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Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics — Which is Better? [2023 Update]
September 20, 2023
The world of integrated graphics cards can seem quite confusing.
Graphics Card (GPU)
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Does Temperature Impact My GPU’s Performance? [Absolutely!]
September 16, 2023
Ever wondered ‘Does temperature impact my GPU performance?
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Cinebench 2024 Scores [CPU & GPU] (Updated Results)
September 18, 2023
Maxon’s Cinebench is one of the most popular CPU benchmarking applications on the market, and version 2024 continues this streak by, both, adding new features and overhauling its underlying render engine.
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Graphics Card TDP vs TGP: What Does It Mean?
September 1, 2023
Ever wanted to know the difference between Graphics Card TDP vs TGP?
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How To Adjust Your GPU’s Fan Speeds [Step-By-Step]
August 15, 2023
Ever wondered how to adjust your GPU’s fan speeds?
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How To Compare GPUs of The Same Tier [Updated]
July 12, 2023
Ever wondered how to compare GPUs of the same tier?
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How To Check If a GPU Is Working Properly? [With Tests]
June 21, 2023
How do you check if a GPU is working properly, and what tests should you be using to determine that?
AMD Radeon Pro W7900, W7800 Review – The Most Important Workstation GPU Launch in Years?
May 27, 2023
Every GPU review we’ve done over the past few years for workstation use has always been accompanied by a sickening sidenote – NVIDIA offers better support for Pro apps.
Types of GPUs / Graphics Cards (List & Explanation)
June 2, 2023
Choosing the “right” graphics cards is of the utmost importance, regardless if you’re a gamer or a creative professional.
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Are AMD Graphics Cards Any Good? [Workloads Explored]
May 29, 2023
Are AMD graphics cards actually any good?
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Can You Run Two Different GPUs in One PC? [Mixing NVIDIA and AMD GPUs]
May 5, 2023
Can AMD and NVIDIA GPUs be “mixed?
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Is PowerColor a Good GPU Brand? [2023 Update]
March 2, 2023
There’s a bevy of custom GPU board partners out there.
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Is XFX a Good Graphics Card Brand? [2023 Update]
May 5, 2023
In a world where custom board partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and many others exist — all established brands that have stood the test of time — XFX sort of feels out of place.
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Is ASRock a Good GPU Brand? [2023 Guide]
January 18, 2023
Even though the global GPU shortage is on its last legs (knock on wood), the market still hasn’t returned to its pre-pandemic state.
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Where To Buy Custom GPU Backplates [And which Brand to choose]
December 14, 2022
Where do you get custom GPU backplates and why should you be getting them in the first place?
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How To Check Your Graphics Card and Drivers [The easy way]
June 14, 2023
Want to learn how to check your graphics card and drivers and how to install or update your drivers afterward if needed?
How To Check and Monitor GPU Temperature
May 5, 2023
Ever wondered how to check and monitor GPU temperature?
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Review [Content Creation, Rendering, & Power Draw]
December 14, 2022
After ‘unlaunching’ the confusingly-named RTX 4080 12GB, Nvidia is now ready to ‘launch’ the real GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) in its Ada Lovelace GPU lineup.
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Nvidia RTX 4090 Power Connectors are Melting [Why and What to do]
November 15, 2022
RTX 4090 Power Connectors are melting, but why is this happening, and what should you do?
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Is the Nvidia RTX 4090 and 4080 Worth it for Content Creators? [3D Rendering, Video Editing & More]
October 24, 2022
Nvidia showed off its Ada Lovelace architecture with top-of-the-line GeForce Gaming graphics cards in its GTC keynote on 20th September 2022.
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Why Did EVGA Exit The GPU Business? [And What It Means For You]
September 18, 2022
As of September 16th, 2022, EVGA has publicly and vocally terminated their partnership with Nvidia, effectively removing themselves from the GPU business.
How To Disable Your Integrated Graphics (Turn Off iGPU)
November 2, 2022
Wondering how to disable your integrated graphics?
GPU MSRP List – AMD, Nvidia & Intel Graphics Cards
December 19, 2022
Graphics Cards Manufacturers set a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) when launching new SKUs that can be part of existing or new generations of products.
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Do Motherboards Have Integrated Graphics? [They don’t]
September 1, 2022
Integrated graphics have come a long way over the last few years, and we couldn’t be happier for that being the case!
Can I Use MSI Afterburner With Non-MSI Cards?
August 23, 2022
Can MSI Afterburner be used with non-MSI cards?
Can You Upgrade Your Laptop’s Graphics Card?
November 2, 2022
Can you upgrade your laptop’s graphics card?
Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2023 (Benchmarks & Comparison)
January 3, 2023
Most professionals lean towards Nvidia graphics cards whenever there’s work involved.
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What Should Your GPU Utilization Be? [Different Workloads Explored]
November 2, 2022
What should your GPU utilization be, and when is it a cause for concern?
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How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]
August 15, 2022
How do you reset your graphics driver, and why should you even bother to begin with?
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How To Clean Your Graphics Card / GPU [The easy way]
September 3, 2022
Cleaning is the most important aspect of maintaining the health and performance of a PC that we all tend to *cough*ignore*cough* at times.
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Will My GPU Fit In My Case? [GPU Clearance Explained]
September 3, 2022
Depending on the size of your PC case, you might not be able to just go out and buy any kind of GPU.
GPU Power Cable Guide — All Connectors Explained
September 3, 2022
The process of building a PC can, at times, seem exceedingly complicated, what with there being quite some hurdles for one to overcome.
![What Is Shared GPU Memory? [Everything You Need to Know]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2022/06/What-is-Shared-GPU-Memory-Everything-You-Need-to-Know-Twitter-420x236.jpg)
What Is Shared GPU Memory? [Everything You Need to Know]
September 3, 2022
When you have an integrated or dedicated GPU, your operating system will take up as much as half of your RAM and use it as shared GPU memory.
How To Choose A Graphics Card (GPU) for Video Editing
January 5, 2023
Video editing might not be the most taxing workflow one can imagine, but it nonetheless requires a very competent PC — one that has truly powerful internals.
What Is a Good Idle GPU (Graphics Card) Temperature?
September 3, 2022
Ensuring that your GPU idle temperatures are as low as possible is of essential importance for the longevity of your Graphics Card.
All Types Of PCIe Slots Explained & Compared
December 28, 2022
Ever wondered what PCIe slots actually are and which kinds of different types exist?
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How to Remove a Graphics Card From Your PC [Step By Step]
September 3, 2022
Let’s go over a process you’ll have to experience a bunch of times, especially if you’re a gamer:
Do You Need A GPU (Graphics Card) If It’s Not For Gaming?
May 24, 2023
If you aren’t a gamer, all this fixation on graphics cards and gaming performance might lead you to believe that you don’t need a discrete graphics card for your workloads.
Does Overclocking Reduce Your CPU or GPU Lifespan?
May 1, 2022
Let’s talk about overclocking— does it reduce your CPU or GPU lifespan?
Integrated (iGPU) vs Dedicated Graphics Cards (dGPU) – Differences and Recommendations
September 3, 2022
Graphics cards come in various different shapes and sizes.
M1 iMac vs. Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio — Which One’s Right For You?
June 17, 2022
Apple’s M1 line-up is absolutely incredible; it can, however, be a bit hard to fully grasp the pros and cons of each device.
Do Nvidia’s LHR “Lite Hash Rate” GPUs Perform Worse?
June 17, 2022
Do Nvidia LHR GPUs perform worse than regular Nvidia GPUs?
How to Tell if Your Graphics Card Is Dying
May 4, 2022
GPUs are one of the most costly parts of a PC.
GPU Fans Not Spinning – How To Fix (or doesn’t it need fixing?)
September 3, 2022
GPU fans not spinning can cause all sorts of problems, from overheating and damaging the GPU to good old thermal throttling.
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The Best CPUs with Integrated Graphics (iGPU) [Updated 2023]
January 3, 2023
What are the best CPUs with integrated graphics?
Apple M1 Ultra (Mac Studio) – Better than PC?
June 1, 2022
Apple’s M1 Ultra has been making headlines lately and, needless to say, is quite a big deal.
AMD Radeon Pro W6400 4GB Review – It’s a Graphics Card You Can Buy
March 23, 2022
When we looked at the Radeon Pro W6400 workstation graphics card, at first, it seemed like an insane product.
Is Zotac A Good GPU Brand?
June 17, 2022
It can be challenging to buy a new GPU from the most desired manufacturers.
How to Check Graphics Card Compatibility with your PC?
April 27, 2022
How do you know if a graphics card is compatible with your PC or PC build?
Which PCIe Slot is best for your Graphics Card?
June 17, 2022
If your motherboard has more than one PCI Express slot, it may not be immediately clear which one is going to be the best for your graphics card to use.
Thermal Throttling Guide (Prevent your GPU & CPU from Thermal throttling)
April 27, 2022
Thermal throttling can plague almost any PC or smart device, but what is it, and how does it actually work?
Guide to GPU Core Clocks & Memory Clocks – Everything You Need To Know
April 27, 2022
In this article, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know about GPU core clocks and GPU memory clocks.
What Is Coil Whine – What does it sound like – How To Fix It
December 10, 2022
What does coil whine sound like, how does it affect your hardware, and how can it be prevented or fixed?
How To Lower Your GPU Temperature
August 15, 2022
If you’re here, you’re ready to learn how to lower your GPU’s temperature.
Guide to GPU Backplates (What does it do and do you need one)
November 29, 2021
GPU backplates have increased in popularity over the years, but what are they actually meant for, and do they do that job well?
How to Fix GPU Sag Before Lasting Damage
August 15, 2022
Have you ever casually looked over at your awesome PC one day and seen something like this?
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Best Graphics Card Brands & Manufacturers [AMD & NVIDIA]
December 15, 2022
Finding the best graphics card brand for your needs may seem tough, but it doesn’t need to be.
What Does RTX & GTX Stand for in Nvidia GPUs?
February 8, 2023
As Nvidia continues to expand its presence on the GPU market, the company has started to split its offers into several lines.
Best External GPU (eGPU) Enclosures
April 27, 2022
Looking for a way to beef up the struggling GPU in your laptop?
GPU vs Graphics Card vs Video Card: Are there any differences?
April 27, 2022
There are two things we can say about GPUs, Graphics Cards, and Video Cards:
How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers
April 4, 2022
What’s faster than one PC?
GDDR5 vs GDDR6 – What’s the Difference and which do you need?
August 8, 2022
Random Access Memory (RAM) varies dramatically in performance, from one generation to the next; and this is particularly the case between GDDR5 and GDDR6.
How to Enable RTX (Ray Tracing & Voice) On Your Nvidia GPU
April 2, 2022
Getting the most out of your PC hardware is paramount, and this is especially the case when it comes to Nvidia’s RTX – or ray tracing – functionality.
Can You Use Nvidia GPUs with an AMD CPU?
November 25, 2022
AMD is the only PC component manufacturer that builds both CPUs and dedicated graphics cards for the mainstream PC market.
Do You Need to Uninstall Your Old Graphics Drivers Before Installing a New GPU?
November 9, 2021
If you’re in the fortunate position of swapping your graphics card for a newer, more powerful unit, then you’ll want to make sure you have the appropriate software to support it.
CUDA Cores vs. Stream Processors (And other GPU Cores Explored)
March 19, 2022
Ever went to go buy a fancy new graphics card and ran into technobabble like this?
How Hot is Too Hot for a GPU? – Graphics Card Temperature Guide
November 25, 2022
If your PC is stuttering, crashing, or if you’re simply not seeing the performance you would expect from your GPU, it may be an overheating issue.
CPU vs. GPU Rendering – What’s the difference and which should you choose?
April 12, 2022
Ever wondered what the difference between CPU and GPU rendering was and which one fits your needs best?
Open-Air vs. Blower-Style Cooled GPUs – What’s the difference?
May 9, 2022
Have you ever wondered why some GPUs come with 3 Fans, some with 2 and many just have a single fan?
Pro vs. Consumer GPUs – What’s the difference & Why so expensive?
April 14, 2022
If you’re looking for a graphics card that suits the demanding requirements of pro-level software, chances are your pro-software’s vendor recommends a Quadro or Radeon Pro GPU.
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Best Low-Profile & Compact Graphics Cards (GPU) for your needs [2023 Guide]
August 12, 2023
If you’re looking to build a compact PC, whether it’s for gaming, work, or to use as a home theater (or a server), low-profile GPUs a must-have.
How much VRAM do you need? Professional and Gaming Workloads explored
May 9, 2022
Raw clock speeds and processing cores are not the only factors to consider when picking a graphics card.
NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?
May 9, 2022
It’s a reasonable enough assumption to make that if one new graphics card (GPU) can speed up your work by X amount, two will do the job twice as fast, right?
How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)
February 8, 2023
Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:
How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)
May 9, 2022
There are many reasons why you would want to check your PC’s specs.
AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance
May 11, 2022
There are so many different AMD Graphics Cards for purchase that it can get confusing at times.
Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid
May 9, 2022
This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:
What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering?
May 9, 2022
Buying a new graphics card (GPU) can be tough, especially if you aren’t familiar with all the nitty-gritty tech jargon involved.
Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)
May 15, 2023
What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)
March 31, 2022
Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.
Octanebench Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)
June 15, 2023
OctaneBench is the currently most popular GPU Rendering Benchmark.
Nvidia Graphics Cards List In Order Of Performance
August 7, 2023
A list of Nvidia Graphics Cards in order of performance is something I keep looking for myself.
PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation
February 8, 2023
Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.
Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering
January 26, 2023
The most interesting thing you’ll come across when looking for a computer or workstation for 3D modeling and rendering is that 3D modeling and (CPU) rendering are two very different workloads.
Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)
June 20, 2023
Redshift Benchmark results are not easy to find, that is why I compiled a list for everyone to take a look at.
Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)
November 15, 2022
The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions on the market.
What Does Ti mean in a GPU
February 20, 2022
Graphics Cards have complicated naming schemes and it can get confusing very fast, especially with the rate at which new GPUs are released.
Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)
May 9, 2022
Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redshift, Octane, or VRAY have matured quite a bit and are overtaking CPU-based Render-Engines – both in popularity and speed.