Fold or Flip: Choosing Between Samsung’s Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5

Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, both unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in 2024, represent Samsung’s latest advancements in foldable technology. Here’s a comparison of their features and target audiences: Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy processor, with the Z Flip 5 offering 8GB RAM and the Z Fold 5 providing 12GB RAM. They share IPX8 water resistance, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and similar charging capabilities. The Z Flip 5 has a 3,700mAh battery, while the Z Fold 5 has a 4,400mAh battery. The Z Flip 5 starts at a lower price than the Z Fold 5. Prestige 16 AI series announced. AI series

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Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro

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Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro, both priced at $999, reveals a battle of technological advancements and user preferences in the 2024 smartphone market. Both phones share features like 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C ports, and IP68 water resistance. The choice between them largely depends on user preference for operating systems and specific features like camera capabilities or screen size. Playstation 5 console has reached the milestone of 50 million units

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The new MSI Titan 18 HX is almost fully revealed

270W of power, a 400-watt power supply, and an 18-inch 120Hz Mini-LED screen. The new MSI Titan 18 HX is almost fully revealed.It will be very expensive The MSI Titan 18 HX gaming laptop seems set to claim the title of the most powerful mobile PC.MSI has revealed details about its new product. In particular, it became known that the top version will receive a Core i9-14900HX and GeForce RTX 4090. Naturally, such a combination will be found in many laptops, but MSI’s new product deserves special attention. The company reports that the laptop will have a special operating mode with a power limit set at 270W! In this case, 95W will be supplied to the CPU and 175W will go to the graphics card. For comparison, the current version of MSI’s flagship has a power limit of 250W. The new product will come with a 400W power supply. Moreover, it will be the world’s first laptop with an 18-inch…

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Great job: the 6-core Ryzen 5 8500G outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600G by 36%

Ryzen 5 8500G

AMD has done a great job: the 6-core Ryzen 5 8500G outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600G by 36% in single-threaded testsHowever, the difference in multi-threaded tests is smaller – 11% The first test result of the Ryzen 5 8500G processor from the Hawk Point family has appeared on Geekbench, and the results are good. Especially for a CPU that is not yet officially presented.In Geekbench 5, the Ryzen 5 8500G scored 1965 points in the single-threaded test and 8768 points in the multi-threaded test. These results exceed the current Ryzen 5 5600G’s by 36% and 11%, respectively. The integrated Radeon 740M iGPU has twice as many execution units as the Radeon 710M. Performance in Geekbench 5 Open CL – 20,575 points (on par with Radeon 760M in Ryzen 5 7640HS). Performance in Geekbench 5 Vulkan – 18,645 points, and here it doesn’t reach the Radeon 760M (27,106 points).AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor operating at frequencies of…

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AMD Expands Socket AM4 Lineup with New Ryzen 7 5700X3D and 5000GT

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Sales of the as-yet unannounced AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, Ryzen 5 5600GT, and 5500GT processors have begun in Europe. AMD is not yet ready to retire the Socket AM4 platform, which appeared on the market 7 years ago. Furthermore, the manufacturer continues to release new processors for it. For example, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D became available for sale at European retailers before its formal announcement, representing a slower version of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Along with it, APUs from the Ryzen 5000GT series have appeared for sale. According to retailers, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an eight-core and 16-thread processor with 96 MB of L3 cache memory, increased by the 3D V-Cache technology. The maximum frequency of the chip is 4.10 GHz, which is 400 MHz lower than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D model. Unfortunately, retailers do not provide information about the power consumption of the new product. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is priced by European retailers at €271 (including…

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Core i9-14900KS:Release date has been announced

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This is the Core i9-14900KS. A photo of the processor has emerged, which is likely to be the first in the world with a frequency of up to 6.2 GHz out of the box. Intel has not yet introduced the Core i9-14900KS processor, and for a long time, there were not even rumors about it. But then information appeared, and now a photo has also surfaced. The photo of the Core i9-14900KS itself is, of course, only interesting as a fact. It proves that such a CPU will be released. Likely, it will operate at frequencies up to 6.2 GHz, once again raising the bar and setting a new record. Core i9-14900KS overclocking record Given that, like its predecessors, the new Core i9 KS will be a copy of its sibling Core i9 K, but a selected copy capable of operating at maximum frequencies, it is likely that the Core i9-14900KS will set a number of new overclocking records after…

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Ryzen 7 5700 processor released

Ryzen 7 5700

AMD has released the Ryzen 7 5700 processor. AMD has released the budget-friendly Ryzen 7 5700 processor. Unlike its predecessors, this chip does not have the G and X designations. The solution is supplied without an integrated graphics processor. The Ryzen 7 5700 is a modified version of the Ryzen 5 5700X, utilizing the Cezanne mobile processor. The chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a Boost clock speed reaching 4.6 GHz. The processor comes bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler. The power consumption of the solution is 45-65 watts. According to some experts, the Ryzen 7 5700 is essentially the Ryzen 7 5700G with a disabled graphics processor. Such a practice allows manufacturers to repurpose chips that did not make it to retail sales and to meet various market needs. With the release of the Ryzen 5000 series, AMD significantly expanded its range of capabilities, offering consumers a wider choice. The cost of the Ryzen 7 5700…

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Prestige 16 AI series announced. AI series

Prestige 16

MSI has announced new laptops in the 16 AI series. The new Prestige 16 AI series, equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, weighs only 1.5 kg thanks to its magnesium alloy body. MSI has announced a new series of Prestige 16 AI laptops, equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. These laptops have a magnesium alloy body and weigh only 1.5 kg, yet they offer high performance and long battery life thanks to a 99.9 Wh battery with fast charging. A feature of the new series is the integrated Intel NPU technology, which provides efficient computations on the CPU/GPU and enhances energy efficiency. The new model is also equipped with the MSI AI Engine, which automatically adjusts hardware parameters depending on the usage scenario determined by artificial intelligence. Additionally, the laptop is certified by the Intel Evo and NVIDIA Studio platforms, ensuring high performance and compatibility with creative applications. The novelty also boasts an OLED display, new…

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LG Gram Pro 2024 released

LG Gram Pro

LG releases the powerful LG Gram Pro 2024 laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 and RTX 3050. The laptops will be equipped with advanced artificial intelligence technologies. LG has introduced the latest series of LG Gram Pro laptops, equipped with advanced artificial intelligence technologies. The series includes two models – the standard version and the versatile LG Gram Pro 360, aimed at providing users with a wide range of capabilities. The LG Gram Pro 360 laptops are equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, combined with a dedicated AI-Boost neural processing unit. Such integration allows the laptop to perform autonomous artificial intelligence operations without the need for a network connection, enhancing the overall functionality of the device. A notable feature of the series is the introduction of the AI Gram Link function, which ensures seamless file sharing with 10 devices based on Android and iOS. In addition, users can control mobile phones and tablets using the laptop’s keyboard and mouse,…

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7800X3D VS i5-14600K test in 8 AAA games

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Modern Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors were compared in 8 AAA games. The author of the YouTube channel Testing Games determined which of the two chips is better suited for gaming in 2023. The comparison was conducted using the top-end graphics accelerator GeForce RTX 4090 and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. The processors’ performance was tested at a resolution of 1080p. Results: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is definitively faster and better, and the extra $60 is definitely worth it. The Power of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D The AMD Ryzen 7 has garnered attention for its impressive gaming performance, standing out as a strong contender in the CPU market. Here are the key details from various sources: ​​This processor is AMD’s cheapest model with 3D V-Cache and delivers gaming performance comparable to or even better than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D​​.Despite its impressive gaming capabilities, it may show relatively slower performance in CPU-intensive tasks and runs hotter…

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