Raja Koduri departed AMD and began working at Intel five years ago, marking the blue team's journey towards releasing discrete graphics products. The Intel Xe GPU architecture is now well established and the groundwork has been laid for future generations of graphics cards. Now, Koduri is departing Intel to start his own company.
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More details about the Intel Birch Stream platform (aka Avenue City RP) have come to light in a new report. As per the source, the upcoming Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest CPUs will come with numerous improvements over its predecessor, including support for DDR5-6400 memory and up to 500W TDP. …
Read More »Intel’s Arrow Lake-S platform to replace Meteor Lake-S in H1 2024
Rumours have claimed Arrow Lake-S would launch after Meteor Lake-S. However, a more recent report suggests that Intel might have changed its plans. Instead, it seems Meteor Lake-S will be replaced by Arrow Lake-S with a release set for H1 2024. According to Benchlife (via VideoCardz), Intel has changed its …
Read More »Intel Arc Revisit: 2023 driver update (Acer Predator BiFrost A770)
We see how far Intel Arc has come since its launch back in October
Read More »OnLogic’s new fanless mini-PC uses a heatsink as a chassis
To meet the need for capable computing power in environments with difficult installation conditions, OnLogic has launched its Helix 401 fanless industrial computer. This small device, which has made its premiere at Embedded World 2023, is designed for use in edge computing, IoT, and many other applications. The Helix 401 …
Read More »Intel recommends using 4-spring 12VHPWR connection over 3-dimple design
Soon after the release of the first RTX 40 series GPUs, we heard several user reports of malfunctioning 12VHPWR connectors, leading to questions around the design of the connector. Nvidia stands by its design and it does appear that unseated cabled was the root cause behind the issues, but Intel …
Read More »AMD’s official figures claim the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is up to 24% faster than the Intel Core i9-13900K
We've already seen both the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D release, but we're still waiting to see the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in action. With the launch just a couple of weeks away, AMD has shared its internal benchmarks for the processor, claiming it to be up to …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 PC system requirements announced
The Last of Us Part 1 is heading to PC in just a few weeks time. In preparation, today Sony has revealed detailed PC system requirements for those looking to play at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Additionally, PC-specific features for the game have now been confirmed. We'll start off with …
Read More »Intel Panther Lake iGPUs may be based on upcoming Xe3-LPG graphics architecture
Intel Panther Lake has been mentioned occasionally in rumours, but not much is known about it. Besides being expected to arrive after Lunar Lake (2025-2026?), there aren't many specifics about Intel's future platform. However, a recent finding has shed some light on the iGPU these chips will feature. According to …
Read More »MSI Pro DP10 mini PCs feature Intel 13th Gen Core CPUs in a 1.1-litre chassis
MSI has recently introduced the PRO DP10 13M mini PC, a compact system created with efficiency and productivity in mind. Featuring a small chassis, powerful CPU choices, proprietary software, and Thunderbolt 4, MSI's new mini PC aims to offer the complete package for those looking for a versatile compact system. …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake-S CPUs to support 20x PCIe 5.0 lanes and Wi-Fi 7
There are fresh Meteor Lake-S rumours doing the rounds this week. According to sources, Intel's desktop Meteor Lake CPUs will support as many as 20x PCIe 5.0 lanes, as well as an upgrade to WiFi support. According to TLC (via EXPReview), Intel Meteor Lake-S desktop processors will support 4x PCIe …
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’s 56-core Xeon W9-3495X “Sapphire Rapids” CPU benchmarked
Intel's new HEDT platform is right around the corner. A few enthusiasts have already managed to get hold of the upcoming chips, allowing them to test Intel's new generation of HEDT CPUs before their release. In one video, we see the 56-core Xeon W9-3495X tested at stock speeds and overclocked across …
Read More »Intel to reportedly discontinue Z690 and B660 chipsets
When Intel releases a new generation of motherboards, the company doesn't discontinue the previous generation immediately. Usually, the previous generation lasts for a few years. However, according to a recent rumour, things might be different with the 600-series motherboards. Intel hasn't issued any official update regarding the state of support …
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 Xeon W7-2495X spotted in benchmark
The new Intel Xeon processors are expected to be announced in just a few days, but we're already starting to see at least one of these upcoming processors in benchmark databases. Recently, Geekbench was updated with a benchmark entry for the Xeon W7-2495X. The Geekbench entry found by Benchleaks shows …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX claims the top spot on PassMark laptop CPU rankings
Whether we're talking about single-core or multi-core performance on a laptop platform, it seems we have a new reigning champion. The first Core i9-13980HX entries have started to be submitted into PassMark's database, and in both rankings, the upcoming Intel flagship mobile CPU is the new leader.
Read More »Intel Core i5-13490F and Core i7-13790F show up on sale on Chinese online retailers
Like last generation's Core i5-12490F, Intel will launch two Raptor Lake CPUs exclusive to the Chinese market — the Intel Core i5-13490F and Core i7-13790F. Currently available at JD (via VideoCardz), these two chips are similar to the Core i5-13400F and the Core i7-13700F, with slight changes that should result …
Read More »New Intel Xeon processors and W790 chipset will reportedly become available in March
We've known about Intel's new-gen Xeon chips for a while now. Intel is cooking up its next wave of workstation processors and it looks like we'll see the first of these CPUs in action, along with compatible motherboards, before the end of Q1. According to Wccftech, Intel's new Xeon W3400 …
Read More »Intel 12th Gen Core processor prices could be cut by up to 20%
Intel's 12th Gen Core ‘Alder Lake' CPUs are still a decent upgrade for many, and it would seem that Intel's previous-gen processors will soon be available at cheaper prices. According to sources, Intel is planning to reduce the MSRP by around 20%. According to DigiTimes (via @harukaze5719), Intel is talking …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc driver brings big improvements to DX9 gaming performance
This week, Intel began rolling out a new graphics driver for its Arc GPUs. The driver launched earlier this morning, but it is only now that we can talk about the big improvements this driver brings. Since Arc's launch, Intel's engineers have been hard at work to polish up performance, particularly in DX9 titles. With this new driver, Intel has delivered up to 43 percent better performance in DX9 with smoother frame times too.
Read More »Apple has reportedly paused development on its own iPhone WiFi chips
Back in 2019, Apple acquired Intel's smartphone modem business for roughly $1 billion, giving Apple everything it needs to develop its own WiFi chips for future devices. We've yet to see Apple make the jump to its own WiFi modems in the iPhone and it looks like the company will …
Read More »Unknown Intel Arc GPU with 16 Xe-cores revealed in benchmark listing
Up to now, the only known Intel Arc GPU with 16 Xe-cores is the A550M for laptops. However, a new and unknown Intel Arc GPU packing the same number of Xe-cores has now been spotted, but unlike the A550M, the high clock speeds suggest it's a desktop card. The card …
Read More »Gunnir is selling Arc A380 GPUs in a mobile MXM form factor
As AMD and Nvidia have mostly stopped releasing MXM-based products, we thought the standard would be dead by now for GPUs. However, that doesn't seem to be the case, as Intel and Gunnir have just made an Arc A380 GPU available using that form factor. As spotted by BionicSquash, Gunnir …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX breaks the 30K mark in Cinebench R23
Videos of laptops using Intel's new flagship mobile processor have started to trickle out, with initial data suggesting this CPU could be very capable indeed. Unfortunately, gaming performance hasn't yet been tested as the GPU powering these laptops is still under embargo. However, we are able to share results of CPU-only benchmarks like Cinebench...
Read More »Intel announces i9-13900KS with 6GHz Turbo Clock
Intel first debuted a 'KS' version of its flagship chip with the i9-9900KS back in October 2019, and we also saw the i9-12900KS only last year. Now, the tech giant has quietly announced the i9-13900KS, claimed to be the first desktop processor offering 6GHz speeds out of the box...
Read More »CES 2023: Intel unveils new 13th Gen Core processors for laptops and desktops
CES officially kicks off today with the first round of major announcements. Intel is going first this year, revealing its new 13th Gen Core processors for laptops, including the first 24-core CPU for a laptop, and new 13th Gen Core desktop processors.
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX mobile CPU could be almost as fast the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
High-end mobile processors are usually quite fast, sometimes even on par with some desktop chips. However, it's not every day we see a flagship mobile processor standing on par with the rival's top desktop CPU of the same generation. That could be the case with the Intel Core i9-13980HX, which …
Read More »MSI MAG B760M Mortar Max motherboards to support BCLK overclocking
Intel B760 motherboards are set to launch in 2023, providing more affordable options for those looking to make the jump to 13th Gen Core processors. Leaks this week have revealed MSI's B760 motherboard lineup, and it looks like a couple of these models will support BCLK overclocking, allowing users to …
Read More »MSI B760 motherboard leak reveals prices from $169 and $229
For now, those looking to make the jump to Intel's 13th Gen Core platform have limited options. However, that should be changing soon, with reports indicating that we'll see cheaper 13th Gen Core CPUs and more affordable Z760 series motherboards at CES. A recent leak claims to show MSI's full …
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