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Is AI getting too dangerous? The “Godfather of AI” definitely thinks so!

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Is AI getting too dangerous? The “Godfather of AI” definitely thinks so!

Geoffrey Hinton, who is also known as the “Godfather of AI”, has recently quit his decade-long job at Google and has warned about the dangers of AI. In a recent interview with the New York Times, Hinton discussed his concern about the rapid pace of AI development.

Godfather of AI: Geoffrey Hinton

Geoffrey Hinton is among the pioneers in the field of artificial intelligence, neural networks, and deep learning. He and his students were the first to build the underlying technology that powers most state-of-the-art AI tools you see today.

Everything from autonomous vehicles to chatbots like ChatGPT uses neural networks to identify patterns in data. In 2012, Dr. Hinton and two of his students, Ilya Sutskever and Alex Krishevsky, built a neural network that could process thousands of images and identify common objects like cats, windows, and cars. Although the concept of neural nets was not invented by Hinton and his team, their neural network was a breakthrough in the field of computer science.

His contributions in the field earned him the prestigious “Turing Award” with Yann Lecun and Yoshua Bengio in 2018. In case you’re unaware, the Turing Award is akin to getting a Nobel Prize in the field of computer science. Anyway, Google bought the company they founded (DNNresearch Inc) in 2013 for USD 44 million. And he had been working for them ever since.

Why did the Godfather of AI quit Google?

So after such a long commitment in this field, why has Dr. Hinton now chosen to step back? While he clarifies that “Google has acted very responsibly” in the field of AI, the recent competition from Microsoft and OpenAI has challenged Google’s core business in such a way that this competition could force Google to sway from its original AI principles.

AI computing

“Maybe what is going on in these systems is actually a lot better than what is going on in the brain”, says Dr. Hinton. He also says that a part of him regrets his life’s work. He has always had some guilt about developing a potentially dangerous technology.

“I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn’t done it, somebody else would have,”

And when asked about why he continued to work on something potentially dangerous, he used to paraphrase Robert Oppenheimer (one of the key figures in the research and design of an atomic bomb):

“When you see something that is technically sweet, you go ahead and do it.”

“The idea that this stuff could actually get smarter than people — a few people believed that. But most people thought it was way off. And I thought it was way off. I thought it was 30 to 50 years or even longer away. Obviously, I no longer think that.”

Dr. Hinton now says that he left Google so that he could openly voice his concerns about AI without any conflict of interest.

His concerns 

Dr. Hinton’s concerns with AI are diverse. Firstly, he is worried about the bad actors of AI. With such easy access to Large Language Models (LLMs), spreading propaganda and misinformation can become child’s play.

And unlike nuclear research, there is no telling who is developing such technology in secret. This makes “global regulation” of such tools extremely unlikely. Instead, Dr. Hinton proposes “a global collaboration among leading scientists to control the technology”.

Deepfake of President Zelinksy

He is also worried about the pace of development of such AI tools. Looking at where we’ve come in the span of just the last 5 years, it’s scary to guess what’s coming next. The Godfather of AI shares his concerns about false images, videos, and texts flooding the internet and being in-distinguishable for an average Joe.

People’s job security is another risk such AI tools possess. Personal assistants, social media marketers, paralegals, translators, and voice actors might all be partly—or completely—replaced by AI in the near future. Dr. Hinton shared a sentiment on how it takes away just the boring work today. But it might take away a lot more than that soon.

Another concern he posed was regarding the unintended impacts. When neural nets learn from a large data set, they often pick up unexpected behaviors that might have unaccounted consequences. As such, companies should be really careful when allowing such technology to not just write its own code but execute it as well. If the AI gets smart enough, it might use this exploit to fire weapons and act autonomously. Our inability to properly understand AI and predict its thought process could be devastating.

So what’s next?

When someone honored as the “Godfather of AI” calls it quits at Google, you know things are getting serious. This could seriously be the point of no return in the world of generative AI. As mentioned before, Google had been approaching AI with proper caution not releasing powerful and potentially harmful technology publicly.

But with ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing Chat posing such a big threat to Google, the company began making bad decisions to not get left behind. Such mammoths in the industry with massive resources and talent releasing untested technology could have big implications for the future of human civilization itself. And how elegantly (or not) this “AI race” goes on remains to be seen.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Nothing Ear (2)

Motorola announces a couple of new smartwatches with Moto Watch OS, Bluetooth Calling

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Motorola announces a couple of new smartwatches with Moto Watch OS, Bluetooth Calling

Almost a year after announcing the Moto Watch 100, the company is back again with a couple of new smartwatches. The new wearables dubbed as the Moto Watch 70 and Watch 200, come with proprietary health and tracking features while the latter one bears Bluetooth calling and an AMOLED panel. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Moto Watch 70 and Watch 200 price in Nepal in this article.

Moto Watch 70 and Watch 200 Overview:

Design and Display

To start with, both the Moto Watch 70 and Watch 200 boast a square body. But since the former is an affordable model, it features a zinc alloy case and frames while the Watch 200 goes with a premium 45mm aluminum body. Nonetheless, they both feature an water resistance rating, with IP67 on the Watch 70 and 5ATM resistance on the Watch 200.

Coming to the display, the Watch 70 houses a 1.69-inch LCD panel with curved sides. On the other hand, you get a 1.78-inch AMOLED display on the Watch 200. As for the color options, the Watch 70 is available in one option: Phantom Black while the Watch 200 gets two options: Phantom Black and Warm Gold.

Health Tracking and Fitness

Both smartwatches offer 24/7 heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring, in-depth sleep tracking with REM data, and step counting. Besides that, you get other sports and exercise modes such as running, walking, swimming, hiking, basketball, and more. Plus Moto also lets you sync the health and fitness data with Google Fit and Strava for more convenience.

OS and Connectivity

As for the OS, Motorola moved to Moto Watch OS from Google’s Wear OS in 2021. So, both smartwatches run on the Watch OS which as per Moto, is better in battery life. Talking of the features, both smartwatches can display 7 days weather summary, smart notifications, and such. You also get over 100 watch faces for customizations. For connectivity, the Watch 70 and Watch 200 rely on Bluetooth 5.0 and 5.3 respectively.

Watch Faces on Moto Watch OS

Besides the display, what separates the Watch 200 from the Watch 70 is its ability to take and attend Bluetooth calls alongside an in-built GPS. Both are absent on the cheaper Watch 70.

Battery and Charging

Moving on, Motorola has packed a 355mAh cell, rated for 10 days and 14 days of battery life on typical usage on Watch 70 and Watch 200 respectively. On top of that, you also get fast charging support for both smartwatches.

Moto Watch 70 and Moto Watch 200 Specifications:

  • Strap: 20mm silicone strap
  • Display:
    • Watch 70: 1.69-inch square LCD
    • Watch 200: 1.78-inch square AMOLED
  • Connectivity:
    • Watch 70: Bluetooth 5.0
    • Watch 200: Bluetooth 5.3
  • GPS: Yes (built-in) only on Watch 200
  • Battery: 355mAh
  • Fitness Tracking: Up to 28 sports modes
  • Charging: Magnetic charger with Quick Charge (0-100% in 25 mins)
  • Water Resistance:
    • Watch 70: IP67
    • Watch 200: 5ATM

Moto Watch 70 and Moto Watch 200 Price in Nepal and Availability

As of now, Motorola has not disclosed the pricing and availability of the Moto Watch 70 and Watch 200. We’ll update the article as and when the information becomes available.

  • Meanwhile, you can check our Nothing Ear 2 Review.

Apple’s new type of security update is rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users

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Apple’s new type of security update is rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users

Apple has rolled out a new type of public security update called “Rapid Security Responses” (or RSR in short) for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users. Rapid Security Responses allow Apple to fix security vulnerabilities without having to push an entire system update. Let’s learn more.

Apple Rapid Security Responses (RSR): Overview

In Apple’s own words, “Rapid Security Response (RSR) is a mechanism for shipping security fixes to users more frequently.” The company announced RSR last year in WWDC 2022, and this is the first time RSR has been available to the public. To be able to receive this update, your device must be on the latest stable software version available for it. So that’s iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1 for iPhones, iPads, and MacBook/iMacs, respectively.

What’s included? 

About the update itself, Apple hasn’t revealed exactly what security issues it has fixed. But Apple says “(RSR) deliver important security improvements between software updates — for example, improvements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, or other critical system libraries. They may also be used to mitigate some security issues more quickly, such as issues that might have been exploited or reported to exist ‘in the wild.'”

Apple Rapid Security Response RSR Update on iOS

The size of the said RSR update is about 300MB for Macs and about 85MB for iPhones and iPads. It should only take a few minutes to download the update, and you’ll need to restart the device for the installation process to kick off. The update is then represented by an “(a)” suffix in the software version name.

So it will read as 16.4.1 (a) and 13.3.1 (a) instead of 16.4.1 and 13.3.1, respectively. Apple has also said that they plan to continue rolling out RSRs periodically to ensure user safety and defend against exploits.

How to download it?

By default, Apple enables RSR to be automatically installed like other major updates. You can follow these steps to make sure it’s enabled on your device:

  • iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates. Then keep “Security Responses & System Files” on.
  • Mac: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings > General > Software Update. Click the “Show Details (i)” button next to “Automatic Updates”. And make sure to turn on “Install Security Responses and system files”.

But you can also opt out of such updates if you want to—which is something Apple doesn’t recommend. And even if you do, Apple will include RSR patches in the next major update.

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile team up to elevate Nepal’s gaming community

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WorldLink and PUBG Mobile team up to elevate Nepal’s gaming community

Nepal’s largest ISP—WorldLink Communications—has announced its partnership with PUBG Mobile. As giants in their respective fields, this landmark move will definitely help grow Nepal’s gaming community in more ways than one.

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership:

The press event, which was held on the 30th of April, saw WorldLink CEO Mr. Keshav Nepal and the Assistant Producer of Tencent South Asia Mr. Paarth Sharma sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure a smooth gaming experience for all Nepalese players.

Keshav Nepal CEO of Worldlink
Mr. Keshav Nepal

The partnership is focused on eliminating pain points and boosting growth for eSports in the country, said Mr. Sharma. WorldLink’s network infrastructure will enable this growth by ensuring uninterrupted, rich gameplay regardless of the user’s location or device.

WorldLink’s promise

Since WorldLink has vast coverage and cutting-edge network technology, the company will be able to facilitate faster upload and download speeds, reduce network latency (ping), and enhance the overall gaming experience. To note, WorldLink has already set up PUBG Mobile servers (CDN) in Nepal a while back. And they are now pushing for further initiatives to ensure an even smoother gaming experience.

PUBG Mobile updates for Nepal

Now, Tencent’s role in all this will be to launch Nepal-centric updates and in-game events. They also promise a packed calendar year, filled with professional tournaments and handsome cash prizes targeted at the Nepalese gaming community. Additionally, the WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership will ensure all available infrastructures are game-ready.

Tournaments like Nepal’s PMNC (PUBG Mobile National Championship) and global tournaments like PMCO (PUBG Mobile Club Open) and PMPL (PUBG Mobile Pro League) will become more fun to play and stream. Collaborative efforts like content creator programs and in-game voice packs are also things we have seen before, but Mr. Sharma assured us they will be much more refined and prioritized after this partnership.

PMNC Nepal 2022

Moreover, he also mentioned that Tencent Games is continually working to fix in-game issues like rubberbanding and de-sync. And with the partnership with WorldLink, he is confident that these issues won’t be much of a headache in the near future.

Nepali players and eSports

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership focuses not only on improving the mobile gaming experience, but also on strengthening infrastructure to make way for developing “gaming as a career” for aspiring Nepali gamers.

Nepalese teams like DRS, T2K, and SG have competed at the highest stage of the game globally. DRS even finished the last PMGC (PUBG Mobile Global Championship) as runner-up, taking home USD 292,000. Whereas T2K won USD 132,500 after coming in 13th. Naturally, this tournament had a big impact on Nepali people’s outlook on gaming and eSports as a whole. Though extremely competitive and time-demanding, PUBG Mobile and the eSports culture have evolved into a big success story in Nepal.

Some official comments

Moving on, Mr. Sharma also expressed his delight in seeing the rise of Nepali gaming content creators like 4K Gaming and CR7.

Paarth Sharma of Tencent South Asia Publishing
Mr. Paarth Sharma

“It gives us immense pleasure to see our star creators like CR7 and 4K Gaming grow each day, and in turn, our efforts have been to grow this community as a whole. We focus on not just entertaining them, but giving them opportunities to grow professionally. That’s why we saw WorldLink as a great partner that shares our passion & resolve to make mobile gaming in Nepal, the biggest success story of South Asia, and this is just the beginning,” said Mr. Sharma.

Mr. Nepal also conveyed his excitement about this partnership, saying ”We are thrilled to partner with PUBG Mobile, one of the most popular mobile games in the world, and to play a significant role in enhancing the gaming experience for their users. Our extensive network coverage and advanced technology will ensure that players can enjoy the game without any disruptions, providing a seamless and immersive gaming experience.” 

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership: What’s next?

This partnership between WorldLink and PUBG Mobile will bring an enhanced gaming experience for the users, that’s for sure. Allowing them to enjoy smooth and lag-free gameplay.

Not only that, but it also opens doors for future collaborations with other game publishers making similar collaborations. Overall, this is extremely positive news not only for PUBG Mobile players but Nepal’s gaming community in general. And we hope this trend continues and fosters good strategic alliances with other partners in the future.

  • Meanwhile, check out our Nothing Ear (2) review

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

AMD unveiled their graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT at Gamescom 2023 back in August. In this article, let’s take a look at the specifications, improvements, and price of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Overview: 

In this price segment, the RX 7800 XT roughly competes against the RTX 4060 Ti. Its 28.1 billion transistor count is about a 5% increase from its predecessor, the Radeon RX 6800XT. Though on paper, it would seem it the newer gen RX 7800 XT has fewer stream processors (3840<4608), ray accelerators (60<72), and compute units (60<72), the ones on the 7800 XT are more powerful, and deliver more performance than their 6800 XT counterparts. 

Similarly, the base and boost frequencies of the RX 7800 XT are 2124 MHz and 2430 MHz respectively. It has 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a total memory bandwidth of 624 GB/s. Moreover, the peak compute performance for single and half-precision is 37 TFLOPs and 74 TFLOPs, respectively.

AMD RDNA 3 microarchitecture

Moving on, AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs are based on the newer RDNA 3 microarchitecture. Whereas the Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured using a combination of 5nm and 6nm technologies. 

RX 7000 series GPUs are the first GPUs to be built using chiplet design. Basically, chiplets are small ICs (Integrated Circuits) that do a specific task. A set of such chiplets can be implemented together to make a larger and more complex chip. This has the benefit of customization, power efficiency, and more. It also allows AMD to use different process sizes on the same die. Hence, the 5nm/6nm on the spec sheet.

RDNA 3 is also the first RDNA architecture to have a dedicated media engine. The AMD Radiance Display Engine features support for 12-bit HDR, full coverage of the REC2020 color space, and up to 8K video playback.

Gaming and other specs

AMD is marketing the RX 7800 XT as “The ultimate graphics card for 1440p gaming”. According to the company, it offers 20% more performance per dollar on average than the competition which would include cards like Nvidia’s RTX 3070, RTX 4060 Ti, and RTX 4070. AMD claims smooth 1440p over 60 fps gameplay without any kind of upscaling.

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX 4070
Image: AMD

But in the process of achieving these results, the RX 7800 XT does consume more power though. At 263W compared to 200W on the 4070.

Anyway, thanks to the 64MB of 2nd-generation Infinity Cache, game assets will load and render quicker on the new RX 7800 XT, leading to smoother gameplay with higher frame rates. And like other RDNA 3-based GPUs, it supports full hardware-based AV1 encoding and decoding as well. It also has support for AMD’s upcoming FSR 3 technology which now has frame generation and promises up to 3x the number of frames. 

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Specifications:

  RX 7800 XT 
Architecture  RDNA 3
Process  TSMC 5nm
Transistor count  28.1 billion
Stream processors 3840 units
Compute Units 60
Game Clock  2124 MHz
Boost Clock  2430 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance  37 TFLOPs
Peak Half Precision Performance  74 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators  60
VRAM  16GB GDDR6
Memory Bus  256-bit
Memory Bandwidth  624GB/s
Infinity Cache (2nd Gen)  64MB
Power  263W

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Price in Nepal and Availability

The starting price of aftermarket AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards in Nepal is NPR 80,000. You can buy AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards in Nepal from brands like Asus, and MSI from Hukut Store.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal  
Radeon RX 7800 XT NPR 80,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our gaming test of the RTX 4090:

Honor Pad V8 goes official with a 120Hz display, Dimensity 8020

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Honor Pad V8 goes official with a 120Hz display, Dimensity 8020

Honor has announced the toned-down version of its flagship tablet, the Honor Pad V8 Pro. And it’s the first tablet to be powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8020 chip. Let’s check out the full specifications, features, and expected price in Nepal of the new Honor Pad V8.

Honor Pad V8 Overview:

Design and Display 

Honor Pad V8 features an 11” 2.5K (2560 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Just like its Pro sibling, it’s a pretty slim tablet measuring just 7.3 mm thick. But at 485 gm, Honor has managed to make the Pad V8 significantly more lightweight than Pad V8 Pro (589 gm).

Honor Pad V8 - Design

Performance and Battery

Honor Pad V8 is powered by the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chip, although it seems to be just a rebranded Dimensity 1100. Regardless, it’s a pretty reliable chip for a midrange tablet and should handle most everyday tasks without compromise. Honor has paired this chip with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB of storage. Alongside a microSD slot for further storage expansion.

As for software, the Pad V8 runs on Honor’s MagicUI 6.1 based on Android 12. This tablet gets its juice from a 7250 mAh battery that can charge at 22.5W with the included charger.

Rest of the specs

Cameras aren’t a top priority on tablets and it’s clearly the case here. Honor Pad V8 has a 5MP front camera, while there’s a 13MP sensor at the back which can be useful for taking quick pictures and scanning documents. There is also a 2MP depth sensor here, but it’s really nothing to talk about.

Honor Pad V8 - Accessories

In terms of connectivity, Honor Pad V8 has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support. Unfortunately, it’s not available with LTE connectivity. This tablet has an impressive audio setup though, with quad speakers that support DTS:X Ultra. You can also pair Honor Pad V8 with Magic Pencil 3 stylus and Magic Keyboard—although both of them are sold separately.

Honor Pad V8 Specifications:

  • Body: 252.10 x 163.64 x 7.35mm, 485 grams
  • Display: 11″ IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: 2.5K (2560 x 1600 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio, 274 PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Arm Mali-G77
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MagicUI 6.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 5MP sensor
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, quad speaker (DTS:X Ultra)
  • Battery: 7250mAh with 22.5W fast charging

Honor Pad V8 Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the Honor Pad sells for CNY 1,900 (~ USD 275 / INR 22,500) for 8/128GB and CNY 2,000 (~ USD 290 / INR 23,600) for the 8/256GB variant. There’s no word on international availability yet but should the Honor Pad V8 make its way to Nepal, we expect its price to start at NPR 41,500.

Honor Pad V8 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB CNY 1,900 NPR 41,500
8/256GB CNy 2,000 NPR 43,500
  • Meanwhile, check out our Nothing Ear (2) review

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal [Updated]

AMD Radeon RX 7600 is finally here. It’s the newest (and also the most affordable) member of AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 series of desktop graphics cards. Besides performance upgrades over its predecessor, the RX 7600 has a lower asking price as well. Let’s learn more about AMD Radeon RX 7600, including its specs, features, availability, price in Nepal, and more.

AMD Radeon RX 7600: Overview

RDNA 3 architecture

As an RX 7000 series graphics card, the RX 7600 is based on AMD’s latest RDNA 3 architecture. That means it enjoys 2nd gen ray tracing cores, 2nd gen Infinity Cache, AI acceleration, AMD Radiance Display Engine, and a chiplet design for better performance. 

Besides that, RX 7600 has 2,048 stream processors with base (or game) and boost frequencies of 2,250 MHz and 2,655 MHz respectively. With newer architecture, higher frequencies, more cores, and larger memory bandwidth, the new RX 7600 boasts a 29% increase in overall performance over its predecessor the RX 6600.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 - Design

At the heart of AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a Navi 33 GPU with 32 compute units, 2048 stream processors, and 32 raytracing cores. It has 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 128-bit bus, which is the same as its competitor: the NVIDIA RTX 4060.

Hardware-based AV1 encoding

AMD also claims improved streaming and recording experience thanks to the more advanced encoders and AI. What’s more, RX 7600 also supports full hardware-based AV1 encoding/decoding. According to AMD’s internal testing, this card performs anywhere from 16 to 36% better in applications like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Moreover, AMD’s Radiance Display Engine enables excellent color accuracy with 12-bit HDR and Rec. 2020 color space support and up to 8K video playback.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 - Design 2

As for the gaming performance itself, the Radeon RX 7600 is targeted at 1080p gaming with 60+ fps at high settings. The company says this card manages 29% higher 1080p gaming performance than 2021’s Radeon RX 6600. Or 34% higher versus NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8GB). 

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Specifications:

  • Architecture: RDNA 3
  • GPU: Navi 33
  • Stream Processors: 2,048
  • AI Accelerators: 64
  • Ray Accelerators: 32
  • Boost Clock: 2,655 MHz
  • Base Clock: 2,250 MHz
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • Memory Interface Width: 128-bit
  • Memory Bandwidth: Up to 288 GB/s
  • TBP (Typical Board Power): 165W

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal and Availability

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 price in Nepal is NPR 38,000. You can purchase the graphics card from Hukut.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal 
8GB VRAM  NPR 38,000

  • Watch: I tested 10 games in 4K with NVIDIA RTX 4090

AMD’s new Radeon RX 7700 XT Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD’s new Radeon RX 7700 XT Price in Nepal [Updated]

Alongside Radeon RX 7800 XT, AMD has also launched the RX 7700 XT midrange graphics card. Like its more expensive sibling, this one’s targeted at 1440p gaming too. So let’s take a look at the specifications, features, and expected price in Nepal of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Overview: 

Here, the RX 7700 XT competes against Nvidia’s RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti. Its base and boost frequencies are rated at 2171 MHz and 2544 MHz respectively. Whereas it has 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a total memory bandwidth of 432 GB/s.

Its 28.1 billion transistor count is about a 6.3% increase from the Radeon RX 6700 XT. The new RX 7700 XT also has more stream processors (3456>2560), ray accelerators (54>40), and compute units (54>40) than its predecessor. Moreover, its peak compute performance for single and half-precision is 35 TFLOPs and 70 TFLOPs respectively.

RDNA 3 microarchitecture

Like all the other cards in the Radeon RX 7000 series, this one is based on the newer RDNA 3 microarchitecture too. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured using a combination of 5nm (for graphics die) and 6nm (for memory die) process nodes.

The thing is, the Radeon RX 7000 series are the first graphics cards to be built with a chiplet design. In simple terms, a chiplet design lets manufacturers build different compute dies of a chip using different lithography processes. This results in better yield, easier manufacturing, and reduced production costs.

Other than this, RDNA 3 is also the first of its kind to have a dedicated media engine. The AMD Radiance Display Engine features support for 12-bit HDR, full coverage of the REC2020 color space, and up to 8K video playback.

How does it game?

As for the performance itself, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is a 1440p powerhouse. Offering approximately 20% better performance per dollar than competitors like the RTX 4060 Ti. It offers seamless 1440p gaming at 60+ fps. But the one catch is that the RX 7700 XT is less power efficient than its Nvidia counterpart.

Radeon RX 7700 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti
Image: AMD

Moving on, its 48MB of 2nd-generation Infinity Cache allows faster loading and rendering of game assets, resulting in smoother gameplay with higher frame rates. The RX 7700 XT also supports full hardware-based AV1 encoding/decoding and the upcoming FSR 3 frame generation technology.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Specifications:

RX 7700 XT 
Architecture RDNA 3
Process TSMC 5/6nm
Transistor count 28.1 billion
Stream processors 3456 units
Compute Units 54
Game Clock 2171 MHz
Boost Clock 2544 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance 35 TFLOPs
Peak Half Precision Performance 70 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators 54
VRAM 12GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 192-bit
Memory Bandwidth 432GB/s
Infinity Cache (2nd Gen) 48MB
Power 245W

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Price in Nepal and Availability:

The official AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT price in Nepal is NPR 70,000. You can purchase it from an authorized store like Hukut.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal
Radeon RX 7700 XT NPR 65,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our gaming test of the RTX 4090:

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RXT 7900 XT GPUs Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RXT 7900 XT GPUs Price in Nepal [Updated]

ore AMD finally took the wraps off of the Radeon RX 7000 Desktop GPUs. The new GPU family currently consists of only two models: the RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT which are the first cards powered by its new architecture, RDNA 3. So, let’s go over the specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT Desktop GPUs and their price in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 700 XT GPUs Overview:

The Radeon RX 7000 series is built on the new RDNA 3 architecture. That is, they use a chiplet design similar to the company’s Ryzen processor, the world’s first of its kind. AMD CEO Dr. Lisa says “it gives them a modular design that can easily be tweaked down the line.”

AMD RDNA 3 Chiplet

This chiplet includes a 5nm GPU compute die and a 6nm memory cache die which results in computing power of up to 61 teraflops (up from a maximum of 23 TFLIOPs in RDNA 2). Also, it can manage up to 24GB of GDDR6 RAM and is made up of 58 billion transistors.

As a result, the top-tier Radeon RX 7900 XTX features 24GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 96 compute units clocked at 2.3GHz. AMD touts this card for 4K gaming while also considering efficiency. Compared to Nvidia’s top-tier RTX 4090’s 450W board power, the RX 7900 XTX manages its workflow with only 350W.

More efficiency

This efficiency is also cited as the reason for using GDDR6 memory rather than GDDR6X memory. On the other hand, the less-powerful RX 7900XT has 20GB GGDR6 RAM, 84 compute units running at 2GHz, and a 320-bit bus. The Total Board Power (TBP) is also reduced to 300W.

Moreover, AMD has also confirmed that both cards have two 8-pin connectors, so you won’t need to use any special power connector or adapter. In contrast, Nvidia relies on 12VHPWR connector for the RTX 4090 which is reported for either burning or melting. The GPUs also support DisplayPort 2.1 meaning that they are capable of rendering 4K visual at 480Hz and 8K at 165Hz refresh rate.

Performance

In terms of actual performance gains, AMD has provided a few graphs to give a better idea. Team Red promises 62fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with its 7900 XTX card equipped. The scores are with FiedlityFX SuperResolution (FSR) and ray-tracing enabled—with the latter providing up to a 50% performance boost over previous-generation cards.

Moreover, in games like Apex Legends and Valorant, 7900 XTX can push the frame rate to 300 and 833, respectively. That’s when it was paired with an AM5 motherboard, a Ryzen 9 7950X processor, and 32GB of RAM. On an unspecified configuration, it was still able to achieve 295fps on Apex Legends and 704fps on Valorant. Despite this, the company hasn’t shown a comparison with the RTX 4090.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and  RX 7900 XT GPUs Specifications:

RX 7900 XTX RX 7900 XT
Compute Units 96 84
RDNA 3 cores 6,144 5,376
Game clock (GHz) 2.3 2
Memory 24GB GDDR6 20GB GDDR6
Memory bus 384-bit 320-bit
Infinity Cache 96MB 80MB
Total Board Power (watt) 350 300

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU Price in Nepal:

The official AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU price in Nepal is NPR 145,000 while the RX 7900 XT costs NPR 120,000 in Nepal.

Desktop GPUs Price in Nepal Availability
Radeon RX 7900 XTX NPR 145,000 Hukut
Radeon RX 7900 XT NPR 120,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our video of Nvidia RTX 4090.

Redmi Note 12R Pro goes official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display

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Redmi Note 12R Pro goes official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display

After multiple teasers, Xiaomi has unveiled the latest member for the Redmo Note 12 series in China. The newly announced Redmi Note 12R Pro is a budget smartphone with an OLED display and 5G capability. So, let’s get into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Redmi Note 12R Pro in Nepal.

Redmi Note 12R Pro Overview: 

Design and Display

Redmi Note 12R Pro follows the same design language as the Note 12 5G and Note 12 Pro+. You get a sleek modern look with flat frames which houses the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The corners and the rear still retain slight curves for ergonomics hands-on feel. Redmi offers the phone in three color options: Black, White, and Gold. The phone measures 8mm thick and weighs around 190 grams. Additionally, it has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Over on the front, the Redmi Note 12R Pro sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The OLED screen boasts 120Hz native refresh rate and 240Hz of touch sampling rate. The phone also has 1200 nits of peak brightness, making it ideal for use in broad day sunlight.

Redmi Note 12R Pro Color Options

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Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 — the same chip as the vanilla Note 12 5G. It is a 6nm processor with two Cortex-A78 (@2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8GHz) cores. The graphics are handled by Adreno 619, and there is also an integrated Snapdragon X51 modem for 5G connectivity.

Redmi has paired this chip with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. This is the single memory configuration that Redmi Note 12R Pro is available in Nepal.

Camera

The rectangular camera island on the back of the Redmi Note 12R Pro is home to two image sensors and an LED flash. As suggested by the branding, the primary camera uses a 48MP image sensor. This is paired with a 2MP depth sensor. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated sensor for ultrawide shots. Coming to the selfie, Redmi has provided a 16MP front-facing shooter.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Redmi Note 12R Pro is a 5,000mAh non-removable battery. It supports 33W fast charging, which should enable full recharge in a little over an hour. The phone ships with Android 13 out of the box with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 on top.

Redmi Note 12R Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 165.88 x 76.21 x 7.98mm, 188 grams, IP53 dust/water resistant
  • Display: 6.67″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, 1200 nits peak brightness
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 395 PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 5G (6nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Adreno 619
  • Memory: 12GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 Storage
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 48MP primary
    – 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, mono speaker
  • Security: Face-unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging

Redmi Note 12R Pro Price in Nepal & Availability (Expected)

Currently, the Redmi Note 12R Pro is exclusive to the Chinese market, retailing for Rs. 1,999 for the sole 12/256GB variant. Based on this, we expect the price of the Redmi Note 12R Pro to be Rs. 39,999 in Nepal.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB RAM, 256GB Storage CNY 1,999 NPR 39,999
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