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.
Read More »MSI tipped to announce Claw 8 AI+ handheld at CES
MSI's next-gen gaming handheld, the Claw 8 AI+, hasn't been announced yet, but that's likely happening soon. After a quiet showcase at Computex earlier this year, MSI's new handheld is apparently ready to be launched. The Claw 8 AI+ is a much-needed redemption arc for MSI after the somewhat underwhelming …
Read More »Intel Arc “Battlemage” B580 GPU leaks via shipping manifest
The next generation of Intel desktop graphics cards, codenamed Battlemage, is just around the corner. Units are being shipped around the world in preparation.
Read More »Intel expected to share more details on Arc Battlemage in December
The next generation of Intel Arc GPUs, known as 'Battlemage', are set to debut before the end of the year.
Read More »Leo Says 77 – Intel ‘fesses up about Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200S
The launch of the new Intel Core Ultra 200S family of CPUs along with Z890 motherboards was a thorny process. KitGuru suffered along with pretty much every other review site on the planet and you may have noticed we held off from reviewing of the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 245K as it is clear to us that Intel has some work to do before this platform is ready for action.
Read More »Intel plans patches to fix Core Ultra 200 CPU performance
The Intel Core Ultra 200 series of desktop processors have faced criticism for launch performance in some scenarios. Intel plans to issue patch fixes.
Read More »Intel will reportedly update us on Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs soon
Intel hasn't talked much about the Battlemage desktop GPU yet, but that might change soon. We'll reportedly learn more about Intel's next-gen GPUs in December.
Read More »Intel Panther and Nova Lake designs won’t include on-package memory
In a recent update shared during Intel's Q3 2024 earnings report, CEO Pat Gelsinger discussed what the company will bring to the consumer market in the next few years, including updates on the new packaging designs for Panther Lake and Nova Lake CPUs. Addressing concerns over the current performance of …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 50-powered laptops may use older Intel and AMD CPU architectures
A recent leak has stirred up discussions regarding the gaming laptop market expected for 2025. According to a recent report, many upcoming laptops featuring the next-generation RTX 50 series graphics cards might not be powered by the latest Intel and AMD processors in favour of older CPU architectures. The report …
Read More »Upcoming Intel laptop CPUs leak, including 45W models
The next wave of Intel laptop processors have reportedly leaked, revealing specs and SKUs for the new Arrow Lake and Raptor Lake chips.
Read More »MSI Shenzhen Factory Tour – how Z890 motherboards are made!
KitGuru recently flew out to China, where we met Ethan Yang, the vice president for MSI Shenzhen’s manufacturing plant. He gave us a tour of his factory facility just as they were going through the process of building the first Z890 Tomahawk motherboards, so we thought we'd bring our readers along for the ride!
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