We preview five MSI Z890 motherboards and go through specs, features, design and more
Read More »Intel and AMD create x86 advisory group to battle ARM
We bet this one wasn't on your 2024 Bingo card. Intel and AMD are partnering to establish a new advisory committee to enhance and further integrate the x86 ecosystem, intensifying the competition against Arm.
Read More »Intel APO receives 12 new game profiles, Core Ultra 200K series now supported
Intel APO, the company's Application Optimisation tool to improve game performance, now has support for upcoming Core Ultra 200K desktop CPUs.
Read More »Intel already working on graphics drivers for Xe3 GPUs
Intel developers have been spotted actively working on Xe3 (codenamed Celestial) enablement within the extensive archive of Linux kernel development. References to the upcoming graphics architecture have been spotted on a pull request named “drm-xe-next”, dated October 10th. The pull request found by Phoronix contains numerous references to Xe3. This …
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 »MSI offers up free copies of Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred with select products
MSI recently unveiled a new partnership with Blizzard to support the launch of Diablo IV's inaugural expansion, "Vessel of Hatred". As part of this collaboration, customers who purchase eligible MSI gaming laptops or handhelds will receive both the base game and the new expansion.
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 5 235 leak shows 5GHz clock speed
The initial lineup of the Core Ultra 200 series won't include the 65W TDP SKUs. These processors are most likely launching in early 2025, but someone already got hold of a sample and tested it on Geekbench. This sample is of the Core Ultra 5 235, which is seen clocking …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 285K tops PassMark single-thread ranking
Early performance numbers put the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 285K at the top of the pile for single-thread workloads in PassMark.
Read More »Intel says 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability is officially resolved
Intel has officially confirmed that the 0x12B microcode update that motherboard manufacturers have already released will be the final mitigation for the instability of the 13th and 14th Generation Core CPUs. The company has assured that no further upgrades will be provided, marking the conclusion of its efforts to tackle …
Read More »Panther Lake will reportedly get 5th generation Intel NPUs
According to recent reports, Intel's upcoming Panther Lake CPUs will feature a new NPU (Neural Processing Unit) architecture referred to as “NPU5”. Including NPUs in processors is pushing AI into the hands of consumers worldwide, with Intel's Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake CPUs already harnessing this technology to bring substantial …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 CPU design leads to hotspot shift, impacting cooling
According to a recent report, the upcoming Intel desktop socket, known as LGA-1851, is set to shift the CPU hotspot position, posing potential challenges for cooling solutions. This revelation pertains to the highly anticipated Core Ultra 200 series, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, which is expected to debut with this new socket …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 9 285 leaks via Geekbench
The flagship non-K Arrow Lake CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285, has leaked via the Geekbench database. This CPU should land in early 2025.
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 7 265K shows up on Geekbench with considerably better scores
In the past, we had already seen a few Geekbench entries of the Core Ultra 7 265KF, but none scored as high as this one. The latest Intel Core Ultra 7 265K entry puts it much closer to the top Core Ultra 9 285K entries in the database, showing a …
Read More »Intel finds root cause behind CPU stability issue, BIOS updates are on the way
Intel has managed to figure out the root cause behind recent 13th Gen and 14th Gen Core CPU stability issues. The company is now testing an update to mitigate the issue.
Read More »Intel Arc Battlemage GPU spotted on Geekbench running at 2.85GHz
A Geekbench listing gives us a preview of Intel Battlemage on desktop graphics cards, which are expected to officially arrive in 2025.
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake-S Refresh might have been cancelled, new “Razer Lake-S” codename shows up
Intel has been making significant changes to its product roadmaps. As per the latest reports, the supposed refreshed architecture that Intel planned to launch after Arrow Lake-S was cut from the roadmap. Moreover, a new “Razer Lake-S” codename has appeared, but a release window is still unknown. The upcoming LGA …
Read More »Intel “Lunar Lake” Core Ultra 7 268V single-core performance looks to be on par with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Intel's highly anticipated Core Ultra 268V (Lunar Lake) CPU has been tested in third-party benchmarks by a YouTuber, comparing it against AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Z1 Extreme, and the Apple M3. The benchmarks chosen by the content creator were Cinebench R23 (single- and multi-core) and 3DMark Time …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200HX mobile CPUs to feature up to 24 cores clocked up to 5.5GHz
Besides the Intel Core Ultra 200K desktop chips, the company also plans to launch a Core Ultra 200HX mobile CPU lineup led by the Core Ultra 9 285HX, featuring 24 cores with a 5.5GHz boost speed. Besides the flagship processor, the lineup should include five other models. Leaker Jaykihn has …
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 Royal Core’s successor to be named Cobra Core
It's already known that Arrow Lake will use the Lion Cove architecture to power its P-cores. However, with its successor (Nova Lake), things will change and move on to a new core architecture named Royal Core 1.0, which is expected to be replaced by Royal Core 1.1 (Beast Lake). Up …
Read More »Sony to stick with AMD for next-gen PlayStation 6 processor
It wasn't too long ago that we first began hearing that Intel was in talks to provide chips for next-gen home consoles from the likes of Microsoft and Sony. However, it appears that both sides will be moving forward with their continued partnerships with AMD. A new report this week …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200K launch reportedly pushed back by one week
Intel's Arrow Lake-S release schedule might be facing a delay. Rumours initially hinted at an October 10th debut, with a release coming a week later on October 17th. However, fresh reports suggest the launch has been delayed by a week, pushing it to October 24th. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200K processors to start at £275
Intel hasn't yet confirmed the release of the upcoming Core Ultra 200K processors, but retailers are already listing them on their websites. With the cheapest model listed at £275 (Core Ultra 245KF tray version) and the most expensive at £566 (Core Ultra 9 285K boxed), the new generation desktop CPUs …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) announced, first laptops launch later this month
Intel is hosting a small media event this week to unveil Lunar Lake to the press. We've got Leo there with boots on the ground, so here is everything we know about the upcoming Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) processors so far...
Read More »Intel Panther Lake listed in Coreboot files with up to 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores
New Coreboot files have shown new details about Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform. Besides corroborating many of the rumours and reports we've heard about the new chips, it also includes a new Panther Lake-H variant without integrated graphics. Panther Lake is set to target the laptop market and is expected …
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 »Thermal Grizzly introduces Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU water block
Thermal Grizzly has unveiled the Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU, an improved variant of the Intel Mycro Direct-Die CPU water block. Sporting a fresh aesthetic, the Pro version promises to improve cooling performance. The updated cooling channel slot width on the copper base plate of the Intel Mycro …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake iGPU outperforms Arc A370M in OpenCL CompuBench test
Intel is gearing up to unveil its latest Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” mobile CPU family, designed for lightweight laptops, mini-PCs, and gaming handhelds. The Lunar Lake CPUs will feature Xe2-based integrated graphics (Arc 130V and 140V), which we've only heard rumours about up until now. However, a recent report …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 285K revealed in benchmark leak
Intel is anticipated to reveal its next generation of desktop CPUs before the end of the year. Most board partners now have access to near-final silicon (qualification samples), which should be nearly as good as the retail samples. Because of that, we're seeing more and more benchmark results leaking online. …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 line-up leak points to October launch
Intel is getting ready to launch the new generation of Core Ultra series processors for desktops. The latest naming strategy will see the introduction of the 200-series, which is set to include 14 SKUs, according to the recently leaked lineup. According to Benchlife, at the top of the lineup sits …
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