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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.

You may have already seen our review of the new Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPUs HERE, in which case you have already seen a moment from our interview with Robert Hallock, VP/GM Enthusiast Channel Business at Intel. The time has come to grab a long drink and settle back for the whole conversation and we guarantee you will learn plenty about Intel's plans in 2026 and beyond...

Earlier this week, Intel rolled out new Core Ultra 200S Plus series processors. We've already reviewed them here at KitGuru, finding that they offer compelling performance for the price tag. Now, G.Skill is confirming that its overclocked XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory kits are validated to support the new desktop CPUs.

Intel just released the Arc 101.8626 WHQL graphics driver, introducing a cloud-based Precompiled Shader Distribution Service specifically for the new Intel Arc B-series GPUs and the Core Ultra Series 2 and 3 SoCs. By leveraging Intel's private cloud infrastructure, the service processes and precompiles game shaders before they ever hit …

MSI has updated its Intel-based 800-series motherboard portfolio ahead of the launch of the Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus series, a mid-generation refresh that focuses on efficiency gains, increased core counts, and improved memory compatibility. Leading MSI's updated lineup is the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II. Designed with a new …

As the launch of Crimson Desert looms, Pearl Abyss has provided an exhaustive breakdown of how its highly anticipated open-world title will perform across a sprawling landscape of gaming hardware. By unveiling specific targets for PC, home consoles, and even dedicated handhelds and Mac specifications, the studio seems pretty confident …

Today Intel expanded its desktop CPU lineup with new Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 Plus processors. These new chips are supported on all existing 800-series chipset motherboards, but some models may require an update first. Today, ASRock is confirming its broad support for these new chips across its …

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.

Intel has officially released the XeSS 3.0 Software Development Kit, providing game developers with the latest binaries to integrate its AI-driven upscaling and frame generation technology. This new version arrives as a pre-compiled binary rather than the open-source release many enthusiasts have been waiting for since Intel first discussed the …

The latest Jon Peddie Research (JPR) report for Q4 2025 paints a picture of a GPU market increasingly defined by a total Nvidia monopoly and a looming crisis for budget-conscious gamers. According to the data, Nvidia now controls a staggering 94% of the Add-In Board (AIB) market, up 10 points …

The global PC-based GPU market reached a massive 756 million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as the industry prepares for what analysts describe as “rough sailing” in the year ahead. While the total installed base is projected to grow to 2,867 million units by 2029, the current …

Intel has pulled back the curtain on the frequency behaviour of its new Granite Rapids-WS Xeon 600 workstation series. While marketing materials highlight a peak of 4.9 GHz via Turbo Boost Max 3.0, newly published documentation confirms that sustained speeds are heavily dependent on the instruction set being utilised. As …

Microsoft has officially moved its latest graphics innovations into stable with the release of the DirectX 12 Agility SDK 1.619. This update marks the general availability of Shader Model 6.9. By using the Agility SDK, game studios can now bundle these advanced runtimes directly with their titles, bypassing a full …

Intel has reportedly finalised the specifications for its long-rumoured “Bartlett Lake-S” Core 200E family of processors, a platform that's expected to use only P-cores for the ageing LGA-1700 socket. Despite the gaming community calling for a P-core-only desktop chip, Intel might be skipping this market with Bartlett Lake-S. The technical …

As Intel prepares for the late 2026 debut of its Core Ultra Series “Nova Lake-S” processors, new leaks have revealed the details for the accompanying 900-series “Nova Point” chipset family. This generation marks a significant shift in platform architecture, introducing the LGA 1954 socket and a more granular approach to …

Intel looks to be entering the final stages of preparation for its Arrow Lake Refresh (Core Ultra Series 2 Plus) desktop launch, with new benchmarks for the mid-range Core Ultra 5 250K Plus surfacing on Geekbench. The “16th Gen” is expected to act as the final performance push for the …

Intel is reportedly thinning out its upcoming Arrow Lake-S Refresh (Core Ultra Series 2 Plus) lineup before it even hits the shelves. According to recent reports, the previously rumoured flagship Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has been cancelled. Despite earlier Geekbench leaks suggesting a 10% performance jump over the current …

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 …

OCBase has entered into a collaboration with Intel to integrate a dedicated processor-tuning tool directly into OCCT. This new functionality is debuting with native support for the recently launched Intel Xeon 600 “Granite Rapids-WS” workstation processors, marking a shift for OCCT from a purely diagnostic tool to a more comprehensive …

The specialist system integrator Puget Systems has released its detailed annual reliability report for 2025, offering a transparent look at which hardware brands passed its rigorous internal testing and customer use. While these results are intended to reflect the company's specific internal standards and may not mirror the broader industry, …

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.

Intel has officially entered the next era of AI upscaling with the release of XeSS 3, featuring Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) technology. Integrated into the latest graphics driver (versions 32.0.101.8425 and 32.0.101.8362), XeSS 3 supports 2x, 3x, and 4x frame multiplication, similar to Nvidia's DLSS 4. One of the most significant …

Intel's “Battlemage” generation might expand soon, though the supposed new graphics cards are primarily for professional users. New reports suggest that Intel is about to launch the Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65, targeting a Q1 2026 release. Both cards are claimed to be powered by the BMG-G31 GPU …

Intel's desktop and high-performance laptop CPU update may be closer than expected, with fresh chatter around the Arrow Lake Refresh suggesting a launch window of March or April 2026. This positioning places the update only just after Intel's major January push for Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake series...

New data from Geekbench has surfaced for Intel's unannounced "Arrow Lake Refresh", branding the upcoming performance bump as the "Plus" series. While these chips weren't mentioned during Intel's CES 2026 keynote, the new leaks suggest that both desktop (LGA-1851) and mobile (HX) refreshes are right around the corner...

Intel has officially launched its third-generation Core Ultra mobile processors at CES 2026, marking the long-awaited debut of its Intel 18A process technology. Also known as Panther Lake, the Core Ultra Series 3 is the first compute platform designed and manufactured entirely in the US using 18A silicon. With a focus on mobile efficiency and integrated graphics, Intel is claiming a 76% uplift in gaming performance and a 60% improvement in multithreaded performance over the previous generation.

For Day 27 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with ASRock to offer up a B860I Lightning motherboard, perfect for anyone looking to build a small but powerful Intel-based PC.

For Day 16 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Intel to give away an Arc A770 graphics card! The winner and two runner-ups will also receive redeemable codes allowing them to pick one of FOUR new 2025 titles, including Battlefield 6, Dying Light: The Beast, Assassin's Creed Shadows or Civilization 7.

Intel has quietly dropped the most concrete evidence yet that its high-end “Battlemage” discrete graphics card is nearing a formal reveal. In a recent update to its VTune Profiler software, the company discreetly added support for the “BMG-G31” SKU, a designation long associated with the upcoming flagship Battlemage GPU.  Wccftech …

Intel's mid-cycle refresh for its desktop Arrow Lake lineup seems to be right around the corner, with the first concrete performance numbers for the unannounced Core Ultra 7 270K Plus appearing on the Geekbench database. This new SKU seems to be a direct replacement for the existing Core Ultra 7 …