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Apple debuts M5 Pro, M5 Max to supercharge pro workflows

Fusion Architecture, advanced AI

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Apple has introduced the M5 Pro and M5 Max, chips designed for professionals who need high-performance computing and AI acceleration.

Built on the company’s new Fusion Architecture, the chips combine two dies into a single system on a chip (SoC), integrating a CPU, GPU, Media Engine, unified memory controller, Neural Engine, and Thunderbolt 5 support. This design increases performance and AI capability while maintaining Apple’s focus on efficiency.

The M5 Pro features an 18-core CPU with six super cores and 12 performance cores, delivering up to 30 percent faster performance for demanding workloads compared with the previous generation. The GPU scales to 20 cores and includes Neural Accelerators in each core, boosting AI compute and graphics performance. Unified memory supports up to 64GB with bandwidth reaching 307GB/s, enabling faster data handling in complex professional applications.

The M5 Max expands capabilities further with up to 40 GPU cores and unified memory of up to 128GB. Memory bandwidth reaches 614GB/s, accelerating workflows involving large datasets, 3D rendering, and AI models. According to Apple, the GPU delivers more than four times the peak compute of the prior generation for AI tasks and up to a 20 percent graphics improvement over the M4 Max.

Both chips include a faster 16-core Neural Engine for on-device AI features, support hardware-accelerated media formats such as AV1 and ProRes, and incorporate memory safety protections via Memory Integrity Enforcement. Thunderbolt 5 ports with dedicated controllers enable high-speed connectivity for professional peripherals.

With the M5 Pro and M5 Max, Apple aims to push professional computing forward, particularly for developers, researchers, and creatives who require advanced AI and graphics performance. The new chips will power the latest MacBook Pro lineup, available for pre-order soon with shipments beginning March 11.

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Samsung’s SECRET That Made OLED Even Better

Say hello to the new QD-OLED Penta Tandem display tech by the Korean giant

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May 23, 2026

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Samsung Display just unveiled QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology. This is a next-generation display structure that stacks five emission layers to improve brightness, efficiency, and overall OLED performance.

In this video, we simplify what Penta Tandem actually is, how it works, and show you two monitors that already have the technology — specifically from MSI and Dell.

For more details, check out Samsung Display here.

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AMD expands Ryzen PRO 9000 series processor lineup

AMD brings 3D V-Cache technology to commercial segment

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AMD has announced an expansion of its enterprise desktop lineup with new Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors. These are built on the Zen 5 architecture and set to debut in the second half of 2026.

This is the first time AMD is bringing its high-bandwidth 3D V-Cache technology into the commercial workstation segment.

This way, the company unlocks massive performance leaps for data-heavy professional industries.

The introduction of 3D V-Cache directly targets power users handling complex, intensive digital pipelines.

By vertically stacking additional last-level cache directly onto the processor die, the hardware drastically cuts down memory latency and accelerates data access.

Primary beneficiaries of this architecture are creative and technical professionals, including:

  • video editors and animators
  • 3D artists and VFX creators
  • engineers and architects
  • developers and data scientists

The expanded hardware lineup spans configurations from six to 16 performance cores. Power limits break past traditional limits, or up to a sustained 170 watts to maintain peak clock speeds during overnight renders.

The range also makes the lineup scalable from compact desktop systems to full-scale tower workstation systems.

The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 series also supports up to 256GB of memory to prevent system crashes. Enterprise system rollouts are expected to begin later this year.

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AMD to bring FSR Upscaling 4.1 to RDNA 3 GPUs this July

Better visuals for players on PC, consoles soon

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AMD has announced through Senior Vice President and General Manager Jack Huynh that FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is coming to RDNA 3 GPUs this July.

Huynh confirmed that Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, among other older graphics architectures, will receive the update in July. Older RDNA 2 cards will also benefit in early 2027.

The decision directly benefits budget-conscious PC gamers and handheld console users who have opted out of expensive hardware upgrades. Instead of having to purchase new GPUs, they will simply have to download the software driver.

FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) 4.1 marks a major shift for AMD. It introduces a machine learning-powered algorithm that replaces traditional analytical upscaling.

By updating their software drivers, users can access cleaner image reconstruction, reduced motion ghosting, and better performance with FSR Upscaling 4.1 across more than 300 supported gaming titles on their RDNA 3 graphics.

Beyond desktop players, the rollout carries significant implications for the wider gaming ecosystem.

Devices like the ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go run on RDNA 3 integrated graphics. This means handheld gamers will see immediate frame rate and visual fidelity improvements this summer.

Furthermore, current-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as Valve’s Steam Deck, rely on RDNA 2 architecture. This means AMD’s early 2027 roadmap lays the groundwork for massive visual optimization across the entire console market.

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