325. 7GHz Zen 6, Zen 7 on AM5, AMD RDNA 5 VRAM, Nvidia RTX 6090 | Hardware Unboxed

325. 7GHz Zen 6, Zen 7 on AM5, AMD RDNA 5 VRAM, Nvidia RTX 6090 | Hardware Unboxed

Author: Moore's Law Is Dead, Bleav September 2, 2025 Duration: 2:53:13
Steve from Hardware Unboxed joins to discuss the future of RADEON, GeForce, and CPU competition! [SPON: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/MOORE 100% Discount for the first 1000 people Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos & images – all for free! Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend] [SPON: Support MLID & by Trying ZipRecruiter for FREE: www.ZipRecruiter.com/work ] [Support the Independent Journalism done by MLID: https://patreon.com/MooresLawIsDead ] 00:00 Welcome Steve from HUB, what keeps your job interesting (intro) 4:26 Most frustrating believe you have encountered, scaling technologies 17:21 Why not test even lower resolutions for CPU benchmarks 30:46 BF6 CPU overhead 40:21 How does the CPU overhead issues in BF6 affect GPU recommendations 44:21 Will the CPU overhead issues be more exposed when next gen GPUs arrive 55:32 Not enough VRAM on GPUs 1:08:01 PS6 Leak 1:17:07 Nvidia vs AMD price and GPU segmentation 1:38:49 What should Radeon do with their naming and marketing terms 1:46:50 Summarizing Zen 5 vs Arrow Lake 1:53:38 AM5 support, DDR4 vs DDR5 2:11:03 How could Intel win back gamers 2:19:54 Is it time to increase core counts 2:29:44 Where to stop core increases 2:38:05 What’s the next big thing in gaming tech? Last Time Steve was on: https://youtu.be/36Av5pvgYX0?si=sHzCo4mG0K_zG7Dj Check out HUB!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI8iQa1hv7oV_Z8D35vVuSg HUB BF6 Testing: https://youtu.be/pbdPNxe7O_I?si=vh-kCoogg3O1-Xm4 HUB Core Scaling: https://youtu.be/AR9V8RTvVcM?si=qx64QGfmQfWDyKf1 HUB Ryzen X3D Burnout Video: https://youtu.be/8UdTQbcduio?si=whi4qX2QKuxQENqa https://frame.work/products/laptop16-diy-amd-ai300/configuration/new https://frame.work/products/laptop16-graphics-module-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070 https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2021-age-of-empires-4-an-excellent-rts-but-tech-problems-need-addressing

Ever wondered what happens when you put an engineer and a scientist in the same room to talk about graphics cards and gaming rigs? Broken Silicon is exactly that conversation, hosted by two brothers who bring a unique blend of technical expertise and genuine humor to the often-serious world of computer hardware. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a lively, sometimes irreverent deep dive into the latest news, industry rumors, and real developments that actually matter to anyone building a PC or chasing frame rates. You'll hear them parse complex topics with the clarity that comes from firsthand knowledge, making even the most niche leaks or architectural shifts engaging and understandable. The dynamic between the hosts is the real draw, turning each episode into a discussion that feels more like hanging out with incredibly informed friends than listening to a formal presentation. Brought to you by the team behind the Moore's Law Is Dead YouTube channel, this podcast extends that candid, insider perspective into a purely audio format perfect for your commute or while tinkering with your own setup. If you're tired of recycled press releases and want to hear unfiltered takes on where PC gaming and hardware are headed next, this is the place to listen.
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