TechLinked Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Intel Core Ultra "X", G-Sync Pulsar + more!
Jan 7, 2026
Explore the impressive Ryzen 7 9850X3D and AI advancements in laptops. Dive into Intel's Panther Lake chip and the ARC B390 graphics capabilities aiming for robust performance. Discover Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 enhancements that promise a smoother gaming experience. Catch up on the quirky tech from CES, including LEGO's Smart Play bricks and unusual health innovations. Plus, hear about a daring hacker taking down a dating site! This tech roundup is packed with exciting news and quirky surprises!
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AMD's Incremental, AI-Focused Refresh
- AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D marginally outperforms its own 9800 X3D by about 7%.
- AMD is updating laptops and AI-focused mini PCs, signaling a push into on-device AI and enterprise use cases.
Intel's Panther Lake Targets AI And Efficiency
- Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 targets AI, graphics, and battery life gains with a new 18A node.
- Top SKUs pack up to 16 CPU cores and 12 XE3 GPU cores promising major multi-threaded and battery improvements.
Intel Narrows The GPU Gap With ARC-B390
- Intel's ARC-B390 integrated graphics and XDSS-S3 upscaling show strong iGPU gaming gains in early demos.
- Intel claims ARCB390 can be up to ~73% faster than AMD's Radeon 890M and sometimes rival discrete laptop GPUs.