Gaming Hardware Updates – 17/7/2025

Gaming Hardware Updates – 17/7/2025

Benchmark Results & Reviews

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 5070

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Tom’s Hardware highlights the RX 9070 XT as a cost-effective alternative to the RTX 5070 Ti, offering comparable performance at a lower price.

Tested at 1440p and 4K resolutions, the intel Core Ultra 7 155H excels in ray-tracing workloads. AMD’s competitive pricing could disrupt Nvidia’s dominance in the mid-range segment.

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16: Best Gaming Laptop PCMag names the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 as the top gaming laptop for mid-range buyers ($1,200–$2,000).

Featuring a Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU and high refresh rate display, it balances performance and portability, making it ideal for gamers and creators. 

New Announcements & Product Launches

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for Mac The Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 is now available on Apple silicon Macs, optimized for macOS 15.5 or later.

This version leverages Metal technology and supports features like Spatial Audio, MetalFX, and AMD FSR upscaling.

The game requires 16GB unified memory and is available on Mac App Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com.

This release marks a significant step for AAA gaming on Mac, though performance comparisons to Windows counterparts remain to be seen. 

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update & Donkey Kong Bananza Release Nintendo released a system update for the Switch 2, focusing on stability improvements.

The exclusive game Donkey Kong Bananza also launched today. With over 3.5 million Switch 2 units sold in the first four days, the console continues to dominate the handheld market. 

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Industry News

Nvidia RTX 50 Series Delay Nvidia’s consumer desktop PC chips (RTX 50 series) are reportedly delayed into 2026, potentially giving AMD an opportunity to capture market share with its RX 9000 series. 

Razer Core X V2 eGPU Enclosure Razer unveiled the Core X V2, featuring Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth for improved performance. This is a boon for gamers seeking desktop-grade GPU performance in a portable setup. 

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