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2026.08.10T13:43:51.654Z
Muse Glimmer 30B: Meta unveils a new open agent model for running locally
NEWS · ШТУЧНИЙ ІНТЕЛЕКТ

Muse Glimmer 30B: Meta unveils a new open agent model for running locally

Meta wasn't keen on waiting for Qwen 3.8 27B, choosing instead to launch its new LLM ahead of its Chinese rivals.

5 min read// 001
2026.08.07T09:18:56.470Z
NVIDIA CMP 170HX: How a VRAM unlock tool turned 'mining junk' into a hot AI hardware in few days
BLOGS · AI

NVIDIA CMP 170HX: How a VRAM unlock tool turned 'mining junk' into a hot AI hardware in few days

NVIDIA's CMP 170HX graphics card is experiencing a phenomenal resurgence thanks to the new CMPUnlocker tool, which unlocks up to 80GB of its memory.

4 min read// 002
2026.08.06T09:03:58.257Z
MSI joins Gigabyte, ASUS in 20% graphics card price hike
NEWS · EVENTS

MSI joins Gigabyte, ASUS in 20% graphics card price hike

MSI also has no choice amid a widespread DRAM shortage.

2 min read// 003
2026.08.05T11:45:24.815Z
Warhorse Studios: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3 вийде вже в 2027–2028 році
NEWS · GAMES

Warhorse Studios: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3 вийде вже в 2027–2028 році

Warhorse Studios відмовляється йти за трендами ігровою індустрії та робить свої проєкти у своєму стилі.

2 min read// 004
2026.08.05T08:20:53.702Z
Gigabyte hikes graphics card prices by up to 40%
NEWS · HARDWARE

Gigabyte hikes graphics card prices by up to 40%

First it was DDR5, now it's graphics cards. This perfect storm of rising component costs will inevitably crash the PC building market.

2 min read// 005
2026.07.12T11:55:52.583Z
SK Hynix: 2027 will be the worst year for the memory market

SK Hynix: 2027 will be the worst year for the memory market

RAM shortages are set to last beyond this decade, potentially stretching past 2030.

3 min read// 006
2026.07.10T09:08:33.532Z
Samsung and TSMC monopolize the chip market, aggressively hiking prices on the back of the AI boom
NEWS · ШТУЧНИЙ ІНТЕЛЕКТ

Samsung and TSMC monopolize the chip market, aggressively hiking prices on the back of the AI boom

Growing demand for AI hardware has tipped the balance of power.

2 min read// 007
2026.04.22T16:48:10.000Z
Metro 2039: Who is the 'Traveler/Stranger'? Analyzing the theory of Artyom's return
BLOGS · GAME BLOGS

Metro 2039: Who is the 'Traveler/Stranger'? Analyzing the theory of Artyom's return

The Metro 2039 fan community is abuzz with theories about the 'Traveler's' identity. This piece delves into the idea of Artyom's return, weighing his mission, radiation effects, and hallucinations. Hunter is a far less likely candidate.

4 min read// 008
2026.04.02T17:41:12.000Z
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach — now in Ukrainian!
BLOGS

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach — now in Ukrainian!

Our team has released an unofficial Ukrainian localization for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, complete with translated UI, subtitles, and in-game terms.

2 min read// 009
2026.03.02T13:20:09.000Z
Local waifu on AMD Polaris: Running AI on an RX 470 when ROCm is dead
BLOGS · AI

Local waifu on AMD Polaris: Running AI on an RX 470 when ROCm is dead

Discover how to run large language models (LLMs) on older AMD RX 470 (Polaris) graphics cards using KoboldCPP and Vulkan, with tips for optimizing performance and memory.

17 min read// 010
2025.08.17T23:45:35.000Z
GeForce GTX 470 vs. Radeon HD 5870 in modern games
BLOGS · HARDWARE BLOGS

GeForce GTX 470 vs. Radeon HD 5870 in modern games

See a detailed comparison of the GeForce GTX 470 and Radeon HD 5870 in current 2025 games. Discover which veteran graphics card delivers better performance today.

15 min read// 011
2025.04.06T18:53:02.000Z
Review and benchmarks of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: what can this legend do in 2025?
BLOGS · HARDWARE BLOGS

Review and benchmarks of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: what can this legend do in 2025?

We review and benchmark the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti in 2025. Can this legendary budget graphics card still hold its own in today's games?

11 min read// 012
2025.02.21T04:50:02.000Z
Kepler in 2025: Benchmarking the GeForce GTX 770 in modern games (MSI GTX 770 Gaming OC)
BLOGS · HARDWARE BLOGS

Kepler in 2025: Benchmarking the GeForce GTX 770 in modern games (MSI GTX 770 Gaming OC)

Can a decade-old Kepler GPU still handle modern gaming? We put the veteran GeForce GTX 770 through its paces in today's demanding titles and explore its technical limitations.

12 min read// 013
2024.05.24T12:11:45.000Z
Grab Warhammer 40000: Gladius — Relics of War for free on Steam and EGS
NEWS · GAMES

Grab Warhammer 40000: Gladius — Relics of War for free on Steam and EGS

From May 24-30, players can snag Warhammer 40000: Gladius — Relics of War for free on Steam and EGS. It's a turn-based 4X strategy game.

1 min read// 014
2024.05.01T12:14:50.000Z
Benchmarking the Xeon E5-2699 v3: An 18-core monster in modern games and applications
TESTS · CPU · INTEL

Benchmarking the Xeon E5-2699 v3: An 18-core monster in modern games and applications

A look at the significantly cheaper 18-core Xeon E5-2699 v3 processor. We analyze its gaming and application performance, cooling requirements, and overclocking potential.

33 min read// 015
2024.04.24T00:12:29.000Z
Overclocking and testing the Core i5-4670K: a 4-core Haswell in 2024 games and applications
TESTS · CPU · INTEL

Overclocking and testing the Core i5-4670K: a 4-core Haswell in 2024 games and applications

What can a 10-year-old Core i5-4670K (Haswell) still do in 2024? We put the old processor through its paces with testing, overclocking, and tackling its cooling challenges.

25 min read// 016
2024.04.22T08:20:50.000Z
Running Stable Diffusion WebUI on older AMD RX 400/500/Vega, R9 200/300 GPUs (Windows)
BLOGS · AI

Running Stable Diffusion WebUI on older AMD RX 400/500/Vega, R9 200/300 GPUs (Windows)

Get Stable Diffusion WebUI DirectML running on older AMD RX 400/500/Vega, R9 200/300 GPUs (Windows). This guide covers requirements, installation, and tackling 4GB+ VRAM issues.

12 min read// 017
2024.04.19T06:31:28.000Z
Benchmarking the Xeon E5-1620: A 4-core Sandy Bridge in modern games and applications
TESTS · CPU · INTEL

Benchmarking the Xeon E5-1620: A 4-core Sandy Bridge in modern games and applications

Can a 4-core Xeon E5-1620 (Sandy Bridge) still hold up in 2024? We benchmark its performance in modern games and applications, comparing it against other CPUs.

19 min read// 018
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Bench, benchmarks, database

FUTURE OF UMTALE IN PROGRESS Q2 — Q4 2026
BENCHMARK · AVG FPS @ 1080p LOW

GTX 470 vs HD 5870. 15 years later.

A cut of our duel of yesterday's legends — average fps across 6 of 20 tested games. Rig: Core i5-12400F, 32 GB DDR5, Windows 11.

CS2
88 FPSCS2
74 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
22 FPSCyberpunk 2077
18 FPS
GTA V
64 FPSGTA V
58 FPS
Far Cry 6
29 FPSFar Cry 6
24 FPS
Witcher 3
41 FPSWitcher 3
35 FPS
Doom Eternal
46 FPSDoom Eternal
CRASH
GeForce GTX 470 · 1.35 GBRadeon HD 5870 · 1 GB
DATABASE · IN PROGRESS

Every chip that hit our bench

A living CPU & GPU database: specs, overclock headroom, our own benchmark scores, and links to the full breakdowns. No spec-sheet marketing — just numbers we pulled by hand.

Core i5-12400F
6P · 12T · 4.4 GHz · Alder Lake
SOON
Xeon E5-2699 v3
18C · 36T · 2.3 GHz · Haswell-EP
SOON
Ryzen 5 3600
6C · 12T · 4.2 GHz · Zen 2
SOON
Core i7-11700K
8C · 16T · 5.0 GHz · Rocket Lake
SOON
Core i7-2600K
4C · 8T · 3.8 GHz · Sandy Bridge
SOON
GeForce GTX 470
448 CUDA · 1.35 ГБ · Fermi
SOON
Radeon HD 5870
1600 SP · 1 ГБ · Cypress
SOON
GeForce GTX 770
1536 CUDA · 2 ГБ · Kepler
SOON
Radeon RX 470
2048 SP · 8 ГБ · Polaris 10
SOON
Radeon RX 580
2304 SP · 8 ГБ · Polaris 20
SOON
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UmTale Lab is a lab and archive of technical research. Testing and overclocking hardware of every generation, running and optimizing neural networks locally, tuning emulators, and honest takes on games.
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