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Nvidia N1X CPU appears in new benchmark — but it doesn't show its true potential
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's rumored N1X CPU has shown up in another benchmark, confirming it's now being tested on Windows, but it still doesn't show its true potential.

Leaked Nvidia N1X CPU benchmark hints at RTX 5070 power — with 20 CPU cores
By Darragh Murphy published
An Nvidia N1X chip benchmark has leaked on Geekbench, sporting 20 CPU cores and, interestingly, the same number of CUDA cores as an RTX 5070 desktop GPU. Prepare for a mighty SoC.

Nvidia N1X CPU delayed once again — and Microsoft's next-gen OS seems to be at fault
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia and MediaTek's N1X CPU is now reportedly being pushed back to early 2026 once again, with Microsoft's next-gen Windows OS roadblock expected to be affecting its launch.

Nvidia N1X CPU: Everything we know so far
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia is rumored to be releasing its own CPU, including a desktop-level N1X Arm chip and the N1 for gaming laptops. Find out everything we know so far about the highly anticipated SoC.

Nvidia N1X ARM CPU is reportedly delayed until late 2026 — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's rumored N1X ARM CPU aimed at gaming laptops is reportedly facing a major delay, pushing the chip back until late 2026.

Intel demos Panther Lake CPUs at Computex 2025 — here's everything to know
By Scott Younker published
Intel showed Panther Lake CPUs in action during Computex 2025 highlighting power efficiency and speed. Here's what it means for the future of handheld PC gaming.

Nvidia just tipped to launch its own laptop CPU at Computex 2025 — this could be a game-changer
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia and MediaTek are set to reveal a new Windows on Arm laptop chip based on Nvidia's GB10 AI Superchip, according to a recent rumor.

Qualcomm slams Intel chips in new Snapdragon ads — and it may have a point
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm is now taking aim at Intel chips in new comically smart ads, boasting "max performance" on laptops when unplugged compared to only "55%" on Intel-based machines.
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