new chip called Navi 24. Twice as small as the Navi 23 of the Radeon RX 6600 and Radeon RX 6600 XT, it was initially designed to take place in laptop computers. . It uses a new 6 nm engraving process (TSMC) and not 7 nm as on the higher models. The low number of on-board transistors (5.4 billion, an RX 6800 has 26.8) obviously results in a much lower number of calculation units than on the rest of the series, but also in less extensive functionalities. .

    Thus, the Radeon RX 6500 XT does not embed any video encoding block. This graphics card can therefore in no way accelerate video encoding. Whether via a dedicated application such as HandBrake or Premiere or via a streaming application. AMD justifies its position by indicating that the PC processor can also perform the operation.

    But this is a rather narrow view of reality. It seems obvious to us that the Radeon RX 6500 XT is one of those graphics cards which are housed alongside entry-level processors.  I.e. chips whose performance reserve is not huge and which would benefit from a boost from the GPU for this type of operation.

    Technical characteristics The Radeon RX 6500 XT

    From a purely technical point of view, the Radeon RX 6500 XT’s Navi 24 chip has 1024 calculation units. 64 units dedicated to textures, 32 rendering units and 16 specific blocks for accelerating raytracing effects (Ray Accelerators ). The GPU is given for a maximum frequency of 2825 MHz and an average gaming frequency of 2236 MHz.

    AMD has also economized on memory, limiting this graphics card to 4GB of GDDR6. This low capacity will limit those of the card in an increasing number of games, including titles run with a low level of detail. The whole is completed by a low memory interface – 64 bits only – which, coupled with a frequency of 2250 MHz, gives rise to a starving bandwidth of 144 GB / s. Finally, the power consumption of the graphics card is given for 107 W.

    Noise The Radeon RX 6500 XT

    The Asus TUF Radeon RX 6500 XT O4G Gaming operates quietly. Noise pollution will not disturb those around the player. The ventilation cuts off when the GPU is below 50°C in temperature.

    The power consumption of the graphics card is in line with the data provided by AMD. We thus measured an average of 105 W with a few rare peaks at 110 W. It is therefore a fairly energy-efficient graphics card, which is a lesser evil given its technical characteristics.

    Performance in gaming

    Our Asus TUF Radeon RX 6500 XT O4G posted an average effective frequency of 2885 MHz during our tests. This very high value confirms the ability of the RDNA 2 architecture to operate at high frequency. It’s actually quite exhilarating to see a graphics card running at a frequency so close to 3 GHz, but that’s the only playful side of this model.

    Because in practice, the performances are low, very low even. In Full HD – the only definition really exploitable by this model. The performance is 68% lower than that of the superior model. The Radeon RX 6600. In practice, this translates into the need to limit games to a level of detail graphics set to medium at best. Minimum most often to achieve a frame rate of more than 50 fps. The GeForce RTX 3050 is twice as fast on average on our test protocol.

    Is the amd radeon rx 5500 xt good

    This great disparity in results has its source in our protocol. Which uses the most advanced graphics settings of the cards we test. In this context, the 4 GB of graphics memory of the Radeon RX 6500 XT are very often saturated, which leads to an exponential drop in results. By moving the sliders to less aggressive settings (medium/low). The performance difference would be smoothed out: the GeForce RTX 3050 is then “only” 29% faster.

    Finally, a point on raytracing : if it is possible to run games with these effects. The performance is such that it is an unusable option, the FSR activated or not changing nothing.

    Finally The Radeon RX 6500 XT

    The Radeon RX 6500 XT isn’t exciting, that’s a fact. Launched at €210 – but more often sold between €300 and €350 at the time of writing these lines – it is far too limited to position itself as a real alternative to the GeForce RTX 3050 . Admittedly, this model is announced at a 30% higher price, but the Nvidia card is also 30% faster.

    While its 8 GB of video memory is much more flexible and adapted to the progress of video games over the next few years. months (and years).

    Conclusion The Graphich Card

    The Radeon RX 6500 XT is an entry-level graphics card with performance limited by the technical choices made by AMD. Its graphics memory hogs performance too quickly on recent games, which need more than 4GB. A  technical requirement that will intensify over time. Add to that an ultra-restricted video engine and you get a card that is certainly less expensive than the competition, but really less shimmering.

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  • Play One Game For The Rest Of Your Life

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    If You Could Play One Game For The Rest Of Your Life

    You’re an online game player. Probably an expert. Actually, you’re probably an expert at a bunch of different games. And you probably enjoy playing lots of different games, especially the new ones. But, if you were to pick just one, just one game that you would have to play for the rest of your life – what would it be? Would it be an old school board game like Monopoly or Risk? Would it be Prime Suspects or Mah Jong Quest? Perhaps it would be a puzzle such as Big Kahuna Reef.

    You’re an online game player. Probably an expert. Actually, you’re probably an expert at a bunch of different games. And you probably enjoy playing lots of different games, especially the new ones. But, if you were to pick just one, just one game that you would have to play for the rest of your life – what would it be?

    Would it be an old school board game like Monopoly or Risk? Would it be Prime Suspects or Mah Jong Quest? Perhaps it would be a puzzle such as Big Kahuna Reef, or Fish Tycoon in an underwater adventure? Or maybe you’re a Texas Hold Em fan. Whatever it is, you’re probably very passionate about it. You play it a lot. But that’s how you get to be good, right? It’s also a great way to pass the time and just have some fun.

    Web Games

    Many people, especially those who aren’t super sophisticated when it comes to online games, are just looking for a way to pass the time. These are the folks you may see playing the slots for 8 hours at the casinos. They enjoy games, but tend to like the simple ones, without a whole lot of strategy.

    Online card, arcade, and puzzle games provide lots of entertainment value for many people, everyday. As a bonus, many of these types of games are free to play on the Internet. These games run in a web browser, don’t require much hardware, and work on almost any computer.

    If you could play only one game for the rest of your life, would it be a web game?

    Puzzle Games

    These types of games are very popular. Why? Many of them are free, or have a free version. There are also a lot of these types of games out there. What are some of the better ones?

    Jewel Quest: You match jewels and quest through beautiful Mayan ruins in dozens of mind-bending puzzles, while discovering hidden treasures and priceless artifacts.

    Prime Suspects: In what other game could you interview suspects, solve puzzles, and find key clues? Not many. That’s what makes Prime Suspects so cool. If you have a detective-like nature, you’ll be good at this one.

    Bejeweled 2: Innovative, non-violent, the classic game of gem-swapping. Sound interesting? The goal is to match gems and colors as quickly as you can. Kids and adults love this one.

    If you could play only one game for the rest of your life, would it be a puzzle game?

    Card Games

    Card games are as hot as ever. They require skill, they’re challenging and they’re fun. Games such as Tik’s Texas Hold Em and Super Poker Stars offer players three unique advantages. They offer the thrill of playing cards in a casino, there is no risk because there’s no money involved and best of all, players can test their skills against other card sharks. Online games are often new creations, but these games are new interpretations on the classics.

    If you could only play one game for the rest of you life, would it be a classic card game?

    Simulation Games

    By now, everyone has heard of The Sims. Simulation games have skyrocketed in popularity and for those gamers who love to create their own world, the options are endless. You can build a city, a world or an amusement park with mind boggling roller coasters. You can even go back in time and relive medieval battles. So what is the draw of these types of games?

    The hook is that as the game progresses, it gets more intricate. Take Cinema Tycoon for example. Start off with a small cinema and as you manage concessions, purchases new hit movies and try to avoid “flops” you build your cinema into a true Mega-Plex. This game is fun for all ages and levels of gamers.

    If you could only play one game for the rest of you life, would it be a simulation game?

    Strategy Games

    If you enjoy games that challenge the mind, perhaps strategy games like Risk II and Chessmaster Challenge are what you are looking for. These games require you to flex those mental mussels. Many of the classic strategy games are available to be played online. You can match wits with your intellectual counterpart in Russia and find out who truly is the Chessmaster! Sound like fun? It is.

    3D graphics have brought a new level of realism to strategy games. These games throw you into the action as if you were actually there…deploy your forces, attack your foes and build your armies. Strategy games are typically designed for no more than 12 simultaneous players. Many of these games are free, or have a free version online.

    If you could only play one game for the rest of you life, would it be a strategy game?

    Game Show Games

    You love to win; there is no question about it. Competition is in your blood. Well, then maybe you could play a game show game for the rest of your life. Maybe you want to play Family Feud, the fast-paced game based on the successful Family Feud TV game show! Beat the average score, or go head-to-head with a friend or an entire family! Maybe you are a rock & roll junkie, test your music knowledge (from the golden oldies to current top bands) with Rock & Roll JEOPARDY!

    If you could only play one game for the rest of you life, would it be a game show game?

     

  • Ugreen 7-in-1 review : an efficient USB-C hub

     

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    The Ugreen 7-in-1 USB-C hub extends the connectivity of a terminal equipment

    The Ugreen 7-in-1 USB-C hub extends the connectivity of a terminal equipped with a USB-C port. USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet and SD card reader sockets are on the program. It can also recharge the host device with its Power Delivery compatibility.

    Ugreen is a brand mainly distributed on marketplaces, which offers adapters and cables of all kinds. We set our sights on its “7-in-1 USB-C hub” model in order to evaluate its performance.

    Design & Ergonomics

    The Ugreen 7-in-1 USB-C multifunction hub measures 12.4 x 3.5 cm and 1.5 cm thick, which is a little bigger than the well-known highlighters. The USB-C cable is 25 cm long, plug included. Ugreen had the good idea of ​​using a braided cable deemed to be more resistant over time. The hub sports an aluminum shell similar to the space gray used by Apple on its MacBooks.

    The connection consists of two USB ports, an SD and microSD card reader on one side. On the other are the HDMI port and the USB-C power port. An RJ45 socket, opposite the USB-C cable, completes this hub.

    The two USB ports to the USB 3.0 standard (5 Gb/s) theoretically reach 600 MB/s. The SD card reader being announced by Ugreen at 104 MB/s, which is exactly the reading speed of the UHS standard -I without naming her.

     

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    The HDMI port is to the HDMI 2.0 standard since the manufacturer explicitly announces that it supports a 4K definition with a frequency of 60 Hz. Finally, the port, the RJ45 is to the Gigabit standard and will therefore allow you to take full advantage of a fiber connection , for example.

    At the end of our measurements, we noted a temperature of 36.3°C on the aluminum shell of the hub. The latter distributes the heat evenly, and finally it is not at the level of the shell that the temperature is the highest, but at that of the cable with 42 ° C at the level of the joint.

    Performance

    To test this USB-C hub, we connected it to a 4K display, a Crucial X8 external SSD. A Logitech Unify dongle, an Ethernet cable and an SD card capable of reaching 300 MB/s. Everything is powered by a charger 65W USB-C, the hub powering our test PC.

    Each of the USB-A ports allows our external SSD to reach 460MB/s read and write. The interface of the USB 3.0 ports therefore keeps its promises since our SSD, capable in normal times of reaching more than 1 GB/s. Saturates the USB ports of the hub which are close to the theoretical speed of USB 3.0 of 600 MB/s. The SD card reader is also close to the theoretical speeds announced by Ugreen with 94 MB/s in reading and 84 MB/s in writing on our SD card capable of reaching 300 MB/s.

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    Connection Ugreen 7-in-1

    Connecting to our Philips 4K screen provides a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at a frequency of 60 Hz and offers a perfectly smooth experience. Charging via the Power Delivery function does its job with our 60 W USB-C charger. We were able to recharge an Asus Strix G14 with 52 W measured at peak. Like the other ports, the Gigabit holds its rank with 970 Mb/s recorded during a Speedtest.

    Conclusion

    Ugreen delivers a USB-C hub with varied connectors, whose advertised speeds for each of the interfaces are respected. The presence of an HDMI port supporting 4K at 60 Hz and its 100 W Power Delivery port are practical and allow this hub to be used on demanding equipment.

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  • Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Mouse Review

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    Logitech MX Anywhere 3 : The magic of the MagSpeed ​​wheel in a mobile mouse

    The benchmark for nomadic office mice, the Logitech MX Anywhere has undergone several evolutions. Its disengageable wheel  free scroll or notched, as desired has always been its centerpiece. providing undeniable ease of use when it comes to scrolling through long documents. So when Logitech introduced its new MagSpeed ​​wheel on its MX Master 3. Taking all the advantages of the previous disengageable wheel.

    But without its flaws (risk of instability on some models also observed during the Anywhere 2S test, precisely). We began to dream of a new version of the MX Anywhere that would have it. It is therefore done with this third version of the spearhead of Logitech nomadic mice. Which takes the opportunity to review its design.

    Design

    In the same way that the MX Anywhere 2 and 2S adopted the aesthetic codes of their parents MX Master 2 and 2S. The MX Anywhere 3 is logically inspired by the design of the MX Master 3. If the general shape and dimensions (100, 5 x 65 x 34.4 mm) are not upset. This third version being barely wider at its base (+3 mm), we still observe significant changes that modify the grip of the mouse.

    The most striking is at the level of the slices, less hollowed out. The thumb can no longer take support under the buttons. They are therefore better integrated and a little more accessible. On the other hand, it is not without posing some gripping concerns.

    Since the silicone coating of the edges may be in relief, it turns out to be less adherent than the material used on the MX Master 3. Lift the mouse to refocus it on the mat is thus a little less obvious and pushes to slightly change the way he grasps it.

     

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    Weight

    Fortunately, Logitech has managed to reduce the mass of its mouse by a few grams. Our constraints to see the MagSpeed ​​wheel weighing down the MX Anywhere 3 were gone the moment we put the mouse on our precision scale. At 95 g, it is even 4 g less heavy than what Logitech announces and thus loses 9 g compared to the Anywhere 2S.

    Enough to give it good agility when handled with your fingertips, whether you are right-handed or left-handed. Indeed, the symmetrical design of the mouse allows its use with the left hand. It is unfortunately necessary to make a cross on the buttons, absent from the right edge. Too bad the MX Anywhere 3 is not completely ambidextrous.

    Accesibility for Logitech MX Anywhere

    The Swiss manufacturer has nevertheless made an effort of accessibility with its new MX Anywhere, significantly widening the main buttons. Big fingers will appreciate it. Sensitive ears, on the other hand, will like the sound of the mechanical switches associated with these buttons much less.

    While one would expect more discretion compared to the knobs of the MX Master 3, those of the MX Anywhere 3 are quite noisy. However, these are classic Omron D2FC-F-7N, guaranteed for a minimum of 10 million activations, which we find in many mice. Could the new shape of the buttons be responsible for less sound insulation? Still, for a nomadic mouse to be used almost anywhere, especially in the community, we find that quite boring.

    It is undoubtedly difficult to reconcile the firmness of the buttons  durability and quiet operation. Still, the observation is clear: the MX Anywhere 3 is not discreet at this level.

    Battery Capacity

    Despite a loss of weight that could cause fear of a drop in the capacity of the built-in Li-Po battery, it is not. Its 500 mAh is still enough to provide up to 70 days of use, according to Logitech. If you forget to charge it despite the alert message appearing when the charge level is low. You can always count on the fast charge to restore 3 hours of autonomy by simply plugging it in for one minute with its USB-C cable

    Connection

    We also appreciate the multiple connectivity of the mouse. Which can also work well with the dongleUSB Unifying supplied (also compatible with other Logitech peripherals) than with Bluetooth. Thanks to the Flow function, it is even possible to control several computers at the same time. Whether they are under Windows or macOS.

    Very practical to switch, for example, from a laptop that we have just used on the move and which hosts documents, to a desktop computer at work or at home. Documents can be dragged from one computer to another by simply dragging and dropping, as if using a single computer.

    Logitech has even gone even further by simplifying the management of profiles depending on the type of software used. The functions of the different mouse buttons change automatically when switching from compatible software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Zoom) to another.

    Precision

    Capable of operating on a wide variety of surfaces, including glass. The PixArt PMW3816DM optical sensor of the Logitech MX Anywhere 3. The same as that of the MX Master 3 – also offers excellent precision. We appreciate not having to worry about where you put your mouse, which is truly all-terrain. We have yet to find any material that could interfere with its sensor.

    On the other hand, Logitech has decided to no longer indicate precisely the sensitivity of the sensor in its Logitech Options software. Instead, a simple slider bar adjusts the speed of the pointer. Easier to understand for the general public, no doubt, but less precise if you want to quickly find your favorite setting. If you are used to using another mouse on your desktop computer, for example.

    This situation arises in particular among PC gamers. Because while the MX Anywhere 3 sensor is very good in office automation. .Its responsiveness is not sufficient for use in fast games (FPS, etc.). It will nevertheless be quite suitable for occasional use or for less nervous titles. Preferably using the mouse in radio link with its Unifying dongle rather than Bluetooth to minimize latency.

    Easy to use, the Logitech Options software allows you to modify the functions of the two slice buttons. That of the wheel and the upper button of the MX Anywhere 3. Settings that may be different depending on the software used, Logitech Options taking particular account of supports Microsoft Office and Adobe suites.

    It is also in this software that the sensitivity settings of the sensor and the wheel are made, as well as the configuration of the Flow function, in particular to manage the transitions between the different computers to which the mouse is connected.

    Conclusion

    By winning a MagSpeed ​​wheel particularly pleasant to use. The MX Anywhere 3 from Logitech asserts its status as the best mobile office mouse. Better does not mean perfect, however, and some regressions in terms of grip and operating silence are still to be noted. Small faults which do not mar a very positive overall assessment. But can discourage those who attach less importance to the dial or to the precision of the sensor, in particular.

    Software Suppport

    Logitech G Hub : Software Logitech Driver

  • Roccat Kone Pure Ultra Mouse Test – Software Update

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    Roccat Kone Pure Ultra mouse test. Light, nice, but expensive

    Roccat Kone Pure Ultra is such an interesting mouse that you won’t even find it on the manufacturer’s website. It is not a very good proof of it due to the presence of this model on the market for several months.  But there, today we are not reviewing the company itself, and we are testing the Roccat Kone Pure Ultra mouse in the white version.

    Box and accessories included

    The box in which the Roccat Kone Pure Ultra comes to us presents what is most important, i.e. a render close to the actual size of the mouse on the front. A lot of information on the left side and what is most important in this model on the back. Inside, don’t count on impressive accessories, because the game, apart from the mouse itself in a plastic casing, includes only the user manual. However, I will save you reading – you connect the mouse to the computer via USB and voila, it works.

     

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    Design, materials and workmanship

    Tailored specifically for right-handed users. The Roccat Kone Pure Ultra is a model that boasts a low, about 66-gram weight without a cable. Which it obtained with a full, non-punched housing. This is one of the main advantages of this mouse, which combines directly with a matte finish with an admixture of rubber that is great to the touch.

    Its four-piece housing will appeal especially to those who like to feel the support of their hands on mice. Roccat achieved this with the Kone Pure Ultra with a deep groove for the thumb and a similarly designed right side panel for the little and ring finger.

    Design Roccat Kone Pure Ultra

    Instead of opting for a larger length or a higher ridge in the rear section.

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    The Roccat in this model uses a fairly short casing with a very elliptical shape and many rounded edges. Although I do not like this type of approach personally. The adventure with Kone Pure Ultra finally came up positively, forcing me, as the owner of large hands. To use a palm-type grip in the 1 + 2 + 2 finger configuration. After a few hours of getting used to this rodent quickly. I liked it and I couldn’t really say a bad word about it in terms of its physicality.

    Good material

    Interestingly looking in the white version, the housing provides a solid grip, separated side buttons perfectly above the thumb. Easy access to the roller and, if necessary, two additional buttons above it, is something that should be appreciated. The case is similar at the bottom of the mouse, where a set of three sliders takes care of the smoothness of the glide. Two of them are huge and include a significant portion of the upper and lower base, and the third surrounds the sensor in the center. All of them have a smooth surface and rounded edges. Which, combined with their low weight, is perfect for dynamic movements.

     

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    The whole thing is complemented by a thin USB cable in a rubber cover. Which can and is flexible, and in addition it easily fits into a mouse bungee or on the top itself. However, before it reaches these properties, you have to “work it out” a bit. So in other words, it suggests stretching and crumpling it right after unpacking.

    Button test

    Kone Pure Ultra offers as many as six buttons and a roller, which distinguishes itself from so many other models with this one button above the scroll. There is a pair specially dedicated to DPI changes, working without any revelation, but at least it does not jam. The situation is much better with those side buttons. Where high-end switches are evidently used, providing zero-one way of working with the loud, hard nature of the click.

    Some of this character can be found in the main buttons. But unfortunately Roccat has not revealed exactly what is under them. However, the switches there are said to withstand a lot, as much as 50 million activations. So it is not something from a low shelf, which I can definitely confirm after testing by combining high responsiveness. Well-balanced softness and hardness of the click and relatively low volume. If I gave them a rating, I would be between 7 and 7.5 to 10. I would also rate a fairly quiet roller with noticeable, characteristic shifts on the bearing, but a bit too frequent.

    Swarm software

    Next to them, we can adjust the mouse to assign proverbs from a whole bunch of options, choose the backlight effect and play with these more advanced settings. We are talking about the possibility of activating the zero debounce option. Adjusting the LOD parameter with calibration especially for our shim. Or checking in a simple test whether we have chosen a good level of sensitivity.

    Download for roccat software

    Kone Pure Ultra backlight

    If you want to illuminate the stand, you have nothing to look for here. Admittedly, the Kone Pure Ultra has a very bright RGB diode. But this one can only be found under the manufacturer’s logo on the spine. In addition to the options of the permanent mode, flickering, breathing, heartbeat and smooth transition, we also find the proprietary Roccat AIMO system, which allows you to connect the backlight of other products from this manufacturer. Depending on the choice, we can choose the theme, color and speed of the effect, but the choice of brightness is always an option.

    Owl-Eye sensor test

    In the Kone Pure Ultra mouse we find the original Roccat optical sensor in the form of Owl-Eye, the sensitivity of which can range from 50 to 16,000 DPI with increments of 50 units. After calibrating on a material pad (LOD was ~ 1.6 mm)

    Unfortunately, these results are not favorable for the model, and I have to add my three cents to them. Admitting that after switching to the Kone Pure Ultra from the mouse with the best PixArt sensor at the moment (PMW3389), the difference in precision was noticeable.

    No wonder, however, as the model does not maintain a constant 1000 Hz refresh rate (according to one program). Shows smoothing and gets lost a bit, as shown by the blue-red graph. Below you can see the effectiveness of Owl-Eye depending on the level of sensitivity in terms of high frequency interpolation and jittering. Both phenomena were already felt at the level of 3200 DPI. And the first signs of a decrease in sensitivity can be noted at the level of 1600 DPI.

    Roccat Kone Pure Ultra test – summary

    Currently, the Kone Pure Ultra costs PLN 289. I can definitely say that it is too much for a hundred money if you are looking for a mouse well balanced in terms of possibilities and about PLN 50 if you care about the appearance, an additional button and great workmanship. The biggest problem in this model is the precision itself, the low level of which surprised me at the start. As I did not notice such a big problem with other tests of the Owl-Eye models.

    Ultimately, the Kone Pure Ultra Roccata model is simply a nice-looking and well-made, pleasant mouse with slightly extended possibilities and low weight. It provides not only a high level of comfort, but also an ideal shape for grasping palm trees with large hands and claw with smaller ones. However, the thorn at its side is the sensor itself, similar to those in the PLN 100/150 segment.

    Kone Pure Ultra uses the traditional Roccat HUB, where we can find all the most important options and something extra. There are profiles to save in the mouse memory, a macro manager with extensive assignments depending on the games, five predefined DPI levels, roller speed, double-click speed and cursor in Windows, which, of course, corresponds to the system settings.

  • Radeon RX 7900 XTX review: AMD returns to attack

    Radeon RX 7900 XTX review: AMD returns to attack

    GAMING SUPPORT – AMD is obviously keeping a slower pace than a few years ago, with the release of a new generation of graphics cards every two years. The brand is not the only one, Nvidia having also adopted this tempo for a few generations of cards. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is launched at the same time as the Radeon RX 7900 XT and represents the top of the range of the series – pending the hypothetical release of an RX 7950 version.

    The technical point

    This series of Radeon RX 7000 obviously rhymes with the release of a new graphics architecture, the RDNA 3 which brings a radical change in the design of AMD’s graphics circuits. Exit the monolithic design and make way for a design in the form of a “chiplet”, an approach similar to that which has now been used for several years on Ryzen processors.

    Simply speaking, the chip no longer has a single circuit (die), but up to 7 dies. This allows more modularity, starting with the use of different etching processes — to reduce manufacturing costs and ensure better production efficiency (a small die is easier to manufacture than a large die).

    This is obviously not the only novelty of the RDNA 3 architecture here. The different calculation blocks have been reviewed and optimized. There are thus blocks dedicated to second-generation raytracing, which AMD announces up to 1.8x faster than the previous ones. This requires the management of new systems (Geometry Flags, ray flags and nod pointer) and optimized instruction scheduling. 

    The cache system has also been revised, the second generation Infinity Cache being faster than the previous one and accompanied by much larger L0, L1 and L2 caches. Finally, units dedicated to accelerating AI are now present (AI Matrix Accelerator), AMD thus following Nvidia’s approach with its Tensor Cores.

    The Radeon RX 7900 XTX in detail

    On the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, AMD has chosen to integrate 96 Compute Units. It thus embeds as many units dedicated to raytracing, 192 units dedicated to AI and 6144 conventional calculation units – against 5120 on the Radeon RX 6950 XT. The maximum GPU frequency is given for 2500 MHz and 2300 MHz in game. 384 bit. All this allows a memory bandwidth of 960 GB / s all the same.

    The energy envelope is set at 355 watts, a value quite close to that of the GeForce RTX 4080 (320 watts). The card’s power supply passes through a stage of 20 phases and, above all, through two 8-pin PCIe connectors, AMD having decided to ignore the recent – and maligned – 12HPWR connector found in particular on the GeForce RTX 40.

    Consumption

    Power consumption is unsurprising and consistent with what AMD indicates in its technical characteristics. It does not exceed 355 watts, as advertised, while the average is more around 335 watts, depending on the games, the definition and the graphic effects activated.

    Note: the note in the consumption section corresponds to the ratio between performance and power consumption.

    Performance in games

    The average operating frequency turned out to be higher than expected. On average, when games are running at 4K, this comes in at 2570 MHz on our gaming panel. A frequency that also changes only slightly depending on the games.

    Cut for 4K, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers a high-level gaming experience in this definition. However, it is necessary to analyze in detail the results obtained on our test panel to fully understand the positive and negative points.

    The AMD ecosystem

    AMD is also evolving its software ecosystem. For the time being, we have not been able to take control of all these developments which will arrive in dribs and drabs during 2023. We are thinking in particular of Hypr-RX, a “one-click” type system which will make it possible to optimize simply its graphics card to gain latency and performance. In fact, the option will automatically activate FSR, Radeon Boost (to optimize frequency) and Radeon Anti-Lag (to reduce latency) technologies. Coming in the first half of 2023.

    Conclusion

    The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a very good solution for gaming in 4K. Games display at a high frame rate, including raytracing when FSR is active. Nevertheless, if AMD manages to offer a card as fast as its direct competitor (the GeForce RTX 4080 ), we remain a little disappointed by its raytracing performance. The gap with the opponent is then high and the situation will not get better as the games use more effects of this kind. Shame.