The next wave of Intel laptop processors have reportedly leaked, revealing specs and SKUs for the new Arrow Lake and Raptor Lake chips.
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Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200S processors announced
The time has arrived. The days of Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 are over. Now, we have Intel Core Ultra for desktop processors. The new Core Ultra 200S desktop processors are based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with Intel taking design elements from its mobile processors to improve efficiency on desktop machines.
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop series rumoured to support up to DDR5-10000 CUDIMM memory
The CUDIMMs (Clocked Unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Modules) have started to catch the attention of many users. By integrating a clock driver directly onto the module, signal integrity, stability, and reliability at higher speeds are improved, allowing for the development of faster memory modules than standard UDIMMs. While the JEDEC …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 processors won’t be affected by “Vmin Shift Instability issue”
Intel has issued an update on its investigation into 13th and 14th Gen Core series instability issues. Just a few days before the debut of the Core Ultra 200 series, Intel has confirmed that the upcoming processors (Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake) won't be affected by the instability issue that …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200H processors to use Crestmont and Skymont E-cores
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are on the horizon, and despite the company's tight-lipped stance, preparations are already underway. Intel has already shared some details on the upcoming architecture, but most of what we know comes from leaks. The latest one is a bit surprising, as it claims that the Arrow …
Read More »Leo and DaPoets on AMD vs Intel in 2024
While at a press event last week, Leo met up with Terrence, AKA 'DaPoets' to talk about the upcoming Ryzen 9000 processors. Naturally, the discussion soon turned to AMD vs Intel in the 2024 landscape with Arrow Lake coming up...
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 series to feature 18 SKUs
Intel is rumoured to be working on an extensive line-up of 18 SKUs for the Core Ultra 200 series. Intel is expected to make use of two dies, B0 for high-end chips and C0 for the mid-range. Although we were expecting three Core Ultra 9 versions, only two (285K and 275) …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake reportedly set for September launch, followed by Arrow Lake-S in October
The Intel Core Ultra 200 series seems to be right around the corner. According to the latest rumours, the upcoming Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” laptop CPUs are expected to be released in September, with the Core Ultra 200K “Arrow Lake-S” desktop processors following in October. Benchlife (via VideoCardz) is …
Read More »Intel confirms Lunar Lake is coming Q3 2024, Arrow Lake in Q4 2024
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 …
Read More »MSI overclocker might have spilled the beans on the Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop release
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 …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 240F Arrow Lake desktop CPU to use 8+16 and 6+8 dies
Intel is all set to launch its Arrow Lake-S series of processors this year, marking the debut of a new socket (LGA-1851) and the retirement of the Raptor Lake family. As the release approaches, we're getting more reports about the specs of the upcoming processors. The latest one concerns the …
Read More »Some Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs may not be based on Intel 20A
Intel has already shared some details about the upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform. We know this hybrid architecture will use a new desktop socket (LGA1851), which should be based on the forthcoming Intel 20A process node. However, recent reports suggest that while some will be, others will use a different node. …
Read More »Intel CEO says Panther Lake will double AI performance
During Intel's Q4 2023 earnings call, CEO, Pat Gelsinger, revealed that the upcoming Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake products are expected to provide an impressive threefold boost in AI acceleration compared to Meteor Lake, the first AI-enabled product in Intel's “Core Ultra” range. However, Intel plans to go even further …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake-H mobile CPU featuring 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores spotted
Intel plans to unveil its Meteor Lake processors next month, but it has already started to send samples of its successor, Arrow Lake, to some of its partners. At least that seems to be the case based on the shipping manifests that have appeared online, where you can see an …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake iGPU will reportedly be based on new Xe-LPG Plus architecture with XMX
Intel Arrow Lake is still far from release, but as is common with most upcoming CPU architecture, we're getting more and more information about it through leaks. The latest one refers to its integrated graphics, which look like an enhanced version of the Xe-LPG that will debut with the Meteor …
Read More »LGA1700-compatible CPU coolers will work with Intel Arrow Lake CPUs
Intel Arrow Lake is set to be the next major desktop platform from Intel and a new socket is expected to come along with it. Fortunately for those with current-gen compatible coolers, it looks like there will be the option to bring your CPU cooler forward to the next generation. …
Read More »Rumours suggest Intel will refresh Arrow Lake in the second half of 2025
Intel's public roadmap takes us up to Lunar Lake but after that, the company's plans are still a mystery. According to a new report, Intel's plans are now taking shape, pointing towards an Arrow Lake refresh, as well as the introduction of new Panther Lake and Nova Lake architectures. In …
Read More »Noctua NH-U12A is the first Intel LGA1851-compatible CPU cooler
Many assumed that LGA1700-compatible coolers would also work with the LGA1851 socket, despite having a slightly different Z-height. Previous reports about the LGA-1851 socket hinted at this, but now we have some kind of confirmation thanks to Noctua. According to Akiba-PC (via VideoCardz), Noctua has verified that their LGA-1700 mounting …
Read More »Intel LGA-1851 socket to last until 2026
The Intel LGA-1851 socket is expected to debut on the market with the Arrow Lake-S platform. However, it won't be a one-time use, as recent reports claim it should last for two years. The new platform may also drop DDR4 support entirely, moving users entirely over to DDR5 memory. The …
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 »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 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 »Intel Panther-Lake CPUs to debut new ‘Cougar Cove’ P-cores
Intel might have made some changes to their client CPU roadmap. Besides the alleged cancellation of Meteor Lake for desktop platforms, a new report has shed some light on Intel's plans beyond Arrow Lake. For the 15th Gen Core series, we'll reportedly have Panther-Lake featuring Cougar Cove P-cores. Moore's Law …
Read More »Intel CEO denies 3nm delay rumours
Earlier this week, a report citing supply chain sources claimed that Intel had deferred a chip order with TSMC, sparking rumours that upcoming products, like Arrow Lake processors, would be delayed. Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, recently had the opportunity to refute that rumour directly. As reported by Tom's Hardware, speaking …
Read More »Intel reportedly defers TSMC N3 orders and delays Arrow Lake launch
Based on Intel's latest public roadmap, the blue team plans to launch the first 3nm-based Arrow Lake products sometime in 2024. However, a recent report suggests that might not be the case anymore, as the company has allegedly asked TSMC to defer its 3nm wafer orders to Q4 2024. Back …
Read More »Intel website confirms sockets and memory support for upcoming CPU architectures
Intel has a pretty big roadmap for products over the next few years, with new CPUs and architectures on the way. Typically, Intel doesn't share a ton of specific information on its upcoming chips until they are close to launch, but it would seem the company has accidentally revealed quite …
Read More »Intel Raptor Lake refresh and AMD Ryzen 7000X3D revealed in leak
Intel already announced the Core i9-13900KS for 2023, but it seems it won't be the only Raptor Lake chip we'll get next year. According to reports, Intel will refresh the Raptor Lake lineup next year. Additionally, the same source claims that AMD’s Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs might be limited to 6- …
Read More »New socket for Intel Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake leaks
A recent report suggested Intel would use a 2551-pin socket for desktop Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake, but a new rumour now says otherwise. Instead, this 2551-pin socket will reportedly be adopted by laptops, and desktop chips are to utilise a new LGA1851 socket. The rumour comes from Benchlife, which …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake CPUs may require new motherboards
Previous rumours have claimed that the LGA1700 socket would last for three generations, meaning Alder Lake users would be able to upgrade to Meteor Lake chips when they become available. However, new reports say otherwise, claiming Intel is now planning to introduce the LGA2551 socket with Meteor Lake, forcing Alder …
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