Intel just launched a new version of its Extreme Tuning Utility overclocking software, and as usual, it also released the update's patch notes. Contrary to most other XTU releases, this one came with a few surprises, as Intel might have revealed some of the OC features coming with Raptor Lake. …
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Read More »Intel Rocket Lake graphics drivers now available to download
After a “driverless” release, Intel has added support for Rocket Lake's iGPU with its latest graphics driver release. The driver supporting Rocket Lake's Xe graphics was issued in early March, but until recently, the description did not mention any support for the newly released Intel 11th Gen Core desktop processors. …
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Can Intel's i5-11600K prove more competitive than the i9-11900K?
Read More »MSI Rocket Lake Roundup w/ MPG CoreLiquid K360
We've been sent a whole range of MSI motherboards, from the (relatively) lowly MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi at £170, all the way up to the Z590 ACE. Leo gives us the lowdown on these five different motherboards while also taking a look at MSI's rather fancy MPG Core Liquid K360 AIO cooler...
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Intel 11th Gen for the desktop is here - Leo checks out the i9-11900K
Read More »Intel Core i7 vPRO “Rocket Lake-S” CPU might come with 8 cores and 12 threads
A picture tiering the upcoming Intel “Rocket Lake-S” vPRO processors has surfaced, revealing some key specs. Of course, the Core i9 is the highest tier, with 8C/16T, meanwhile, the Core i7 sports 8C/12T. The image was shared by a source from Videocardz, and seems to pack fresh information regarding Intel's …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake rumoured to use DDR5 memory, Rocket Lake TDP also leaked
Intel's Comet Lake desktop processors have not yet been released to the public, but its successors have already seen some key specifications leak. As per these leaks, Intel's Alder Lake processors are slated to support DDR5 memory, while Rocket Lake's thermal specifications have been detailed. It is expected that Intel's …
Read More »Rocket Lake set to be compatible with 400 and 500-series chipsets
We've been hearing a lot about Z490 and potential forward compatibility with 11th Gen CPUs recently. Now, Intel has released a Linux Graphics Driver Patch and the update log reveals that upcoming Rocket Lake processors will be compatible with 400 and 500-series chipsets. Some investigation is required to understand how Rocket Lake's …
Read More »Intel Rocket Lake-S rumours suggest Gen12 iGPU, 14nm, and up to 8 cores
Sharkbay, a user from the PTTWeb forum, has posted what appears to be a list of specifications for Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake-S CPU. The successor to Comet Lake is currently rumoured to cap out at eight cores while using the 14nm process node. As with any rumour though, all of …
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