Intel: motherboard makers got it all wrong — first official public statement on CPU issues
Intel has published an official statement about problems with the stable operation of processorsThe information is now intended for users of the respective processors and motherboards, not just manufacturers. Now the information is intended for users of the respective processors and motherboards, not just manufacturers. In short — despite…
Intel asks motherboard makers to implement a basic processor profile by May 31
Intel is once again non-publicly requiring board manufacturers to follow the recommended default profile for processors. This time, the company asks to add a profile called «Intel Default Settings» to the BIOS options and make it enabled by default.
A supercomputer with 8064 Intel Xeon chips and 313.3 TB of RAM is up for auction in the US — the bid is already over $280 thousand.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is currently auctioning off a decommissioned 8064 supercomputer with 5.34 Petaflops Intel Xeon chips. Although the initial price was only $2500, the bid has already exceeded $280 thousand.
Intel said that motherboard manufacturers are overclocking processors by default and asked them not to do so
Intel has officially responded to the the problem of compatibility of proprietary processors with NVIDIA video cards. Igor Vallossek from the site Igor’s Lab has published a message from Intel to motherboard developers confirming that most of the blame for the situation lies with them. As a reminder, we are talking about video memory errors and…
NVIDIA graphics cards vs Intel processors: the hardware conflict is resolved by motherboard manufacturers
Motherboard manufacturers offer solutions compatibility issues between NVIDIA graphics cards and Intel processors 13 and 14 generations from the K-series. As expected, they changed the processor profiles and lowered the TDP limits that were too high. As a reminder, we are talking about video memory errors and stability issues when compiling shaders…
How an Intel Core i7-8700 processor for $3.25 works from a Japanese vending machine
Vending machines like this usually sell small toys, but this one is loaded with Intel processors from previous generations. Japanese YouTuber Sawara-San purchased an Intel Core i7-8700 processor after giving the machine 500 yen (about $3.25) and returning the handle. The chip was tested and found to be flawed.
Nvidia’s history: from children’s video games to world domination
Let’s talk about a successful company that has gone through a thorny path from a small electronics designer to the largest semiconductor technology empire — the story of Nvidia is a success story and an exemplary gold mine for shareholders. How did it all start, what is the GPU revolution, why are video games not […]
Mobile Intel processors in desktop PCs: Erying introduces motherboards for 13th generation Core HX
Erying specializes in integrating mobile processors into desktop PCs. Its new MoDT HX series of motherboards works with Intel’s Raptor Lake line up to the 24-core i9-13980HX. The company develops boards, cooling systems, and mounts needed to install a laptop chip and offers processor-specific kits.
NVIDIA graphics cards conflict with Intel Core 13 and 14 K-series processors, but motherboard manufacturers are to blame
NVIDIA has acknowledged the issues that Intel Core 13 and 14 K-series processors have with its graphics cards. These are usually stability issues or video memory errors that occur when compiling shaders in a game. But on the page dedicated to changes in the NVIDIA driver version 552.12 advises users should not contact it, but Intel, which has…
The global PC and laptop market has returned to growth after a two-year decline. The leader is still Lenovo
PC market, as expectedlast quarter returned to growth after a two-year decline, as evidenced by reports from leading analytical agencies IDC and Canalys: in the first quarter of 2024, about 60 million computers were sold worldwide (1.5% more than a year ago).
China bans the use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers
China has introduced new rules that ban the use of American AMD and Intel processors in government computers and servers, and block Microsoft Windows and foreign databases in favor of domestic solutions, reports Financial Times.
Intel to receive $8.5 billion to develop production in the US thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act
Under the CHIPS and Science Act, Intel receives a huge amount of assistance from the US government. According to a preliminary agreement reached with the Department of Commerce, the company can receive up to $8.5 billion in direct funding from the government.
Intel Core i9-14900KS – the world’s first 6.2 GHz desktop processor (and $700 price tag) was released
Intel has set a new frequency record for a mass-produced desktop processor. The company has introduced the Core i9-14900KS processor, which can reach a regular frequency of up to 6.2 GHz without overclocking, making it the fastest desktop CPU available to consumers. In doing so, Intel has broken its last year’s desktop CPU frequency record of…
Intel Arrow Lake processors will lose support for DDR4 memory and hyperthreading, but will have an NPU and 4 Xe graphics cores
The upcoming Intel Arrow Lake series of processors, expected to be released by the end of this year, will be the first general Intel lineup for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices to feature cores to accelerate artificial intelligence tasks.
The Intel Core i9-14900KS processor requires a higher voltage to reach 6.2 GHz, and the PBP reaches 150 W
The new Intel Core i9-14900KS processor is expected to go on sale around mid-March. However, it is obvious that some retailers are not waiting for the end of the official sales embargo, as photos of the boxes and the processors themselves can already be found online.
Microsoft is working with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to improve upscaling in PC games. The joint project is called DirectSR
Microsoft has introduced a new Windows API designed to enable game developers to seamlessly integrate AI-powered ultra-high-resolution scaling features from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
Intel and ASML reach milestone «First Light» for state-of-the-art chip manufacturing tool
ASML and Intel said that the latter has achieved significant success with ASML’s latest High-NA lithography system by turning on the light source and making sure that the light flux hits the substrate. This indicates that the light source and mirrors are aligned correctly, which is a critical step in the growth process. «First light»…
Intel plans to launch 1nm manufacturing process in 2027 and invest $100 billion in production facilities
During the Intel Foundry Direct Connect event, the company announced that it plans to launch production/development of the Intel 10A node (1nm analog) at the end of 2027. At the same time, production based on the 14A (1.4 nm) node is scheduled for 2026. The company is also working on creating fully autonomous AI-based fabs in the future.
Intel’s new plan — to be inside 100 million AI PCs by next year
First Microsoft has confidently called 2024 the year of AI PCs, and now it’s time for a «astrology» session from Intel, which is targeting 100 million AI computers in two years.
Intel will produce the future custom chip for Microsoft
The relatively new Intel Foundry division has received an important order from a large company, namely Microsoft. CEO Satya Nadella has announced that his company will use Intel’s latest 18A (1.8 nm) process technology for future in-house chip development. But given Intel’s process roadmap, this means that we are not likely to see a new…
Intel announces a new roadmap: 14A process, Clearwater Forest processors, and more
At the IFS Direct Connect 2024 event, Intel unveiled a new roadmap that includes a new 14A process, the industry’s first to use High-NA EUV technology, and the production of its Clearwater Forest processor wafer on the 18A process. Intel is pursuing its own goal of launching five process technologies in four years (5N4Y). Microsoft also…