Intel is reportedly investigating a major leak of private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard feature, which aids in blocking the installation of malicious firmware. According to Bleeping Computer, MSI suffered a security breach in March, during which around 1.5TB of data was stolen. As is typical in these …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake-P Core Ultra 5 1003H to have 18 threads and 128 GPU cores
Someone is already testing Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake-P mobile platform. A CPU sample has been spotted on the Ashes of the Singularity benchmark database, showing what appears to be the upcoming Core Ultra 5 1003H. The CPU name shown on the listing found by Benchleaks has not been seen before …
Read More »Intel is currently ramping up Meteor Lake and Intel 4 production
Intel has provided an update on the progress of its upcoming chips and manufacturing nodes during its Q1'2023 earnings announcement. The company is ramping up production of its next-generation client processor, Meteor Lake, putting it on track for launch in the year's second half. Meteor Lake represents a significant milestone …
Read More »Intel patent confirms Meteor Lake will feature L4 cache
Level 4 cache isn't commonly used on CPUs nowadays, but according to some findings, Intel wants to make it a thing again for the upcoming Meteor Lake SoCs. Using Level 4 cache is quite promising, as it should enable faster access times and improved boot optimization and security for the …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc graphics drivers further improves performance across multiple games
Back in February, Intel began rolling out big performance-boosting drivers for its Arc graphics cards, greatly improving performance for a range of older DX9-based games. In our Arc re-test in March, we found that Intel's drivers have indeed come a long way, but there is still room for improvement. Now, …
Read More »MSI slashes UK prices on gaming laptops
MSI has launched a range of RTX 40-powered laptops this year. Now, the entry price is lower than ever, with the first sub-£1000 RTX 40 series laptops on the market. MSI is currently offering a range of deals for its gaming laptops in the UK. If you are after one …
Read More »Intel set to discontinue some 11th Gen Core processors
Intel has started to discontinue the first few 11th Gen Core "Tiger Lake" processors. The process began on April 3rd, 2023, and will run until January 26th, 2024, when Intel will ship the last batch of these CPUs to customers.
Read More »Next-gen Intel GPUs will reportedly be manufactured by TSMC
It looks like TSMC will soon become the source of all major gaming GPUs. AMD and Nvidia already utilise TSMC's fabs and according to a recent report, Intel will soon do the same. According to Taiwan's Commercial Times (via Tom's Hardware), the Battlemage GPUs from Intel will be manufactured by …
Read More »Intel reveals new Xeon CPU roadmap for 2023-2025
Intel recently shared its plans for the next two years of Xeon series processors. The new Xeon series CPU roadmap was shown during the Data Center and AI Investor Webinar, giving us a glimpse at the four upcoming architectures planned to release by 2025: Emerald Rapids, Sierra Forest, Granite Rapids …
Read More »Intel launches NUC 13 Pro with 13th Gen Core i7 processors
Today Intel is launching the new NUC 13 Pro, its latest powerful mini-PC, codenamed “Arena Canyon”. This time under the hood you'll find a 13th Gen Core i7 processor with up to 14 cores and 20 threads, and Xe-powered integrated graphics. The Intel NUC 13 Pro packs a Core i7-1370P …
Read More »Raja Koduri is leaving Intel to start his own AI company
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.
Read More »Intel’s next generation Xeon platform could support CPUs with up to 500W TDP
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 …
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