Reputable leaker Jaykihn has revealed the full specifications for Intel's upcoming Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake series. Both are expected to launch as part of the Core Ultra 300 series later this year. Jaykihn's leak corroborates previous indications from Linux patches that Panther Lake is destined exclusively for mobile platforms. …

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S architecture might be even more powerful than previously thought. Rumours suggest a core count of 52, not the initially reported 48. This news arrives alongside whispers of a potential rethink regarding an Arrow Lake Refresh, although details about this are still scarce. More concrete information is …

Months after the original launch, we are ready to review the Core Ultra 200S series

AMD's CES 2025 keynote unveiled the Ryzen 9000HX series codenamed "Fire Range", the successor to the 7000HX "Dragon Range". Effectively, a BGA-packaged version of a "Granite Ridge" chip, Fire Range CPUs combine one or two "Zen 5" CCDs with a client I/O die. While it lacks an integrated NPU and sports a basic iGPU, its focus is clear: enthusiast gaming laptops and mobile workstations. 

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 7 255H mobile processor shows impressive single-threaded performance in a leaked PassMark benchmark, but its multi-core capabilities raise concerns. The Passmark results (via Notebookcheck) reveal a significant generational leap in single-threaded performance. The Core Ultra 7 255H scored 4631 points, a 32% increase over the Core …

Intel has confirmed part of its CPU roadmap for the next two years, confirming the arrival of Panther Lake in 2025 and Nova Lake in 2026. But while Panther Lake's future in the desktop market remains uncertain, Nova Lake could shake things up with a new architecture with dual CPU tiles.

Leo takes another look at Intel's Core Ultra 200S series, three months on

AMD is quietly expanding its Ryzen 7000 series lineup with the Ryzen 5 7400F, a new budget-friendly 6-core processor that could be a nice addition to the entry-level segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (via Everest) is part of AMD's ongoing efforts to expand its processor lineup on all fronts. …

The pursuit of 10GHz CPU clock speeds continues, with a Chinese overclocker recently pushing closer to the milestone. Using an Intel Core i9-14900KF, a new world record frequency has been set at 9.122 GHz.

CES begins today and Intel is starting things off with a range of new processors. The new Intel Core Ultra 200HX and H series mobile processors are the focal point, but we also have new 65W and 35W Core Ultra 200S desktop processors.

Intel will finally bring its Core Ultra 200 series to the masses with the launch of its non-K CPUs and more affordable B860 and H810 motherboards. Budget-conscious gamers and system builders can rejoice as these new offerings promise a compelling combination of performance and value. According to 孤城Hardware (via VideoCardz), …

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-H mobile processors are showing their strength in leaked Geekbench benchmark results. New Geekbench entries of Core Ultra 5 225H, 255H, and 285H have surfaced online, offering a more optimistic glimpse of the performance gains expected from Intel's next-generation laptop CPUs. The first Geekbench entries of the …

A leaked CPU-Z screenshot with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor has surfaced online, revealing key specifications of the upcoming processor. The screenshot, shared by @94G8LA, showcases an engineering sample of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The screenshot shows that the CPU is identified as revision GNR-B0, with “GNR” standing for Granite …

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will offer more alternatives within the Ryzen 9000X3D series starting in late January. Contrary to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the new processors will reportedly have no boost frequency compromises, hitting the same clock speeds as their non-X3D counterparts. Leaker HXL has revealed …

2024 has been a busy year. It feels like CES 2024 took place about three years ago and Computex - a mere six months ago - is ancient history. You have to think long and hard to recall that yes, Nvidia 40-series Super did indeed arrive in 2024. This is my video about my recollections of the year and that pretty much boils down to CPUs and motherboards.

Intel has officially abandoned its plans for its own-developed x86S specification, a streamlined version of the x86 instruction set. This decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards collaborative development through the newly formed x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with AMD and Google. The x86S specification, first proposed by Intel …

AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processor family is set to grow even larger, with a new 6-core CPU coming alongside the other two X3D models reportedly launching in late January. Reputable leaker @AnhPhuH, who previously revealed AMD's plans for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, has now hinted at …

Intel has quietly unveiled its Core 200H series mobile processors, but don't let the new name fool you. These CPUs appear to be refreshed versions of the existing Raptor Lake-U/H mobile CPUs, offering a minor bump in performance rather than a generational leap. While Intel is gearing up to launch …

AMD's Ryzen 9 9800X3D has become a hot commodity, but its scarcity has frustrated many gamers. Major merchants have sold out of the popular CPU, leaving prospective customers to worry about when they can get one. Thankfully, it appears that this CPU's stock will improve in the upcoming quarter. The …

Intel's next generation of mobile processors is on the horizon, and a new leak has given us a sneak peek at what to expect. The Core 7 240H, believed to be part of the rumoured Core 200H family, has surfaced on Geekbench, and based on the entry, it looks like …

The leaked benchmark shows this 65W chip outperforming its predecessor, the Core i5-14400, significantly in both single- and multi-core tests.

ASRock is advising owners of its Z890 motherboards to update their Platform Power Management (PPM) drivers for a noticeable performance uplift in games. According to the motherboard manufacturer, updating your system to the latest PPM driver could net a performance boost of up to 13%. The company claims that the …

The next wave of Ryzen 9000X3D series processors are just around the corner, with new CPUs expected in January.

AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 300 series APUs are on the horizon, and a fresh Geekbench leak has given us a sneak peek at the entry-level “Krackan” chip. An Asus laptop running a Krackan engineering sample has surfaced online, confirming the rumoured 6-core configuration with a 4GHz boost clock. The benchmark …

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 200U series has taken an unexpected turn. New leaks suggest that instead of adopting the Lion Cove and Skymont core architectures of the desktop and other mobile parts, these chips will feature a tweaked version of the current Meteor Lake architecture. Leaker Jaykhin has spilt the …

The launch of the new Intel Core Ultra 200S family of CPUs along with Z890 motherboards was a thorny process. KitGuru suffered along with pretty much every other review site on the planet and you may have noticed we held off from reviewing of the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 245K as it is clear to us that Intel has some work to do before this platform is ready for action.

AMD has a busy couple of years ahead, with numerous major launches planned, including RDNA 4 and Zen 6, as well as promising projects like Strix Halo.

AMD has made some significant gains in the x86 desktop CPU market, hitting a new record high with just under 29% total market share.

The Intel Core Ultra 200 series of desktop processors have faced criticism for launch performance in some scenarios. Intel plans to issue patch fixes.

AMD's next generation CPU architecture, Zen 6, is already in the works and according to reports, we should see the first desktop CPUs in 2026.