A group of academics from different European universities have reported a new vulnerability for Intel processors, named Plundervolt. The report was made on June 7 2019, and Intel has already released firmware patches for this bug. Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions) uses enclaves, an isolated area, to protect sensitive computations. …
Read More »EKWB launch the EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II D-RGB monoblock for Asus X299 motherboards
EKWB is actively releasing new products featuring addressable D-RGB products recently. Over the last few weeks, we have seen a vast range of new GPU water blocks and other custom cooling products being launched. EKWB has now introduced another D-RGB enabled monoblock for Asus X299 socket-based motherboards. The new monoblock …
Read More »Comet Lake-S CPUs and Z490 motherboards rumoured for release in April 2020
A new leak regarding the release date of Comet Lake-S CPUs and Z490 motherboards has been revealed. According to industry insiders, the upcoming Intel CPUs and respective motherboards will release in April 2020. Like any other rumour, this should be taken with a grain of salt. As usual, while the …
Read More »TSMC’s 5nm process node to be mass produced in 2020, 3nm to follow in 2022
TSMC has been in the news a fair bit recently, with updates regarding its process nodes advancements and financial investments. As reported by ChinaTimes, TSMC has over 50% yields on 5nm process node, outperforming the 7nm process back when it was at this stage. AMD, Apple and Huawei are expected to be …
Read More »Qualcomm details the Latest Snapdragon 5G mobile platform
Qualcomm has officially detailed its latest Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform that combines the world’s most advanced 5G Modem RF system and mobile platform, to deliver unrivalled performance for next-generation flagship smartphones and mobile devices. At the annual Snapdragon Summit this week, Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 865 platform and …
Read More »Qualcomm announces its next generation 8-Series Snapdragon flagship
At the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm has unveiled its roadmap for the coming year and declared that 2020 will be the time for 5G multi-gigabit speed to become mainstream. Qualcomm says that 2020 will be the year that its 5G mobile platforms will define what is possible …
Read More »AMD announce open-source Mini PCs powered by Ryzen Embedded processors
AMD has announced it will be deploying an open ecosystem to enable OEMs to create custom, high-performance Mini PCs powered by Ryzen Embedded V1000 and R1000 processors. The new ecosystem will deliver mini PCs for industrial, media and enterprise markets. ASRock Industrial, EEPD, OnLogic and Simply NUC will be the …
Read More »X670 chipset might be outsourced, arriving in late 2020
The next-generation X670 chipset from AMD will be produced by a third-party, according to insider sources. These same sources also revealed that X670 would release in late 2020, alongside the 7nm+ Ryzen 4000 CPUs. The current X570 platform is manufactured in-house, by AMD, unlike the previous 300-series and 400-series motherboards. …
Read More »Intel Rocket Lake-S rumours suggest Gen12 iGPU, 14nm, and up to 8 cores
Sharkbay, a user from the PTTWeb forum, has posted what appears to be a list of specifications for Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake-S CPU. The successor to Comet Lake is currently rumoured to cap out at eight cores while using the 14nm process node. As with any rumour though, all of …
Read More »Microcode update coming soon for Asus X299 motherboards
Just a few days ago, intel announced it will be providing a microcode update in the BIOS of X299 motherboard to help improve overclocking capabilities of its new Core-X series processors and would be rolling out the new microcode very soon. MSI was the first manufacturer to detail which motherboards …
Read More »AMD CPUs lock out the top seven spots of Amazon Best Sellers
Just a couple of days ago, we brought you the news that a survey carried out by the European Hardware Association found more than 60% of 10,000 respondents expressed that they would choose AMD processors for their next CPU purchase. Now AMD has virtually locked out Amazon’s top ten Best Sellers’ …
Read More »AMD partners with Fujitsu in the new Primergy LX1430 server
Fujitsu has announced a collaboration with AMD in its new Primergy LX1430 single-slot rack server designed specifically for Internet Service Provider data centres. The new Fujitsu rack server will feature 2nd generation AMD EPYC processors. The new single-slot rack server from Fujitsu is designed to meet the needs of scale-out …
Read More »Intel reportedly taps Samsung to help boost CPU supply
There has been plenty of talk around Intel's CPU shortages this year, with struggles to keep supply meeting demand. Intel itself has already issued a letter to apologise for the delays, which are impacting OEM financial forecasts for the year. Now, some reports indicate that Intel might be turning to …
Read More »Intel prepare microcode update for 10th gen Core X-series overclocking improvement
This week saw High-end desktop CPU launches from both AMD and Intel, with the new AMD Threadripper 3000 CPUs stealing the show. Intel is looking for a way to claw back some performance against AMD Threadripper and is working on a new microcode for the X299 platform. Details of the …
Read More »Dell lowers earnings forecast as Intel CPU shortages continue
Over the last few months, there has been plenty of talk surrounding Intel’s CPU shipment troubles, with 14nm processors hitting a supply issue. Last week, Intel published a letter addressing the problem, apologising for the prolonged struggles. However, Dell still isn't pleased with the situation, blaming the shortages for impacting …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical Ep2 – The Intel vs AMD HEDT Episode!
Today our resident CPU experts are back with another episode of Luke and Leo Get Technical, and this one is all about the recent Intel and AMD HEDT processor launches...
Read More »Intel EMIB silicon helps chips talk to each other
Many of today’s devices including smartphones, computers and servers contain multiple smaller chips sealed inside a larger, usually rectangular package, communicating with each other via a complex multi-layered piece of silicon no bigger than a grain of rice. In the case of Intel powered devices, this communication between chips including …
Read More »Intel Cascade Lake-X UK pricing and availability revealed
This has been a big week for CPU news. Yesterday, we presented our full review of the Core i9-10980XE and now today, we take a look at UK retail availability and pricing for the Cascade Lake-X lineup.
Read More »AMD’s first 3rd Gen Threadripper CPUs have arrived and the 64-core 3990X has been confirmed
It has been just a few weeks since AMD first announced the specs, pricing and availability dates for 3rd Generation Threadripper processors. We've all been waiting keenly for the proper launch day and now, reviews are officially live and retail availability has begun. If the glowing praise coming out for …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X & 3970X CPU Review
If you're looking for ultimate high core-count performance, Threadripper 3000 is where you should look
Read More »Intel Core i9-10980XE CPU Review
Priced at $1000 less than its direct predecessor, is Intel's i9-10980XE 18-core processor worth buying - or does AMD have better alternatives?
Read More »AMD clarifies the ‘fastest core’ identification process in Windows and Ryzen Master
Yesterday, u/AMD_Robert clarified the fastest CPU core identification process with Ryzen processors, made by Windows and Ryzen Master. AMD CPUs have a performance ranking for their cores, as ‘fused at the factory and reported by the firmware'. However, Windows and Ryzen Master seem to have ‘different goals when identifying a …
Read More »Intel addresses 14nm CPU supply struggles
Over the last few months, there has been plenty of talk surrounding Intel's CPU shipment troubles, with 14nm processors hitting a supply issue. As part of an update to customers today, Intel has acknowledged the issue and is promising to improve supply-demand balance. In a letter published this week, Intel …
Read More »Update to modified Ryzen power profile delivers further performance tweaks
A couple of weeks ago, 1usmus released a custom power profile for 3rd Gen Ryzen systems running on Windows 10, adjusting CPU task scheduling for better performance and boost clock speeds. Now, the first update has begun rolling out, which makes further optimisation changes. The power profile modifies Collaborative Processor …
Read More »AMD launches Athlon 3000G unlocked processor for $49
While AMD's latest high-end Ryzen processors have been the stars of the show this month, there is also a new Athlon-series CPU coming this week for the mainstream market. AMD has announced the Athlon 3000G today, harnessing the Zen architecture and pairing it with Radeon graphics. The Athlon 3000G is …
Read More »New security flaws affect Intel’s Cascade Lake and Skylake CPUs
Back in May, Intel shared information regarding an MDS (Microarchitectural Data Sampling) issue that could be exploited to extract data from its CPUs, bypassing security. On the 12th of November, Intel shared more about the subject by disclosing a new TSX Asynchronous Abort (TAA) vulnerability. Intel also shared information on the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU Review
AMD is back with the 16-core Ryzen 3000 CPU... just how good is it?
Read More »Cray and Fujitsu partner to power Exascale Era supercomputer
The supercomputer division of Hewlett Packard, Cray has partnered up with Japanese chip manufacturer Fujitsu to offer high-performance technologies for the Exascale Era. The new alliance will bring the first-ever commercial supercomputer combining a Fujitsu A64FZ ARM-based processor, high-bandwidth memory implemented by the Cray CS500 architecture and programming environment. Initial …
Read More »64-core Ryzen Threadripper 3990X may have accidentally been revealed in TRX40 motherboard overview
Earlier this week, AMD officially announced specs, pricing and release dates for the first two SKUs in the 3rd Gen Threadripper lineup. However, it looks like AMD is wasting no time in preparing the next big CPU release, as a new leak hints at a 64-core TR 3990X. A seeming …
Read More »Asus annouce new TRX40 AMD Threadripper motherboards
AMD’s 3rd generation Ryzen Threadripper high-end desktop platform will be launching later this month, so it is time for motherboard manufacturers to roll out new products in support of this next generation of HEDT processors. Asus will initially launch three motherboards to support the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs and …
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