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According to a recent report, the upcoming Intel desktop socket, known as LGA-1851, is set to shift the CPU hotspot position, posing potential challenges for cooling solutions. This revelation pertains to the highly anticipated Core Ultra 200 series, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, which is expected to debut with this new socket …

While Snapdragon X1 Elite processors have only just hit the market, work on the next generation PC CPUs from Qualcomm is already well underway.

The flagship non-K Arrow Lake CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285, has leaked via the Geekbench database. This CPU should land in early 2025.

Overclockers "safedisk" and "elmor" broke various world records with an overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 9950X pushed to 7.55GHz on an ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard.

Today, AMD is launching its new 800 series chipset, which means a new wave of motherboards for those looking to make the jump to a Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 processor. We already have a few boards in-house for review, but for now, let's go over the X870 Chipset features, as well as the improvements being brought to the table with the latest AGESA firmware update...

In the past, we had already seen a few Geekbench entries of the Core Ultra 7 265KF, but none scored as high as this one. The latest Intel Core Ultra 7 265K entry puts it much closer to the top Core Ultra 9 285K entries in the database, showing a …

It is rumoured that the AMD Ryzen 9800X3D processor will launch in November, followed by a six-core Ryzen 5 9600X3D.

Intel has managed to figure out the root cause behind recent 13th Gen and 14th Gen Core CPU stability issues. The company is now testing an update to mitigate the issue.

Intel has been making significant changes to its product roadmaps. As per the latest reports, the supposed refreshed architecture that Intel planned to launch after Arrow Lake-S was cut from the roadmap. Moreover, a new “Razer Lake-S” codename has appeared, but a release window is still unknown. The upcoming LGA …

Intel's highly anticipated Core Ultra 268V (Lunar Lake) CPU has been tested in third-party benchmarks by a YouTuber, comparing it against AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Z1 Extreme, and the Apple M3. The benchmarks chosen by the content creator were Cinebench R23 (single- and multi-core) and 3DMark Time …

Besides the Intel Core Ultra 200K desktop chips, the company also plans to launch a Core Ultra 200HX mobile CPU lineup led by the Core Ultra 9 285HX, featuring 24 cores with a 5.5GHz boost speed. Besides the flagship processor, the lineup should include five other models. Leaker Jaykihn has …

KitGuru has done a heap of testing with AMD Zen 5 CPUs and each time we think we have finished we seem to start testing all over again. After our initial CPU reviews we got news from AMD about the impact of Windows 11 24H2 and once we had checked that out we  decided to compare every generation of AMD Zen, starting with Ryzen 7 1800X and coming right up to date with Ryzen 7 9700X.

Some users have observed significant latency between cores in the Ryzen 9000 series processors with dual-CCD. Before the release of AGESA 1.2.0.1, cross-CCD core-to-core latency was measured at approximately 200ns, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous generation of Ryzen CPUs. However, the new AGESA firmware update reduces latency …

It's already known that Arrow Lake will use the Lion Cove architecture to power its P-cores. However, with its successor (Nova Lake), things will change and move on to a new core architecture named Royal Core 1.0, which is expected to be replaced by Royal Core 1.1 (Beast Lake). Up …

For those who don't know, AMD EPYC 4004 series CPUs are physically identical to the Ryzen 9000/7000 series, using the same AM5 socket as the consumer processors. As such, it was just a matter of time before enthusiasts started using these processors on 600-series motherboards and testing their overclocking capabilities. …

Intel's Arrow Lake-S release schedule might be facing a delay. Rumours initially hinted at an October 10th debut, with a release coming a week later on October 17th. However, fresh reports suggest the launch has been delayed by a week, pushing it to October 24th. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), …

AMD's next-generation Zen 5-based APUs have been the subject of much speculation. While official announcements are still to come, AMD has at least confirmed that low-power ‘Kraken Point' SKUs will be launching in early 2025.  Recent developments include confirmation from an AMD representative (Jack Huyhn) to ComputerBase regarding the company's …

Intel hasn't yet confirmed the release of the upcoming Core Ultra 200K processors, but retailers are already listing them on their websites. With the cheapest model listed at £275 (Core Ultra 245KF tray version) and the most expensive at £566 (Core Ultra 9 285K boxed), the new generation desktop CPUs …

Today Qualcomm expands its line-up of Snapdragon X processors. We've already seen the Snapdragon X Elite, but now, our attention turns to the new Snapdragon X Plus, a cheaper 8-core CPU that will debut in CoPilot+ PCs later this month.

Intel is hosting a small media event this week to unveil Lunar Lake to the press. We've got Leo there with boots on the ground, so here is everything we know about the upcoming Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) processors so far...

MSI recently introduced a new 105W TDP mode for its 600-series motherboards that can be enabled for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs. Notably, this feature is not integrated into the current AGESA firmware, acting like an MSI-exclusive feature. However, with the next AGESA update, it looks …

New Coreboot files have shown new details about Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform. Besides corroborating many of the rumours and reports we've heard about the new chips, it also includes a new Panther Lake-H variant without integrated graphics. Panther Lake is set to target the laptop market and is expected …

Intel has issued an update on its investigation into 13th and 14th Gen Core series instability issues. Just a few days before the debut of the Core Ultra 200 series, Intel has confirmed that the upcoming processors (Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake) won't be affected by the instability issue that …

Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil new products at IFA 2024, which is kicking off next week. Although it hasn't been confirmed what the company will present, a leaked slide suggests that one of these products is the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus. According to @evleaks (via VideoCardz), the company is …

AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, featuring six cores and the latest 3D V-Cache technology. However, to the discontent of many, it will be exclusively available at the US store Microcenter.  The rumours about a Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor are indeed true. However, similar to the Ryzen …

In the past few weeks KitGuru has reviewed four AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Then, just as things were calming down, AMD told us about a Windows 11 Update that would - apparently - transform the performance of their new Zen 5 technology.

Leaked details about the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs are shedding light on additional SKUs. Three new chips have been uncovered, including the Core Ultra 5 245, Core Ultra 5 235, and Core Ultra 3 205, all designed with a targeted TDP of 65W or lower. This same leak also …

It has been discovered that certain AMD MSI 600-series motherboards are already receiving the new AGESA 1.2.0.1 firmware. For those who may not be aware, this firmware introduces a feature that allows users to adjust the TDP to 105W for the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X.  Although …

New details have emerged about the highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D series. The upcoming lineup, built on the Zen 5 architecture and featuring 3D V-Cache technology, was first rumoured to be releasing in September, but it seems that's no longer the case. It's now expected to make its debut in January …

The Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen 9000 series has been released already, but it seems AMD will still be dedicating resources to releasing new Zen 4 processors. Adding to the Ryzen 7000X3D lineup, which currently counts three SKUs, AMD is reportedly working on a 7600X3D. According to Hoang Anh Phu, a …