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The Comparator

Changelog

v1.8 - The “Hardware Hunter” Extension

June 26, 2026

  • Browser Extension Launched! The highly anticipated “Hardware Hunter” extension is here! Install it in your browser and you can now seamlessly import products from Amazon, Newegg, and other major retailers directly into The Comparator with a single click.
  • Instant Value Scoring: Browse your favorite store, see a CPU or GPU deal, click the extension icon, and instantly see where it ranks on our Bang-for-Buck charts.
  • Smart Auto-Matching: We built a powerful tokenization engine that automatically identifies the hardware model from messy store titles (like “ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC Edition”) and perfectly matches it to our database reference specs.
  • Bulk Import: Select multiple deals on a store search page and send them all to The Comparator in one batch.
πŸ”₯ Get the Extension: Download the Hardware Hunter from the Chrome Web Store (coming soon) and never buy overpriced hardware again!

v1.7.1 - The “Relative Compare” Update

June 26, 2026

  • Relative Compare Mode: The “Pin” feature just got a massive upgrade! When you pin two or more items to the top of the table, the engine automatically switches into Compare Mode. All pinned items will now display relative performance and price deltas (e.g., +21%, -15%) directly against each other.
  • Detailed Compare Tooltips: Hover over the Ξ” (Delta) icon under any spec to see a detailed, item-by-item breakdown of exactly how it compares against every other pinned hardware piece.
  • Tabular Spec Layout: We overhauled the compact specs view. All spec labels are now perfectly left-aligned with a fixed width, making it incredibly easy to scan down the column and compare numbers at a glance.
  • UI Polish & Centering: Fixed alignment bugs so price deltas (like triangles and percentages) sit perfectly centered under the total cost, keeping the price number rock-solid and stable.
πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Try pinning an Amazon offer and a Newegg offer of the same processor to see exactly the percentage difference in price and operating cost!

v1.7 - The “CPU Launch” Update (Current)

June 25, 2026

  • CPU Value Engine: A brand new calculator dedicated to desktop processors. Compare multi-thread, single-thread, gaming performance, and core counts.
  • Live Amazon & Newegg Pricing: Integrated over 150+ live, freshly scraped CPU offers to replace dummy data, ensuring you get real market prices.
  • Accurate Condition Bucketing: We now separate New, Used, and Refurbished listings into their own selectable variants, preventing them from overwriting each other in the UI.
  • Combo-Breaker Filters: Added robust safeguards to reject misleading CPU+Motherboard bundles from skewing standalone processor prices.
  • Zero-Price Penalties: Enhanced the value engine math to penalize items with missing prices, ensuring they don’t artificially float to the top of the ranks.
  • Price Dating & TDP Maps: Every CPU offer now accurately displays the date it was fetched, and TDP fallbacks keep power consumption estimates rock solid.

v1.6 - The “AI & Compute” Update

June 18, 2026

  • AI / Compute Index: Added a 4th performance metric β€” an AI/compute index based on FP16 tensor throughput β€” so creators and LLM/AI users can weight what actually matters for their workload.
  • Recency-Aware Presets: Use-case presets now factor in card freshness, so ancient bargain cards no longer unfairly dominate the rankings.
  • Side-by-Side Compare: Made the multi-model comparison flow discoverable β€” pin and contrast several cards at once.
  • UI Polish: Regrouped the on-card spec block and moved the store source under the Total Cost for cleaner scanning.

v1.5 - Trust & Compliance

May 14, 2026

  • Price Dating: Every offer now shows the exact date its price was captured β€” no stale numbers presented as current.
  • Privacy First: GDPR consent-gating for analytics, with one-click cookie-consent withdrawal.
  • Compliance Mode: Partner-specific display rules so pricing is always shown in line with each store’s terms.
  • Legal: Completed Impressum & Privacy with full DigiMetrics OÜ company details.

v1.4 - Data Integrity Engine

April 9, 2026

  • Pro / Workstation Accuracy: Generation-aware matching so Quadro / RTX-A / Ada / Blackwell pro cards no longer cross-match with consumer models.
  • Hardware Fingerprinting: AIB / custom variants inherit their reference card’s scores and full specs by shaders + VRAM + bus β€” not by marketing name.
  • Cleaner Catalog: New guards reject non-GPU accessories (eGPU docks, water blocks, PC bundles) that used to slip in by title.

v1.3 - Multi-Store Marketplace

March 12, 2026

  • One Card per Offer: Compare the same model across multiple stores, with a “Where to Buy” block that surfaces the cheapest source.
  • Fair Condition Split: New / Refurbished / Used listings are now separate cards for an apples-to-apples comparison.
  • Wider Coverage: Store offers are resolved to reference models by title, expanding catalog coverage automatically.

v1.2 - Ray Tracing Update

February 11, 2026

  • Ray Tracing Index: Added a dedicated RT performance score to the Value Engine, with its own weight, filter, sort, and RT-focused preset.
  • Store Badges: Visual source badges so you instantly see where an offer comes from.
  • Archive Fixes: Stabilized the out-of-stock search archive.

v1.1 - The “Smart Search” Update

December 16, 2025

  • Multi-Tag Search: Now you can filter by multiple terms (e.g., “ASUS” + “MSI”) simultaneously. Just press Enter or click “+” to add a tag.
  • Sticky Pin: Pin any card to the top of the table for easy comparison. Perfect for “My Current GPU” vs “Upgrade Options” scenarios.
  • Persistent Edits: Your custom prices and notes are now saved automatically. Even if you refresh the page.
  • Undo Price: Added a revert button to restore original store prices.
  • PSU Filter: Added a filter to find cards compatible with your power supply wattage.

v1.0 - Launch MVP

December 5, 2025

  • Universal Engine V2: Complete rewrite of the core logic for speed and modularity.
  • Value Engine: Our proprietary algorithm for calculating “Bang for Buck”.
  • TCO Calculator: “Include Op.Cost” toggle to factor in electricity costs.
  • Mobile First: Redesigned filters sidebar for mobile devices.
  • Localization: Built-in support for future languages and currencies.

v0.5 - Beta

November 2025

  • Initial release of the GPU database (2000+ models).
  • Basic comparison table and search.

Why Track Our PC Hardware Updates?

The PC hardware market moves fast. Our changelog documents the continuous evolution of The Comparator engine. Whether we are adding new processor metrics, integrating real-time store pricing from Amazon and Newegg, or expanding our value algorithms for graphic cards, this page provides a transparent log of how we are building the ultimate hardware comparison tool. Stay tuned as we roll out updates for RAM, SSDs, and more to help you build the best PC for your budget.