Author Vlad

Vlad Phigod

Tech editor (Hardware & Systems)

A web engineer and long-time PC gamer focused on how hardware and software behave in real-world conditions. Covers CPUs, GPUs, operating systems, AI tools, and games through hands-on testing, performance analysis, and system-level research.

Expertise: PC hardware, operating systems, performance analysis, gaming technology, AI tools, browser and system behavior

Number of articles: 55

Joined: January, 2026

Latest Posts from Vlad Phigod

How long is GTA 6 story campaign
Author: Vlad Phigod,
GTA 6 story length sparks debate among fans

As fans wait for new GTA 6 updates, community discussions suggest Rockstar may opt for a tighter, faster-paced story than Red Dead Redemption 2 with…

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Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus shows a major performance leap

Leaked Geekbench results show Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290K Plus outperforming AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D in both single- and multi-core tests, marking a major leap…

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Arc B390 vs Radeon 890M gaming performance
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Arc B390 iGPU crushes Radeon 890M, nearly matches RTX 4050 Laptop

Intel’s Arc B390 integrated graphics mark a turning point for laptop gaming. New benchmarks show it decisively beating AMD’s Radeon 890M and delivering performance close…

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Maingear Retro98 - PC in the late ’90s
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Maingear Retro98 Brings ’90s PC design back with nodern flagship hardware

Maingear’s new Retro98 desktops look like PCs from the Pentium era, complete with a Turbo button and beige case - but inside they pack modern…

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Colorful iGame RTX 5060, RTX 5070 Ti Mini
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Colorful unveils white iGame RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 mini GPUs

Colorful has introduced new white versions of its compact iGame RTX 50 Mini graphics cards, offering RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 models designed for…

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Intel Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 225F benchmarks
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 225F tested at 1080p

Fresh 1080p benchmarks reveal that Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225F consistently beats the older Core i9-10900K in modern games, highlighting how far CPU performance has…

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RTX 5090 Crysis test
Author: Vlad Phigod,
RTX 5090 takes on Crysis at 4K and 8K

Nearly 20 years after launch, Crysis is still demanding. Fresh benchmarks show how NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 handles the legendary game at 4K and 8K resolutions.

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D benchmarks
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs 9800X3D tested in 1080p gaming

Fresh benchmarks reveal that AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers only a small performance uplift over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in 1080p gaming, despite higher…

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NVIDIA RTX 5070 performance review 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
RTX 3080 vs RTX 5070 – 4K gaming benchmarks compared

A new set of 4K gaming benchmarks from YouTube channel TestingGames puts NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3080 head-to-head with the newer GeForce RTX 5070 to see…

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GTX 1080 Ti performance in 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
GTX 1080 Ti vs RTX 5060: an 8-Year GPU gap, tested at 1080p

Eight years separate the GTX 1080 Ti and RTX 5060 - but how big is the performance gap at 1080p? Fresh benchmarks reveal a clear…

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Why Windows XP runs faster than Windows 11
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Why Windows XP can outrun Windows 11 on identical hardware

A surprising benchmark comparison reveals that Windows XP often feels faster than Windows 11 when both run on the same aging laptop. The reason isn’t…

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