AMD confirms one Ryzen 9000X3D CPU arrives on November 7
Teaser aims to disrupt Intel's Arrow Lake launch
Intel Arrow Lake-S CPU gets delidded ahead of launch, showcasing tiled architecture
Some beautiful images of the Core Ultra 200S
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
Testing AMD's Zen 5 Performance Update: Ryzen 7 9700X, Windows 24H2, AGESA Update
AMD has worked hard to improve Zen 5 CPUs since their launch two months ago, but performance remains underwhelming. With BIOS updates, price cuts, and Windows optimizations, has Zen 5 finally improved? Let's find out.
Analysts predict Arm CPUs will power 40% of notebooks by 2029
Arm currently accounts for 18 percent of the laptop market
Intel unlocks APO optimizations for new Arrow Lake CPUs, expands game support
Newly supported games include Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, and more
Ryzen 7 9800X3D could be the first 3D V-Cache CPU to outpace the standard model's frequency
The upcoming chip was spied in Cinebench with a boost clock of 5.2GHz
AMD Epyc 9005 "Turin" processors launch with up to 192 Zen 5c cores
The flagship SKU costs nearly $15,000
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
MediaTek unveils new flagship Dimensity 9400 SoC for next-gen mobile devices
Major performance uplifts are promised as well as faster AI processing
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9700X: 3D V-Cache Still Going Hard!
We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining how both CPUs stack up.
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
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X hits record low of $158
For those using a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X offers a substantial performance boost without requiring a new motherboard. Although it doesn't come with a cooler, excellent affordable options are available.
Intel might offer a tool to diagnose dying Raptor Lake processors
Users must still RMA their CPUs to confirm whether they suffer from the infamous microcode error
First firmware updates designed to fix Intel's Vmin Shift instability spotted in the wild
Major motherboard manufacturers are providing firmware "beta" updates
Breakthrough bendable 32-bit microprocessor costs less than a buck to make
Barely any throughput loss, even when curved to the extreme
Intel (hopefully) concludes Raptor Lake instability saga with a final microcode update
The company has also identified the root cause -- for the second time
Intel may be cancelling its Arrow Lake "Refresh" desktop CPUs
Next-gen Arrow Lake desktop CPUs are still confirmed to arrive next month
Qualcomm has approached Intel with an acquisition offer
A lot has to happen before any deal materializes
What just happened? It is no secret that Intel is struggling. The tech giant's stock price has plummeted in recent years, making it a viable takeover target. An offer from Qualcomm is now on the table, and if it materializes, it could significantly alter the semiconductor industry's trajectory. But first, the companies will have to pick their way through a minefield of financial, regulatory, and strategic considerations.
Mobile Arrow Lake leak reveals Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores and 5.5GHz boost clock
The first Arrow Lake Core Ultra 3 CPU may have also just leaked
Intel's Royal Core and Cobra Core architectures could bring better performance, efficiency
Next-gen P-cores could debut as soon as 2026
Intel Raptor Lake RMAs can result in free upgrades or no-questions-asked refunds, if you get lucky
Users have reported surprising upgrades, downgrades, refunds, and out-of-stock notices