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 Arc 140V iGPU Benchmarks vs Radeon 890M
Today we are taking a closer look at the Arc 140V iGPU, found in Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) CPUs
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Leo puts the latest Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V through its paces
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 »Acer unveils new gaming handheld, 600Hz monitor and new CoPilot+ PCs
This week alongside IFA, Acer is showcasing its latest line-up of gaming gear. On the portable side, we have Acer's very first handheld gaming PC, the Acer Nitro Blaze 7, along with new Nitro V 14 & 16 laptops. Additionally, Acer is launching a new Predator Orion desktop system, as …
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 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 »MSI Claw 8 AI+ to feature an Intel Lunar Lake processor and a bigger battery
MSI surprised us when it revealed the Claw 8 AI+ at Computex 2024, just three months after launching the Core Ultra 100-powered Claw 7. Back then, we learned about some differences, including design, screen, and a few other things, but a more recent report has gone into further details on …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake iGPU trades blows with Radeon 780M in benchmark
Recent Geekbench 6 graphics test results show very promising results for Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake integrated graphics. The results suggest that the iGPU can offer performance comparable to entry-level GPUs like Intel's Arc A380 and other iGPU solutions like the AMD Radeon 780M. The benchmark results shared by Benchleaks were …
Read More »Early Intel Core Ultra 200V iGPU benchmarks show it matching Radeon 890M
More benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs are slowly trickling out ahead of launch. The new data gives us the first glimpse of the integrated Xe2 graphics performance, which apparently matches the AMD Radeon 890M that will power the upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX370. Designed for low-power devices like …
Read More »Intel “Lunar Lake” Core Ultra 7 268V CPU shows up on Geekbench
Intel's Core Ultra 200 CPU family debut is just around the corner, slated for release as early as September. This series is geared towards low-power mobile devices and is expected to be Copilot+ ready due to its AI performance. However, CPU and GPU performance are still important and fortunately, a …
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 »Computex 2024: Leo and Steve discuss Intel Lunar Lake (featuring Gamers Nexus)
We couldn't let Computex go by without catching up with Steve of Gamers Nexus. Leo and Steve met up in the event halls to go over all of Intel's major announcements this week, including the unveiling of Lunar Lake.
Read More »Computex 2024: Intel reveals Lunar Lake CPU details
The first generation of Intel Core Ultra processors arrived in late 2023, based on the Meteor Lake architecture and pushing Intel's efforts towards AI acceleration. This year, we'll be getting the next generation of Core Ultra processors, also known as Lunar Lake, an overhauled CPU that replaces Hyper Threading technology …
Read More »Intel Innovation returns in September with more AI discussion
Intel Innovation is returning in 2024. Last year's show was kicked off by a keynote presentation from CEO, Pat Gelsinger, during which we learned a lot about Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) and Intel's new focus on local AI computing. At Intel Innovation 2024, the AI discussion will continue. Intel …
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 »Intel Lunar Lake Xe2-LPG iGPU benchmark gives impressive first look
Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPU design is set to revolutionise the low-power mobile market. This new processor will be the first to feature the company's highly anticipated Battlemage graphics technology. Though little information is available regarding the revised architecture, early benchmark results indicate that this processor could be a force …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake to offer almost 50% more multi-thread performance than Meteor Lake
It seems Intel Lunar Lake won't need hyper-threading to outperform its predecessors. According to a new report, the upcoming client platform is expected to deliver a significant 50% performance increase over Meteor Lake-U, at least based on the reported Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.4.5 multi-core results. Based on previous reports, …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake processor spotted with eight cores
It would seem that Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processors are now in testing. A recently leaked image gave us our first look at a Lunar Lake SKU, sporting eight cores. The image also seems to confirm a recent rumour that Lunar Lake will not support Hyper-Threading. According to the screenshot …
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 Lunar Lake MX leak points to 8 CPU cores and a “Battlemage” iGPU
We're still some ways off from Intel launching its Lunar Lake chips but recent leaks give us an early idea of specifications and other upgrades. In leaked slides, it is claimed that Lunar Lake MX processors will feature TDPs ranging from 8W at the low end to 30W at most. …
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 »Intel Lunar Lake confirmed to feature Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores
Intel Lunar Lake isn't expected to arrive until after Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake. However, dataminers have been finding new details about Intel's upcoming low-power CPU architecture. As noted by InstLatX64, Intel's ‘perfmon' software now has more CPUIDs. In the past, the data found on perfmon has revealed the names …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake to pack Battlemage iGPU with up to 64 EUs
We're still ways off from seeing the Lunar Lake architecture in action but Intel is working on it behind the scenes. According to a new leak, these chips will launch with a new iGPU utilising the Arc Battlemage architecture. The Intel Lunar Lake series is expected to pack integrated graphics …
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 details upcoming GPUs and CPUs with new roadmaps
Intel Investors Meeting took place this week, complete with new roadmaps and details about the upcoming roster of CPUs and GPUs.
Read More »Intel “Lunar Lake” spotted in driver patch notes
A new driver patch may have revealed Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core series of processors. Linux driver patch notes for the Intel Gigabit NIC mention a new codenamed microarchitecture – Lunar Lake. Expected to release after Meteor Lake, Intel Lunar Lake was first mentioned in an Ethernet Linux driver (via Coelacanth's Dream) …
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