We test dozens of laptops every year here at ZDNET, and our testing process employs a dual approach. On one hand, we run a series of benchmarking programs to gather important system data and metrics.

Buying a computer is a big decision, and it can be a difficult one. There’s often no easy way to know from an ad or a manufacturer’s website what makes one PC superior to another. To make matters more ...

Discover the built-in hardware tests that can extend the life of your laptop and save you from expensive repairs.

The review process starts the moment we receive a laptop and start unpacking it from its cardboard cocoon. Though we don’t always mention packaging, we do take note of how well companies protect their ...

Buying a new laptop, but unsure how much graphics power you need? Let's break down the best laptop graphics options for every situation, from basic integrated silicon to high-end, dedicated gaming and ...

TL;DR: NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, tested in 3DMark TimeSpy, is 16.2% faster than the RTX 4080. It features 7860 CUDA cores, 16GB GDDR7 memory, and an 80-150W TDP. Despite expectations of 45 ...

The new Ryzen 9 7940HS mobile processor pairs Zen 4 architecture with RDNA 3 graphics in the form of an integrated Radeon 780M GPU. The processor is featured in the new ASUS TUF A15 Gaming laptop.

Helping you pick the right graphics silicon for your next laptop purchase. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For us PC gamers, the ...

Intel's most powerful integrated GPU to date just hit the street in a bunch of new, premium laptops. Does it have game? We put it to the test. I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and ...

For users who want to enhance their laptop’s graphics performance, connecting an external GPU (eGPU) is an effective solution. Whether you’re a gamer looking to play the latest AAA titles, a video ...

It has been a big year for repairable-laptop maker Framework. After launching the Framework Laptop 12 and the Framework Desktop this summer, the company is now rolling out a big update to the ...

Since 1983, PCWorld has been testing PCs, and while we made the jump from paper to digital years ago, our mission remains the same: We’re here to help you make better choices about your PC hardware ...