PCPer Podcast 870: Computex Highlights, Ryzen 7 5800X3D Returns, Radeon RX 9070 GRE Review, and MORE
The PC Perspective podcast’s Computex episode recapped AMD’s latest product moves, highlighting the return of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and a deep dive into the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card. AMD relaunched the 5800X3D on the AM4 platform at $350, keeping its 8‑core/16‑thread spec and 120 W TDP, with only modest thermal headroom improvements. The company also outlined its RX 7000 series roadmap, promising a Frame Gen update for the 7000 line next month and a 6000 refresh next year. Tom’s Hardware confirmed the 5800X3D’s return required a new TSMC stacking process, while the 9070 GRE was priced at $549 and measured at 240‑272 W power draw, offering no efficiency gain over the faster 9070 XT. Reviewers noted the GRE’s performance sits just above the 6950 XT and far below the 9070 XT, questioning its value. For builders, the 5800X3D provides a high‑end DDR4 option without upgrading to AM5, but the 9070 GRE’s pricing and power profile may erode AMD’s mid‑range strategy, potentially squeezing partner margins and limiting market share gains.
PCPer Podcast 866: Intel Stock Hits Record High, Microsoft Fixes Update, ROG Equalizer, and MORE!
The PC Perspective podcast episode 866 opened with a roundup of tech‑industry headlines, most notably Intel’s stock soaring to an all‑time high and Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update tweaks. The hosts riffed on food, Patreon supporters, and a quirky intro before...
PCPer Podcast 863: Ryzen 9950X3D2 Pricing, Raptor Lake Still Part of Intel Plan, Compress Your VRAM
The PC Perspective podcast episode 863, recorded April 8 2026, opened with the usual banter before diving into the week’s headline tech news. The centerpiece was AMD’s announcement of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a dual‑3D‑V‑Cache desktop processor priced at $899 and slated for an April 22...
PCPer Podcast 862: DDR5 Prices Begin to Fall? AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Announced, and MORE
The PC Perspective podcast episode 862 opened with a roundup of the latest hardware market shifts, highlighting a notable DDR5 price correction, controversy over Sam Altman’s alleged DRAM purchase commitments, Google’s new TurboQuant memory‑reduction technology, Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 rollout, and a...
PCPer Podcast 860: DLSS 5 Reaction, Arrow Lake Refresh, New Ryzen Rumor, MSI's DDR4 Mobo Plan, Etc.
The PC Perspective podcast’s 860th episode, recorded March 18, 2026, centered on Nvidia’s much‑talked‑about DLSS 5 and Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake refresh. Host Sebastian Peak and the panel dissected the AI‑driven upscaling technology, noting that the demo required a dual‑RTX 5090 rig...
PCPer Podcast 859: Driver Woes, NVIDIA's 9GB GPU, Xbox Prompts PlayStation PC Exit, DDR5 Bots, Etc.
The PC Perspective podcast’s 859th episode, recorded on March 4, 2026, tackled a wide‑ranging tech roundup—from Nvidia’s ongoing driver fiasco to Apple’s surprise low‑cost laptop, and from Google’s fee overhaul to Intel’s leadership shuffle. The hosts blended humor with hard data, flagging...
PCPer Podcast 858: Intel & AMD CPU Rumors, NVIDIA Works on Linux, DDR5 Prices Trend, MOZA R5 Bundle
The PC Perspective podcast episode 858 focused on major industry shifts: Intel’s hinted move toward a unified core architecture, AMD’s delayed Zen 6 roadmap, Nvidia’s blockbuster fiscal‑2026 earnings, and emerging hardware pricing trends. The hosts also discussed Nvidia’s new hiring push...
PCPer Podcast 856: ASRock BIOS Fix, 700W Intel CPU? HP Rents Gaming Laptops, Homelab Bling, and MORE
The PC Perspective episode 856 covered a wide range of hardware and policy news, from a critical BIOS update for ASRock AM5 boards to Intel’s looming 700‑watt power draw on its Nova Lake desktop CPUs. The hosts also dissected a...