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At Computex this week, Intel is showcasing two new graphics cards – the Intel Arc Pro B50 and Arc Pro B60, designed for professional workstations, rather than gaming PCs. Intel is also furthering its push in AI with the new Gaudi 3 accelerator and the new Intel AI Assistant Builder. …

Just ahead of what's expected to be a busy Computex for mid-range GPU announcements from competitors, Intel's official Arc social media accounts have been dropping hints about a more powerful graphics card. In response to fans asking for a beefier GPU following an Arc Pro announcement, Intel's X account replied …

Regulatory filings often provide concrete evidence of upcoming hardware, and the latest from Maxsun, a Chinese PC hardware company, is no exception. Filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) confirm the existence of the previously rumoured Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card and a high-capacity variant of the Intel Arc …

Intel's investigation into ongoing instability issues affecting some Raptor Lake CPUs continues, with the company recently releasing another microcode update to help address the problem. The new version, 0x12F, comes after complaints that some systems, even those running for several days with minimal activity, were still experiencing stability problems. While …

Intel has a new hardware game bundle available. Over the next few months, those buying an 14th Gen Intel Core CPU, or an Intel Core Ultra CPU, will be eligible to claim free codes for two games – Dying Light: The Beast and Civilization VII.  This new bundle includes a …

Intel's latest generation of Arc graphics cards, codenamed Battlemage, might soon receive a new entry. The G31 GPU has been the subject of numerous rumours, with some suggesting that Intel had either abandoned or significantly changed its plans since late 2024. However, new information sourced from leaked shipping manifests contradicts …

Intel's next-generation mobile platform, Panther Lake, is officially confirmed to launch this year. While Intel has reiterated a 2025 debut multiple times, they haven't specified the exact scope of this initial rollout, and new reports suggest it might be quite narrow. According to Meng (via VideoCardz), only a single Panther …

In recent weeks, there have been reports that Intel intends to undergo a wider restructuring that could see its workforce reduced by as much as 20%. While Intel has not yet confirmed any specific numbers, CEO Lip-Bu Tan, has confirmed that layoffs will be taking place soon.

Hot on the heels of the announcement of Intel's 200S Boost technology, MSI has now stepped forward with an extensive list of motherboards that support the new feature. The entire lineup of MSI Z890 series motherboards will offer complete, out-of-the-box support for Intel 200S Boost. Intel 200S Boost functions as …

As the excitement builds around Intel's recently unveiled ‘200S Boost' performance profile, G.Skill is stepping forward with their memory compatibility details. The company has announced that it has a comprehensive list of its DDR5 memory profiles ready and verified to work with Intel's new feature, ranging from DDR5-6000 up to …

Intel is introducing a neat new feature called ‘200S Boost', an officially sanctioned and optimised overclocking profile designed to be integrated directly onto all Z890 motherboards. Intel's new technology isn't about complex, manual tweaking that risks voiding your warranty. The core appeal of 200S Boost is that it provides consumers …

The race to the bleeding edge of silicon fabrication is intensifying, and it looks like TSMC is hitting its stride. The Taiwanese foundry giant is reportedly advancing its ambitious plans for high-volume production of its next-generation 2nm process technology, with a significant ramp-up targeted for H2 2024. Unsurprisingly, major players …

It appears that Intel's LGA-1851 platform, introduced alongside the 800-series motherboards in Q3 2024, may have a surprisingly short lifespan, potentially supporting only a single generation of CPUs. Despite repeated inquiries from reviewers about future upgrades for the platform, Intel has remained tight-lipped on the matter. While rumours of an …

Intel's Arc “Battlemage” series certainly turned some heads. However, following the initial flurry of releases in late 2024 and early 2025, updates from Intel's Graphics division have seemingly gone quiet, leaving enthusiasts wondering about the future of their Arc ambitions. Despite the recent change in CEO, Intel has affirmed its …

Avalanche Software has released a new patch for Hogwarts Legacy, introducing official support for AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS 2.0. This update enables both AMD and Intel GPU users to use frame generation, potentially leading to significant performance gains.

Intel was among the first GPU vendors to introduce dedicated generative AI software. Their AI Playground software, optimised for Intel Arc GPUs and integrated graphics solutions is described as an “AI HUB,” as it can run chat-based Large Language Models (LLMs) in addition to generating images. While widely praised for …

Intel's Bartlett Lake-S isn't a new architecture, but it has yet to be released for something available to the general public. While the architecture had been rumoured for several months prior, Intel clarified that, despite being part of the Core 200 series, Bartlett Lake-S is specifically designed for networking and …

The ongoing saga of potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC has taken another turn, with a new report suggesting a “preliminary agreement” for a joint venture involving Intel's chip fabrication plants (fabs). This news, reported by The Information (via Reuters), revisits a familiar narrative. This latest development shares a bit …

At Intel Vision this week, Intel provided an update on its CPU roadmap. The Intel Panther Lake CPUs, the first built with Intel's new 18A manufacturing process, are still on track for 2025, but volume shipments won't arrive until 2026. Speaking on the roadmap update, Intel Products CEO, Michelle Johnston …

When Intel launched Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) in 2024 we gave you the technical details and followed up with a review of the Asus Zenbook S 14 which has incredible battery life. In the following month we discussed Intel Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 200S) and how we considered it was unfit for review in a situation that was not resolved until February 2025. On the one hand we have Lunar Lake which we like, while on the other hand we have Arrow Lake which is troubled, yet both families of processors run on Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores and have a huge amount in common.

Since the release of Intel's entry-level Arc Xe 2 “Battlemage” B580 and B570 graphics cards, enthusiasts have eagerly awaited news about higher-performance options. The relative silence surrounding these high-end variants has left many wondering what's going on behind the scenes, with the last significant information emerging in late January regarding …

The fate of Intel's Arrow Lake refresh has been the subject of much speculation. Initial rumors suggested an increase in the core count and NPU enhancements, which then turned into a complete cancellation of such refresh. Meanwhile, it seems we'll get a refreshed series after all, but the latest information …

Intel has provided a glimpse into its future product roadmap during a recent event in China, revealing details about its upcoming Core Ultra processors. Notably, the company announced that the Panther Lake series is slated for a Q1 2026 launch.

Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, former Cadence CEO and Intel board member, to lead the company as it navigates increasing losses within its foundry division. This appointment follows Pat Gelsinger's recent departure as CEO, leaving a temporary leadership void filled by co-CEOs Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner. Tan is …

Intel's 18A manufacturing process is gaining traction, with industry giants Nvidia and Broadcom reportedly testing chips using this process node. This news comes as a welcome boost for Intel, which is striving to regain its footing in the competitive semiconductor landscape. Sources close to the matter have revealed to Reuters …

Intel has launched a dedicated webpage showcasing its Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) fabrication process. While launching a website solely for a manufacturing process might seem unusual, especially since it primarily reiterates previously announced milestones, it's a strategic move for a company facing intense scrutiny from many sources, including investors, industry observers, …

The next generation Intel Arc 'Celestial' graphics cards are in the works and according to reports, it may be the first discrete GPU to be based on an Intel process node.

Intel's mobile platform roadmap for the next few years is becoming increasingly clear. Panther Lake is expected to debut this year, followed by Nova Lake in 2026, with the latter also likely making its way to desktops. Interestingly, whispers of an Arrow Lake Refresh have been circulating for a while, …

Reputable leaker Jaykihn has revealed the full specifications for Intel's upcoming Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake series. Both are expected to launch as part of the Core Ultra 300 series later this year. Jaykihn's leak corroborates previous indications from Linux patches that Panther Lake is destined exclusively for mobile platforms. …

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S architecture might be even more powerful than previously thought. Rumours suggest a core count of 52, not the initially reported 48. This news arrives alongside whispers of a potential rethink regarding an Arrow Lake Refresh, although details about this are still scarce. More concrete information is …