Intel has officially retired its budget-oriented Laminar RS1 CPU cooler, ending an era of affordable (and often underwhelming) thermal solutions. The Laminar RS1 has been a staple of the company's low-end CPU offerings, bundled with Pentium and Celeron processors. While not entirely deserving of its negative reputation, the RS1's cooling …

CES begins today and Intel is starting things off with a range of new processors. The new Intel Core Ultra 200HX and H series mobile processors are the focal point, but we also have new 65W and 35W Core Ultra 200S desktop processors.

Intel will finally bring its Core Ultra 200 series to the masses with the launch of its non-K CPUs and more affordable B860 and H810 motherboards. Budget-conscious gamers and system builders can rejoice as these new offerings promise a compelling combination of performance and value. According to 孤城Hardware (via VideoCardz), …

Intel's new Graphics Software has arrived with a surprising omission: the “Studio” tab, which housed streaming and recording features in the previous Arc Control software. According to Intel, this feature has been removed due to low user usage. This decision has left many users scratching their heads, especially considering the …

Get ready for a wave of new motherboard options early next year, with Intel gearing up to launch its B860 and H810 chipsets while AMD is getting ready to launch the B840 and B850 chipsets. With these chipsets, both brands will offer a more affordable entry point for users building …

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-H mobile processors are showing their strength in leaked Geekbench benchmark results. New Geekbench entries of Core Ultra 5 225H, 255H, and 285H have surfaced online, offering a more optimistic glimpse of the performance gains expected from Intel's next-generation laptop CPUs. The first Geekbench entries of the …

Asus's next-generation ROG NUC, packed with Intel's latest Core Ultra 200H series processors and Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 series GPUs, has been prematurely revealed in a leaked teaser video. According to Tom's Hardware, the video was posted on Asus's social media channels before being removed. Fortunately, Weibo user 孤城Hardware was …

Intel is reportedly planning to launch Arc Pro Battlemage graphics cards with 24 GB of VRAM. These new cards will replace the current Arc Pro A-series cards, which come with up to 12 GB of VRAM. According to Quantum Bits (via @harukaze5719), Intel is developing a 24 GB version of …

Despite its internal issues, Intel is joining AMD and Nvidia at CES 2025 with its own keynote. At the center stage will be the company's interim co-CEO, Michelle Johnston Holthaus, who will deliver the keynote, which is expected to focus on AI PC technology. While Intel hasn't revealed the specific …

2024 has been a busy year. It feels like CES 2024 took place about three years ago and Computex - a mere six months ago - is ancient history. You have to think long and hard to recall that yes, Nvidia 40-series Super did indeed arrive in 2024. This is my video about my recollections of the year and that pretty much boils down to CPUs and motherboards.

Intel has officially abandoned its plans for its own-developed x86S specification, a streamlined version of the x86 instruction set. This decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards collaborative development through the newly formed x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with AMD and Google. The x86S specification, first proposed by Intel …

Intel's PresentMon has received a significant update with the release of version 2.3.0. This latest version adds key features and expands support for new graphics technologies, including XeFG (Intel's frame generation tech), XeLL (Intel's low-latency tech) and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. While PresentMon has traditionally been used primarily for data …

Intel has quietly unveiled its Core 200H series mobile processors, but don't let the new name fool you. These CPUs appear to be refreshed versions of the existing Raptor Lake-U/H mobile CPUs, offering a minor bump in performance rather than a generational leap. While Intel is gearing up to launch …

Shortly after reviews for Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs went live, it came to light that there were some problems. Now, Intel has revealed its action plan.

The Intel B580 has arrived - but what's performance like? And are the drivers any good?

Intel's Arc B580 is set to launch this week, but some users have already got their hands on these cards, allowing them to run benchmarks such as 3DMark Time Spy. If these early results are anything to go by, Nvidia's RTX 4060 might have a serious contender on its hands. …

The first Intel Arc B580 benchmark leaks are beginning to surface, showing a decent uplift in performance compared to its predecessor. 

XeSS 2 has seemingly leaked before its official release. Modders have gotten their hands on the DLL files for Super Resolution, Frame Gen and Low Latency.

In a recent podcast interview, Arc Graphics leader and Intel Fellow Tom Petersen revealed some information on the future of Arc GPUs. Petersen stated that Intel is dedicated to Arc and has big plans for future generations, but he would not elaborate on the details. Petersen assured listeners that Intel …

Intel is significantly upgrading its Arc Control software, bringing many new features and a fresh new name. Say goodbye to “Arc Software” and hello to “Graphics Software”, a comprehensive hub for all your graphics and display needs. The new software suite aims to close the gap with competing solutions from …

The first Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs for desktops have arrived. Today, Intel revealed the full specs and feature set for its latest-gen graphics cards.

Intel is in for another big change behind the scenes. In an unexpected move, Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, officially stepped down and left the company today,

Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs are almost here, and a new leak has revealed the full specifications for the B580 and B570 models.

Intel's next generation of mobile processors is on the horizon, and a new leak has given us a sneak peek at what to expect. The Core 7 240H, believed to be part of the rumoured Core 200H family, has surfaced on Geekbench, and based on the entry, it looks like …

MSI's next-gen gaming handhelds, the Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+, will be released in December with a starting price of $799. That's according to the recently spotted online listings, which have revealed the full specifications of the upcoming handhelds and confirmed many of the rumours we've heard in …

Intel has confirmed to its partners that the Arc Battlemage series will be officially announced next week, with a release coming later in December. The B580 and B570 will be the first graphics cards of the series to be released, but more are expected to come later. According to VideoCardz, …

Intel's Arc B580 is generating a lot of buzz as its launch draws near, but can it live up to the hype? A new Geekbench leak offers a glimpse of its potential performance, while various retailers' listings spotted online suggest the card will be priced around $250. Starting with the …

The leaked benchmark shows this 65W chip outperforming its predecessor, the Core i5-14400, significantly in both single- and multi-core tests.

ASRock is advising owners of its Z890 motherboards to update their Platform Power Management (PPM) drivers for a noticeable performance uplift in games. According to the motherboard manufacturer, updating your system to the latest PPM driver could net a performance boost of up to 13%. The company claims that the …

The Intel Arc B580 seems to be just around the corner, as early listings on Amazon have given us an early look at the graphics card.