In the latest release of Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility, the company added enhanced support for Alder Lake processors, expanding support for DDR5 memory, hybrid core architectures, and more. According to the patch notes for the latest Extreme Tuning Utility version, the application now supports a slew of features and technologies used …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX and 5945WX appear online
Two entries for Ryzen Threadripper 5000 Pro series processors have been spotted in MilkyWay@Home, a distributed computing project running on the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) platform. The entries found by @Benchleaks featured the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX and the 5945WX. Looking at the listed specifications, the 5995WX …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake-S line-up to include ‘KF’ series processors
Back when Intel 9th Gen Core desktop processors launched, Intel included a new series of “KF” chips, allowing overclocking while removing integrated graphics. According to new leaks this week, the upcoming Intel 12th Gen series, otherwise known as “Alder Lake-S”, will also feature ‘KF' processors. The news comes from @KOMACHI_ENSAKA, …
Read More »Intel Core i9-12900K is the fastest mainstream processor on Geekbench 5
The Intel Core i9-12900K has appeared on the Geekbench database once again. Looking at its score, the processor outperforms all mainstream processors from AMD and Intel on both single and multi-core tests, putting it at the top of the chart in the single-core test and seventh place in the multi-core …
Read More »CPU-Z now supports upcoming Intel 12th Gen Core processors
With Intel Alder Lake releasing in just a few months, CPU-Z has been patched to support the upcoming ‘K' series SKUs. The naming of these SKUs has not been officially revealed yet, but it looks like the developers are confident that they will be named i9-12900K, i7-12700K and i5-12600K. As …
Read More »Intel Core i7-12700 benchmark puts it close to the Ryzen 7 5800X
Early samples of Intel's upcoming 12th Gen ‘Alder Lake' processors are starting to do the rounds, leading to early benchmark results. The latest benchmark entry was spotted on the Geekbench 5 database, putting the upcoming CPU in close competition with AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X. The Geekbench 5 entry for the Core …
Read More »AMD Zen 4 Ryzen processors may come with integrated graphics
We've seen a few internal document leaks recently, revealing new information about AMD's upcoming processors and motherboards. In a newly discovered document, we learn that AMD's upcoming Zen 4 processors for the AM5 platform will support integrated graphics. The leak was first publicised by Chips and Cheese, showing off a …
Read More »Leo Reacts to Intel Architecture Day 2021
Intel's Architecture Day 2021 was recently hosted by Raja Koduri and delivered a huge amount of news about both CPUs and GPUs. Here, Leo goes through the announcements and gives his reaction...
Read More »Intel’s Core i9-12900K has been benchmarked early… again
Another benchmark result of the upcoming Intel 'Alder Lake' Core i9-12900K has been spotted. This time the benchmark entry was found on the PugetBench list before quickly being removed.
Read More »Intel’s 600-series line-up has leaked, including X699 chipset
Alongside its new ‘Alder Lake' processors, Intel will be launching 600-series motherboards, although the line-up this time around appears to include more chipsets than past generations according to new leaks. The leak comes from HXL, which found the whole 600-series line-up on the Intel Chipset driver 10.1.18836.8283. According to what …
Read More »AMD AM5 platform confirmed to support dual-channel DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0
We've seen several confidential documents from both Intel and AMD leak recently due to an attack on Gigabyte's servers. Another document has recently become public, confirming that the AMD AM5 platform will support PCIe 4.0 and DDR5 memory. As reported by TechPowerUp, schematics for the AMD AM5 socket have also …
Read More »Intel Royal Core project aims to improve x86 architecture efficiency and performance
When Apple introduced its arm-based M1 processor, most people were surprised with its performance and efficiency. Until now, no other manufacturer has come close to matching the M1's efficiency, but a new report claims Intel is planning to bring this level of efficiency to x86 over the next few years …
Read More »Next-gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs will pack up to 64 cores
This week, we've seen several documents leak detailing some of AMD's upcoming CPU plans. The latest leak concerns the upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series and its specifications, with some SKUs packing 64 cores with up to a 280W TDP. According to images shared by Wccftech, the Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series …
Read More »Intel Architecture Day 2021: New CPU Design, 8+8 Alder Lake Confirmed
Intel has confirmed details on its upcoming processor technologies at its Architecture Day 2021. Many of the key points we already knew via various leaks, however, we now have full confirmation of these new technologies and the upcoming product specifications. One of the key new features that Intel is introducing …
Read More »Intel ‘Raptor Lake-S’ line-up to feature SKUs with up to 24 cores
The Intel ‘Alder Lake-S' series isn't even out yet, but the line-up of its successor has already leaked. Like Alder Lake, Raptor Lake will also feature a hybrid architecture with big and small cores, but instead of maxing out at 16x cores (8x small and 8x big), Raptor Lake-S SKUs will …
Read More »AMD EPYC ‘Genoa’ CPUs to feature up to 96x cores
It appears that some of AMD's future plans for EPYC processors are beginning to leak. Seemingly tied to a recent hack on Gigabyte's servers, documents detailing AMD's upcoming EPYC ‘Genoa' platform have made their way onto the web. Screenshots of the leaked documents popped up on Twitter via @KittyYYuko (via …
Read More »AMD AM4 socket-compatible coolers should also work on the AM5 socket
Schematics of the AMD's upcoming LGA1718 socket, also known as AM5, have surfaced, showing that AM4-compatible CPU coolers should also be mountable on AM5-based motherboards. The schematics shared by @TtLexington originate from the ransomware attack that hit Gigabyte. Despite being an LGA (land grid array) socket instead of a PGA (pin grid …
Read More »Intel ‘Raptor Lake-S’ power requirements have been unveiled
We've recently shared the alleged power limits for the Intel Alder Lake-S series of processors. Now, it's time to do the same for Raptor Lake-S, the alleged successor of Alder Lake-S expected to release in H2 2022. As reported by Igor'sLAB, Raptor Lake-S power requirements are divided into 35W, 65W, …
Read More »Intel ‘Alder Lake’ Core i9-12900K shows up on Basemark database
An entry on Basemark's database suggests that someone has tested the upcoming Intel ‘Alder Lake' Core i9-12900K on the Basemark benchmark. The processor specifications listed on the entry don't look correct, but that might be because this benchmark isn't yet fully compatible with hybrid architectures. As per the benchmark result …
Read More »CPU coolers begin shipping with LGA1700 bracket for Intel Alder Lake CPUs
It looks like the launch of the first Intel Alder Lake desktop processors is close. At least, close enough for Asus to add the LGA1700 socket support bracket, used by Alder Lake desktop processors, to its ROG Strix LC II AIO CPU coolers. The report originates from Xfastest, but it …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake-P/M power limits detailed
Intel Alder Lake-P/M mobile CPUs have been further detailed thanks to an update to the Coreboot kernel for Google Brya. The update details the power limits of four CPU core configurations, including Alder Lake-P 2+8+2 (big + small + GPU), 4+8+2 and 6+8+2 configurations and Alder Lake-M's 2+8+2 configuration. Google …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake-S peak power recommendations are up to 28% higher than Rocket Lake-S
As the launch of Intel Alder Lake approaches, we keep learning more about the new platform through leaks, getting more details as the date comes closer. The latest leak details the CPU’s power recommendations based on their TDP, which have apparently increased significantly over the Rocket Lake-S platform. The information …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU (Zen 3/Vega 8) Review
AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of APUs are finally available to DIY users - but is the 5700G any good?
Read More »Intel announces new Xeon W-3300 processors with up to 38 cores
Designed for workstation professionals, the Intel Xeon W-3300 series is the company's latest addition to its CPU portfolio. This new series includes five SKUs, featuring up to 57MB of cache, 38 cores and 76 threads, clock speeds as high as 4.0GHz, and support for up to 4TB of DDR4-3200 ECC …
Read More »Intel to launch first Alder Lake K-series CPUs and Z690 motherboards this year
There has been a lot of buzz around Intel this week, as the company announced its process node naming changes and a development roadmap leading up through 2025. Now, we know a bit more about Intel's plans, with reports claiming that we will see the first Intel Alder Lake K-series …
Read More »AMD Zen 4 and RDNA 3 ‘on track’ to launch in 2022
During AMD's Q2 2021 earnings call, Dr. Lisa Su, the company's CEO, confirmed that the next-gen Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics architecture are still 'on track', targeting a 2022 launch.
Read More »TSMC gets greenlight for 2nm chip plans
Just one day after Intel detailed its process node roadmap and naming changes, rival chip maker, TSMC, has received approval for its most advanced fabrication facility yet. Once set up, this facility will be used to build TSMC 2nm chips for various clients. The Environmental Review Committee (via Nikkei Asia) …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.63 – Intel Ditches Nanometres for Angstroms
We had big news from Intel this week, with the company unveiling its new process node roadmap and outlining plans to regain the process performance leadership crown by 2025. We've heard from Intel, now let's see what Leo thinks...
Read More »Intel reveals new architecture roadmap and first new transistor architecture since 2011
Today Intel has revealed its roadmap of process and packaging improvements, which will power the next several generations of Intel CPUs leading up to 2025 and beyond. This includes Intel's first new transistor architecture in more than a decade.
Read More »Intel expects more chip shortages in Q3 2021
Intel recently released its Q2 2021 earnings report and as usual, there are some forward looking statements from executives. Unfortunately, according to Intel, we may be heading for more chip shortages throughout Q3 2021, this time due to a lack of ABF substrates. In Intel's Q2 2021 earnings report, published …
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