As part of Intel Gamer Days, the company has announced its latest hardware/game bundle. Soon, those picking up an Intel 12th or 13th Gen Core series processor, or an Intel Arc GPU, will be able to claim two free games, including Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage. The timing of this …
Read More »Intel claims huge DX9/11 improvements and introduces PresentMon Beta tool
Intel Arc graphics cards have come a long way since their release. Besides reducing the prices, Intel Arc GPUs have also received numerous performance improvements when using graphic APIs such as DirectX 9 and 11. XeSS has also grown considerably, now supporting over 70 games. Despite all that has been …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs to pack 50% more L2 P-Core cache
Intel is planning to debut the new Arrow Lake-S architecture next year. Expected to bring considerable improvements over Raptor Lake, Arrow Lake will feature new P- and E-cores known as Lion Cove and Skymont, respectively. Notably, the former is expected to have a significantly bigger L2 cache, hopefully bringing with …
Read More »Early tests suggest Intel’s i7-14700K is up to 21% faster than i7-13700K
A Chinese tech reviewer was able to get an early sample of Intel's upcoming Core i7-14700K. In a curious effort to prevent the video from being taken down, the uploader referred to the processor as a ‘Core i7-13700KS'…. which obviously doesn't exist. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to prevent the video …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake confirmed to feature Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores
Intel Lunar Lake isn't expected to arrive until after Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake. However, dataminers have been finding new details about Intel's upcoming low-power CPU architecture. As noted by InstLatX64, Intel's ‘perfmon' software now has more CPUIDs. In the past, the data found on perfmon has revealed the names …
Read More »Intel CPU vulnerability “Downfall” discovered, microcode fix available
Intel has recently disclosed a recently discovered security vulnerability dubbed “Downfall” affecting various Intel CPU generations. This susceptibility has been traced back to a memory optimisation feature that uses the “Gather” instruction. As the name implies, this instruction gathers data from dispersed locations, inadvertently laying bare the internal hardware registers …
Read More »Screenshot shows Intel Core i5-14600K with 14 cores and 5.3GHz clock speed
After confirmation of key specs for the upcoming Intel Core i9-14900K and i7-14700K, it's now time to learn more about the Core i5-14600K. The latest leak gives us a look at the new-gen unlocked Core i5, with 14 CPU cores, alongside a 5.3GHz clock speed. As per the picture shared …
Read More »Intel 14th Gen Core K-series CPUs show up in benchmark database
The first benchmark entries of Intel's new desktop lineup have begun to show up, offering enthusiasts an early peek at the upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh. Unfortunately, the user who had access to these chips only tried them on BAPCo, which doesn't give us much performance comparison data, but it does …
Read More »Meteor Lake processors may be revealed at Intel Innovation event
The schedule for Intel's upcoming Innovation event in September has gone live and one of the presentations caught our eye. In a session going over Intel's Client Hardware Roadmap and the rise of AI, we should be getting insights into Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake processors. Anticipation has been mounting for …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 9 “Meteor Lake” CPUs will reportedly boost beyond 5GHz
While we wait for Intel to share more details about the upcoming Intel Core Ultra series processors, leakers have shared some bits of information about their specifications. For instance, a prominent leaker has recently claimed that the Core Ultra chips will be able to boost beyond 5GHz. Intel's eagerly awaited …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.67 – Is Intel really ditching its 20A process for TSMC N3?
We recently covered Intel's claim that it would deliver five fabrication nodes in four years which would allow the chip giant to regain its process technology leadership, presumably from TSMC, by 2025. These are bold claims that were immediately challenged by news that Intel would ditch its own 20A process in Arrow Lake and would instead use the TSMC N3 process...
Read More »Intel Arc A580 appears on Geekbench 5 performing similarly to a Radeon RX 7600
Nearly a year ago, Intel made headlines with the introduction of the Arc A580 GPU, a promising mid-series desktop gaming card. However, it seems that the company has somewhat neglected it. In the meantime, the Alchemist lineup has been divided into the A7 and A3 series, while the A5 series …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake to pack Battlemage iGPU with up to 64 EUs
We're still ways off from seeing the Lunar Lake architecture in action but Intel is working on it behind the scenes. According to a new leak, these chips will launch with a new iGPU utilising the Arc Battlemage architecture. The Intel Lunar Lake series is expected to pack integrated graphics …
Read More »Intel releases Arc A570M and A530M discrete GPUs for laptops
Intel has quietly launched the A570M and A530M mobile GPUs, expanding the Arc A-series. According to a MESA driver, both GPUs use the new ACM-G12 die, which is believed to sit between the ACM-G10 and ACM-G11 dies with 16 Xe-Cores. The leaker Bionic Squash (via VideoCardz) was able to confirm …
Read More »Intel LGA-1851 blueprints suggest new socket will need new cooler mounting kits
The LGA-1851 socket, as the name implies, has a different pin arrangement than the previous LGA-1700 socket used by Alder and Raptor Lake processors. However, recently leaked blueprints suggest that the two sockets are sized equally, meaning that CPU coolers for 12th and 13th Gen Core CPUs should be able …
Read More »Asus is the first OEM to obtain Intel license to produce future NUC mini PCs
Earlier this month, it was reported that Intel had decided to end production of its NUC mini PCs, but left the door open for OEMs to make their own branded NUCs. Now, Intel has announced a new partnership with Asus to produce future NUC systems. Moving forward, Asus will manufacture …
Read More »Intel 14th Gen Core K CPUs to be up to 200MHz faster than predecessors
The Intel 14th Gen Core series is expected to be available in a few months. However, its specifications are often known far sooner to insiders and OEM partners, who have no problem sharing this information with others, as seen by the data that has just recently been posted online. Benchlife …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake flagship CPU estimated to be up to 21% faster than Core i9-13900K
Intel's Arrow Lake-S flagship processor is already being sampled internally and to some of the company's closest industry partners. As such, Intel has shared the first performance projections of this chip, comparing it to the Core i9-13900K and the upcoming “Raptor Lake Refresh” flagship CPU (probably named i9-14900K). First, while …
Read More »Leak details Intel 14th Gen Core CPU specs
The upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh from Intel will reportedly bring important changes to the entry-level and mid-range segments, including higher core counts, increased clock speeds, and support for faster DDR5 memory. In the latest leak, we get details for the full 14th Gen Core line-up of processors. According to RedGamingTech, …
Read More »Intel will reportedly increase the CPU core count for 14th Gen Core HX processors
Recent reports have shed some light on the upcoming Intel 14th Gen Core-HX CPUs. It is now claimed that these new processors will have more cores and cache compared to their predecessors. According to Golden Pig Upgrade Pack, the upcoming 14th Gen Core-HX CPUs are expected to feature more cores …
Read More »Intel is reportedly halting NUC mini PC range
Intel has released some impressive mini PCs over the years as part of the NUC line of products. Unfortunately, NUC's future is now in doubt, with reports claiming that Intel recently decided internally to halt further investment. According to Serve The Home, Intel sent an email to partners confirming that …
Read More »Early benchmark shows 18% performance improvement for Intel Core i7-14700K
The Intel 14th Gen Core chips are expected to release later this year, but Intel has yet to share details about the upcoming processors. However, leaks are beginning to appear, with one leaker sharing new screenshots this week, claiming benchmark results for the Core i7-14700K. Hardware leaker @wnxod (via VideoCardz) …
Read More »The best MSI laptop deals for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is officially live until July 12th and there are plenty of PC deals to be found. Here, we take a look at the best laptop deals from MSI, with RTX 40 laptops starting at just £799.
Read More »Intel 14th Gen Core desktop processors rumoured to release in October
Intel typically makes new desktop processors available in around October/November. That tradition will continue this year with the upcoming Intel 14th Gen Core processors, which are expected to become available in mid-October. With the 14th Gen Core series, we are expecting to see a refresh of the Raptor Lake CPU …
Read More »Leaked Intel slides detail Meteor Lake mobile specs
Recently leaked slides from Intel have unveiled the core count for the upcoming Meteor Lake mobile CPU lineup. While the company had previously confirmed the use of Raptor Lake Refresh for top-tier chips, it appears that the majority of the series will rely on the all-new Meteor Lake lineup. The …
Read More »Gigabyte lists new Intel 700-series and AMD 600-series motherboards
Recently, new information has emerged regarding upcoming Gigabyte motherboards, as revealed by the regulatory office of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Gigabyte appears to be working on updates for both the AMD X670/B650 and the Intel Z790 platform. Gigabyte had previously released a BIOS update for its Intel 600/700 motherboards …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.66: Intel’s 5 Nodes in 4 years
The man himself is back with another episode of Leo Says - this time, it's all about Intel
Read More »Sparkle returns to graphics card market with trio of custom Intel Arc GPUs
It has been more than a decade since we last saw a Sparkle-branded graphics card. The company used to make custom Nvidia cards back in the day, we even reviewed a couple of them during the early days of KitGuru. Now, Sparkle is returning to the graphics card market and …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake-S support introduced in recent Linux Kernel update
A recent patch for the Linux kernel has introduced support for Meteor Lake-S in its pin controller. Currently, it is rumoured that Intel's upcoming desktop processors will be refreshed Raptor Lake chips, but the codename Meteor Lake-S suggests we may see desktop Meteor Lake processors after all. The addition of …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc graphics driver brings 300% performance improvement for Assassin’s Creed Unity
Intel has been making big strides with its graphics drivers this year. Earlier in 2023, we saw a major update that greatly improved DirectX gaming performance on Intel Arc graphics cards. The latest driver is now rolling out, with some particularly impressive performance improvements, including a 300% performance improvement in Assassin's Creed Unity.
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