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A recent review has revealed exciting details about AMD's upcoming Strix Point APUs. Although an official launch date has not been announced, AMD and its partners are expected to release the first laptops next month, with some suggesting that some models could be available as early as July 15th.  David …

Intel recently issued a new statement regarding instability issues with specific 13th and 14th-generation Core CPUs. Although the company is actively working on this and has even issued an eTVB microcode fix and new default settings for some CPUs, the root cause of the problem hasn't been found yet. To …

GPD, a Chinese startup, introduced the Duo OLED at Computex this month, a ground-breaking laptop with two 13.3-inch AMOLED displays. Initially set to support up to the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, GPD has now confirmed a change in specifications, opting for the more powerful Ryzen 9 HX 370 APU. As …

AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs might be closer to release than some expect. While specific availability dates have yet to be confirmed, various retailers have started listing the new products, hinting at launches in mid-July for laptop chips and late July for the desktop. According to B&H listings (via Wccftech), the …

If you've already got a Ryzen X3D processor, you may want to wait upgrade for a little longer. The first Ryzen 9000 series processors are launching in July, being the first desktop chips to feature the new Zen 5 CPU cores. However, current-gen Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs will remain faster …

During the Computex Keynote, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su made waves by unveiling the Ryzen 9000 series of AM5 CPUs. The upcoming series introduces the new Zen 5 core architecture and is set to hit the market next month. While the core count and clock rates remain unchanged in the …

AMD's announcement of the Ryzen 9000 series at Computex has led to speculation about the release timeline for the X3D models. A seven-month gap between the Ryzen 7000 and 7000X3D series suggests that the 9000X3D models might be released around CES 2025. However, a recent report indicates that the Ryzen …

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D has proven to be a resounding success for the company. Following its debut, it quickly became the top-selling CPU. With the Ryzen 9000 series coming soon, AMD is expected to launch a new set of X3D processors that enhance performance beyond the standard chips thanks to …

Intel, AMD, and Nvidia may have all just had the next few years of launches leaked a little early. A series of roadmaps from laptop maker, Clevo, have made their way online, revealing upcoming laptop chips from all three major companies over the next couple of years.  According to the …

The first generation of Intel Core Ultra processors arrived in late 2023, based on the Meteor Lake architecture and pushing Intel's efforts towards AI acceleration. This year, we'll be getting the next generation of Core Ultra processors, also known as Lunar Lake, an overhauled CPU that replaces Hyper Threading technology …

At Computex this week, AMD officially announced its first wave of Zen 5 processors, including the Ryzen 9000 series processors for desktops, and the Ryzen AI 300 (Strix Point) APUs for laptops. As a result of new desktop chips arriving, motherboard makers are also supporting AMD's launch with new X870 …

At Computex 2024, AMD has launched its first Zen 5 processors, including Ryzen 9000 CPUs for desktops and Ryzen AI 300 'Strix Point' APUs for laptops. Beyond that, AMD has also committed to supporting the AM5 platform beyond 2027. 

A recent leak has shed some light on upcoming AMD motherboards and CPUs. Besides confirming the rumours that AMD would skip the 700-series naming for its next-generation motherboards, it also showed the initial line-up of Ryzen 9000 series processors. The Gigabyte presentation shared by @wxnod shows that the Gigabyte X870 Aorus …

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 series, featuring Zen 5 cores, is set to debut at Computex. Leaked information from a press event has unveiled four models belonging to the upcoming series, as well as two Ryzen 5000XT CPUs. As per the image shared by CodeCommando, the top-tier offering, the Ryzen 9 …

A recent report originating from Chiphell claims that AMD is working on four distinct desktop Zen 5 CPU models with different core configurations. Moreover, the same report also refers to the release date of these four CPUs, pointing to a launch in July. According to wjm47196 (via VideoCardz), the initial …

New rumours about Nvidia's upcoming AI processor specifications have come to our attention. It has been claimed that the AI SoC will use ARM cores, a Blackwell GPU, and LPDDR6 memory. However, conflicting information about the process node leaves us wondering if TSMC or Intel will manufacture it. ARM is …

AMD has debuted the new EPYC 4004 series of processors. Based on the Zen 4 architecture, EPYC 4004 chips will offer up to 16 cores, 128MB of cache, and clock speeds as high as 5.7GHz out of the box.  Aimed at enterprise and datacentres, EPYC processors aren't for the regular …

Intel has recently unveiled new details about its upcoming Lunar Lake CPU architecture. Set to rival Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon X Series, the Lunar Lake processor is designed for “Next Gen AI PCs” and is expected to hit the market in Q3 2024. In addition to the Lunar Lake announcement, Intel …

AMD's latest round of desktop APUs have officially arrived. The new Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F are now available worldwide, adding options without graphics to the existing Ryzen 8000G line-up. 

MediaTek and Nvidia have reportedly teamed up to co-develop a new SoC that could potentially rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite. This new chip is expected to be based on TSMC's N3 node, and its design should be completed by Q3 of this year if reports are accurate. With the AI …

Here's something you don't expect to see in public on the Internet – a leaked presentation from Dell that delves deep into the development of the company's XPS range. With over 300 pages, the presentation provides an in-depth analysis of the design process, key components, obstacles encountered during the development …

Intel's next-generation mobile CPU family, Panther Lake, is still some ways off from release, but thanks to leakers, we're starting to have a clearer picture of what it will offer. The latest reports on the upcoming mobile CPUs suggest they'll come in three core configurations with up to 12 GPU …

Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core series, the Core Ultra 200, has been making headlines lately. According to the latest reports, the Core Ultra 200 series will consist of 13 SKUs, marking a significant decrease from previous generations. The new report is from Benchlife, which suggests that the Core Ultra 200 …

Asus recently listed some of its upcoming VivoBook S16 laptops featuring an unannounced 12-core AMD CPU. Based on the information so far, it would appear that AMD is positioning itself to launch a new line of ‘Ryzen AI' processors for laptops.  As shared by @harukaze5719, AMD is apparently altering its …

A new report on the Core Ultra 200 desktop CPU claims some new details about Intel's new and improved iGPU. According to sources, new-gen desktop chips from Intel will pack a new iGPU with four Xe-Cores, and the first details on Z890 chipset motherboards are starting to emerge.  Golden Pig …

Apple recently announced its next-generation processor, the M4. The upgraded processor is designed to deliver M2 level performance at just half the power, with capabilities to boost further beyond Apple's previous chips. However, it wouldn't be a 2024 chip launch if AI wasn't also mentioned.  Apple claims the M4 can …

Since the release of the Intel 13th Gen Core K-series (extended to the 14th Gen series CPUs), users have reported stability issues, particularly with the Core i9 SKU. The reason for that seems to be linked to motherboard vendors using what would be considered “overclock” settings by default. Intel has …

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform has been the talk of the town lately. MSI overclocker Toppc recently dropped some hints about the new platform during the MSI Dragon event in Wuhan, China. According to Toppc, the new platform, referred to as “Next” in the presentation, would focus on the Arrow …

Recently, new screenshots have revealed the existence of an upgraded version of the Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor. These CPUs are already well known for their 3D V-cache, which can bring a notable boost to gaming performance.  As seen in the screenshot shared by HXL, Windows Task Manager and CPU-Z both …

Intel's next-generation desktop flagship CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K, is rumoured to have a turbo clock speed of up to 5.5GHz, which is lower than the current generation flagship CPU, indicating that most of the performance benefit from Arrow Lake will come via architectural upgrades, rather than increased power …