Broken Silicon

346. Nvidia GPUs Dry Up, Intel Panther Lake Reviews, Nova Lake 2026, AMD R7 9850X3D

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Jan 27, 2026
Discussion of widespread Nvidia GPU supply shifts and the industry fallout. Deep dive into Intel Panther Lake reviews and how they reshape laptop competitiveness. Early looks at AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the underwhelming Gorgon Point refresh. Roadmap timing for Nova Lake and leaked Arrow Lake desktop numbers.
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ANECDOTE

Recording Through A Power Outage

  • Tom describes prepping a Panther Lake review during a power outage using a battery-powered laptop and a gas fireplace.
  • He finished uploading the video once power returned, showing his commitment to timely coverage.
INSIGHT

Execution Restores Credibility After Meteor Lake

  • OEM skepticism about Panther Lake stemmed from prior Meteor Lake disappointments, but real-world tests show Panther delivered promised efficiency and graphics.
  • Tom notes good execution changed perceptions and could shift market momentum back to Intel.
INSIGHT

Skip Arrow Lake Refresh, Wait For Nova

  • Desktop Arrow Lake refresh benchmarks show modest gains and are likely not worth upgrading for; Nova Lake and Zen6 remain the bigger desktop story.
  • Tom warns against building new Arrow Lake systems and recommends waiting for Nova Lake.
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