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 …
Read More »CES 2025: Intel launches new generation CPUs for gaming laptops
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.
Read More »New Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs up for preorder in China ahead of global launch
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), …
Read More »Intel’s new graphics software removes ‘Studio’ recording and streaming features
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 …
Read More »Intel B860 and H810 and AMD B850 and B840 motherboards planned for January launch
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 …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 225H, 255H and 285H benchmarks shows promising performance uplift
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 …
Read More »Asus is reportedly launching a ROG NUC powered by Core Ultra 200H and RTX 50
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 …
Read More »Intel expected to launch Arc Pro “Battlemage” GPUs with 24GB of VRAM
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 …
Read More »Intel announces AI-focused keynote at CES 2025
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 …
Read More »Yo Ho Ho and a Merry End to 2024 (which turned out a bit weird)
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.
Read More »Intel’s x86S initiative has been abandoned
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 …
Read More »PresentMon 2.3 adds support for XeFG, XeLL, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames
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 …
Read More »Intel quietly announces Core 200H CPU lineup
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 …
Read More »Intel reveals findings from Arrow Lake-S performance investigation
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.
Read More »Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition Review
The Intel B580 has arrived - but what's performance like? And are the drivers any good?
Read More »Intel Arc B580 is faster than the RTX 4060 on 3DMark Time Spy
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. …
Read More »Intel Arc B580 outperforms A580 by up to 30% in Geekbench
The first Intel Arc B580 benchmark leaks are beginning to surface, showing a decent uplift in performance compared to its predecessor.
Read More »Intel XeSS 2 DLLs have leaked ahead of official launch
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.
Read More »Intel’s Xe3 GPU architecture is already complete, successor already in the works
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 …
Read More »Intel is replacing Arc Control with Graphics Software featuring enhanced OC capabilities
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 …
Read More »Intel launches Arc Battlemage GPUs for desktop with XeSS 2, low-latency mode and more
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.
Read More »Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
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,
Read More »Intel Arc B570 specifications leak via board partner
Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs are almost here, and a new leak has revealed the full specifications for the B580 and B570 models.
Read More »Intel Core 7 240H laptop benchmark results emerge
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 …
Read More »MSI Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ handhelds listed on Amazon
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 …
Read More »Intel to reportedly launch Arc Battlemage for desktops in December
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, …
Read More »Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition graphics card leaks
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 …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 5 225F to have 10 cores and 4.9GHz boost
The leaked benchmark shows this 65W chip outperforming its predecessor, the Core i5-14400, significantly in both single- and multi-core tests.
Read More »New ASRock Z890 PPM driver boosts Core Ultra 200 CPUs
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 …
Read More »Early Intel Arc B580 retail listings confirm 12GB video memory
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.
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