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AMD appears to be putting the finishing touches on a compelling new mid-range CPU, the Ryzen 5 9600X3D. This CPU recently appeared accidentally in AMD's CPU support list for the newly released Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics card. This quiet confirmation suggests AMD is gearing up to offer a potent …

During the VLSI Symposium in Japan, Intel shared some details on its new 18A process node, which is poised to enter full production in the latter half of 2025. This isn't merely an incremental step; Intel 18A represents a fundamental re-engineering of the silicon foundation, combining Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors with …

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series and the Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU series. These launches address a broad spectrum of use cases, from AI acceleration to professional applications. As seen on the slides shared by TechPowerUp, the new Threadripper 9000 series leverages the Zen 5 CPU architecture, …

Fresh details surfaced regarding Intel's Nova Lake-S processor series, painting a clearer picture of what to expect from the company's next-generation desktop processors. While the official name remains unknown, the flagship model is rumoured to pack a significant punch with a whopping 52 cores: 16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, and 4 …

It's becoming clear what the 1.2.0.3e BIOS update is all about. While initial speculation pointed towards the addition of support for Ryzen 9000G APUs, it seems the immediate focus is elsewhere. New reports suggest these BIOS updates are laying the groundwork for a different kind of Ryzen 9000 series chip, …

Details have emerged regarding a new entry-level CPU from Intel, the Core 5 120F, which has appeared in marketing materials. Designed for the LGA-1700 socket, the absence of “Ultra” branding immediately signals that this processor is not based on the Arrow Lake or Meteor Lake platforms. Instead, this chip seems …

Despite a lack of immediate retail presence, AMD has confirmed the launch of a new AM4 processor: the Zen3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D. This SKU, introduced on June 5th, officially becomes the latest CPU available for the AM4 socket, already in its ninth year (started in September 2016). The Ryzen 5 …

Leo takes a look at the Core Ultra 5 range from Intel

A new report from a typically reliable Intel hardware leaker suggests that Intel's forthcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors, slated for an early 2026 arrival, will feature a blend of integrated graphics architectures. While the inclusion of Xe3 integrated graphics for Nova Lake-S has been a long-standing rumour, a new rumour …

Intel's next-generation desktop CPU socket, LGA-1954, is rumoured to retain the same physical dimensions as its predecessors, LGA-1851 and LGA-1700.

AMD was saving quite a few announcements for Computex after all. At this year's event, the company revealed its latest gaming GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, as well as the new Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card for professional workstations. Ryzen makes an appearance too, with AMD revealing the new Threadripper 9000 processors. 

AMD has officially launched a new series of CPUs to bring the Zen 5 architecture to entry-level servers and commercial systems. These are the Zen 5-based EPYC 4005-series processors, leveraging the familiar AM5 socket form factor to bring the latest AMD CPU architecture to small businesses, edge deployments, and hosting …

Intel's investigation into ongoing instability issues affecting some Raptor Lake CPUs continues, with the company recently releasing another microcode update to help address the problem. The new version, 0x12F, comes after complaints that some systems, even those running for several days with minimal activity, were still experiencing stability problems. While …

A potentially seismic shift in the PC market could be on the horizon if the latest rumours hold true. As you might have heard already, Nvidia and MediaTek are developing ARM-based CPUs, and according to recent reports, they'll be unveiled at Computex 2025. Both company CEOs, Jensen Huang and Rick …

Intel's next-generation mobile platform, Panther Lake, is officially confirmed to launch this year. While Intel has reiterated a 2025 debut multiple times, they haven't specified the exact scope of this initial rollout, and new reports suggest it might be quite narrow. According to Meng (via VideoCardz), only a single Panther …

Leakers digging through official AMD repositories and related databases have found new details about Team Red's future processor roadmap. Based on their posts, they've discovered entries about upcoming desktop, mobile, and workstation product lines, offering a glimpse into products beyond what has been officially announced. Among the Olrak29 and InstLatX64's …

Intel is introducing a neat new feature called ‘200S Boost', an officially sanctioned and optimised overclocking profile designed to be integrated directly onto all Z890 motherboards. Intel's new technology isn't about complex, manual tweaking that risks voiding your warranty. The core appeal of 200S Boost is that it provides consumers …

The race to the bleeding edge of silicon fabrication is intensifying, and it looks like TSMC is hitting its stride. The Taiwanese foundry giant is reportedly advancing its ambitious plans for high-volume production of its next-generation 2nm process technology, with a significant ramp-up targeted for H2 2024. Unsurprisingly, major players …

It appears that Intel's LGA-1851 platform, introduced alongside the 800-series motherboards in Q3 2024, may have a surprisingly short lifespan, potentially supporting only a single generation of CPUs. Despite repeated inquiries from reviewers about future upgrades for the platform, Intel has remained tight-lipped on the matter. While rumours of an …

A recent leak suggests that AMD might be using an older architecture for one of the Ryzen Z2 series APUs. The leak claims that the Ryzen Z2 A might be using the Van Gogh architecture, the same architecture found in the Steam Deck APU. The Ryzen Z2 series already features …

Intel's Bartlett Lake-S isn't a new architecture, but it has yet to be released for something available to the general public. While the architecture had been rumoured for several months prior, Intel clarified that, despite being part of the Core 200 series, Bartlett Lake-S is specifically designed for networking and …

AMD has launched a joint engineering partnership with Stability AI to create new models optimised for AMD hardware, improving performance by as much as 4.3x

Leo is back to talk about his new Minisforum motherboard...

CPU-Z validation results for Q1 2025 reveal an emerging trend in CPU preferences, with eight-core processors gaining significant traction. Data shows that eight-core CPUs now represent 24.7% of all validations, marking a substantial 32.6% increase compared to previous figures. Conversely, six-core processors have declined, accounting for only 22.5% of validations, …

MediaTek has unveiled its latest processor, the Kompanio Ultra 910, designed to elevate Chromebook performance. This new chipset emphasises AI capabilities, enhanced power efficiency, and high-speed connectivity, incorporating advanced computing technologies to drive productivity, creativity, and multimedia experiences. Built on TSMC's 2nd-generation 3nm process, the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor …

At Intel Vision this week, Intel provided an update on its CPU roadmap. The Intel Panther Lake CPUs, the first built with Intel's new 18A manufacturing process, are still on track for 2025, but volume shipments won't arrive until 2026. Speaking on the roadmap update, Intel Products CEO, Michelle Johnston …

When Intel launched Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) in 2024 we gave you the technical details and followed up with a review of the Asus Zenbook S 14 which has incredible battery life. In the following month we discussed Intel Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 200S) and how we considered it was unfit for review in a situation that was not resolved until February 2025. On the one hand we have Lunar Lake which we like, while on the other hand we have Arrow Lake which is troubled, yet both families of processors run on Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores and have a huge amount in common.

AMD's Ryzen 5 9600, a more budget-friendly alternative to the popular Ryzen 5 9600X, has recently been benchmarked on PassMark, providing insight into its performance. While released over a month ago, the 9600 has been relatively scarce in retail channels, but that is expected to change in the future. The …

The fate of Intel's Arrow Lake refresh has been the subject of much speculation. Initial rumors suggested an increase in the core count and NPU enhancements, which then turned into a complete cancellation of such refresh. Meanwhile, it seems we'll get a refreshed series after all, but the latest information …

Intel has provided a glimpse into its future product roadmap during a recent event in China, revealing details about its upcoming Core Ultra processors. Notably, the company announced that the Panther Lake series is slated for a Q1 2026 launch.