Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Review: Arrow Lake is a Mess
Intel is ready to unveil its latest Core Ultra desktop CPU series. With a tile-based design, Arrow Lake marks a major architectural shift, aiming for improved performance and efficiency.
Linus Torvalds is "fed up" with making kernel changes to address faulty hardware
"Let's put the onus on where the blame lies ... bad hardware"
A hot potato: Linus Torvalds is sick and tired of trying to "fix" Linux to work on Intel's faulty processors. In his view, Linux isn't broken, so why should he (and other FOSS developers) fix anything? Intel is the one with the problems. He vented his ire in a thread recently.
Intel's mysterious Arc 140T GPU teases massive performance leap over current offerings
A 60% performance boost over the Arc 140V
New attack methods work against Spectre mitigations in modern PC CPUs
Speculation barriers don't work as intended
Facepalm: Spectre-based flaws are still causing some security issues in recent Intel and AMD CPUs. A newly developed attack can bypass protection "barriers" OEMs added to avoid personal data leakage. However, microcode and system updates should already be available for affected systems.
Intel "Raptor Lake Refresh" mobile CPUs leak with up to 14 cores and 5.8GHz boost speed
Laptops powered by these chips could release in early 2025
Intel could have beaten AMD to 64-bit transition but wrongly chose not to, engineers reveal
The company was too focused on Itanium business prospects back in the day
Intel Arrow Lake-S CPU gets delidded ahead of launch, showcasing tiled architecture
Some beautiful images of the Core Ultra 200S
Gigabyte add-on card brings Thunderbolt 5 to existing desktop PCs
Forward-looking: Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth, offering 80Gbps transfer speeds in either direction. However, Thunderbolt 5's alternate mode can transmit at 120Gbps while receiving data at 40Gbps upon detecting certain devices. The extra boost currently only supports cable lengths up to two meters.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU-Z and Blender benchmarks underwhelm, but questions remain
Single-thread scores lag behind Raptor Lake, with full reviews incoming
Intel faces scrutiny in China over alleged security risks and vulnerabilities in its chips
Over a quarter of Intel's total revenue last year came from China
Intel releases new XTU version, exclusively for Arrow Lake
Intel XTU is a performance tuning tool for overclocking, monitoring, and stress testing. Version 10 is exclusive to Core Ultra 200S processors and newer, while the previous version supports 14th-gen and older CPUs.
More tech industry layoffs: Intel cuts over 2,000 US jobs, Meta downsizes across multiple units
Intel Oregon is the hardest hit, with layoffs also affecting offices in Texas, Arizona, and California
Intel and AMD may be testing 12V-2x6 power cables for future GPUs
Both likely to stick with older standards due to low wattage requirements
New Microsoft Surface Laptop model leaks with Core Ultra 7 268V and 32GB of RAM
Possibly shipping next year for over $2,000
Qualcomm delays Intel buyout decision until after US election
Qualcomm waits to gauge if the next administration's policies will support the deal
Rivals Intel and AMD form group to shape the future of x86 computing
There are a number of areas where cooperation will benefit the industry
Intel NPUs to get monthly software updates, latest adds Arrow Lake S support
Your modern CPU might require another driver to keep current
Bottom line: Whether you actually need an NPU is a debate for another day. But if you splurged on an AI PC, the reality is that your device now features an extra piece of silicon you need to keep up to date, which means regular driver updates just like your CPU and GPU.
Ex-Intel CEO Brian Krzanich gets blasted over landing a new job at automotive AI company
Cerence celebrates "the right leader," but critics pounce
Intel unlocks APO optimizations for new Arrow Lake CPUs, expands game support
Newly supported games include Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, and more
Intel Z890 motherboards make its debut with Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, and 9600MHz DDR5 overclocking
Manufacturers unleash stacked Z890 motherboards for Intel's Arrow Lake
Mobile Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200H and 200HX processors coming early next year
Intel's desktop revisions headed to high-end laptops
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, Arrow Lake brings architecture overhaul
Intel bets on power efficiency, but gaming gains remain uncertain
Intel next-gen Arrow Lake desktop lineup leaks ahead of reveal, with 24-core Core Ultra 9 flagship on top
The next-gen CPUs will launch later this month
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" CPU crowned single-thread performance leader in PassMark
Multi-core performance looks less impressive though
Jensen Huang's net worth passes Intel's market cap
Number 11 on the Forbes 400 list