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AMD's upcoming consumer "Zen 6" processors will reportedly improve 1% lows and reduce in-game stuttering through per-core software and hardware management features. Details shared by Hydra OC developer 1usmus indicate that the microarchitecture incorporates updated Collaborative Processors Performance Control (CPPC) mechanisms alongside memory bandwidth enforcement tools.

Primate Labs has officially released Geekbench 7, introducing updated CPU and GPU workloads alongside redesigned multi-core testing. The new cross-platform benchmark suite is available today across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Geekbench 7's updated CPU workloads focus on real-world media tasks, including AV1 video encoding for screen-sharing, Opus …

AMD has announced new additions to its data‑centre portfolio at Advancing AI 2026, introducing both the 6th Gen EPYC 9006 Series server CPUs and the Instinct MI400 Series GPUs, aimed at next-generation AI infrastructure.

An engineering sample of AMD's upcoming 10-core Medusa Point mobile processor has surfaced on Geekbench, achieving its highest benchmark scores to date. The chip reached 3,329 points in the single-core test and 16,555 points in the multi-core test, marking a notable performance jump over previous-gen chips. The processor appeared on …

Leo takes a look at the 'new' 7700X3D - is it worth buying in 2026?

Intel is reportedly preparing two mid-range 22-core “Nova Lake-S” desktop processors, each with a massive 108MB of “bLLC” cache to boost gaming performance. These upcoming models are claimed to be part of the Core Ultra 5 400S processor family. According to Jaykhin (via VideoCardz), both configurations use a single compute …

Intel is reportedly planning a new line of processors featuring integrated graphics designed by Nvidia. According to a recent report, the company aims to introduce these chips in early 2028. Erdi Özüağ's report (via VideoCardz) doesn't include any specific details on what the final processor will look like. Only that …

Intel is reportedly developing a new line of Socket LGA1700 desktop processors codenamed “Raptor Lake Next”. These upcoming chips aim to provide an upgrade path for users still using DDR4 memory, filling a gap left by the DDR5-exclusive Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” generation. The report from Jaykihn (corroborated by VideoCardz …

The Intel Binary Optimisation Tool (IBOT) has delivered some positive results so far for Core Ultra 2 and Core Ultra 3 users. Now, game compatibility is getting another boost, with seven more titles getting support, bringing the total number of compatible games up to 19.  The tool functions by analysing …

Arctic has introduced the Freezer 36‑S, a lower‑cost variant of the Freezer 36 designed to deliver similar cooling performance with a simplified single‑fan layout. The cooler uses four direct‑touch heat pipes, a 120mm P12 Pro fan and supports Intel LGA1851/1700 and AMD AM5/AM4 sockets.

The be quiet! Dark Rock series has been legendary for more than a decade at this point. This month, they are launching their best version yet, the new Dark Rock Pro 6 and the Dark Rock 6, featuring an all-new design to deliver as much cooling performance as possible.

A couple of weeks ago, AMD officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, combining two stacks of 3D V-Cache in one chip. This is going to be AMD's top-end Ryzen desktop processor, so we expected it to be expensive, but the exact cost remained elusive. That changed this …

For months now, we have heard rumours about AMD experimenting with dual 3D V-Cache designs for a new CPU. Now, AMD has quietly announced exactly that, with the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition CPU being the first chip to combine two stacks of 3D V-Cache across two CCDs. 

The cost of building or buying a PC is set to skyrocket in the coming months, as Asus joins MSI in becoming another major manufacturer to signal incoming price increases. Yi-Hsiang Liao, GM of the Asus Joint Technology Systems Division, confirmed during a recent Zenbook A16 launch event that the …

Intel has introduced its latest commercial client portfolio, led by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and a pair of professional‑grade Arc Pro GPUs. The lineup targets business laptops, desktops and workstations, with a focus on efficiency, security and as you would expect in 2026, AI‑accelerated workloads.

AMD and Hammer Distribution are promoting a CPU‑first approach to AI infrastructure in the UK, arguing that power constraints are now the primary barrier to deployment. The companies say grid connection delays have become the biggest blocker to new data‑centre capacity, with recent Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) …

Sharkoon has expanded its AIO liquid‑cooler lineup with the S100 ARGB, a 360mm all‑in‑one unit designed for higher‑end gaming PCs and workstations. The cooler combines a large pump block with an infinity‑mirror lighting effect, three ARGB PWM fans and broad socket compatibility across Intel LGA1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5.

Acer has refreshed its Predator Helios Neo lineup with three new gaming laptops built around Intel’s Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors. Acer has also upgraded the gaming grunt that these laptops provide with the addition of an RTX 5080 laptop GPU. The updated 16‑inch and 18‑inch models focus on high‑end performance, while the new 16S variant offers a slimmer, more portable option.

Today Intel is expanding its desktop CPU portfolio with two new SKUs - the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, bringing increased core counts and more performance.

Back in early 2025, Thermal Grizzly officially began selling delidded processors, backed by a warranty to give PC builders peace of mind. This week, the company is adding a new CPU to its delidded line-up - the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D.

Arctic has just launched its latest CPU air cooler, the Freezer 4U-OneX, with enough horsepower to tame even hot-running server-grade processors. It comes in at a surprisingly cheap price too.

Noctua has achieved a major logistical and environmental milestone, announcing that it has now shipped its 500,000th mounting upgrade kit to customers globally. This long-standing programme, which first launched in 2006 alongside the introduction of AMD's AM2 socket, is claimed to be a cornerstone of the brand's “compatibility-by-design” philosophy. The …

During a recent pre-briefing, we learned about the new Intel Xeon 600 series processors. The new generation of workstation-grade chips will be launching very soon, with 'budget' options around the $500 mark, moving all the way up to massively powerful $7,699 versions.

The DeepCool AK series of CPU coolers impressed us quite a bit. Now, the company is preparing the next generation of AK coolers, expanding the lineup with a new range of options, offering four, five or six heatpipes depending on the model. Second Gen AK DIGITAL CPU coolers are also on the way, offering users a digital display on top of the cooler for convenient system stat monitoring.

The be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3 is ready to hit the market. The new cooler makes use of a slimmer and more compact design, allowing for taller RAM to be used, and making the cooler more suitable for Mini-ITX systems.

MSI is slashing prices across a wide range of high-end RTX 50-powered gaming laptops this month. The biggest discount is quite astonishing, with £1000 wiped off the price of an RTX 5090 gaming laptop, although you will still need deep pockets to buy one.

Intel is exploring a new approach to boosting single-threaded performance, according to a newly published patent. The patent, EP4579444A1, describes a technology called “software defined super cores” (SDCs), which could allow a CPU to dynamically fuse multiple smaller physical cores to work together on a single thread, effectively creating a …

In recent years, shipping manifests have become an increasingly prominent source of new hardware leaks. Recently, Intel Arrow Lake and Nova Lake refresh CPUs were spotted being shipped, revealing the existence of a new 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU.  The first manifest shared by “X86 is dead&back” (via Videocardz) clearly shows …

Earlier this week, AMD commented on a recent surge of complaints from AM5 motherboard users, who suffered 'burnt out' CPUs and sockets. AMD said this was a BIOS misconfiguration issue. Now, ASRock is rolling out a new BIOS that will improve system stability.

Ever since diving into the AIO cooler segment, be quiet! has impressed with each release. This year, be quiet! is launching the new Pure Loop 3 LX and the standard Pure Loop 3, promising cool and quiet performance.  The Pure Loop 3 LX is purpose-built for ARGB enthusiasts and high-performance systems. …