Cars will become smarter: LG and Qualcomm to present universal xDC platform at CES 2025
LG, together with Qualcomm, will unveil the revolutionary Cross Domain Controller (xDC) platform at CES 2025, which promises to change the way we think about car performance.
AMD prepares Ryzen 9 9955HX3D mobile processor
Heads up, folks! Looks like AMD is gearing up to announce a new laptop processor, the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, packed with extra cache.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D in CPU-Z: over 5.6 GHz and 128 MB of L3 cache
A screenshot from the CPU-Z utility has been leaked online, which demonstrates the main characteristics of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. This model is an improvement on the high-end Ryzen 9 9000 series processors and features an additional L3 cache thanks to 3D V-Cache technology. The leaked information confirms that the frequencies…
Apple M5 Pro, Max and Ultra processors will get «server» architecture and significant efficiency gains – Ming-Chi Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his accurate predictions about Apple, shared the first rumors about the new generation of Apple M5 processors, which are expected to be mass-produced in the first half of 2025.
MediaTek Dimensity 8400: the first midrange chipset with exceptionally large CPU cores
Last year, MediaTek released the Dimensity 9300 mobile processor, the first SoC for Android devices to feature a CPU configuration exclusively made up of large cores. This year’s Dimensity 9400 chip also followed suit. And now MediaTek has announced the new Dimensity 8400 processor, the first member of the upper mid-range class with a CPU…
Intel officially fixes Core Ultra 200S performance — 4 out of 5 issues
Fixing already sold processors seems to be becoming a routine for Intel. Recently, the company “fixed” Raptor Lake, and now it’s the turn for Core Ultra 200S.
Intel unveils Core 200H line of laptop processors — Raptor Lake returns to budget chips
You can’t just stop reissuing Raptor Lake. This time, the controversial generation of processors manifested in the Intel Core 200H lineup (not Ultra).
Minisforum presents MS-A1 Mini PC with desktop AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
The Minisforum mini-PC model MS-A1 with the AM5 socket is now available with a configuration featuring the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X with a 100W TDP (70W less than the official specification).
Intel Panther Lake processors: up to 18 cores, 18A process, partners have already received the first samples
During the 22nd annual Barclays Global Technology Conference, Intel was represented by two interim co-chairmen, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner. They spoke about the state of affairs at Intel and shared some details about future processors.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor review: the coldest champion, or a new hit for workstations
Although bloggers’ opinions on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K were divided, this processor managed to become a bestseller (too few of them were brought to Ukraine) upon release, and at the time of writing the review it is a scarce product. What did the new architecture bring, what impact does the 3-nanometer technical process […]
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2: the next top processor is predicted to increase performance by 20% and become more expensive
The new Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile processor was launched only a few weeks ago, making a big step forward in smartphone technology, as leaks about Qualcomm’s next flagship chip have already begun to appear.
MediaTek Dimensity 8350: The evolution of the 8300 with a focus on gaming and energy efficiency
MediaTek has prepared for release a new mobile processor, the Dimensity 8350, which differs little from the existing Dimensity 8300. However, the new product should improve the performance of devices in games.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: the world’s No. 1 gaming processor
Reviews often write «one of the best», but in this case, we can confidently say «the best» because AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an uncompromising solution when it comes to video games. In work tasks, this processor also has something to surprise, although it no longer looks like an absolute winner among competitors. We checked […]
Startup Ubitium is developing a processor that will combine CPU, GPU, DSP, and FPGA
RISC-V developer Ubitium has said it is working on a single chip that can manage them all… that is, combine several major architectures into a single processor.
Amazon is flooded with fake AMD Ryzen 9800X3D — for $200 during the shortage
With the advent of Black Friday this Friday, unscrupulous sellers are taking advantage of the AMD Ryzen 9800X3D shortage and offering counterfeits.
Sony PlayStation 6 processors will appear in 2026 — AMD is preparing UDNA architecture
According to an insider, AMD is preparing to introduce a UDNA gaming graphics chip. Processors for the Sony PlayStation 6 based on it will go into production in less than two years.
A garbage man found a PC at work — top-of-the-line NVIDIA RTX and AMD Threadripper
Reddit user Seizo, who works as a garbage truck driver, found a real gem in his beautifully fragrant workstation. The computer contained an NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti, and that’s not all.
«Red Threat»: AMD pushes Intel out of the top 10 desktop processors on Amazon
For a long time, consumers have been favoring Intel desktop processors. But the release of not very successful recent models has tipped the consumer’s scales in the other direction. And now the top ten most popular CPUs on Amazon consist exclusively of AMD chips.
«Not for desktops»: Intel has no plans for 3D V-Cache in gaming processors
Intel’s technical communications manager Florian Meislinger says the company has no plans to implement AMD’s 3D V-Cache analog in custom processors.
Another AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D burned out on the same board — MSI launches investigation
Both AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors were affected on the same MSI motherboard. The network suspects users are to blame, but the coincidence is alarming.
MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple Mobile Processors in Q3 2024 — who shipped more chips and made more money on them
Research company Canalys has released quarterly data on the distribution of the global smartphone processor market. MediaTek, Apple, and Qualcomm are the leaders in certain categories.
The first to go: the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D burned down in a user’s house
Reddit user showed photo of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with obvious signs of damage. Along with the chip, the MSI Tomahawk X870/
Long-term support for AM5: AMD Zen 6 Medusa processors will be released in 2026-2027
AMD Ryzen next-generation desktop processors based on the Zen 6 architecture will remain compatible with the AM5 socket and will be introduced in about 2 years.
AMD gained almost 30% of the desktop processor market — up to 10% year-on-year
Intel has dominated the PC processor market for many years. Over the past year, the ratio has been rapidly changing in favor of AMD, as evidenced by new statistics.
«A humiliating lesson»: Intel admits Core Ultra 200S bugs, promises fixes by December
Intel’s vice president confirms that the launch of Core Ultra 200S processors did not go as planned. The company promises to fix the performance by early December
They sold out like hotcakes: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D sold out in a day and now resellers are offering it for $1500
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has only recently gone on sale and has immediately become extremely popular – perhaps even too popular. This powerful processor is sold out almost everywhere in the US and across Europe, which has led to abuse by resellers who are putting it up for sale at a price of almost $1500 with an official…
Intel faces class action lawsuit over unstable 13th and 14th generation processors
The lawsuit accuses Intel of intentionally selling defective Raptor Lake processors. It is based on a filing by the owner of a Core i7-13700K.
First tests of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D — the undisputed king of games
The new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor was expected to deliver gaming performance — and it did. However, the gap with its predecessors is small, and the processor is not the first in other tasks.
AMD to add 3D V-Cache to GPUs and Threadripper, — insider
AMD processors with 3D V-Cache are known as the best for gaming, but no chip with a powerful integrated graphics card (APU) has it. This may change in the next generation.
AMD overtakes Intel in the data center market for the first time — but NVIDIA earns many times more
For the first time in history, AMD has earned more from data center processors than Intel. However, NVIDIA earned almost 4 times more in this market than both processor giants combined.
Intel Lunar Lake will be the last — no more integrated memory
Built-in RAM is one of the factors that made Apple M processors efficient. Intel tried to do this with Lunar Lake, but it will no longer be — expensive.
NVIDIA to launch PCs with its own ARM processors in 2025, — insiders
NVIDIA’s ARM-based custom PC platform under development will be available in September 2025. NVIDIA processors with a proprietary GPU are expected in the premium segment.
AMD unveils Ryzen 7 9800X3D — a new top-end processor for gamers
Jack Huynh, AMD Senior Vice President and General Manager of Computing and Graphics officially introduced Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
Windows 11 24H2 «bugs» with new Intel processors on Z890 boards
New «hardware» — new troubles. The newly released Core Ultra 200 desktop processors have encountered crashes under Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to disable the built-in graphics.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 7 265K and 5 245K processors are available — game performance tests
Intel’s Arrow Lake-S desktop processors are on sale, and reviewers have prepared the first tests of Core Ultra 9 285K, Ultra 7 265K, and Ultra 5 245K chips.
«100% NVIDIA’s fault»: Jensen Huang admits to Blackwell design error, TSMC helps fix it
The design flaw in NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPU that caused a delay in the delivery of AI chips has been fixed. The improved B100/B200 are about to enter mass production.
Snapdragon — everything? ARM cancels Qualcomm license amid Nuvia intellectual property trial
ARM has canceled a license that allows Qualcomm to use the company’s intellectual property to develop processors amid ongoing litigation.
AMD announces Ryzen 9000 X3D and other new processors’ price reduction
AMD has announced the date of the Ryzen 9000 X3D presentation and the price reduction of the rest of the Ryzen 9000 processors.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite — smartphone processor known as 8 Gen 4
Today, Qualcomm officially unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor based on the 3 nm process technology. The flagship chip for smartphones previously called Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
Intel CEO unexpectedly showed Lenovo CEO… Panther Lake processor
At the Lenovo Tech World presentation, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger showed Lenovo President Yuanqing Yang a sample of a new laptop chip.
Intel and AMD set up the «x86» — Advisory Group with computer and software manufacturers
In an unexpected collaboration, Intel and AMD created the «x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group (x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group), which includes CEOs of many related companies.
NVIDIA B300 video chips will get a socket instead of soldering on the board, — insiders
According to unofficial sources, future NVIDIA B300 GPUs will have their own socket instead of soldering on the boards. At least for server versions.
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Pro 300 — professional laptop chips with RDNA 3.5 and 55 TOPS NPU
AMD has unveiled new Ryzen AI Pro 300 processors designed for business laptops and corporate PCs.
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake — desktop processors with Xe graphics and improved power efficiency
Intel has announced Arrow Lake desktop processors in the Core Ultra 200K series, also known as Core Ultra 200S. The company promises up to 15% higher performance with a significant reduction in power consumption
MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9400 processor — 35% faster, with better photo capabilities
Mediatek’s flagship mobile processor Dimensity 9400 has been officially unveiled. It has seven cores with one super-performance core at 3.63 GHz and powerful Immortalis G925 graphics.
NVIDIA and MediaTek processor will be released in 2025 in Lenovo, Asus, Dell and HP computers, — insider
NVIDIA and MediaTek will present the computer processor in the first half of 2025. It has already been supported by major laptop and PC manufacturers. Of course, the chip will be equipped with artificial intelligence.
Samsung to switch all Galaxy S25 smartphones to Snapdragon chips as it can’t produce enough Exynos 2500
Samsung was expected to release its flagship Galaxy S25 series of smartphones in January 2025 with Exynos chips for regular and Plus models, and Snapdragon processors were planned for the Ultra version. But these plans failed.
Intel has completely fixed the instability of the 13th and 14th generation Core — but not the operation of already damaged processors
Intel has released the final patch instability of processors Core of the 13th and 14th generations (Raptor Lake). The company commented on the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance of the chips.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X review: the world’s most powerful 16-core processor
AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X superflagship has received a remarkable boost in single-core performance, although some enthusiasts were skeptical of the new product. We tested the processor in work tasks, video games, and also tried to assess its relevance in the market with the current pricing policy. Technical specifications of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X…
First real-world tests of Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake in ASUS Zenbook S14 laptop — better battery life, average performance
The first reviews and tests of laptops with the new Intel Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake processors have appeared. Almost everyone studied the new platform on the example of ASUS Zenbook S14.
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