The future of portable consoles: AMD Z2 Extreme outperforms Core Ultra 7 258V in gaming
The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme mobile processor has managed to outperform the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in modern gaming benchmarks. The advantage at a TDP level of 17 W was 8.5%, and when increased to 30 W, it dropped to 6%.
AMD processors squeeze Intel out of Steam with a 40% share, NVIDIA RTX 50 graphics cards make a powerful push
The share of AMD processors on Steam is steadily growing, causing Intel to lose its psychological mark of 60%. According to the latest monthly survey, 40.39% of players have AMD chips.
This candy has already been eaten: Intel has released Core 5 120/120Fs that are actually i5-12400s
Intel Core 5 120 and 120F processors for budget PCs have been released. Their specifications are suspiciously similar to the Core i5-12400.
Apple can save Intel's production in an interesting way
Soon, Apple will be able to literally save Intel’s contract manufacturing, which the company’s new CEO has made strictly dependent on demand and customer needs.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 in a PC processor — Geekbench reveals the GPU of the N1X chip
The results of tests of the NVIDIA N1X processor’s built-in graphics have been posted online. However, it seems that this was only an early prototype.
Intel lays off 24,000 employees and cuts operations in several countries
Intel’s new earnings report allows you to calculate the number of layoffs, both past and future, and talks about the large-scale curtailment of projects.
Lisuan G100: Chinese video card outperforms NVIDIA RTX 4060
A Chinese video card from Lisuan Technology has passed the first Geekbench test with results on par with modern mid-range solutions from competitors.
Intel has changed its mind: Nova Lake processors may receive an analog of 3D V-Cache with 144 MB
New information has emerged about the next line of Intel desktop processors — Nova Lake. A significant increase in L3 cache size is expected, but it is not yet known how it will be implemented.
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition review: the ultrabook that challenged Apple
Lenovo has done something unheard of: a ThinkPad without a red «spade» on the keyboard. The ThinkPad X9 15 is the company’s attempt to combine corporate reliability, premium design and the latest technology in a 1.4 kg ultrabook. It features an OLED display, Core Ultra processor, and a claimed battery life of up to 20 […]
After quarterly losses, Intel cuts more than 5.5 thousand employees in the US
Technology companies are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence and reduce costs at the same time. To do this, many are changing their business structure to increase efficiency. In the chip manufacturing industry, Intel has recently been losing ground to competitors — including IBM, NVIDIA, and Samsung. Until recently, it seemed that…
Intel is likely to abandon E-core after Razer Lake
There are first reports that future Intel processors for the desktop segment will not have energy-efficient cores. This is due to the company’s desire to focus on a unified architecture.
Intel Nova Lake-AX — 28 processor cores, 48 GPU cores Xe3, but may not work
The market for high-performance mobile processors is hot right now. AMD has shown the class with powerful Strix Halo, Apple continues to develop its M-series chip line, while Intel… has temporarily lost momentum and has a huge gap in the APU segment. But it looks like this may change. The specifications of the upcoming Nova Lake-AX — chip…
Too fragile: Intel Raptor Lake processors can't withstand the heat in Europe
Intel processors behave strangely during the summer heat. This was reported by… the developer of Firefox.
MSI Raider 18 HX review: a laptop that laughs in the face of desktops
There are laptops that try to be universal: thin, moderately powerful, with an emphasis on mobility. And then there’s the MSI Raider 18 HX AI — almost 4 kg, a large 18-inch Mini LED display, and a filling that’s closer to desktop. Inside is an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX based on Arrow Lake-S architecture, […]
Intel introduces a quality meter for scaling and frame generators in games
Intel has released a software utility that can evaluate the picture quality in games using an upscaler and a frame generator.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX mobile chip beats desktop counterpart in PassMark and is 40% faster than i5-14500HX
Soon, laptops based on Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX processors. One of them was recently tested in the PassMark benchmark and outperformed the desktop Core Ultra 5 245 by 7-8%.
Former Intel CEO Pat Helsinger says he underestimated the role of AI — but would do the same
The former Intel CEO told Japanese journalists about the role of AI in the semiconductor industry, investments, new duties, and more.
MSI Vector 16 HX AI — laptop for those who want everything at once
Among fans of universal and powerful laptops, the most effective combination has been considered the combination of Intel + NVIDIA for many years. It allows you to claim not only solid work productivity, but also the possibility of a full-fledged gaming experience. With the release of NVIDIA Blackwell video cards and 2nd generation Core Ulta…
Something went wrong: Intel considers abandoning 18A process
According to unofficial reports, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is considering stopping the promotion of the 18A (1.8 nm) process among lithography customers.
Ultra Turbo Mode on Gigabyte motherboards improves gaming performance by up to 35%
Gigabyte announced «the revolutionary» Ultra Turbo Mode performance enhancement feature for its Z890 motherboard line for Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake processors.
Intel Foundry cuts up to 20% of staff — more than 10 thousand employees will be laid off without «golden parachutes»
Intel’s chip making business will soon experience rapid negative headcount growth. The reason is simple — a lack of money.
PC of the month (June 2025)
Monthly we collect the latest PC configurations to help you choose the best solution for your budget and tasks — from basic systems for 1080p gaming to real monsters ready for 4K with ray tracing. You’ll find three balanced builds in the most relevant price categories: budget, optimal, and advanced — with two variants of […]
Integrated Intel graphics breaks the world record for GPU overclocking in terms of frequency
The overclocker SkatterBencher broke the world record for GPU frequency, but did not need a discrete graphics card. An Intel processor was enough.
Support for AMD Ryzen Zen 6 and Intel Core Ultra 3 now available in AIDA64
AMD’s new generation of processors and Intel’s budget chips are coming. Support for the next generation Ryzen on Zen 6 architecture and low-cost Arrow Lake-H/S is already in the AIDA64 beta.
Intel reinvents a new socket - coolers will be compatible
Intel is known for its frequent changes in processor sockets, which requires replacing the motherboard and cooling system when you buy a new processor. But this time, it seems, the company has changed its approach (here’s what it’s doing growth of the competitor’s market share). Although Intel is preparing another socket change…
A computer in a typewriter case «pulls» vintage games
This computer with a slightly strange keyboard layout on the case was actually once an Optima SP 26 typewriter. Reddit user maniek-86 turned it into a PC.
One cable for everything: Sparkle shows off Intel video card with Thunderbolt 5
One of the new products shown at Computex 2025 that definitely deserves the attention of computer enthusiasts is the Sparkle Thunderbolt video card. This concept can give new life to something that once seemed lost – video output via USB-C in video cards. If you use displays with USB Type-C or dream of a simple connection «one cable», this…
Data theft on Intel systems at 5 KB per second — scientists find processor vulnerability
Cybersecurity experts from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have discovered a serious vulnerability in all modern Intel processors, which allows attackers to steal users’ personal data.
Intel unveils Arc Pro B50 and B60 graphics cards for professionals: up to 24 GB of memory, AI focus, and prices starting at $299
As well as expectedAt Computex 2025, Intel made a loud statement in the field of professional graphics and AI. The chipmaker introduced a new line of Arc Pro B-series graphics cards aimed at workstations for graphics, rendering, machine learning, and design. The main emphasis is not only on performance but also on a large amount of memory and…
Intel shows Panther Lake in action and... ARCade slot machine
At Computex 2025, Intel showed Panther Lake and revealed new details about the upcoming chips. Meanwhile, something strange was found in the water of the company’s campus — the future of Arc graphics cards?
Intel Core Ultra processors slow down high-speed SSDs, — tests
Delays associated with Intel Core 200S processors slow down M.2 ports on motherboards, such as the Z890, and prevent SSDs from achieving high data transfer rates.
Up to 24 GB of memory and Battlemage architecture: Intel announces Arc Pro graphics cards at Computex 2025
Amidst the rapid development of the artificial intelligence and professional content segments, Intel is not going to stand aside. The company is preparing a powerful update to its Arc line of graphics cards aimed at high-performance workstations. The focus is on the new Battlemage architecture, which combines improvements in performance, memory,…
Processors of new Intel Xe3 Celestial graphics cards are already being tested on emulators
After release of Arc B580 and B570 graphics cards At the end of last year, Intel was preparing to release a new generation of devices. This is evidenced by information on the LinkedIn pages of the company’s employees. According to this information, Intel is well advanced in the development of its future Celestial series graphics cards based…
NVIDIA RTX 4060 laptop tops Steam, AMD processors break a historical record
For the first time in three years, laptops with NVIDIA graphics cards have become the most popular gaming devices on Steam. At the same time, AMD chips have the largest share of users ever.
50 shades of FPS: or how to measure the number of frames correctly
In many reviews of graphics cards, laptops, or system units, you will find game benchmarks that show performance based on FPS (frames per second). However, you may want to check your FPS in your favorite game. If you don’t know how to do it, today we’ll try to understand the nature of these «magic» values […]
Intel and TSMC set up joint venture to produce chips in the US, — insiders
Unofficial sources report that Intel and TSMC have reached a preliminary agreement to establish a joint venture to manage Intel’s factories in the United States
Intel's new CEO told when to expect new processors and did not mention video cards at all
Intel’s annual report to shareholders includes a letter from new general director Lip Bu Tan, in which he outlined his immediate plans and reaffirmed previous commitments.
NVIDIA wants to produce chips on Intel 18A and is close to a deal, — analyst
NVIDIA is allegedly looking at Intel as a manufacturer of its GPUs. Broadcom is also likely to join Intel’s «queue.
«Pray for Intel»: Pat Gelsinger named CEO of religious cloud platform
December former Intel CEO Pat Helsinger’s call to pray for the company, it seems, was not an empty statement. He became the executive director of Gloo, a church-oriented platform.
Someone Else's Party: At GTC 2025, Pat Helsinger says NVIDIA is just lucky to sell chips 10,000 times more expensive than they need for AI
Recently fired Intel CEO Pat Helsinger not for the first time repeated that NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang was lucky, but he goes into more depth to justify it.
Elon Musk: «The winner will be the one who controls the production of AI chips, and it may be China»
In a podcast with Ted Cruz, Elon Musk talked not only about strange things about «money computers» State Department, but also shared his view on the global tech confrontation.
Intel Arc Xe2 Battlemage architecture overview: Battlemage replaces the all-metal Alchemist
Intel hasn’t been very good with processors lately. Perhaps they are focusing on creating video cards and competing with NVIDIA/AMD? Today we’re going to take a look at their latest architecture, Intel Arc Xe2, codenamed Battlemage. And for those who are already eager to see the practical results, we have already released an editorial…
Intel Panther Lake processors delayed until 2026 — new roadmap
It looks like the rumors about the Panther Lake delay are true. Intel will officially launch the processors in the fall, but regular customers will see them only next year.
Silicon-free: «the world's first 2D GAAFET transistor» 40% faster than Intel's counterparts
Developers from Peking University have announced the creation of the world’s first two-dimensional low-power transistor GAAFET.
Intel has a permanent CEO — he resigned from the board last year due to disagreements
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new chief executive officer. He takes office on March 18, 2025.
Intel announces new vPro processors for AI computers with up to 20 hours of battery life
During Mobile World Congress 2025, Intel announced its «most powerful line of commercial AI computers ever». These PCs are based on the company’s latest processors, including Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX, 200S, and the Intel Core Ultra 200V series.
China «takes over» Steam: the number of users has grown to 40 million thanks to the eastern «invasion» (+20.88%)
The latest Steam survey Hardware Survey for February 2025 shows a huge increase in the number of Chinese-speaking users. Other global changes are related to this.
«Intel's board to be fired, Pat Helsinger to be rehired», — former CEO Craig Barrett
Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett believes that the company should not divide its business into two parts.
Intel has released processors in cheap boxes to bring down the price by a few dollars
More affordable versions of Intel processors have gone on sale in South Korea. We are not talking about the latest Core 200 chips, but about the previous generation models — the 14th generation Intel Core i5.
Intel Panther Lake processors became a problem even before the release — the yield of usable 18A chips does not exceed 20-30%
Intel’s affairs have been symbolic of adversity lately, and well-known industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo «has thrown up» two more — Panther Lake 18A production and order difficulties.
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