Ryzen 7 9800X3D could be the first 3D V-Cache CPU to outpace the standard model's frequency
The upcoming chip was spied in Cinebench with a boost clock of 5.2GHz
AMD Epyc 9005 "Turin" processors launch with up to 192 Zen 5c cores
The flagship SKU costs nearly $15,000
Mobile Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200H and 200HX processors coming early next year
Intel's desktop revisions headed to high-end laptops
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, Arrow Lake brings architecture overhaul
Intel bets on power efficiency, but gaming gains remain uncertain
MediaTek unveils new flagship Dimensity 9400 SoC for next-gen mobile devices
Major performance uplifts are promised as well as faster AI processing
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9700X: 3D V-Cache Still Going Hard!
We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining how both CPUs stack up.
Intel next-gen Arrow Lake desktop lineup leaks ahead of reveal, with 24-core Core Ultra 9 flagship on top
The next-gen CPUs will launch later this month
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" CPU crowned single-thread performance leader in PassMark
Multi-core performance looks less impressive though
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X hits record low of $158
For those using a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X offers a substantial performance boost without requiring a new motherboard. Although it doesn't come with a cooler, excellent affordable options are available.
Intel might offer a tool to diagnose dying Raptor Lake processors
Users must still RMA their CPUs to confirm whether they suffer from the infamous microcode error
First firmware updates designed to fix Intel's Vmin Shift instability spotted in the wild
Major motherboard manufacturers are providing firmware "beta" updates
Breakthrough bendable 32-bit microprocessor costs less than a buck to make
Barely any throughput loss, even when curved to the extreme
Intel (hopefully) concludes Raptor Lake instability saga with a final microcode update
The company has also identified the root cause -- for the second time
Intel may be cancelling its Arrow Lake "Refresh" desktop CPUs
Next-gen Arrow Lake desktop CPUs are still confirmed to arrive next month
Qualcomm has approached Intel with an acquisition offer
A lot has to happen before any deal materializes
What just happened? It is no secret that Intel is struggling. The tech giant's stock price has plummeted in recent years, making it a viable takeover target. An offer from Qualcomm is now on the table, and if it materializes, it could significantly alter the semiconductor industry's trajectory. But first, the companies will have to pick their way through a minefield of financial, regulatory, and strategic considerations.
Mobile Arrow Lake leak reveals Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores and 5.5GHz boost clock
The first Arrow Lake Core Ultra 3 CPU may have also just leaked
Intel's Royal Core and Cobra Core architectures could bring better performance, efficiency
Next-gen P-cores could debut as soon as 2026
Intel Raptor Lake RMAs can result in free upgrades or no-questions-asked refunds, if you get lucky
Users have reported surprising upgrades, downgrades, refunds, and out-of-stock notices
No One Is Buying AMD Zen 5 CPUs, So What's Going On?
Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is struggling to sell Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market.
iPhone 16's A18 Pro tops Android flagships in benchmarks, but Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be even faster
Has Qualcomm finally caught up with Apple?
Budget laptops with AMD's Kraken Point APU launching in early 2025, possibly starting at $799
Kraken Point will compete against Intel Lunar Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X
Chinese chipmaker Loongson claims their next GPU will match RTX 2080's performance
Company leadership also teased a CPU with "world-leading" performance
Intel's 15th-gen Arrow Lake CPUs are branded as "Core Ultra 200K" in early UK listing
Prices have been revealed, too, although we would take that with a pinch of salt
Thermaltake says 71 existing coolers are ready for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs
The coolers also work with AMD AM5 socket CPUs