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%.
Double X3D: AMD prepares Ryzen 9000 with 192 MB 3D V-Cache and 200W TDP
AMD’s latest leaks indicate the development of two desktop processors with 3D V-cache, one of which will have a record 192 MB.
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.
Back to the future: the new AMD Ryzen 9000G will not be very new
It looks like the next generation of AMD’s G-series processors may be a refresh of the 8000 line, and we’ll have to wait another year for Zen 5 architecture in hybrid processors.
China is catching up with AMD: Zhaoxin KH-50000 processor with 96 cores and 12x DDR5 corresponds to the server EPYC 9004
The Chinese company Zhaoxin has introduced new high-performance processors with up to 96 cores and operating frequencies of up to 3 GHz.
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.
GPD WIN 5: First portable console with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers over 200 FPS in Wukong
GPD, known for its mini-PC і portable gaming devices, for the first time showed off a pocket console based on AMD’s flagship Strix Halo — Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. A short video shows the device running the popular game Black Myth: Wukong at a frequency of 170 to 212 frames per second. This is the first official confirmation of a powerful…
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.
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.
«Reanimation» AMD Ryzen 7 5800X for $30 — case of premature processor degradation
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processors are generally quite reliable, but this one degraded after a year of operation. And apparently, it had some mechanical damage.
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.
AMD unveils Ryzen AI 5 330 chip for affordable laptops
Unexpectedly, yesterday, AMD’s official website posted new processor of the Krackan Point family. Ryzen AI 5 330 is the simplest solution in the lineup in terms of technical characteristics.
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%.
AMD partners have received the first samples of Ryzen Zen 6, — Ukrainian insider tells technical details
The programmer and author of AMD’s processor customization utilities said that the company’s partners, including motherboard manufacturers, have already received engineering samples of Zen 6 processors.
Processor for $12,800: AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX test in Geekbench
The new AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX chip with 96 cores costs €12,300 in Europe and about $12,800 in the US.
Made in China: new memristors speed up AI data processing by 7.7 times
Chinese researchers present new technology for data processing and sorting AI systems using memristors.
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.
First announcement of XRING O2 — Xiaomi creates a universal chip for smartphones, watches and cars
Xiaomi continues to move towards creating its own technological ecosystem. And it seems that the next important step in this direction will be the second generation of the proprietary XRING chip, which will potentially be able to unite not only smartphones or tablets but also smartwatches and even cars under its «wing».
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti and AMD Ryzen 7 3800X for $30 — an American bought a PC at Goodwill
A Reddit user shared his successful purchase at the American second-hand goods chain Goodwill. In addition to NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti and AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, the PC contains many other interesting things.
Samsung unveils Exynos 2500 — its first 3nm chip with 10 cores, RDNA 3 graphics and 320MP support
Samsung is officially introduced its new flagship mobile processor, the Exynos 2500. This is the first chip of the Korean giant to be manufactured using the 3-nanometer GAA (Gate-All-Around) process. The novelty has not only an ambitious set of characteristics, but also a clear purpose — to become the heart of the next Galaxy Z Flip 7.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D «lit up» online — 6 Zen 5 cores and 102.5 MB of cache
A holiday may soon be coming to the street of gamers on a tight budget — AMD accidentally lit up Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor. This is a budget representative of the line with 3D V-Cache on the new Zen 5 architecture. And if you thought that 6 cores — is a thing of the past, then don’t rush to bury this configuration.
New ARM Travis cores — increase in instructions per clock cycle instead of frequency increase
Recently in the database of the Geekbench test package lit up the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 mobile processor. It was thanks to this leak that we first saw the new high-performance ARM core codenamed Travis in action. The frequency turned out to be 3.23 GHz, not 4 GHz, as some expected. For comparison, the high-performance core in the Dimensity…
AMD releases Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 — 96 cores, up to 2 TB of memory and 128 PCIe 5.0 lines
AMD officially unveiled Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 (Shimada Peak) processors based on microarchitecture Zen 5. This is almost a server chip of EPYC Turin, but with functionality tailored for workstations. The company also created Threadripper 9000X versions and professional Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards.
Microsoft Xbox announces strategic partnership with AMD — consoles, cloud services, and more
While gamers are thinking about whether to upgrade their Xbox Series X|S or look at portable devices, Microsoft is preparing an unexpected but quite logical step. The company has officially confirmed its long-term cooperation with AMD, which will form the basis for the next generation of Xbox. Thus, «red» chips will once again be at the heart of…
Xiaomi XRing O1 chip tested in tests — challenges Qualcomm and MediaTek flagships
Xiaomi used to build devices on other people’s processors, but recently the company released own chip XRing O1. Аnd this time not just for show, but with serious ambitions. For the first time since Surge S1 In 2017, the company’s engineers created a flagship processor that has already proved itself — and it has shown a lot.
More 3D V-Cache: AMD releases Ryzen 5 5500X3D on Zen 3
Just when it seems that the Ryzen 5000 line is ready to be retired, AMD pulls out another new product. Quietly, without fanfare, the company has added to its website Ryzen 5 5500X3D processor. This is a simplified version of last year’s chip 5600X3Dwhich has slightly lower frequencies and still runs on the Zen 3 architecture. Apparently, AMD…
First NVIDIA N1X — processor benchmark outperforms Core Ultra 9 285HX and Ryzen AI MAX+ 395
NVIDIA did not announce its own central processing unit at Computex 2025, but it exists, and its first test has appeared online. Right away, with an application for the top segment.
Non-binary from China: a new type of AI processors goes into production for the first time in the world
China was the first in the world to launch mass production non-binary chips based on AI, applying them in aviation and manufacturing.
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2A — but why do handheld consoles need AI?
Portable game consoles are becoming increasingly popular. And to provide such devices with a sufficient performance margin, new components are needed. After a wave of rumors and leaks, AMD has finally confirmed an update to its Ryzen Z2 chip seriesthat are designed specifically for portable gaming consoles. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2A are…
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.
AMD Ryzen 9000G chips with a powerful GPU will be released this year - according to Gigabyte
The processor industry is currently experiencing a temporary lull chip upgrade took place at CES 2025, and new processors are expected to be released later this year. But life does not stand still. While all the attention was focused on Computex 2025, AMD has been quietly preparing another novelty — hybrid chips with integrated graphics known as…
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…
Like Apple: Xiaomi plans to create budget processors and its own modems
In recent years, smartphone manufacturers have been increasingly looking for ways to reduce their dependence on third-party manufacturers. As an example, we can mention Apple, which abandoned Intel processors in its computers and completely switched to its own chipsets. This approach allows for better control over the «content of» devices and…
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.
AMD's growth: the company gained 40% of the server segment's revenue and a third of the desktop segment
The world of processors has long ceased to be an area of exclusive dominance for Intel. AMD has confidently gained a foothold in all key segments — and the latest Mercury Research report for the first quarter of 2025 proves it once again. In short: the company has set new records. And not only in the number of chips sold, but also in revenue,…
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Xiaomi XRING 01 clash «in the ring» in Geekbench — who won?
A few days ago, Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — is a mid-range mobile processor that delivers flagship capabilities. On the same day, Xiaomi announced XRING 01 processor for smartphones. These chips have already been tested in the popular Geekbench test package, which makes it possible to assess their performance level.
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?
Xiaomi has announced its own XRING 01 processor
Xiaomi just said about the upcoming release of the XRING 01 processor, which the company will use in its smartphones. Rumors about its development have been going for a long time.
AMD is developing ARM Soundwave chip, Zen 6 and PS6 release dates are also known, — insider
The informant reports that Microsoft Surface devices in 2026 will receive an AMD chip based on ARM architecture code-named Soundwave. And the new PS6 will receive the AMD Zen 6 chip.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — mid-range with flagship capabilities
The Snapdragon 7 series of mobile processors is a kind of «golden mean» for those who want modern flagship features, but without the sky-high price. Qualcomm does not change this approach and presents Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — a new mobile platform that combines performance, multimedia capabilities and powerful artificial intelligence.
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.
Reviewers showed the Nintendo Switch 2 chip and analyzed the performance — it can be 7 times higher
X Kurnarl, a user known for technical chip analyzes, and YouTube reviewer Geekerwan purchased and analyzed the chip Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
Nvidia and MediaTek to show off joint N1 processor at Computex 2025
The Computex exhibition is approaching, during which companies usually present their new products and interesting developments in the field of computer hardware. This year, we can expect an interesting surprise from Nvidia and MediaTek. The companies are expected to present their jointly created PC processors based on the Arm architecture. This was…
More than 1000 Xiaomi employees are developing their own Xring processor — it could be released this month
According to a new report, Xiaomi has created a completely separate company to develop the chip. The functionality of the existing prototype is identical to the final product.
AMD unveils Ryzen 8000HX chips for gaming laptops — Desktop power in a mobile format
AMD has officially unveiled the new Ryzen 8000HX series of premium mobile gaming processors. These models joined the HX line, which is focused on high-performance gaming and other resource-intensive tasks. The company expects the new products to provide «desktop performance in a» portable format for gamers and content creators who are constantly…
Ryzen 9950X3D barebones: up to +10% performance or 23°C cooler
PC overclocking expert Roman Der8auer Hartung shared the results of testing the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor before and after removing the heat spreader cover. His conclusion is that enthusiasts can expect up to 10% higher performance with direct crystal cooling, but they will have to pay for it with significantly higher power consumption.
AMD responds to Ryzen 7 9800X3D and other processors with 3D V-Cache failures
It seems that AMD’s announcement does not take into account all the problems with Ryzen 9xx0X3D processors.
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