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Apple’s upcoming M5 Ultra processor has surfaced on Geekbench 7, revealing a 36‑core configuration in the next‑gen Mac Studio. With 256GB of unified memory, the chip reached 52,516 points in multi‑core testing, putting it in the same range as AMD’s high‑end workstation CPUs. The benchmark listing (via Wccftech) identifies a …

AMD has confirmed official pricing for two newly introduced mainstream desktop processors, setting the AM5-based Ryzen 5 7500 at $189 and the AM4-based Ryzen 5 5500F at $99. Built on Zen 4 architecture, the Ryzen 5 7500 (via Wccftech) features six cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds are set …

It looks like AMD hasn't shelved the Ryzen 7000 series just yet. A new report suggests AMD is preparing to launch a standard Ryzen 5 7500 processor for the AM5 socket. The Zen 4 CPU will supposedly sit between the existing Ryzen 5 7500F and 7500X3D, bringing a 65W TDP, …

Desktop processor shipments fell by more than 20% year over year during Q2 2026, according to new data from Mercury Research. Despite the downturn driven by rising component costs, AMD increased its market share across desktop, mobile and server segments. Rising DDR5, SSD, motherboard and GPU prices pushed full system …

For a while now, Thermal Grizzly has been selling delidded processors, allowing direct-die cooling without undergoing the risky delidding procedure yourself. Thermal Grizzly even backs these CPUs with their own warranty in case anything goes wrong. As of this week, Thermal Grizzly is now offering delidded versions of the Ryzen …

Intel VP Robert Hallock has confirmed that the company's next-generation CPU core will debut on desktop processors before reaching data centre products. The confirmation reveals that Intel is prioritising consumer platforms over enterprise for its upcoming architecture rollout. Hallock (via Tom's Hardware) made the comments while discussing competitor AMD's decision …

Intel's rumoured Razor Lake-AX processor will reportedly not be unlocked for overclocking, according to new details shared by leaker Jaykihn.

AMD's upcoming consumer "Zen 6" processors will reportedly improve 1% lows and reduce in-game stuttering through per-core software and hardware management features. Details shared by Hydra OC developer 1usmus indicate that the microarchitecture incorporates updated Collaborative Processors Performance Control (CPPC) mechanisms alongside memory bandwidth enforcement tools.

An engineering sample of AMD's upcoming 10-core Medusa Point mobile processor has surfaced on Geekbench, achieving its highest benchmark scores to date. The chip reached 3,329 points in the single-core test and 16,555 points in the multi-core test, marking a notable performance jump over previous-gen chips. The processor appeared on …

Leo takes a look at the 'new' 7700X3D - is it worth buying in 2026?

Intel is reportedly preparing two mid-range 22-core “Nova Lake-S” desktop processors, each with a massive 108MB of “bLLC” cache to boost gaming performance. These upcoming models are claimed to be part of the Core Ultra 5 400S processor family. According to Jaykhin (via VideoCardz), both configurations use a single compute …

Apple has reportedly cancelled its upcoming M6 Pro and M6 Max processors, shifting its strategy to leap directly to the next-generation M7 family for higher-end Macs. Apple will now focus on the base M6 chip before jumping straight to the M7 family of chips next year. The report comes from …

Intel is reportedly planning a new line of processors featuring integrated graphics designed by Nvidia. According to a recent report, the company aims to introduce these chips in early 2028. Erdi Özüağ's report (via VideoCardz) doesn't include any specific details on what the final processor will look like. Only that …

Intel is reportedly developing a new line of Socket LGA1700 desktop processors codenamed “Raptor Lake Next”. These upcoming chips aim to provide an upgrade path for users still using DDR4 memory, filling a gap left by the DDR5-exclusive Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” generation. The report from Jaykihn (corroborated by VideoCardz …

The Intel Binary Optimisation Tool (IBOT) has delivered some positive results so far for Core Ultra 2 and Core Ultra 3 users. Now, game compatibility is getting another boost, with seven more titles getting support, bringing the total number of compatible games up to 19.  The tool functions by analysing …

Computex is underway, we've already seen Nvidia's announcements, now it is time to focus on AMD. At this year's event, AMD is focusing on new Ryzen X3D processors, as well as wider availability of RDNA 4 graphics cards, including the global rollout for the RX 9070 GRE. To mark 10 …

AMD is reportedly considering TSMC's A14 lithography node for its next-generation Zen 7 processor architecture. According to a recent report, the company has begun early supply chain preparations for the next-generation CPU architecture, following the high-volume production of its 2nm-based Zen 6 EPYC “Venice” server processors. The report originates from …

AMD has introduced the Ryzen AI Max 400 series of processors for local AI development platforms. Serving as an architecture refresh to the previous Ryzen AI Max (PRO) 300 series Strix Halo hardware, the new silicon combines Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, a dedicated NPU, and AMD …

The Intel Core i9-14900KF has become the first processor to break past the 9.2GHz clock frequency barrier, setting a new world record. Achieved by Chinese overclocker wytiwx, the processor reached 9,206MHz, surpassing the previous record in the HWBOT database. As noted by Wccftech, the record-breaking entry was achieved using liquid …

AMD has announced six new additions to its Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processor lineup, introducing 3D V-Cache technology to the professional segment for the first time. The new AM5 processors target managed business deployments and high-performance workstations, expanding the Zen 5-based family with higher 120W and 170W TDP options. The …

3D V-Cache is finally on both 9950X chiplets - but what difference does it make?

AMD is reportedly preparing a re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as an anniversary edition. Recent leaks suggest the 2022 processor will return to market without hardware changes, extending the lifecycle of the AM4 platform. AMD has not yet officially confirmed these plans. The leaked information shared by HXL (via …

Intel has announced a new round of Core Series 3 processors for laptops. Aimed at entry-level mainstream laptops and edge computing, these new CPUs use Intel's 18A process node, along with Cougar Cove and Darkmont cores, delivering 40 TOPS of AI performance. Systems from OEM partners are scheduled for release …

Intel hasn't yet officially confirmed that its upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors will be branded as the Core Ultra 400 series. However, a new report claims that the name is already set. The “Series 4” architecture is expected to feature Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores. According to VideoCardz, …

For a long time now, Intel's CPU sockets have used a single-lever system to lock the chip into place. Apparently for the next generation Nova Lake chips, Intel will go back to embracing a dual-lever mechanism, which will also allow Intel to make the IHS on top of the CPU …

A couple of weeks ago, AMD officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, combining two stacks of 3D V-Cache in one chip. This is going to be AMD's top-end Ryzen desktop processor, so we expected it to be expensive, but the exact cost remained elusive. That changed this …

The roadmap for Intel's next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors is becoming clearer. According to the latest reports, Intel has revised its Core Ultra 9 Nova Lake-S desktop configurations, bumping the core count of the 42-core dual-compute-tile SKUs to 44 cores. According to Jaykhin (via VideoCardz), this 44-core chip consists of …

New rumours surrounding AMD's next-generation Zen 6 processors have surfaced, indicating a renewed push for higher clock speeds. 

We might be about to witness the most surprising collaboration in the history of x86 computing. The prospect of Intel and Nvidia collaborating on a single SoC is something most would never have thought would happen. However, there are rumours that it might materialise under the Serpent Lake series of …

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly preparing to shake up the mobile computing market at Computex in June. It is claimed that Nvidia will be launching new Arm-based processors for laptops, including the N1 and N1X.  Reports from CTEE (via VideoCardz) indicate that Nvidia has booked substantial space at the …