CES 2026 Day 0: Nvidia debuts DLSS 4.5, Ryzen 7 9850X3D aims for desktop gaming glory, Intel Panther Lake arrives

Nvidia made significant announcements at CES 2026, including the introduction of DLSS 4.5 and the Vera Rubin NVL72 AI supercomputer. Despite not unveiling new GPUs, Nvidia's focus on AI remains strong. Intel debuted the Panther Lake family, offering improved gaming performance with new Core Ultra X-series chips. AMD showcased the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, claiming it to be the fastest gaming processor, along with the Ryzen AI 400 series featuring Zen 5 APUs. Additionally, Wi-Fi 8 is in the prototype stage, emphasizing reliability and connectivity improvements over performance boosts.