Computer — Processors — April 9th, 2026

AMD confirms $899 price tag for Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
A couple of weeks ago, AMD officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, combining two stacks of 3D V-Cache in one chip. This is going to be AMD's top-end Ryzen desktop processor, so we expected it to be expensive, but the exact cost remained elusive. That changed this week with AMD revealing an $899 price tag.
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Geekbench 6.7 adds Intel BOT detection to spoof out 'unrealistic' CPU scores — Benchmark runs with BOT enabled will be marked as invalid
Panther Lake & Arrow Lake Refresh chips affected
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Instructions Per CPU Clock Cycle: Apple's A19 Pro Chip Beats Dimensity 9500 By 13%, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 By 10%, And Exynos 2600 By 6%
We all know Apple's A-series chips are some of the most efficient consumer-grade processors in the market, with the new A19 Pro chip also meticulously adhering to this well-established pattern.
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Intel and Google announce multi-year chip deal — Google will deploy Intel Xeon with custom IPUs for next-gen AI, cloud infrastructure
Intel and Google on Thursday announced a multi-year collaboration under which Google will continue deploying Intel Xeon platforms for its next generation of AI and cloud infrastructure. These platforms will rely not only on Intel's upcoming Xeon CPUs, but also on custom infrastructure processing units (IPUs) co-designed by Intel and Google. The announcement comes amid the accelerating adoption of custom Arm-based processors for AI workloads.
April 9th, 2026 — Source or Source or Source

Intel developing two-lever retention mechanism for LGA 1954 socket, according to new leak — Premium Nova Lake-S motherboards will feature 2L-ILM sockets
Previously, the LGA 2011 socket used a dual-lever design.
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake to Introduce Dual CPU Socket Retaining Arms
It will reportedly flatten IHS contact, improving thermal transfer for lower operating temperatures.
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake will reportedly use a dual-lever socket for improved cooler contact
For a long time now, Intel's CPU sockets have used a single-lever system to lock the chip into place. Apparently for the next generation Nova Lake chips, Intel will go back to embracing a dual-lever mechanism, which will also allow Intel to make the IHS on top of the CPU flatter.
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Intel "Nova Lake-S" Uses 2L-ILM Socket for Better CPU Cooler Contact
In the latest series of leaks about Intel's upcoming "Nova Lake" chips, we learn that the desktop "Nova Lake-S" designs will feature a new socket mounting and independent loading mechanism (ILM). According to exclusive information from VideoCardz, the NVL-S desktop designs on the LGA-1954 socket will include a new 2L-ILM socket mechanism to improve contact with CPU coolers. Given that Intel's upcoming NVL-S desktop processors will have up to 52 high-frequency, power-hungry cores, a better mounting mechanism is definitely needed. This 2L-ILM is a two-level independent loading mechanism, using one lever on each side of the CPU to secure it into the LGA-1954 socket. Applying pressure on both sides of the socket ensures improved flatness while the locking mechanism does its job.
April 9th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 8th, 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 gets official $899 MSRP, 29% above 9950X3D
AMD has now confirmed the official MSRP for its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor. According to a post by David McAfee, AMD's VP and GM of Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics, the new flagship desktop CPU will be available on April 22 for $899.
April 8th, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 listed at £830 in the UK, retailer says pricing NDA has lifted
According to a post by Overclockers UK staff member Gibbo on the retailer's official forums, AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition is currently being priced at £829 including VAT in the UK. Gibbo said the pricing NDA is up today, but added that AMD still has not provided a confirmed MSRP.
April 8th, 2026 — Source

ASUS increases Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop prices just hours after reviews go live
Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops see sudden price increase of up to $350 higher after launch reviews
April 8th, 2026 — Source

Exynos 2700 Undergoing Early Testing To Provide A More Polished Experience Over Exynos 2600, As SoC Gets Spotted In New Leak
The Exynos 2600 may have ushered in the first step towards Samsung obtaining self-reliance in smartphone chipset development, but there is still significant room for improvement, as issues lingering with the company's first 2nm GAA SoC could be addressed by its immediate successor, the Exynos 2700. This may explain why the latter has been spotted in the latest Geekbench listing, indicating that Samsung wishes to put the silicon through some early paces to introduce better optimization ahead of its launch in the Galaxy S27 series.
April 8th, 2026 — Source

Intel and SambaNova Advance Agentic AI with Xeon 6
SambaNova today announced the next phase of its collaboration with Intel: a heterogeneous hardware solution that combines GPUs for prefill, Intel Xeon 6 processors as both host and "action" CPUs, and SambaNova RDUs for decode to deliver premium inference for the most demanding Agentic AI applications. The design will be made available in H2 2026 to enterprises, cloud providers, and sovereign AI programs that want to run coding agents and other agentic workloads at scale.
April 8th, 2026 — Source

Intel's Nova Lake-S lineup may include 44-core CPU
The roadmap for Intel's next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors is becoming clearer. According to the latest reports, Intel has revised its Core Ultra 9 Nova Lake-S desktop configurations, bumping the core count of the 42-core dual-compute-tile SKUs to 44 cores.
April 8th, 2026 — Source

"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?
With RAM prices still stuck in orbit, older CPUs that support DDR4 RAM are becoming ever more attractive. Intel clearly wants to take advantage.
April 8th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 6th, 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Early Retail Listings Point To Steep $1,000 Price
A handful of online retailers have jumped the gun and posted product pages for AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor, and if the attached prices are accurate, the upcoming flagship will command in the neighborhood of $1,000 when it officially releases to retail on April 22. Of course, we won't actually know for sure until (A) the chip actually releases in two-plus weeks, or (B) AMD announces the price beforehand.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Canadian Listings of Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Indicate Near-$1000 US Pricing
Canadian online retailers have started putting up early listings of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which was launched earlier this month, but without a price announcement. The processor will start selling from April 22, 2026. Ahead of this date, Canadian retailers, ShopRBC and PC-Canada, listed the processor. ShopRBC listed it for CAD $1,375, while PC-Canada had it up for CAD $1,374.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel confirms our leak, Core Ultra X9 378H Panther Lake CPU launched
Intel adds another 16-core CPU with Arc B390 graphics
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX Debuts With 18 CPU Cores And Cut-Down 3-Core Xe GPU
Intel's Core Ultra 271HX mobile processor based on Arrow Lake-HX is now official, with Intel confirming the chip's existence after it was spotted in gaming laptop listings last month. That also means we have confirmation on the newest Arrow Lake-HX part's specifications, which slots between the Core Ultra 5 245HX with 14 cores (6P + 8E) and Core Ultra 7 255HX with 20 cores (8P + 12E).
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake uses Xe3 and Xe3P graphics, no elements of Xe4
Jaykihn clarifies Intel Nova Lake has no Xe4 parts, only Xe3 and Xe3P
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel says Raptor Lake is "not going anywhere", hints at more DDR4/DDR5 hybrid boards
Intel points to longer Raptor Lake life
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel Says Raptor Lake Will Remain a "Big" Part of Its Strategy
In an interview with Club386, Robert Hallock, Intel's VP and General Manager of Technical Marketing for the Client Segment, said that the company will continue to back its Raptor Lake processors and that they are not going anywhere.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel Serpent Lake Could Feature Nvidia RTX Integrated Graphics
Future Intel SoCs known as Serpent Lake could mark a major turning point by integrating, for the first time, an Nvidia RTX integrated GPU, combining Intel's x86 computing power with the graphics architecture of the green team.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel Serpent Lake SoCs To Feature NVIDIA RTX GPU Tile, Next-Gen P-Core uArch is Copper Shark
Intel Serpent Lake CPUs are expected to be the first to utilize an NVIDIA RTX GPU tile, while Copper Shark is revealed as a next-gen P-Core architecture.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel To Continue Focus On Raptor Lake CPUs & Hybrid DDR5/DDR4 Motherboards As PC Building Costs Rise
Intel has said that it will continue to focus on Raptor Lake CPUs, as it is a core part of its PC strategy, as the costs to build a PC continue to rise.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Nova Lake Wins on IPC, Zen 6 on Frequency: Rumor
This will make for a spicy face-off later this year.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Razor Lake-AX to use socket larger than current desktop series, Intel's next-gen chip with big graphics
Intel Razor Lake-AX with BGA4326 socket -- potential AMD Halo and Apple M Pro+ series competitor
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) download version 18.1.5.2
Download Display Driver Uninstaller DDU (official) - The latest release of Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), version 18.1.5.2 The popular tool Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) has just been updated. This utility is widely used by PC enthusiasts and technicians for completely removing graphics drivers and related files when switching between GPUs or troubleshooting driver issues. The new release focuses on improving driver cleanup, especially for AMD hardware, and includes some important fixes for Windows configurations.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

DLSS 5 announcement video taken offline by Italian TV copyright block
DLSS5 can't catch a break: YouTube blocks NVIDIA DLSS 5 launch video in some countries after La7 match
April 6th, 2026 — Source or Source

Intel Launches Core Ultra 7 251HX Arrow Lake Processors with 18 CPU Cores and 3 Xe GPU Cores
Intel has quietly added the Core Ultra 7 251HX to its Arrow Lake HX lineup, skipping any formal announcement. The chip simply appeared on the Intel website a few weeks after it surfaced in Lenovo Legion 5i 2026 and MSI Raider 16 HX listings. The 251HX is an 18-core, 18-thread part with 6 Performance cores and 12 Efficient cores, slotting between the Core Ultra 5 245HX and the Core Ultra 7 255HX. Compared to the 255HX, it drops two P-cores and loses two threads, but keeps the same 12 E-cores and 30 MB of Smart Cache.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake CPUs Feature Xe3 Graphics & Xe3P Display/Media Engines
Intel Nova Lake CPUs will feature Xe3 graphics and not Xe4 as previously expected, but will offer Xe3P Media & Display engines.
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Intel "Nova Lake" to Use Xe3 Graphics and Xe3P Display/Media Engine
Intel's upcoming "Nova Lake" CPU generation, part of the Core Ultra 400 series, will be a major refresh of the company's P and E-core hybrid design. While many specifications have been largely leaked, the exact integrated GPU configuration remained a mystery until now. One of the most reliable Intel leakers, Jaykihn, has revealed that Intel plans to use the Xe3 generation of graphics, which is found in the current "Panther Lake" Arc B300 series of integrated GPUs. The display and media engine will come from the Xe3P "Crescent Island."
April 6th, 2026 — Source

NVIDIA Pascal turns 10, the architecture that gave us GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
NVIDIA Pascal turns 10, from Tesla P100 to GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
April 6th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 3rd, 2026

EK recommends water cooling for AMD's 200W Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, says air cooling may leave performance on the table
Water cooling company says liquid cooling is recommended for AMD's first 200W desktop CPU
April 3rd, 2026 — Source

Intel Core 9 273PQE User Finally Succeeds To Boot Into Windows Using Consumer-Grade Z790 Motherboard
After patching the BIOS, the user managed to make the Bartlett Lake P-core-only chip work on the conventional LGA 1700 platform.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source

Intel May Raise Consumer CPU Prices by Up to 30% in 2026
Intel could raise the prices of its consumer processors by as much as 30% during 2026, according to new information coming from the supply chain. If confirmed, this would be bad news for the PC gaming market, and especially for Intel, which had started to regain some interest with its new Core Ultra 200S Plus chips and the growing expectations around Arrow Lake Refresh.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source or Source

Intel Nova Lake-AX leak shows massive socket and 48 Xe cores
Early details on Intel Nova Lake-AX have surfaced through shipping manifest data, pointing to a processor design that differs significantly from typical mobile or desktop configurations. The leak highlights a combination of a large integrated GPU and an unusually large socket, suggesting a platform aimed at high-performance or workstation-class use. One of the most notable specifications is the integrated graphics subsystem. According to the manifest, Nova Lake-AX may feature up to 384 execution units, equivalent to 48 Xe cores.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source

Modder Gets Intel Core 9 273PQE Bartlett Lake Chip to Boot to Windows
The USB stumbling block has been hurdled. Benchmarking comes next.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source

Report claims Arm chips will power 90% of AI servers based on custom processors in 2029 — x86 and RISC-V on the outside looking in
Should AMD and Intel get more flexible?
April 3rd, 2026 — Source

Slay the Spire 2 Beta Patch 0.102.0 Released
The Slay the Spire 2 development team has pushed out a significant update to the ongoing beta, bringing with it a hefty list of balance changes and a fundamental rework of the Ascension system. Patch v0.102.00 focuses heavily on refining the experience for the Silent and the Necrobinder, while also addressing mechanics that felt a bit too random or opaque for high-level players.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 2nd, 2026

Alphacool Announces New APEX Series CPU+VRM Monoblocks
Alphacool International GmbH from Braunschweig is a pioneer in PC water-cooling technology. With one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry and over 20 years of experience, Alphacool is once again expanding its portfolio with the long-awaited Apex Monoblocks. The monoblocks combine high cooling performance with an elegant design that is perfectly matched to the respective motherboard. In addition to the CPU, they also cool the voltage regulators (VRMs) and the M.2 NVMe SSD located below the CPU socket. This allows the waterblock to cover all key motherboard components.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source or Source

AMD Details Upcoming Zen 6 PQOS Extensions: Advanced Bandwidth and Privilege Controls
Imagine you're a web hosting vendor leasing out specific number of CPU cores of a large core-count processor. You'd want to specify QoS limits on the shared L3 cache performance for those cores, so they don't hamper performance of other tenants. AMD this week released a technical document detailing the Platform Quality of Service (PQOS) ISA extensions for its next-generation Zen 6 microarchitecture. These ISA enhancements provide sysadmins and cloud providers with greater control over processor and memory subsystem performance.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

AMD Instinct MI355X Breaks 1M Tokens Per Second in MLPerf
Advanced Micro Devices has published its MLPerf Inference 6.0 results, showcasing the capabilities of its Instinct MI355X accelerator in both single-node and large-scale cluster environments. Rather than focusing on a single benchmark metric, the submission emphasizes a broader evaluation of inference performance, including throughput, scaling efficiency, workload diversity, and reproducibility across partner systems. The Instinct MI355X is based on AMD's CDNA 4 architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process, integrating approximately 185 billion transistors.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE Review (w/ Xeon 696X!)
Intel has launched their range of Xeon 600 Workstation processors along with a new W890 chipset so it's time for a review to see how the new technology performs. We put the ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE through its paces with an Engineering Sample of the 64-core Xeon 696X and discovered a few unexpected results.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Breakthrough Memory Chip Can Withstand Extreme Heat Hotter Than Molten Lava
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a memory chip that remains fully functional at 700° Celsius (1,300° Fahrenheit), which is at the lower threshold of molten lava. Published in the Science journal, this development is a step towards a robust solution for deploying electronics in extreme environments.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

Core Ultra 400HX leak points to 8P 16E and 6P 8E notebook chips
A fresh leak has outlined what may be Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 400HX "Nova Lake-HX" mobile processor lineup, and the configuration split is immediately interesting for anyone tracking next-generation gaming notebooks and mobile workstations. Rather than launching around a single die strategy, Intel reportedly has two separate HX-class CPU layouts in the works. The top part is said to feature 8 performance cores, 16 efficiency cores, and 4 low-power efficiency cores, while a second performance-tier model scales that back to 6 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 4 low-power efficiency cores.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

DeepCool LT360 Vision ARGB AIO cooler arrives with massive 4.5-inch IPS flip-screen
We've seen a lot of AIO CPU coolers with screens integrated into the CPU block. DeepCool is looking to make this the centrepiece of your build with the new LT360 Vision ARGB, which mounts a massive 4.5-inch IPS screen onto the cooler.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

Just as Intel's CPUs Looked Promising With Arrow Lake Refresh, Fresh Price Hikes Might Put Them Out of Reach for Gamers
Intel is reportedly preparing extensive price hikes for its consumer CPU lineup this year, at a time when the firm's offering started to look a bit better with the newer Core Ultra 200S Plus SKUs.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

Intel BOT Optimization Tool Uses Vectorization, Raises Benchmark Fairness Questions
Intel's Binary Optimization Tool (BOT) has come under scrutiny following a technical analysis conducted by Geekbench, which examined how the software impacts benchmark performance. The investigation shows that BOT operates by transforming scalar instructions into vectorized operations, effectively restructuring workloads to improve execution efficiency. At the core of the optimization is instruction-level vectorization. Scalar instructions, which process one data element at a time, are converted into vector instructions capable of handling multiple data elements simultaneously.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

Intel buys back 49% stake in Ireland Fab Joint Venture — takes full control over Fab 34
One less SCIP deal for Intel?
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake-AX Listed With Massive LGA 4326 Socket In Shipping Manifest, Hinting At Desktop-Class Halo Rival
The leak suggests Intel's enthusiast-grade Nova Lake-AX lineup will use a much larger platform than expected.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

This chip keeps working at 700°C, surviving lava-like heat
A USC team demonstrates a memristor device that keeps working far beyond current thermal limits
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

MechWarrior dev Piranha Games reportedly affected by redundancies
Former worker cites "economic restructuring" as the reason for cuts
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

TSMC's US Expansion Plans Grow More Aggressive With Twelve Planned Arizona Fabs, as Sole Reliance on Taiwan Appears to Be a 'Dead End'
TSMC's US fab network is growing at an unprecedented pace, and according to a new report, the chip giant is eager to build a 'GigaFab' cluster in Arizona that rivals Taiwan's output.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 1st, 2026

Arm to sell its new AGI CPU in China — 'we would expect the demand for this product to be just as strong in China as it is in the rest of the world'
Despite sanctions that limit IP licensing.
April 1st, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 31st, 2026

Arm says agentic AI needs a new kind of CPU. Intel's DC chief isn't buying it
Cores it's got what agents crave
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Geekbench says Intel BOT rewrites benchmark code, Geekbench 6.7 will detect optimized runs
Geekbench 6.7 will detect Intel BOT
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Japan’s Most Ambitious Chip Project Surfaces as Fujitsu Pairs With Rapidus to Build One of the World’s First 1.4nm Chips
Japan's semiconductor ambitions have surged in the past few years, and now the leading manufacturer, Fujitsu, intends to partner with Rapidus to build cutting-edge tech.
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Modder Boots Bartlett Lake Core 9 CPU on Z790 Using AI-Guided BIOS Mod
A hardware enthusiast has demonstrated that Intel’s Bartlett Lake-based Core 9 273PQE processor can be made to run on a consumer Z790 motherboard, despite lacking official platform support. The processor, which features a 12 performance-core configuration without efficiency cores, is designed primarily for embedded and edge computing scenarios. While it uses the same LGA1700 socket as mainstream desktop CPUs, Intel does not validate it for use on 600- and 700-series consumer chipsets, largely due to missing firmware support. In this case, the user bypassed those limitations by modifying the motherboard BIOS and injecting the required CPU microcode.
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Modder gets Intel's OEM-only 'Bartlett Lake' CPU to post on a regular Asus Z790 motherboard — BIOS was edited by Claude AI to make Core Ultra 9 273QPE boot
It hasn't gone past the POST screen yet, however.
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Noctua AIO coolers reportedly pass validation, on track for Q2 launch
Asetek confirms Noctua AIO coolers finished validation
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Noctua and Asetek Announce Flagship AIO Liquid Coolers Complete PVT Phase, Targeted for Q2-2026 Launch
Since the announcement of their collaboration at Computex 2025, Noctua, a leading quiet PC cooling brand, and Asetek, a pioneer in all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling, have continued to advance their flagship AIO liquid coolers. The products have now successfully completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase, confirming performance and manufacturing readiness ahead of the planned Q2 2026 launch.
March 31st, 2026 — Source or Source

TSMC Can’t Keep Up With AI Demand, Leaving Samsung And Its 2nm Process the World’s Only Alternative
The success garnered by TSMC has turned into a double-edged sword for both the world’s biggest foundry and its customers, as the manufacturer’s 3nm supply has become so constrained that only long-term and loyal customers like Apple are given priority. During this demand and supply disparity, Samsung emerges as the savior for those who are unable to secure orders from their ‘go-to’ manufacturer, with the Korean giant’s second-generation 2nm GAA process, also known as SF2P, serving as the ideal alternative.
March 31st, 2026 — Source

User Orders AMD Stock Heatsink, Finds Ryzen 5 8400F Processor Inside The Box
If it had been the other way around, I would still have been happy, but not everyone is that lucky.
March 31st, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 24th, 2026

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X hits $182 two days before Ultra 5 250K Plus launch
AMD cuts Ryzen 5 9600X to $181.95
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus review: The new best $200 CPU
Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus matches the competition in gaming and absolutely runs circles around other chips in applications.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: They Did It
Core Ultra 250K Plus versus 9600X versus 5800X3D
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: Back from the brink
Unbelievable productivity performance at an even more unbelievable price -- shame gaming still takes a backseat.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Ryzen 9700X: The First Benchmarks Are In
Intel's latest release in the 200S series, the Core Ultra 200S Plus, offers a glimpse into the balance between performance and efficiency in modern CPUs. Built on the Aero Lake architecture, this processor features a 24-core setup, including 8 performance cores reaching up to 5.44 GHz and 16 efficiency cores clocked at 4.7 GHz. As noted by ETA Prime, its integration with Intel's application optimization software (APO) has demonstrated measurable improvements in gaming performance. For example, allowing APO in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider resulted in higher frame rates, highlighting its potential for gamers and multitaskers alike.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

New detector chip compresses X-ray data 100- to 200-fold in real time
Every second, scientific experiments produce a flood of data—so much that transmitting and analyzing it can slow down even the most advanced research. To help scientists better manage this data deluge, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new computer chip that rapidly compresses and processes the huge amounts of data generated by advanced X-ray detectors, like those at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), a DOE Office of Science user facility at Argonne. By compressing data right at the source, like shrinking a movie or song to make it easier to send, this technology makes experiments faster, more efficient, and more insightful than ever.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

OCCT v16.1 goes stable with Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU tuning support
OCCT v16.1 for Core Ultra 200S and 200S Plus
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Thermal Grizzly Introduces New Mycro Pro RGB CPU Water Blocks, DeltaMate MPII CPU Coolers Coming in Summer
Starting today, two new CPU water blocks from Thermal Grizzly are available: the AM5 Mycro Pro RGB and the Intel 1851 Mycro Pro RGB. The coolers consist of a nickel-plated copper base plate, a cooler plate made of tempered acrylic glass, an acrylic jet plate for flow optimization, and a cover made of anodized aluminium. The inlet and outlet ports with G1/4-inch threads are each located in the acrylic glass. A filter in the form of a fine-mesh screen is located at the inlet port. The design of the cooler is identical to that of the Mycro Direct-Die coolers.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Thermal Grizzly Launches Mycro Pro RGB CPU Water Blocks
Starting today, two new CPU water blocks from Thermal Grizzly are available: the AM5 Mycro Pro RGB and the Intel 1851 Mycro Pro RGB. The coolers consist of a nickel-plated copper base plate, a cooler plate made of tempered acrylic glass, an acrylic jet plate for flow optimization, and a cover made of anodized aluminum. The inlet and outlet ports with G1/4-inch threads are each located in the acrylic glass. A filter in the form of a fine-mesh screen is located at the inlet port. The design of the cooler is identical to that of the Mycro Direct-Die coolers.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Thermal pads with in-built vapor-chambers claim 50 to 80 times better thermal conductivity than normal thermal pads — 1,200 W/m-K "Vapor-Pad" from Xerendipity designed to replace traditional TIM in a CPU
The company also showed off a non-metal vapor chamber for phones.
March 24th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 22nd, 2026

AI data centers need faster links: A mass-producible optical microchip could help
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) present a novel component that enables very fast, economical, and reliable data transmission thanks to an advanced manufacturing technology. Their new electro-optical modulator transmits data efficiently through fiber-optic cables and can be manufactured inexpensively in large quantities on standard semiconductor wafers. This is important, as AI applications and growing data traffic are pushing data centers and fiber-optic networks to their performing limits.
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Spotted In CPU-Z; Specs Show 128 MB Of L3 Cache?
We know the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 exists, but is this a real sample? Ryzen 9950X3D2 should bring much higher L3 cache, but the CPU-Z's listing appears to be incorrect.
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

Intel Bartlett Lake Core 9 273PQE Gets Benchmarked On PassMark; 22% Lower Multi-Threaded Performance Than i9-14900K At Half The Core Count
Intel's P-Core only flagship Bartlett Lake chip was benchmarked in PassMark for the first time, and despite fewer cores, it still delivers amazing scores.
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

Intel compares Core Ultra 200S Plus to Ryzen 9600X and 9700X, gaming uplift stays small
Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus is aimed at creators, not gaming
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

Intel Core 9 273PQE shows up on PassMark with 12 P-cores
Intel Core 9 273PQE SCORES 4,655 single-thread score on PassMark
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 3 205 shows up at French retailer with €158 price
Entry-level Arrow Lake for desktops incoming
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

Intel released its first Pentium chip on this day 33 years ago, came packing 3.1 million transistors — fifth-gen x86 chip built on an 800nm process
This iconic CPU also boasted Intel's first superscalar architecture, but wasn't without its issues.
March 22nd, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 21st, 2026

AMD's Secret Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual 3D V-Cache CPU Is Real According To ASRock
There is plenty of reason to believe that AMD is getting ready to add a Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor to its lineup, and perhaps the most telling evidence yet is a press release by ASRock that shouts out the not-yet-released chip. According to ASRock, several of its socket AM5 motherboards "fully support the newly launched AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2."
March 21st, 2026 — Source

AMD's unreleased Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 officially announced by ASRock
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is supposed by ASRock motherboards
March 21st, 2026 — Source

Intel may finally extend desktop CPU socket support to multiple generations
Intel's rumored LGA1954 socket could break the one-and-done cycle
March 21st, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm shuts door on Snapdragon X DSP headers open-sourcing, Linux support hopes fade
Qualcomm says no to open DSP headers for Snapdragon X
March 21st, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 20th, 2026

Intel Prepares 10 Percent CPU Price Increase Impacting Consumer PC Market
Intel is reportedly preparing to raise prices on its consumer processor lineup, with industry sources indicating a roughly 10 percent increase across its Core Ultra family. The adjustment is said to have been communicated to major OEM partners and is expected to affect a wide range of products, including desktop CPUs, mobile processors, and systems built around Intel platforms. As these processors form a key part of overall system cost, the impact is likely to extend beyond individual components and influence pricing across the broader PC market.
March 20th, 2026 — Source

Intel To Offer AMD-Like Desktop Socket Longetivity, Supporting Multiple CPU Generations
Future Intel Desktop sockets might support several generations of CPUs, as hinted by Robert Hallock in an interview with Club386.
March 20th, 2026 — Source

Thermal Grizzly adds new Mycro Pro CPU blocks for AMD and Intel systems
Thermal Grizzly has expanded its cooling lineup with two new CPU water blocks, the AM5 Mycro Pro RGB and the Intel 1851 Mycro Pro RGB, both built around the company's ultra‑fine 0.2mm microfin cold‑plate design. The blocks follow the layout of the existing Mycro Direct‑Die series but adapt it for standard CPU installations, pairing a nickel‑plated copper base with an acrylic top, anodised aluminium cover and integrated RGB lighting.
March 20th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 18th, 2026

AMD Medusa Point leak shows 10-core Zen 6 APU beating Ryzen AI 9 365 in Geekbench multi-core
AMD Medusa Point Zen 6 APU appears again with higher Geekbench score
March 18th, 2026 — Source

AMD preparing Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X desktop CPUs with 120W TDP
AMD Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X leak with 120W TDP and higher clocks
March 18th, 2026 — Source

AMD Prepares Ryzen 7 9750X and 9650X Zen 5 Refresh CPUs
AMD is reportedly preparing two refreshed additions to its Ryzen 9000 desktop processor lineup, with the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X expected to strengthen the company's standard Zen 5 offerings. These are not X3D parts, so there is no stacked cache involved. Instead, both processors appear to follow a simpler update path: higher clock speeds, increased default power targets, and a positioning strategy aimed at improving stock performance in the mainstream desktop segment.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

AMD Preps 120W "Zen 5" Refresh CPUs: Ryzen 7 9750X 8-Core & Ryzen 5 9650X 6-Core, Featuring Faster Clocks
AMD is preparing two brand new Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Refresh CPUs, the Ryzen 7 9750X & the Ryzen 5 9650X with 120W TDPs.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

AMD Readies Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X Desktop Processors with Increased TDP
AMD is preparing an update to its Ryzen 9000 series desktop processor lineup with the introduction of two new models, the Ryzen 7 9750X, and the Ryzen 5 9650X. Both these chips are non-X3D (lack 3D V-Cache), and implement the regular "Zen 5" CCD with 32 MB on-die L3 caches. The two are being designed with increased clock speeds and TDP, and their launch closely follows Intel's recent product stack refresh with the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

AMD reportedly strikes back with Zen 5 refresh to counter Intel's latest Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs — 65W Ryzen supercharged with 400 MHz base clock uplift and almost double the TDP
The only way to fight a refresh is with a refresh.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

AMD Rumored To Boost Clocks And TDPs With Ryzen 7 9750X And Ryzen 5 9650X
AMD saw Intel refresh its Arrow Lake processors with faster clock speeds, a new optimization trick, and claims of giving gaming a boost and may have said, 'Hold my beer'. According to a popular leaker on X with a positive track record, AMD is getting ready to release two new Zen 5 processor models, the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 3 205T Appears On PassMark For The First Time; Slighly Slower Than Ultra 5 225T In Multi-Threaded Test
The slowest Arrow Lake processor was just benchmarked on PassMark, revealing its true single and multi-core prowess.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile CPUs include 290HX, 270HX Plus flagships — 8% faster gaming claims fall short of 15% boost promised by desktop Arrow Lake Refresh
No performance metrics for the 270HX Plus yet.
March 18th, 2026 — Source

It's not a binary choice. Independent boffin builds a ternary CPU on an FPGA
Three is the magic number as first off-the-shelf general-purpose ternary hardware since c 1965 lands
March 18th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 16th, 2026

AMD Zen 6 Medusa Point CPU Spotted With 10 Cores And More L3 Cache
Another unreleased processor has found its way to Geekbench's benchmark database and according to the details in the listing, it is likely an early engineering sample of a Medusa Point APU based on AMD's next-generation Zen 6 architecture. While it's premature to draw any real conclusions (particularly performance), there are some interesting details in the listing.
March 16th, 2026 — Source

AMD Zen6 "Medusa Point" 10-core CPU leak confirms 32MB L3 Cache
One of the first Zen6 CPUs finally spotted on Geekbench
March 16th, 2026 — Source

First credible leak of an AMD Zen 6 processor pops up on Geekbench — ten-core CPU seems to have 32MB of L3 cache
The result itself isn't that meaningful, but it's notable in its very existence.
March 16th, 2026 — Source

Hydrogen-controlled AI semiconductor enables learning and memory in two-terminal device
A new neuromorphic device controls hydrogen ions to mimic synaptic learning and memory, achieved for the first time in a vertical two-terminal architecture.
March 16th, 2026 — Source

Intel's roadmaps examined — 14A, Nova Lake, Diamond Rapids & AI accelerator push
With Panther Lake now shipping and Clearwater Forest coming this year, Intel needs to prove 18A can scale.
March 16th, 2026 — Source

Mysterious 10-Core AMD "Ryzen 9" CPU With 32 MB L3 Cache Spotted On Plum Platform For Medusa Point APUs
A mysterious AMD Ryzen 9 CPU has been tested on the upcoming Medusa Point "Plum" platform in a new leak spotted at Geekbench.
March 16th, 2026 — Source

STMicro to deploy humanoid robots to its legacy fabs in Europe — over 100 humanoid robots to be used for routine and physically demanding tasks in fight for efficiency
STMicroelectronics is one of the long-standing European chipmakers that does not give up and keeps its fabs open and, more importantly, busy despite all odds. However, high-end pressure from leading chipmakers and emerging Chinese chipmakers on the low-end clearly has its impact, and so the company must find new ways to survive.
March 16th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 13th, 2026

11-month old Russian outfit claims it has developed 16-core and 32-core chips, flaunts Cyrillic-badged processors — chips appear to be sanctions-swerving rebadged Chinese Loongson processors
Chinese Loongson 3C6000 CPUs now have heat spreaders with words in Cyrillic?
March 13th, 2026 — Source

NVIDIA's Blackwell B200 Chips Are Reportedly Accessible to China's ByteDance Through 'Rental' Compute Services
One of China's largest entities involved in the AI race, ByteDance, has reportedly secured access to NVIDIA's Blackwell chips through a Malaysian cloud computing provider.
March 13th, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 12th, 2026

Meta reveals four new MTIA chips built for AI inference — to be released on a six-month cadence
The chiplet-based accelerators are designed to run AI inference more efficiently than GPUs optimized for training workloads.
March 12, 2026 — Source

Meta's New AI Chips Reveal a Faster, More Self-Reliant Hardware Strategy
Meta unveils four new AI chips as it expands its in-house hardware push, aiming for more control over AI costs, rollout speed, and infrastructure.
March 12, 2026 — Source

OCCT v16.1 beta adds Intel Arrow Lake CPU tuning support, 200K+ supported as well
OCCT confirms Arrow Lake Refresh support, adds Arrow Lake tuning in v16.1 beta
March 12, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 11th, 2026

Ambitious semiconductor enthusiast builds DIY 'class 100 cleanroom' in his garden shed — contains a plasma etcher, vacuum furnace, and even custom software-driven lithography machine
Dr. Semiconductor teases that he will subsequently be showing off the 'crazy things that can be built' in the shed.
March 11, 2026 — Source

DIY chip lab turns backyard shed into Class 100 cleanroom with custom lithography system
The lab uses laminar airflow and positive pressure to control contamination
March 11, 2026 — Source

IBM and Lam Research team up on High NA EUV dry resist to push chip scaling past 1nm
Five-year collaboration targets nanostack devices and backside power delivery at sub-1nm nodes.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel announces $299 Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and $199 Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPUs
Intel Arrow Lake Refresh official, but there's no 290K Plus
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel announces Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, claims 15% higher gaming performance and multi-threaded boost — Core Ultra 7 270K and Core Ultra 5 250K come with more cores, faster memory, and a price cut
Arrow Lake is suddenly looking a lot more attractive.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel confirms Core Ultra refresh rumors, announcing "the fastest desktop gaming processors" the brand "has ever built," and I hope this means long-term support for its current motherboard socket
Are we back? Intel announces the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Desktop Processors
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 200 Plus CPUs Debut: More Cores, Faster Clocks, Better Gaming
If you don't have an Intel Arrow Lake Core Ultra desktop system, it may be because you opted to skip that generation due to Arrow Lake not showing a big enough gaming performance lift compared to Intel's previous generation chips. Well, fair enough, but Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus series processors have just arrived, and they may indeed address those concerns.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel finds its Zen undercutting AMD with Arrow Lake refresh
Intel has a new strategy for shoring up its eroding market share: Offering PC buyers more cores per dollar than arch-rival AMD in a refresh of its Arrow Lake range.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel Intros Core Ultra 250K and 270K Plus Chips Refreshing Desktop Arrow Lake for Enthusiasts
With Intel's latest-generation Panther Lake silicon (Core Ultra 3 series) being a mobile-only product generation, the task of carrying the torch for Intel's desktop product lineup falls to the company's existing Arrow Lake processors (Core Ultra 2 series) for a second year. A technologically solid but overall unexceptional processor lineup, Arrow Lake's desktop existence has often been overshadowed by Intel's internal problems as well as competition from stalwart rival AMD. None the less, for the next several months it is the best silicon Intel has on hand for the desktop market, and in order to continue driving sales over that time period Intel is giving Arrow Lake a refresh to improve its performance and competitive positioning.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel Launches "Arrow Lake Refresh": Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, New Binary Optimization Tool
Intel today announced the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus desktop processors in the Socket LGA1851 package. These chips are drop-in compatible with existing Intel 800-series chipset motherboards, with some boards needing UEFI firmware updates. Both chips are based on the current "Arrow Lake" microarchitecture, and are carved out of the "Arrow Lake-S" disaggregated silicon that uses TSMC N3B (3 nm) foundry node for its Compute tile containing the CPU cores, TSMC N5 (5 nm) for its Graphics tile, and TSMC N6 (6 nm) node for its SoC and I/O tiles.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel launches new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPUs
Today Intel is expanding its desktop CPU portfolio with two new SKUs -- the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, bringing increased core counts and more performance.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel Refreshes Arrow Lake For Desktop With Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Ultra 7 270K Plus
Intel has introduced two updated Arrow Lake-S desktop processors for the LGA1851 platform, adding the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus to its current lineup. Rather than launching an all-new desktop generation, Intel is reworking the value and specification balance within the existing range by enabling more of the silicon and pairing it with improved platform support. Both processors remain compatible with Intel 800-series chipset motherboards, although some boards will need a firmware update before installation. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus enters the market at $199 and replaces the Core Ultra 5 245K at that price point. It keeps the same six performance cores, but raises the efficient core count from eight to twelve, moving to a 6P+12E layout.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel rolls out XeSS 3.0 with multi-frame generation, but it's still locked to Windows
Smoother motion and sharper visuals, but native Linux support remains off the table
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel Unveils Core Ultra 200S Plus Desktop CPUs
With More Cores, Faster Interconnects and New Optimization Tech
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel Wildcat Lake Leak Points to 15W Budget AI PC Chip
Intel's upcoming Wildcat Lake processor has appeared again through leaked shipping information, giving a clearer look at what may become the company's next low-power platform for entry-level laptops and mini PCs. Based on recent coverage, the chip is expected to replace Alder Lake-N and Twin Lake in Intel's lower-power client stack while sitting below Panther Lake in the broader Core Ultra Series 3 family. The reported specifications are modest on paper, including a 15 W TDP, up to 1.5 GHz boost clock, and 6 MB of L3 cache, but the platform looks more significant once the surrounding architecture is taken into account.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel: New Core Ultra 270K Plus & 250K Plus demolish AMD Ryzen CPUs on Windows 11 25H2
Intel has come out guns blazing as it claims its latest Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus processors easily outdo AMD's equivalent parts.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel's cheaper, faster new Core Ultra CPUs still have a lot to prove
The "Plus" means it's better. Whether that's actually true of Intel's new 2026 desktop PC processors remains to be seen.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist
Arrow Lake Refresh pivots back to gamers after years of AI‑centric messaging with "more performance and an unbeatable value".
March 11, 2026 — Source

The Evolution of CPU Architectures -- From Intel 4004 To Modern SoCs
CPUs are at the heart of every computing device, from phones and laptops to servers and game consoles. Over the last 50+ years, CPU architecture has undergone dramatic transformations, driven by the relentless pursuit of performance, energy efficiency, and new computing paradigms. This article focuses on how CPUs evolved at the architectural level, from the Intel 4004 — the world's first commercial CPU — through the innovations of the late 20th century like the x86 architecture, the parallel rise of RISC designs like ARM, and finally to today's heterogeneous multi-chiplet SoCs from the likes of Intel, AMD, and Apple.
March 11, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 5th, 2026

China's top chip execs claim ASML alternative 'small, fragmented, and weak' — Chinese industry titans call for national effort to invest in advanced chipmaking tools
Senior figures from SMIC, YMTC, and Naura have called for consolidated national action to close a gap that years of investment have failed to bridge.
March 5, 2026 — Source

'CPUs are cool again,' Intel and AMD reporting spikes in CPU demand due to agentic AI, shortages — Lisa Su says business exceeded expectations while Intel is looking at long-term agreements with potential customers
Are we staring down the barrel of an AI-driven CPU shortage?
March 5, 2026 — Source< or Source

Intel's 18A node debuts in the data center with the 288-core Xeon 6+
Clearwater Forest uses Darkmont efficiency cores and advanced 3D chip packaging
March 5, 2026 — Source

Photonic chips enable real time learning in spiking neural networks
A two-chip photonic neuromorphic system performs real time spiking reinforcement learning using only light, achieving GPU-class energy efficiency.
March 5, 2026 — Source or Source

Computer — Processors — March 4th, 2026

AMD Nerfs Ryzen AI 400 Desktop CPUs With Just 10-12 Usable PCIe Lanes
Looks like the new APU series will be better for mini PCs, as the number of PCIe lanes has been noticeably reduced.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Intel Chairman Frank Yeary retires, Craig Barrat to become the new chairman of the Board of Directors
Craig Barrat to become new chairman of Intel.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Intel's 288-Core 18A Xeon Targets 6G and Edge AI
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Intel formally introduced its next-generation Xeon 6+ processors, codenamed "Clearwater Forest", the first data center CPUs manufactured on the company's 18A fabrication process (1.8nm-class).
March 4, 2026 — Source

Intel's make-or-break 18A process node debuts for data center with 288-core Xeon 6+ CPU — multi-chip monster sports 12 channels of DDR5-8000, Foveros Direct 3D packaging tech
Intel unveils x86 CPU with the industry's highest core count.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Nvidia RTX 5070 mobile GPU looks set to get more VRAM despite global memory crisis — 8GB could be boosted to 12GB, according to new listings
Better late than never for a VRAM upgrade.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Recycle & Create Your Own Filament: Creality Filament Maker M1 & Shredder R1
The new soon to be launched Creality Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 have bee undersigned to provide a desktop system capable of transforming recycle plastic waste into reusable 3D printing filament. The process starts with the R1 Shredder, which breaks down failed prints and other plastic scraps into uniform pellets. These pellets are then processed by the M1 Filament Maker, which uses features like multi-zone temperature control to ensure consistent extrusion and reliable filament quality.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Samsung Accelerates The Development Of The Exynos 2700 Chip With Early Sampling
Now that Samsung has demonstrated its competence with the new Exynos 2600 chip, which has bested Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in various benchmarks, especially the ones related to natural language understanding, object detection, and image classification, all the while maintaining an enviable thermal footprint, the South Korean behemoth is finally doubling down on its native silicon, with the sampling of the next-gen Exynos 2700 chip already underway.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 CPU benchamrks match Qualcomm claims
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme hits Geekbench with early Zenbook A16 results
March 4, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 3rd, 2026

AMD AI 400 Brings NPUs to Pro Desktops With Mid-Zen 5 Refresh
Now you can have that Copilot PC that your boss wants for you.
March 3, 2026 — Source

AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Server CPU Demand "Far Exceeded" Expectations, Supply Now Tightening
AMD is seeing server CPU demand it didn't fully anticipate, with CEO Lisa Su describing it as having "far exceeded" her expectations. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference earlier today, Su outlined how the landscape has shifted as agentic AI applications have taken off, pushing CPUs back into the spotlight alongside accelerators. The CPU-to-GPU ratio in AI compute workloads has evolved dramatically over the past few months, and top customers reportedly told Su that CPU demand sitting alongside AI was "under-forecasted."
March 3, 2026 — Source

AMD Witnesses "Unexpected" CPU Demand From Customers as Agentic AI Accelerates Adoption; CEO Lisa Su Warns Supply Is Tightening
AMD's CEO has discussed the company's situation with enterprise demand for its server CPUs, and according to Lisa Su, Team Red faces 'unexpected' customer volume.
March 3, 2026 — Source

ASRock Industrial Launches the iEPF-11000S Series Platform with Intel Xeon 600 CPUs
ASRock Industrial announces the launch of the iEPF-11000S Series, a powerful Expandable Edge AIoT Platform engineered for next-generation edge AI applications. Powered by Intel Xeon 600 processors with W890 chipset, the iEPF-11000S Series delivers professional grade CPU performance, support for up to four graphic cards, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and up to 2 TB of RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS DDR5 memory with ECC protection for mission-critical edge processes. Designed for versatility, the iEPF-11000S Series features a comprehensive I/O with multiple expansion slots, high-speed networking including 10 GbE, and advanced storage capabilities.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Intel 18A Xeon 6+ Clearwater Forest CPUs Debut With Up To 288 Cores
AMD isn't the only company launching non-mobile processors at Mobile World Congress 2026. Intel's got some hardware to show off today, too, in the form of the Xeon 6+ processors that we know better by their codename "Clearwater Forest". These chips are the successors to Sierra Forest, the all E-core Xeons that Intel launched back in 2024. Sporting the same Darkmont E-core architecture used in Panther Lake, these processors pack in up to 288 of the little guys as well as 576MB of last-level cache, 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and 12-channel DDR5-8000.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Intel Chairman Frank Yeary retires, Craig Barrat to become the new chairman of the Board of Directors
Craig Barrat to become new chairman of Intel.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Intel's make-or-break 18A process node debuts for data center with 288-core Xeon 6+ CPU — multi-chip monster sports 12 channels of DDR5-8000, Foveros Direct 3D packaging tech
Intel unveils x86 CPU with the industry's highest core count.
March 3, 2026 — Source

OCCT v16 adds System Tuning tool with Intel Granite Rapids support, Arrow Lake support in coming weeks
OCCT v16.0.1 now available, includes Intel CPU tuning and UI changes
March 3, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — March 2nd, 2026

Advancing vRAN Economics with AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs
Mobile operators moving toward open and virtualized RAN architectures are finding that the main challenges are economic, resource use in tight environments, automation, and long-term growth rather than technology readiness. vRAN offers clear benefits in flexibility and supplier options, but as deployments transition from pilot projects to commercial scale, operators need to address rising energy costs, the complexities of cloud-native operations, and the need for reliable performance across widely distributed infrastructure. The emphasis has shifted to making vRAN sustainable and cost-effective as it scales.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Akasa Launches 1U Low-Profile Vapor Chamber CPU Cooler
Akasa, a leading provider of thermal solutions, has launched the AK-CC7409BP01, a low-profile CPU cooler designed for thermally demanding, space-constrained environments. Compatible with Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700 sockets, the cooler integrates a copper vapor chamber heatsink and a UL-certified side blower fan to deliver reliable, sustained cooling at only 29.5 mm in height, making it well-suited to 1U servers, SFF systems and other applications where vertical clearance is limited.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD also launches Ryzen AI PRO 400 for mobile workstations: HX 475 with Radeon 890M iGPU
AMD intros Ryzen AI PRO 400 for laptops
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD and Nutanix Announce Strategic Partnership for Open Agentic AI Infrastructure
AMD and Nutanix have formed a multi-year partnership to create an open, full-stack AI infrastructure platform. This collaboration aims to support agentic AI applications in data centers, hybrid cloud, and edge environments. The agreement seeks to deliver a production-ready, high-performance alternative to integrated AI stacks by using open standards and compatible software frameworks.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD announces Ryzen AI 400 desktop chips with Zen 5, RDNA 3.5, and an XDNA 2 NPU
Ryzen AI arrives on socketed AM5 desktops for the first time
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD brings Ryzen AI 400G APUs to AM5 with Zen 5 (for system builders)
AMD has expanded its Socket AM5 desktop lineup with the Ryzen AI 400G series, based on the 4 nm "Gorgon Point" APU silicon. This marks AMD's second desktop APU generation for AM5 after the Ryzen 8000G family, but the focus is different this time around. Instead of centering the story on integrated graphics performance, Ryzen AI 400G is positioned around on-die AI acceleration, with an XDNA 2 NPU rated at 50 TOPS. AMD is effectively using the NPU as a defining feature for these parts, aligning them with the broader "AI PC" messaging that has been building across the industry.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD details new Ryzen AI 400 desktop APU series specs and performance
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen AI 400 series especially for desktop configurations. The company has shared details regarding specs and performance.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD details Ryzen AI 400 desktop with up to 8 cores, Radeon 860M graphics — APUs won't be available as boxed units, only in OEM systems
Still holding out hope for Ryzen 9000G.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Expands Ryzen AI 400 Series to Desktop and Mobile Workstations
At Mobile World Congress 2026, AMD announced an expanded Ryzen AI portfolio with new desktop parts and broader mobile coverage, positioning the Ryzen AI 400 Series as a single platform spanning high-performance desktops, laptops, and mobile workstations.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Gives Consumers and Businesses More AI PC Options with Expanded Ryzen™ AI 400 Series Portfolio
At Mobile World Congress 2026, AMD announced an expanded Ryzen™ AI portfolio with the launch of the AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series and Ryzen™ AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors. The new processors deliver powerful on-device AI acceleration and next-generation performance, enabling users to run AI applications and LLMs locally and tackle compute-intensive applications, including those for design and engineering, with ease. Additionally, AMD is expanding the Ryzen AI 400 Series mobile portfolio to include workstations.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Desktop Chips
Amid a slew of telecom and commercial client announcements today designed to align with the opening of Mobile World Congress 2026, AMD is using the show as a backdrop to launch the desktop versions of their Ryzen AI 400 chips. First teased back during CES 2026, the company is finally giving them a proper launch at MWC, releasing both the traditional and Pro versions of the chips for the consumer and corporate desktop markets.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Series Processors for Mobile and Desktop
AMD announced an expanded Ryzen AI portfolio with the launch of the AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors. The new processors deliver powerful on-device AI acceleration and next-generation performance, enabling users to run AI applications and LLMs locally and tackle compute-intensive applications, including those for design and engineering, with ease. Additionally, AMD is expanding the Ryzen AI 400 Series mobile portfolio to include workstations.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD launches Ryzen AI PRO 400G desktop APUs, iGPU tops out at Radeon 860M with 8 CUs
AMD brings Ryzen AI PRO 400 to AM5 desktops, iGPU stops at Radeon 860M, not Radeon 890M
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Opens A Bag Of Chips, Sorano Epics, Ryzen AI 400 And PRO 400
AMD is busy announcing new chips at the Mobile World Congress, including two new desktop processors called the Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 as well as an 84-core EPYC for telecom and edge applications. The Ryzen AI 400 desktop CPUs are similar to their mobile cousins and introduces RDNA 3.5 and XDNA 2 to the desktop. The does mean the weaker Gorgon Point Zen 5c architecture will lead to lower frequencies compared to the Ryzen 9000 series but the RDNA 3.5 GPU will lead to better onboard graphics performance.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD punts Ryzen AI 400 to business desktops and laptops
AMD's new Ryzen AI Pro 400 chip helps enable Copilot+ desktops, though just for businesses.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Reveals Ryzen AI Pro 400 Series at MWC 2026
AMD used MWC 2026, which opened on March 2, to introduce the Ryzen AI Pro 400 series, a commercial processor family aimed at business laptops and compact desktops. The announcement is notable mostly because MWC is typically dominated by connectivity news, but AMD's focus here was client compute: CPU performance, integrated graphics capability, and on-device AI acceleration through an NPU. At the architectural level, Ryzen AI Pro 400 is described as a combination of Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Launches in China, Keeping AM4 Socket and "Zen 3" Generation Alive
AMD has expanded the availability of its Ryzen 5 5500X3D to the Chinese market, giving new life to a processor that first appeared in Latin America last year. There was no formal launch event or major announcement. Instead, the chip appeared through retail channels quietly, with a listing price of 1,199 RMB (roughly $175). At its core, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a six-core, 12-thread "Zen 3" processor designed for the AM4 platform.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips will bring newer CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs to AM5 desktops
First wave of Ryzen AI desktop CPUs targets business PCs rather than DIYers.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen AI 400 Expands AI Powered Desktop Performance with XDNA 2 NPU
AMD has launched its Ryzen AI 400 desktop APUs on the AM5 platform. The series combines Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 NPU acceleration. Initially limited to OEM systems, broader availability is expected later.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen AI 400G Series Desktop APUs Based on 4 nm "Gorgon Point" with 4P+4C Configuration
AMD earlier today announced the Ryzen AI 400 series desktop APUs in the Socket AM5 package. These are the company's second desktop APU generation on Socket AM5 following the Ryzen 8000G series "Phoenix Point." While "Phoenix Point" is based on "Zen 4," the newer Ryzen AI 400 series is built on the "Gorgon Point" silicon powered by the "Zen 5" microarchitecture. A key difference between the two APU generations is the emphasis on AI performance.
March 2, 2026 — Source

AMD Unveils Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs: 8 CPU & GPU Cores, 50 TOPS, AM5 Socket Support
AMD Finally Brings Strix Point To AM5 Desktops With Ryzen AI 400 APUs, Currently Limited To OEMs
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Arc Pro B70 Pro-Viz GPU Tested with BMG-G31 Die
Intel has confirmed the existence of its larger Arc Pro B70 "Battlemage" graphics card, designed for professional visualization and AI workloads, through its LLM Scaler software with a small performance testing done in non-ideal scenario. The company plans to release this GPU within the current quarter, which means we could see the official launch and availability in about a month.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Confirms Arc Pro B70 Workstation GPU Via LLM-Scaler vLLM AI Release Notes
The most powerful discrete GPU for the workstation segment, the Battlemage, will be available this quarter.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Benchmark Leak Shows Slightly Higher Single And MT Performance versus Ultra 9 285HX
The flagship Arrow Lake CPU isn't going to deliver any significant performance uplifts over its predecessor, but here's what you can expect.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Launches Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" Xeon with 288 E-Cores on 18A Process
Intel used its MWC conference in Barcelona to showcase its most core-dense Xeon 6+ processor, codenamed "Clearwater Forest." As one of Intel's most complex chiplet designs, the package combines 12 compute chiplets manufactured on an Intel 18A node with three active base tiles on Intel 3 and two I/O tiles on Intel 7. In this configuration, each compute tile contains six modules of four "Darkmont" efficiency cores, providing 24 E-cores per tile and a maximum of 288 "Darkmont" E-cores on a single socket. A two-socket system, therefore, approaches 576 cores.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel previews Xeon 6+ CPUs that pave the way for 6G
Intel is introducing the next step in its Xeon 6 CPU roadmap with previews of its Xeon 6+ CPU, which the company says will help pave the way for 6G network infrastructure.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Unveils Clearwater Forest "18A" Xeon+ CPU Performance: Designed For 6G & Edge AI
Intel Clearwater Forest "Xeon 6+" CPUs All Set To Power Next-Gen Edge AI & 6G Platforms With Leading-Edge 18A Tech
March 2, 2026 — Source

Intel's new Xeon 600 processors confirmed to clock up to 4.9GHz
Intel has pulled back the curtain on the frequency behaviour of its new Granite Rapids-WS Xeon 600 workstation series. While marketing materials highlight a peak of 4.9 GHz via Turbo Boost Max 3.0, newly published documentation confirms that sustained speeds are heavily dependent on the instruction set being utilised.
March 2, 2026 — Source

NanoIC Launches Advanced Interconnect PDKs for Chip-to-Chip Designs
Today, the NanoIC pilot line, a European initiative coordinated by imec and dedicated to accelerating innovation in chip technologies beyond 2 nm, releases two first-of-a-kind advanced interconnect process design kits (PDKs): a fine-pitch redistribution layer (RDL) and die-to-wafer (D2W) hybrid bonding PDK. These early-access PDKs bring advanced packaging capabilities within reach of universities, start‑ups, and industry innovators and mark an important step in enabling high‑density, energy‑efficient chip‑to‑chip connectivity.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines — NAND squeeze affecting everyone in the SSD supply chain
The squeeze on NAND suppliers has come for Phison.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 24th, 2026

Apple to produce Mac Minis in Houston for the first time — US chip sourcing tops 20 billion units
Apple says it feels "more confident" than ever about the product's long-term demand.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Intel Misses Another 'AI Opportunity' With SambaNova as Acquisition Talks Die Down, Settling for Xeon CPU Collaboration Instead
Intel's SambaNova acquisition was seen as a way to spearhead the company's AI strategy in inference, but it appears Team Blue has settled for much less.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Intel's "Unified Core" CPU architecture is one step closer to reality — a new job listing suggests hybrid chips are being phased out
Rumors of a switch to a Unified Core design just got more credible as Intel searches for a senior CPU verification engineer to join its Unified Core design team.
February 24, 2026 — Source or Source

Levelplay Combat Liquid 360 HUD AIO CPU Cooler Review
The most exciting part of reviewing PC hardware is looking at brand new products from a fresh new company. Levelplay debuted its cooling line at Computex 2024, so its products are very new to the market. Today we get our first look at one of the company's AIO coolers, the Combat Liquid 360 HUD, equipped with a 360mm radiator, RGB fans, and an LCD screen, or you could say... a Heads-Up Display!
February 24, 2026 — Source

Montech NX600 ARGB CPU Cooler Review
Montech makes tons of solid thermal performance with pricing from the 2010s a thing again with its new NX600 series of CPU air coolers.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Nvidia's N1/N1X chips leak once again, this time tipped for release in first half of 2026 — hotly-anticipated chips to reportedly debut on Dell and Lenovo laptops
N1 silicon is finally right around the corner.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 17th, 2026

Apple Eyeing A Partnership With Chinese Memory Makers YMTC And CXMT As The Big Three Adopt Hardball Tactics
Apple is apparently considering the pitfalls of turning to Chinese memory makers, YMTC and CXMT, to satiate its thirst for memory resources. While details are scarce at the moment, the gambit might simply be Apple's way of countering the hardball negotiation tactics employed by the so-called big three - SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron - as well as KIOXIA.
February 17, 2026 — Source

This is the Ampere AmpereOne M A192-32M 192 Core 12-Channel DDR5 Arm CPU
This is the Ampere AmpereOne M A192-32M 192 Core 12-Channel DDR5 Arm CPU
February 17, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 15th, 2026

Chinese scientists 3D print tiny items in half a second using holographic light fields — scientists precision fabricate complex millimeter-scale objects in record time
Spinning the light source, instead of the material, has some benefits, too.
February 15, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake Tile Die Size Is Reportedly Under 100 mm2; bLLC Variant To Measure Nearly 153 mm2
The previous rumors about Intel's upcoming Nova Lake tile die are mostly correct, and we are seeing die sizes of nearly 100 mm² for these chips.
February 15, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 14th, 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Reportedly Dies At Less Than 10% Usage On ASUS X870 Motherboard
Another case of CPU failure, but the user reports minimal CPU usage when it died. This time, it was the ASUS motherboard.
February 14, 2026 — Source

Intel "Core X" HEDT Nova Lake-S rumor: 52-core full-power mode could push motherboard requirements higher
Power requirements will push motherboards manufacturers to innovate.
February 14, 2026 — Source

Intel expands XeSS multi-frame generation to Battlemage, Alchemist GPUs and more
Intel's latest graphics driver brings XeSS Multi-Frame Generation support to even more of its graphics lineup, including Arc discrete GPUs.
February 14, 2026 — Source or Source

Intel fined $3 million by India's antitrust regulator over discriminatory CPU warranty policy — says Intel abused its dominant position in the boxed processor market.
The Competition Commission of India alleges Intel abused its dominant position in the boxed processor market.
February 14, 2026 — Source

Radeon Vega lives on, Acemagic N3A NAS launches with Ryzen 7 3750H "Picasso" APU
Acemagic N3A combines Ryzen 7 3750H with four SATA bays and dual M.2 slots
February 14, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 13th, 2026

AMD Desktop CPU Share Surges to 36.4% as Intel Slips
New CPU shipment estimates from Mercury Research suggest AMD is continuing to narrow Intel's long-held lead across the x86 market, with desktop showing the sharpest movement. In Q4 2025, AMD captured 36.4% of desktop CPU shipments, while Intel accounted for 63.6%. The year-over-year comparison is where it gets spicy: AMD was at 27.1% in Q4 2024, while Intel stood at 72.9%. That puts AMD's desktop gain at roughly ten percentage points in a year, and it pulls Intel down by a similar magnitude.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Arctic Brings Us Our First Thermal Paste Showdown In Quite Some Time
The thermal paste you use may not reduce the running temperature of your CPU temperature by a huge amount, but it can mean the difference between a stable overclock and one that crashes under heavy load. Many people have their favourite thermal paste brand and everyone knows that only they have the one true method to properly apply that paste.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Congatec Panther Lake embedded modules add LPCAMM2 and up to 96GB LPDDR5X options
Congatec puts Panther Lake on small embedded module boards
February 13, 2026 — Source

Intel Nova Lake "Dual Compute Tile" CPU Power Limits: 150W PL1, PL2 Almost 500W, 800W+ PL4
The preliminary power limits of Intel's Nova Lake "Dual Compute Tile" CPUs have been revealed, with up to 150W PL1 & 500W PL2.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 12th, 2026

Arctic Announces Freezer 4U-OneX CPU Cooler
The Freezer 4U Series delivers cooling performance for modern data centers with diverse processor architectures and high-performance server CPUs. With its newest addition, the Freezer 4U-OneX, the series is now also fully compatible with AmpereOne processors on the LGA5964 socket. The Freezer 4U-OneX not only includes MX-7 thermal paste which will be applied to the die, but also thermal pads that are placed on the IHS to ensure full thermal coverage.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Source

Computer — Processors — February 11th, 2026

AMD Medusa Halo With Up To 24 Cores May Use LPDDR6 For Huge Bandwidth Gains
If you read this site regularly, you probably know about AMD's Ryzen AI Max series. Codenamed Strix Halo, this is AMD's massive mega-chip with up to 16 CPU cores and Radeon RX 7600 XT-level integrated graphics. The next-generation version is thought to be codenamed Medusa Halo, and while we've heard some wild rumors about these parts in the past, this one is entirely plausible: it will support LPDDR6 memory.
February 11, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X/XT Outsells Nearly Every CPU, Becoming Even More Popular Than Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AMD's Zen 3 is going strong, but the rise of the 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 5800X/XT is surprising, as it is closest to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in sales figures.
February 11, 2026 — Source

ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler Review: Great Cooling With VRM Fan & Halo-ARGB Fan Frame
The PC cooler industry remains vibrant with several options for users to select from. There are several well-known and go-to brands for cooling enthusiasts, but every once in a while, we get an opportunity to review products from companies that are unheard of. ASRock is the latest entrant in this market who have been steadily expanding its PC hardware and component reach into various segments. At CES, we got to see their full-fledged lineup, ranging from entry-level to mainstream and high-end designs.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Over 80 Vulnerabilities Addressed by Intel and AMD
More than two dozen advisories have been published by the chip giants for vulnerabilities found recently in their products.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Our testing shows the Ryzen 7 9800X3D can match the pricier Ryzen 7 9850X3D with simple PBO settings — AMD's latest CPU can't leverage extra clock speed in games
Turn your Ryzen 7 9800X3D into a Ryzen 7 9850X3D with a two-minute BIOS detour.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Samsung starts mass production of next-gen AI memory chip
Samsung Electronics announced Thursday it had started mass production of next-generation memory chips to power artificial intelligence, touting an "industry-leading" breakthrough.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 6th, 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Has Reportedly One Of The Lowest RMA Rates In Ryzen 9000/7000 Series
Despite numerous CPU failures, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D RMA rate is roughly on par with other Ryzen 9000 CPUs.
February 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX OC Draws 1,300 W Under Direct-Die Watercooling
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX HEDT processor with 96 cores and 192 threads comes with a default TDP of 350 W. However, heavy overclocking can bring the CPU to 1,300 W and requires a custom integrated heat spreader (IHS) that serves as a direct-die waterblock. In the latest endeavor by Geekerwan, the enthusiast created a custom fin structure inside the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX IHS that serves as a direct-die waterblock to achieve an impressive overclock of 5.325 GHz, drawing an astonishing 1,340 W during load, with the entire system drawing around 1,700 W.
February 6, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

AMD's 96-core beast with watercooling engraved into CPU joins car and industrial parts in a 2,000W direct die cooling setup — $12,000 CPU runs at 5.3 GHz, devours 1,300W, and still runs cooler than your gaming PC
Who in their right mind turns a $12,000 chip's IHS into a water block?
February 6, 2026 — Source

CPU scaling with DLSS — investigating CPU performance in the age of upscaling
In a time of ubiquitous upscaling, your CPU can quickly become a performance bottleneck.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Intel Arc A380 Hack Runs XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation For A Big FPS Boost
The Intel Arc A380 is a meager GPU by modern measures. It has just 8 Xe-cores, giving it a smaller GPU than the Core Ultra X9 388H's integrated part. It's based on the original Alchemist architecture, which is considerably less capable than the second-generation Battlemage designs that we're so fond of.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Intel reportedly 'cancels' Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, but keeps 270K/250K Arrow Lake Refresh SKUs
Intel has reportedly canceled its Core Ultra 9 290K Plus desktop CPU. This is based on information we received from two sources. Intel has not publicly announced a Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop lineup, and it has not issued an official cancellation notice. This means that technically it was never canceled, because it was never announced.
February 6, 2026 — Source

M5 Pro Didn't Show Up In The Latest iOS 26.3 Beta Because It Is A Rebranded M5 Max Using A Single Chip Design, Thanks To TSMC's 2.5D Technology
Apple continues to keep us in suspense as the M5 Pro and M5 Max launches remain in limbo, with the only concrete details available to us being that these chipsets will arrive in the first half of 2026. Recently, evidence of only the M5 Max and M5 Ultra was referenced in iOS 26.3 Beta, with the M5 Pro strangely missing.
February 6, 2026 — Source

MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU Listed at $5,200 in Taiwan
MSI's most powerful GPU—the GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z—will come with an extreme price tag to match, as the company has listed its GPU for NT$165,000, which works out to about $5,200. The company noted this pricing in a 24-hour giveaway scheduled to begin on Monday, February 9, at 10:00 AM Taiwanese time, lasting until Tuesday, February 10. The listing has revealed that the card we previewed at the 2026 International CES show is not only a premium design but also a premium-priced product, as the supply is limited to only 1,300 samples.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Noctua surpasses 500K upgrade mounting kits shipped
Noctua has achieved a major logistical and environmental milestone, announcing that it has now shipped its 500,000th mounting upgrade kit to customers globally.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Report: Intel Cancels Flagship Core Ultra 9 290K Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh," But Keeps Other SKUs
Two sources close to the media note that Intel's flagship Core Ultra 9 290K Plus might not roll out at all, despite the massive hype and leaked benchmarks indicating that Intel is releasing this CPU SKU as part of the "Arrow Lake Refresh" generation expected to arrive in March or April. Reportedly, Intel will instead focus on delivering value with its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus SKU, which carries 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo boost. For individual boosting frequency, P-Cores top out at 5.4 GHz, while the base runs at 3.7 GHz. For E-Cores, the boost frequency is set to a maximum of 4.7 GHz, while the base is set at 3.2 GHz.
February 6, 2026 — Source

World's Largest AI Chip with 4 Trillion Transistors
The United Arab Emirates has revealed what it describes as the world's largest AI processor, featuring 4 trillion transistors integrated onto a single wafer-sized chip. The announcement was made by Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, during a keynote at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 4th, 2026

Intel CPUs Record First Period of Growth on Steam Survey After Months of Decline
As February has just started, Valve finished processing data for the January edition of the Steam Hardware and Software Survey. One of the few interesting takeaways is that for the first time in months, Intel's share of consumer CPU usage has seen an uptick, instead of the slow decline it has been experiencing. According to the January update, Intel's CPU share among Steam platform users has grown to 56.64%, representing a small but pleasant increase of 0.25% over the December data. On the other hand, AMD recorded a slight decrease of 0.19%, now standing at 43.34% of the market.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Intel Xeon 600 CPUs Arrive for Workstations
Intel's Xeon 600 series is here, providing new competition for AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series of workstation CPUs. The new processors, which were codenamed Granite Rapids-WS, are aimed at businesses involved in AI development, 3D rendering, data analysis, and other compute-intensive tasks. Intel is releasing 11 models with processor core counts ranging from 86 at the high end to 12 for the base model.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Intel’s Arc B390 iGPU is close match to Xbox Series S in Alan Wake 2, test shows
Panther Lake iGPU matches Xbox Series S in Digital Foundry’s Alan Wake 2 test
February 4, 2026 — Source

Levelplay Launches Combat Liquid HUD and Combat Liquid SE AIO CPU Coolers
Levelplay Launches Combat Liquid HUD and Combat Liquid SE AIO CPU Coolers
February 4, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 2nd, 2026

AMD adopts FRED together with Intel for Zen 6 architecture — replacement for decades-old IDT can improve performance and stability
Good riddance, IDT. You won't be missed.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Arm Flexible Access Helps Startups Build Chips Faster
Arm Flexible Access is evolving, unlocking broader startup eligibility, expanded edge AI capabilities, and a more flexible way to design, test, and bring silicon to market. Innovation in silicon design thrives on iteration. For startups and established design teams alike, the ability to explore, test, and refine without financial friction is essential. That's why Arm Flexible Access is evolving to make that journey even easier.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Binning results from 13 Ryzen 7 9850X3Ds prove that the CPU is purely an overclocked 9800X3D from the factory — 9850X3D looks similar to 9800X3D, just with higher voltages
The worst sample of the 13 required 1.355v to achieve its maximum single-core boost clock.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Core UItra 9 290K Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" CPU leaks again, now 10% faster than 285K
The entry shows a system running on an ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI board and upcoming Intel Arrow Lake Refresh SKU known as 290K Plus, the new flagship desktop CPU. Memory is listed as 64 GB of DDR5-6800 Geekbench reports a 24-core setup split into two clusters (8 and 16), with a listed maximum frequency of 5.6 GHz.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Ends Up 10% Faster In ST & 11% Faster In MT Versus 285K In Latest Leak
Intel's Core Ultra 9 290K Plus CPU has leaked out once again, and delivers up to a 11% performance boost over the 285K.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 200 And AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs Reportedly Have Similar Failure Rates, Reveals Puget Systems Analysis
Puget Systems Tracking Reveals Nearly 2.5% Failure Rates for Latest AMD and Intel CPUs; Non-X3D Chips Reportedly Die More Often Than X3D Counterparts
February 2, 2026 — Source

Intel XeSS 3 Runs on Arc B580 Before Official Support Lands
Intel XeSS 3 with multi-frame generation (MFG) is expected to be available this month for the Arc B580 "Battlemage" graphics cards. However, some Redditors suggest there's a workaround to enable XeSS 3 and gain the FPS boost from MFG through a simple file swap.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 290K Plus appears on Geekbench with chart-topping scores — Arrow Lake refresh beats the 285K by ~10% across single- and multithreaded tests
Intel's latest desktop chips are coming along nicely.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Intel's Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Shows 10% Performance Boost Over Core Ultra 9 285K
Intel's next desktop "Arrow Lake Refresh" CPU upgrade is inching closer to reality. The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has been spotted in a new Geekbench run, adding to the evidence that the "Arrow Lake Refresh" will indeed offer a meaningful performance improvements over its predecessors. The test system used an ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming Wi-Fi board with 64 GB of DDR5-6800 memory. The processor achieved scores of 3,535 in the single-core test and 25,106 in the multicore test.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Overclocker shares Ryzen 7 9850X3D binning results featuring 13 CPUs
A new set of Ryzen 7 9850X3D binning were shared by overclockers sugi0lover and chunmu82, who have been logging early samples.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Puget Systems reliability data shows Core Ultra 200 and Ryzen 9000 X3D with near-identical failure rates
Puget: Core Ultra 7 265K has only 0.77% reported failures
February 2, 2026 — Source

Puget 2025 Reliability Report: Intel, AMD CPUs Tie, RTX 50 Leads
Puget Systems has published its annual "Most Reliable Hardware" summary for 2025, based on the company's own build volume and support records. While the report reflects Puget's curated parts list rather than the entire DIY market, it provides a grounded look at which components most often triggered replacements in real workstation deployments—where stability tends to matter more than chasing peak benchmark numbers.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Puget Systems Reveals 2025's Most Reliable PC Hardware, Do The Results Surprise You?
Puget Systems has released its 2025 Hardware Reliability Report: if you're familiar with the company's annual reports, they offer an invaluable look at which components in your build actually survive the rigors of professional use.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — February 1st, 2026

Intel sets a 7467 MT/s+ memory requirement for Panther Lake Arc B-series iGPU branding, slower configs show up as "Intel Graphics"
Intel Arc Xe3 B-Series won't appear with its full marketing name, unless laptop has memory meeting the standard
February 1, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 31st, 2026

AMD Zen 6 'leak' suggests compact 12-Core CCDs with 48MB L3 cache
AMD's next‑generation "Zen 6" microarchitecture may bring some notable changes, according to a new rumour shared by leaker HXL (via VideoCardz). The post claims AMD is considering increasing the core density of its standard CPU Complex Die (CCD) for the first time, moving from the long‑standing 8‑core layout to a 12‑core configuration. The same rumour also mentions a shift to TSMC's latest process node and a larger L3 cache per CCD.
January 31, 2026 — Source

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Tips Hand On N1 AI PC Chip Plans
When you think NVIDIA, you think "GPUs." It's easy to forget that NVIDIA's been making system-on-a-chip products for nearly 20 years; the first Tegra SoC came out in early 2008. The company's chips haven't really found their way into mainstream laptops, but that's about to change with the release of the N1/N1X processors.
January 31, 2026 — Source

The entry-level CPU we believe is "masterclass of performance-per-watt efficiency" is now under $200 — it has CPU Speeds of 3.9 GHz, 6 Cores, and more
If you're a beginner PC builder and you're looking for an affordable CPU to start developing your skills and rig with, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a good place to start now that it's 34% off
January 31, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 30th, 2026

AMD replaced user's Ryzen 9 7950X3D with 9950X3D during RMA
A Redditor "Space_swag" says an AMD warranty RMA for a Ryzen 9 7950X3D ended with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D arriving as the replacement. The user also said the confirmation email listed the new OPN before delivery, so the swap was not a surprise at the doorstep.
January 30, 2026 — Source

AMD Surprises User With Ryzen 9 9950X3D As A Replacement For Ryzen 9 7950X3D RMA
Not everyone is lucky enough to get a newer and faster piece of hardware in RMA, but this user couldn't hide his excitement after receiving the upgrade.
January 30, 2026 — Source

AMD "Zen 6" CCD Packs 12 Cores, 48 MB L3 Cache
The standard CPU complex die (CCD) chiplet based on AMD's next-generation "Zen 6" microarchitecture is poised to feature a 50% increase in CPU core counts. This would be the first time that AMD has increased core-counts of its CCDs containing full-sized CPU cores capable of sustaining high clock speeds. It had developed CCDs with high core counts using compacted cores with lower clock speed limits until now.
January 30, 2026 — Source

AMD Zen 6 CCD Reportedly Measures 76mm2: Slightly Bigger Than Zen 5 But With 50% More Cores & Cache, Based on TSMC N2 Node
AMD's Zen 6 CCD is going to be similar in size to the last-gen Zen offerings but features 50% more cores on the TSMC N2 process node.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Asus Accidentally Confirms 9950X3Dv2 CPU in 9850X3D Overclock Video
AMD has yet to announced the chip, but it's expected to come with twin 3D V-Cache chips stacked on two Zen 5 chiplets.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Intel shows off leading-edge tech with massive AI processor test vehicle — huge chip features four logic tiles, 12 HBM4 stacks, and 8X reticle size
But will products on its base ever be mass produced?
January 30, 2026 — Source

Leaker claims AMD Zen 6 will feature 48MB of L3 cache — keeping L3 cache-to-core ratio the same as Zen 5 with Zen 6's 12-core CCD
Increasing Zen 6 to 48MB of L3 cache per CCD will keep the core to L3 cache ratio the same as Zen 5.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Zen 6 CCD leak claims size similar to Zen 5 but with 12 cores and 48MB L3
For context, Zen 5 desktop Ryzen 9000 chips already show how AMD kept CCD area tight on a newer node. AMD's Ryzen 9000 uses a TSMC N4 process for CPU cores, and mainstream parts like Ryzen 7 9700X carry 32MB of L3. Coverage of the Zen 5 CCD has also put the compute die at about 70.6 mm², staying close to Zen 4's CCD size.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Zen 6 rumor: AMD shifts to 12-core CCD with bigger L3
Fresh chatter around AMD's next-generation Zen 6 design suggests the company is preparing a major upgrade to its standard chiplet building block: the CPU complex die, better known as the CCD. The headline claim is straightforward but significant: Zen 6 CCDs may move from 8 cores to 12 cores. That's a 50% jump in core count per chiplet, and it would be the first time AMD raises the core count of its mainstream, high-clock "full" CCD in this way. In the past, higher-density approaches were often associated with compacted cores or designs that didn't necessarily target the same frequency envelope as AMD's desktop-focused parts.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 19th, 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Sample Reaches 5.75 GHz on All Cores
AMD hyped up its forthcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D model as succeeding the world's current fastest gaming desktop processor. Ahead of a rumored January 29 launch, benchmark and diagnostic leaks continue to flow out. Allegedly impressive boost numbers have turned up via the Overclock.net forum; likely resulting from experiments conducted on another pre-release sample. In a Gigabyte X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE motherboard-centric thread, the leaker—OC_Beer—claims that their screenshot was supplied by an unnamed acquaintance.
January 19, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D reportedly hits 5.75 GHz with all cores
Luckily for us, not many reviewers and overclockers follow NDAs. Wherever the source came from, the new screenshot and test results featured the soon-to-be-released Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This is the same 8-core CPU with 3D V-Cache as the 9800X3D, AMD's top-selling and best-performing gaming CPU for the AM5 platform.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Tesla Completes AI5 Chip, Revives Dojo 3 with Intel Packaging Deal
Tesla has finalized the development of its AI5 automotive processor, allowing for production at TSMC and Samsung facilities. This advancement also revives the previously halted Dojo 3 supercomputer project. CEO Elon Musk announced that the AI5 chip will offer performance on par with NVIDIA's "Hopper" architecture, with two AI5 units equaling the power of a single "Blackwell" processor.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Tesla Goes "All In" on Chipmaking as Elon Musk Confirms Dojo3 Is Back on Track; AI5 Chip to Rival NVIDIA's Blackwell with Much Better Perf/$
Well, it seems Tesla's plans to go all-in with its custom silicon have become much more aggressive, as Musk says the automaker intends to compete with NVIDIA's leading offerings.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 15th, 2026

AMD's 3D V-Cache Is Such A Hit For L3 It May Stack L2 Cache On CPUs Next
AMD's extant "X3D" processors include a feature called 3D V-Cache, which involves bonding a slab of SRAM cache to the logic die in such a way that it physically extends the L3 cache of the CPU to triple its original capacity. What if we could do the same thing for L2 cache? AMD may actually be investigating that, as one of its employees filed a patent back in 2024 about doing exactly that.
January 15, 2026 — Source

New 'StackWarp' Attack Threatens Confidential VMs on AMD Processors
Researchers have disclosed technical details on a new AMD processor attack that allows remote code execution inside confidential VMs.
January 15, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 9th, 2026

CPS PCCooler at 2026 CES: First Air CPU Cooler with True-Color Display
CPS PCCooler brought a large selection of new cases, PSUs, AIO and air type CPU coolers, to the 2026 International CES. Starting things off, we've come across their KN-series, YS-series, and YT-series premium ATX 3.1 PSU series, each with modern 12V-2x6 connectors, and differentiated by features such as idle fan-stop, Cybenetics acoustics ratings, body depth, and fan sizes. The SU1650 is a Cybenetics Titanium-rated 1650 W PSU (probably the most efficient PSU in its wattage-class), and puts out two 600 W 12V-2x6 connectors.
January 9, 2026 — Source

CPU-Z 2.18 released with 290K+, 9850X3D and Medusa Point (Zen6) support
CPU-Z adds support for new unreleased CPUs
January 9, 2026 — Source

CPUID Adds Support For Ryzen 9850X3D, Medusa Point, And Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs To CPU-Z
CPU-Z Version 2.18 Adds Support for Many Newly Released and Un-Released Processors; Also Adds Improved Support For LPDDR5X CAMM2
January 9, 2026 — Source

HWiNFO update brings enhanced support for Core Ultra 200K Plus, Ultra 300 and next-gen Core Ultra 400 series
HWiNFO 8.40 expands platform detection for Intel's next wave of mobile and desktop parts. The update adds new IDs for Nova Lake-H/HX (400H/HX), Arrow Lake Refresh (200K+), and Panther Lake SKUs (300), so early systems show up with the right names and sensor mappings.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Intel Panther Lake press Q&A transcript — EVO is still alive, and the company ditches prior-generation naming scheme
We sat down at CES 2026 with a panel of Intel staff to ask questions about Core Ultra Series 3.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Intel showed up for consumers at the 'Consumer Electronics Show;' AMD didn't
AI everywhere is starting to feel like it comes at a cost.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 8th, 2026

AMD claims Panther Lake has 'too much baggage' for handheld PC use — fights back after Intel jabs AMD for using 'ancient silicon' in its Z2 series APUs
Calling Z2 ancient is comedic when the flagship model comes with AMD's latest Zen 5 architecture.
January 8, 2026 — Source

AMD introduces Ryzen AI Embedded P100 (Strix Point/Krackan) and X100 (Strix Halo) series
AMD has introduced Ryzen AI Embedded as a new embedded x86 processor portfolio with two branches. P100 targets in vehicle systems and industrial automation, while X100 is the follow up aimed at heavier "physical ai" and autonomous designs.
January 8, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D OEM CPU Already Delidded
AMD officially unveiled its new 8-core Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop gaming processor earlier in the week; in virtual and specification form. A day later, select members of the press have inspected physical examples at CES 2026. Lately, PCGamesHardware Germany and Club386 have presented photos of OEM hardware—as evidenced by a visible OPN code, reading as "100-000001973." A few e-tailers have started listing the retail version—web searches of the related "100-100001973WOF" designation bring up Team Red's boxed product.
January 8, 2026 — Source

AMD teases heavily-rumored Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, continues to leak despite CES no-show — Alienware Area 51 may not be a beneficiary after all
Along with a British system integrator who's putting it inside a workstation.
January 8, 2026 — Source

ASUS TUF Gaming TM500 Desktop To be Fitted With AMD Hawk Point CPUs
During CES 2026, ASUS quietly showcased a new prebuilt system under its TUF Gaming brand, the TUF Gaming TM500. At first glance, it appeared to be a fairly conventional compact gaming desktop, and it initially drew little attention on the show floor. A closer inspection, however, revealed an unusual design choice that sets the TM500 apart from most mainstream gaming PCs. Instead of using a standard desktop processor, the TUF Gaming TM500 is powered by mobile CPUs from AMD's Hawk Point family. ASUS confirmed configurations based on either the AMD Ryzen 5 220 or the AMD Ryzen 7 260, both derived from AMD's Zen 4 architecture.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Carbice Shows Off Ice Pad, a High-Performance Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad
Carbice is a new entrant at CES, and we caught their revolutionary new product, called simply Ice Pad. This is a high-performance, sold-state thermal pad based on carbon nanotubes, a technology more advanced than graphite-based thermal pads from, say, Hitachi. Graphite based pads tend to offer much higher thermal conductivity than regular polymer-based ones, but carbon nanotube (CNT) based ones tend to offer even higher axial thermal conductivity. The Ice Pad offers in-plane thermal conductivity of 200 W/mK, and outlasts a conventional TIM application by years.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Entry-level Intel Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" Mobile Processor Spotted at CES
Entry-level Intel Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" Mobile Processor Spotted at CES
January 8, 2026 — Source

First Close-Up Photos of AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Emerge
The first close-up images of AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D have surfaced, offering an early look at AMD's next-generation X3D desktop CPU ahead of its official availability. The photos provide a detailed view of the processor package, confirming that AMD continues to refine its 3D V-Cache implementation within the AM5 ecosystem. From the images, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D retains the familiar AM5 heatspreader design, closely resembling other Ryzen 7000- and 9000-series processors.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Inno3D iChill GeForce RTX 5080 Frostbite and RTX 5090 Frostbite PRO Hands On
Here are some of the first pictures of Inno3D's new flagship custom-design graphics cards targeting enthusiasts with DIY liquid cooling setups. The Inno3D iChill GeForce RTX 5090 Frostbite PRO comes with a factory-fitted full-coverage water block sourced from Alphacool. This block has its coolant ports toward the tail-end of the card instead of the top (fittings not included). These come with standard G 1/4" threads. The block is nickel-plated copper with a metal alloy top that has a carbon fiber pattern decal. The card surprisingly lacks any factory overclock, so you can go to town yourself.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Intel Debuts Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs From Its 18A Node
Laptops with the processors will be ready before the end of the month.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Intel Jabs AMD With New Panther Lake Chips, Claiming Team Red Is Selling 'Ancient Silicon' in the Handheld Market
Intel appears confident in its new Panther Lake chips, especially for the handheld segment, as the company refers to chips from AMD as "ancient silicon."
January 8, 2026 — Source

Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 Mobile Processors -- Panther Lake Roars to Life
For the PC hardware space, the marquee announcement coming out of CES 2026 this year is without a doubt the launch of Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 of chips. Going by the codename of Panther Lake, the latest of Intel's lakes marks two very important milestones for the company. Besides being the launch of a new generation of hardware -- with new architectures and new features all around -- the Core Ultra Series 3 also marks the debut of Intel's highly anticipated Intel 18A process node, which itself incorporates several major changes in how chips are built. As a result, the launch of the Core Ultra Series 3 has become a critical moment for both halves of the house of Intel -- chip design and chip manufacturing -- to show off what they can do.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Intel shows off Arc B390 graphics in games: "playable at 1080p with XeSS"
Intel's Panther Lake laptops are starting to show up in controlled CES 2026 hands-on sessions. Tom's Hardware tested a Lenovo reference system with the Core Ultra X9 388H and Arc B390 iGPU, which is the 12 Xe3-core configuration reserved for X-series parts. Reveiwers at the scene were closely monitored and were not allowed to just tinker with the reference system how they liked. So naturally these are just early hands-on videos with some general understanding where Intel Arc B390 will sit.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Intel Wildcat Lake 6-core chips for budget devices will replace Alder Lake-N and Twin Lake (eventually)
Intel's Alder Lake-N and Twin Lake chips are cheap, low-power chips that have been popular options for entry-level mini PCs, laptops, and other devices like tablets and single-board PCs. But while these chips offer much better CPU and graphics performance than the Intel Celeron and Atom-branded chips they replaced, they're based on architecture that's several years old at this point.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Musk Says Tesla Will Build A 2nm Dirty Fab Where He Can Smoke Cigars And Eat Burgers
Semiconductor engineers everywhere are clutching their lint-free jumpsuits in horror as Elon Musk has announced his latest disruption: the "dirty fab," a chip lab so chill in its standards that you could smoke and eat a double fat cheeseburger inside.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Panther Lake is officially Intel Core Ultra Series 3 — here's how to understand all the new model names
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 was made official at CES 2026, so here's what you need to know about the new family.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Ryzen 9 9950X3D2: Alienware & Sytronix Feature it in Pre-built Systems
Not long after AMD's alleged confirmation of the "Granite Ridge" flagship 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU's existence, web sleuths noticed that the not-yet-launched SKU being included in marketing material and new product descriptions. Most tellingly, Alienware China's Weibo account inadvertently mentioned a new Area-51 desktop system powered by Team Red's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Thermaltake Shows New AIO CPU Coolers, Dual Infinity Mirror Fan Series, and V75 Max Keyboards
Thermaltake used CES 2026 to showcase several new cooling and peripheral products. The first of them is the ST360 Ultra ARGB Sync, a 360 mm AIO liquid cooler with a layout designed to reduce visible tubing by placing it on the side of the block. Its main feature is a detachable 7-inch magnetic IPS display, which can show system stats or custom visuals and can be repositioned elsewhere in the case. The cooler uses a single-frame 360 mm ARGB fan to reduce cable clutter and is available in Black and Snow, with standard motherboard ARGB sync support.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 7th, 2026

Acer Introduces AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series Processors Across Copilot+ PC Portfolio
Acer today announced new models across its laptop portfolio with the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors, including the thin-and-light Acer Swift Go 16 AI, the mainstream Acer Aspire 14 AI and Acer Aspire 16 AI, and the Acer Nitro V 16 AI for gaming, all featuring Copilot+ PC experiences on Windows 11. Built on the advanced "Zen 5" architecture, the new AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors enhance productivity and creative capabilities across the board.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Alienware hints that AMD actually planned Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 launch at CES
AMD's CES 2026 desktop CPU announcements raised eyebrows by their simplicity. Despite widespread expectations of a broader 3D V-Cache refresh, the company introduced only a single new X3D processor, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. New information from Dell Alienware now suggests that this limited rollout may not reflect AMD's original plan. An official promotional video published by Alienware on its Weibo account references a "2026 CES AREA-51 Gaming Desktop with the latest AMD Ryzen processor."
January 7, 2026 — Source or Source

AMD hints you could buy a mobile Ryzen and drop it into a desktop PC
AMD isn't saying that you'll be able to, but it isn't denying that you won't, either.
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD Reportedly Hints About Later Launch of Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU
According to a fairly fresh ComputerBase social media post, AMD has confirmed the existence—reportedly to a select group of journalists—of their unreleased 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 SKU. During CES 2026 proceedings, the German computer hardware news outlet was seemingly briefed about an upcoming second quarter launch of Ryzen AI 400 series desktop APUs, and were told to "stay tuned" for future updates regarding the rollout of Team Red's dual 3D V-Cache flagship gaming chip.
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen Chief Confirms The Return Of AM4 As AMD Is Doing "Everything" To Bring More Supply Of Older Ryzen Processors
With DDR5 prices rising rapidly, AMD is now looking to bring back the prominent AM4 platform-compatible processors.
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD signals possible AM4 Ryzen 5000 comeback to soften DDR5 upgrade costs
AMD signals possible AM4 Ryzen 5000 comeback to soften DDR5 upgrade costs
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD suggests it may open-source FSR 4 after all following 'accidental' release last year
AMD hints FSR 4 could go open-source after the GitHub slip, but even if that's true, it does not mean RDNA3 will support it officially
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD teases heavily-rumored Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, continues to leak despite CES no-show — Alienware Area 51 may not be a beneficiary after all
Along with a British system integrator who's putting it inside a workstation.
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 "Gorgon Point" and Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" processors
Coming soon to an AI PC near you
January 7, 2026 — Source

AMD's EPYC Venice, Instinct MI455X, & Helios Hardware On Display for First Time at CES 2026
Alongside AMD's numerous client-focused hardware announcements during their CES 2026 keynote, the company also devoted a bit of attention to their data center/server products. Though the company is essentially mid-cycle on its major data center products right now -- and thus is not launching anything in the immediate timeframe -- AMD still opted to use the attention garnered by hosting the official opening keynote for CES to outline the status of its 2026 server products.
January 7, 2026 — Source

ASRock Dips Into AIO Watercooling At CES 2026
ASRock made a splash at CES 2026 by introducing their first line of AIO watercoolers, marking a new venture for the company that has long served PC enthusiasts. The standout models are the flagship Taichi AQUA series, featuring swappable magnetic tops that allow users to choose between a 3.4-inch LCD screen or a clear panel to view the coolant flow. Designed for heavy-duty systems, these models boast dual pumps capable of handling over 500 watts and come with thick 38 mm radiators. The other four series cater to gamers and general PC builders. The Phantom Gaming series offers RGB lighting and additional cooling for VRM components, while the Steel Legend series emphasizes durability with industrial-grade bearings.
January 7, 2026 — Source

ASUS NUC 16 Pro Debuts With Core Ultra X9 Panther Lake CPU
ASUS has expanded its mini PC lineup at CES 2026 with the announcement of four new compact systems based on Intel and AMD platforms. The new range includes the NUC 16 Pro featuring Intel's Panther Lake processors, as well as updated ExpertCenter and ROG GR70 models powered by AMD CPUs. The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is built around Intel's Panther Lake architecture and can be configured with up to a Core Ultra X9 processor. This chip combines a 16-core CPU, an Arc B390 integrated GPU with twelve Xe3 graphics cores, and an NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance.
January 7, 2026 — Source

be quiet! Showcases New Coolers, Previews Upcoming Lineup at CES 2026
be quiet! CES 2026 showcase is led by the Light Loop IO LCD, a new AIO liquid cooler aimed at high-end systems. It features a 2.1-inch IPS display (500 nits) for system stats or custom visuals, paired with RGB lighting. Cooling hardware includes three Light Wings LX PWM fans, a redesigned cold plate and jet plate, and a new pump design. The cooler is managed through be quiet!'s IO Center software and will be available in 240 mm and 360 mm sizes, in black or white.
January 7, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: Intel launches 18A 'Panther Lake' Core Ultra 3 CPUs
Intel has officially launched its third-generation Core Ultra mobile processors at CES 2026, marking the long-awaited debut of its Intel 18A process technology. Also known as Panther Lake, the Core Ultra Series 3 is the first compute platform designed and manufactured entirely in the US using 18A silicon. With a focus on mobile efficiency and integrated graphics, Intel is claiming a 76% uplift in gaming performance and a 60% improvement in multithreaded performance over the previous generation.
January 7, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: Sudokoo launches full line-up of CPU coolers
Sudokoo is making its first CES appearance this year, bringing along a host of new CPU coolers, covering both air and AIO units. We stopped by their booth to get a first-hand look at the new range.
January 7, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

First close-up photos of AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D emerge
PC Games Hardware and Club386 have published close-up photos of AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D, including shots of the AM5 package with and without the heat spreader. PC Games Hardware did not say where the CPU was photographed, but the sample appears to be an OEM unit that likely came from an AMD briefing or a system integrator channel.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Frore Systems' LiquidJet and AirJet Pak cooling systems in the flesh — live demo with production hardware display impressive cooling capacity
I need these for my desktop, stat.
January 7, 2026 — Source

iBuyPower Presents New AW5 & AC5 CPU Coolers at CES 2026
iBuyPower has debuted two sets of brand-new CPU coolers on the show floor at CES 2026. TechPowerUp staff on the ground first inspected the pre-built system specialist's AW5 AIO model; available in black or white. Naturally, this new-gen all-in-one liquid cooler succeeds last year's AW4 cooler. Instead of utilizing the predecessor's RGB Vortex water block design, iBuyPower engineers have deployed a new circular segmented display on the AW5. In collaboration with HYTE, a software control system can—by default—send temperature, fan speed, and other diagnostic information to the water block's display.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Intel Panther Lake pre-release testing delivers over 80 fps in Cyberpunk, 100 fps in F1 — Arc B390 offers playable 1080p frame rates with XeSS quirks in our hands-on tests
Panther Lake's 12 Xe3 cores can deliver some serious gaming horsepower, but the software still needs work
January 7, 2026 — Source

Intel quietly launches Wildcat Lake third-generation Core processors with six cores
Intel has quietly expanded its processor lineup with the introduction of Wildcat Lake, a third-generation Core processor family that arrived alongside the company's CES 2026 announcements. While Panther Lake dominated the spotlight as Intel's next major Core Ultra platform, Wildcat Lake represents a more compact and efficiency-oriented alternative built on the same modern IP foundations. Wildcat Lake shares its core architectural elements with Intel's other contemporary designs. It integrates Cougar Cove performance CPU cores, Darkmont efficiency-focused cores, graphics based on the Xe 3 architecture, and Intel's fifth-generation NPU for AI workloads.
January 7, 2026 — Source

MSI's new MPG CoreFrozr CPU air coolers feature a 6-inch LCD display — plus customizable readouts, copper base, and Ryzen X3D support
MSI's new premium dual-fan MPG CoreFrozr coolers feature removable LCDs
January 7, 2026 — Source

New Ryzen CPUs for AM4 may be back on the menu as AMD considers reintroducing select SKUs
AMD may be looking at bringing back older AM4 desktop parts based on Zen 3. At a CES 2026 roundtable attended by Tom's Hardware, AMD's David McAfee said the company is exploring ways to "reintroduce products" into the AM4 platform so gamers can upgrade without replacing the whole system.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm Finally Moving To A Dual-Foundry Strategy, As Samsung Will Reportedly Mass Produce The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 On Its 2nm GAA Process, With Design Work Completed
Samsung's efforts to secure 2nm GAA chip orders from Qualcomm for its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have been well-documented. The Korean giant had previously been reported to have sent a sample to the company for evaluation purposes on its cutting-edge lithography, the same one used to mass produce the Exynos 2600. Now, Samsung appears to have caught a break because the latter has seemingly entered into talks with Qualcomm to manufacture the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a move that's expected to benefit both firms.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Not Cancelled as AMD Says Stay Tuned
AMD's CES 2026 announcements delivered an update for the X3D lineup with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, but the company did not publish any formal details for the rumored Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. That absence immediately triggered speculation that AMD had cancelled its alleged next flagship, especially given how much attention the "dual 3D V-Cache" concept has received in leaks and pre-show chatter. A post-event exchange suggests the situation is more "not ready to disclose" than "not happening."
January 7, 2026 — Source

Senior AMD executive suggests consumers buy cheap CPUs to combat memory pricing squeeze — says 'consumers have a wide assortment of choice available for all kinds of price points'
'Consumers have a wide assortment of choice available for all kinds of price points that they can buy for this coming year. So yeah, I'm not not too concerned about that.'
January 7, 2026 — Source

TSMC's 2nm Process is Reportedly Recording 1.5 Times More Tape-Outs Compared To The 3nm Node, Apple, Qualcomm & MediaTek To Make Up A Large Percentage
A bevy of chips mass produced on TSMC's 2nm process is expected to launch later this year, with MediaTek already having announced the tape-out of its first SoC on the next-generation lithography in 2025. Like the Taiwanese fabless semiconductor firm, several other customers are lined up to place orders on the next-generation process, with fresh details stating that TSMC's 2nm node has witnessed 1.5 times the number of tape-outs compared to the 3nm technology, indicating just how ravenous the demand is.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 6th, 2026

AeroCool at 2026 CES: New Cases, Coolers, PSUs, and Fans
AeroCool brought a slick new lineup of cooling, casing, and power hardware to the 2026 International CES. We begin our tour with the Smart G1, a mainstream PSU with fixed cabling that meets ATX 3.1 standards and offers 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency. It comes in capacities up to 1000 W, and offers a 12V-2x6 (600 W) connector. It uses a low-noise 135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan to keep cool. All its cables are individually sleeved and black. Next up, is the Premier G1, which is essentially the same PSU as the Smart G1, but with full modular cabling, and the addition of Cybenetics Platinum certification, and a zero-RPM mode for its 135 mm fan.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD announces Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a faster-binned flagship gaming CPU for Q1 2026
A KS-style play for enthusiasts chasing peak numbers
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Announces Ryzen AI 400 Series "Gorgon Point" Mobile Processors
AMD at the 2026 International CES announced the new Ryzen AI 400 series "Gorgon Point" mobile processors powering the company's client processor lineup through 2026. These chips are based on the new 4 nm "Gorgon Point" silicon that is a refresh of the current "Strix Point" monolithic processor supporting higher clock speeds across its various compute components, and updates to its power management. The processor implements the "Zen 5" microarchitecture, and uses a dual-CCX CPU with four full-sized "Zen 5" cores sharing a 16 MB L3 cache, and eight compact "Zen 5c" cores sharing an 8 MB L3 cache.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Expands Ryzen AI MAX "Strix Halo" Processor Lineup
AMD today expanded its Ryzen AI MAX "Strix Halo" line of super-APUs with two new processor models, the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Both are based on the existing "Strix Halo" package, which combines a 16-core/32-thread "Zen 5" CPU based on standard "Zen 5" CCDs, with a large I/O die featuring a powerful iGPU based on RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture that has 40 compute units (2,560 stream processors), a Copilot+ ready NPU with 50 TOPS on tap, and a unified 256-bit LPDDR5X memory interface.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Introduces Ryzen AI Embedded Processor Portfolio
Today, AMD introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid robotics, the new P100 and X100 Series processors provide OEMs, tier-1 suppliers and system and software developers in automotive and industrial markets with high performance, efficient AI compute in a compact BGA (ball grid array) package for the most constrained embedded systems.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD is launching an upgraded version of one of its best desktop CPUs, but I'm more excited about what this means for the other X3D models
Say hello to the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D... What's wrong? Is that too many numbers to keep track of?
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Launches Ryzen 7 9850X3D, The World's Fastest Gaming CPU Gets Even Faster
AMD today launched the Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor. This 8-core/16-thread processor is powered by the "Zen 5" microarchitecture supercharged with 3D V-Cache technology, and is essentially a speed-increase over the current 9800X3D. The chip comes with a base frequency of 4.70 GHz, and maximum boost frequency of 5.60 GHz, a significant increase over the 4.70 GHz base and 5.20 GHz maximum boost of the 9800X3D. This 400 MHz increase in maximum boost frequency should increase boost frequency residency across thread counts.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Q&A at CES 2026: We talk Ryzen and more
AMD talks us through the year ahead, and about the competitive landscape in the PC CPU market.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD may bring back AM4 processors to help users fight ongoing RAM crisis
The PC industry is currently experiencing a massive shock due to AI eating up all the resources and causing massive price increases on different components, particularly memory. Manufacturers are trying to adjust by trying different tactics. Some just give up on regular customers, while others try to adapt. NVIDIA, for one, is reportedly bringing back a five-year-old GPU from its grave, and AMD may be considering a similar strategy.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen chief teases return of older Zen 3 chips to fight soaring RAM prices — 'That's something we're actively working on right now'
Bring out your salt shaker for this one, but it's one tasty morsel.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD unveils 256-core EPYC Venice for Helios MI455X AI racks platform
AMD used its CES 2026 stage time to connect two major data center themes: next-generation EPYC server CPUs and rack-scale AI infrastructure built around Instinct accelerators. During the event, CEO Dr. Lisa Su held up the upcoming EPYC "Venice" processor and framed it as the host CPU for the company's 2026 "Helios" AI rack design, which is described as being powered by Instinct MI455X GPUs. The configuration outlined for each compute node is a familiar AI-server formula: multiple accelerators per node, with a single high-throughput CPU responsible for memory, I/O, and system-level orchestration.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Unveils Ryzen 7, Ryzen AI 400 Series, & Halo Developer Platform at CES 2026
AMD is expanding its computing portfolio at CES 2026. The announcements include Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, its fastest Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, and Ryzen AI Max+ Series processors for ultra-thin notebooks. The company is also unveiling the Ryzen AI Halo developer platform.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD unwraps Instinct MI500 boasting 1,000X more performance versus MI300X — setting the stage for the era of YottaFLOPS data centers
Next-generation CDNA 6 architecture on-track for 2027.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD Zen 6 EPYC "Venice" Introduces a Radical Package Redesign
AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su at the company's 2026 International CES event held up the next generation EPYC "Venice" enterprise processor driving the company's 2026 "Helios" AI racks powered by AMD MI455X AI GPUs. Each node in the rack features four MI455X GPUs, and one EPYC "Venice" processor with a 256-core/512-thread configuration. The package features a significantly different layout of chiplets compared to current EPYC chips.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD's AI Chips Are Coming for Your Laptop, Desktop, and Car
AMD unveiled Ryzen AI 400 and Embedded processors at CES 2026, touting up to 60 TOPS NPUs and new chips for laptops, desktops, and edge devices.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D promises 7% uplift over Ryzen 7 9800X3D -- AMD fights itself with 'new fastest gaming processor'
AMD says the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D will live side-by-side, but the gap between them looks very small.
January 6, 2026 — Source

AMD: Ryzen AI Max+ that wrecks Nvidia RTX 5070, Apple M5 & Intel get two new 5GHz APUs
At CES 2026, AMD today unveiled its new Ryzen AI 400 series APUs and explained how the new parts are often much better for gaming, content creation and work than Intel. Speaking of work, alongside the new 400 series APUs, AMD today also released some new Ryzen AI Max+ APUs.
January 6, 2026 — Source

APNX Introduces LC2 AIO Cooler, Shows V2 Cases and Max G1 PSUs at CES 2026
APNX presented its LC2 AIO liquid cooler at CES 2026, a follow-up of its LC1-D cooler featuring an aluminium water block with a customizable pump head that supports 3D-printed or interchangeable top covers. The cooler uses 28 mm thick fans and handles up to 300 W TDP. The company also displayed its V2 Mid-Tower cases (launched last year at Computex) and MAX G1 PSU series. The MAX G1 power supplies feature a fully modular design with debossed cables, ATX 3.1 compliance with 12V-2x6 connectors, and is both 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Platinum certified. The power supplies use a 135 mm FDB fan with Zero RPM mode and come in 1200 W, 1000 W, and 850 W models. APNX also showcased pre-built systems built in collaboration with Starforge Systems and based on its V2-F cases.
January 6, 2026 — Source

ASRock Expands Its AIO Liquid Cooler Range at CES 2026
Spanning the flagship Taichi series, professional-grade WS series, hardcore gaming-dedicated Phantom Gaming series, the durable Steel Legend series, and the mainstream-focused Challenger and Pro series, each lineup is purpose-built for its intended audience while remaining unified by ASRock's core DNA of performance, stability, and long-term reliability.
January 6, 2026 — Source

ASRock Expands Its Next-Gen AIO Liquid Cooler Range at CES 2026
ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, today officially unveiled its complete next-generation AIO liquid cooling lineup, marking a major step forward in the company's evolution into a comprehensive PC hardware solutions provider. Building on decades of proven engineering expertise in motherboards and graphics cards, ASRock now extends its design philosophy and thermal know-how into a full-spectrum AIO liquid cooler portfolio designed to support extreme enthusiast systems, professional workstations, gaming rigs, and mainstream PC builds alike.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Asus unveils the ROG Cronox, its first panoramic PC case with a 9.2" screen and rotating fan bracket — chassis supports up to 14x 120mm fans & dual 360mm radiators
The company's most ambitious case yet.
January 6, 2026 — Source

be quiet! @ CES 2026 -- New Coolers, PSUs & Mice
be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components and peripherals, is showcasing its upcoming products in Las Vegas. This line-up includes the company's first products with an LCD screen, the Light Loop IO LCD AiO water cooler and the Dark Rock Pro 6 IO LCD air cooler -- the latter is part of the company's flagship Dark Rock 6 series, which will also include Dark Rock Pro 6 and Dark Rock 6. Last but not least, be quiet! will display two new high-wattage power supplies, as well as the upcoming ultra-light Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym gaming mice.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Bitspower Shows Off CPU Cooler Prototype with Multiple Mounted LCD Screens
Bitspower has a curious demo setup tucked in a corner of its Las Vegas suite. A cuboid CPU cooler—featuring three LCD screens—sits atop a dummy ATX-shaped motherboard. PC builders have become accustomed to the presence of single screens on various types of modern central processor cooling solutions. In stark contrast, Bitspower has opted into prepping an unusual triple-panel array that is hooked up to a nearby tablet. A proprietary application allows users to select picture, GIF or video content and adjust displayed diagnostic information.
January 6, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: AMD Client and Graphics Update Includes Ryzen 9850X3D CPU
While CES 2026 is expectedly an AI fest, AMD has offered some new consumer hardware, as evidenced by portions of their official client news summary:
January 6, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: ASRock debuts full line-up of AIO liquid coolers
At CES this week, ASRock has introduced a complete next‑generation AIO liquid cooling lineup, expanding its hardware portfolio beyond motherboards and graphics cards. The new range covers high‑end enthusiast systems, workstation platforms, gaming PCs and mainstream builds, with each series targeting a different segment.
January 6, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: be quiet! announces its first LCD-equipped AIO cooler, Dark Rock 6 and more
be quiet! is kicking off CES 2026 with a major refresh across its cooling, PSU, and peripheral lines — including its first products to feature integrated LCD displays. The company's showcase spans new AIO and air coolers, high‑wattage power supplies, and a pair of ultra‑light gaming mice.
January 6, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: Cooler Master launches new cases, PSUs and cooling solutions
Cooler Master is using CES 2026 to show the new entries to its enthusiast stack, bringing back some of its most iconic sub‑brands. The manufacturer's showcase in Las Vegas this week focuses on the "FreeForm 2.0" design philosophy, a modular approach that spans everything from the massive new Cosmos Alpha flagship to PSUs equipped with proactive GPU protection.
January 6, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: Intel Unveils 18A-Based Core Ultra Series 3 Chips Amid Rumors of Future Apple Partnership
Intel introduced its latest processors at CES 2026, debuting the "Panther Lake" Intel Core Ultra Series 3. The chips are the most advanced manufactured in the U.S., according to Intel, and they are built on Intel's 18A process.
January 6, 2026 — Source

CES 2026: Qualcomm Shows Off Snapdragon X2 Plus
It's a tamer version of the X2 Elite, but a solid step up from the previous generation.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Cooler Master @ CES 2026
At CES this week, Cooler Master unveiled a batch of new PC hardware centered on better cooling, system safety, and flexible design. The highlights are two new high-end cases and a power supply with built-in GPU protection.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Cooler Master @ CES 2026 Demo Previews Revived Hyper 812 and Slew of New Air Cooling Hardware
Cooler Master has shown off a number of interesting products during CES 2026, including new PC cases and accessories and new PSU tech that might help gamers avoid the dreaded 12v-2x6 cable meltdowns that have plagued both NVIDIA and AMD's modern GPUs of late. Aside from the other products we've already covered, Cooler Master is introducing a number of updates to its CPU air coolers at CES 2026. The Cooler Master Hyper 812 is a revival of one of Cooler Master's older CPU cooler designs, and judging by what the TechPowerup team has seen on the CES 2026 showroom floor, the single-tower CPU air cooler promises to deliver impressive performance in a minimalist package.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Did AMD just make the Ryzen 7 9800X3D obsolete? — A new CPU threatening its supremacy is on the way
Also announced at CES 2026 are new Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI Max+ chips for laptops and desktops.
January 6, 2026 — Source

If you thought AIO cooler displays were neat, the latest gaming PC from Asus has holographic fans
The Asus ROG G1000 looks like an absolute monster, but its holographic fans will likely be the main draw
January 6, 2026 — Source

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips on its 2nm 18A process
Core Ultra Series 3 brings Xe3 graphics and a new NPU to laptops and small PCs
January 6, 2026 — Source or Source or Source or Source

LYNK+ at CES: Company Brings its Much Awaited LYNK+ CPU Block and 240 mm Radiator
LYNK with its LYNK+ modular AIO liquid cooling solution needs little introduction. It made a splash last year at Computex, promising to "unclutter" the tangled web of aftermarket cooling for high-end graphics cards, particularly RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 cards where the price difference between the cheapest and priciest custom designs can be as wide as $1000, if not more. Then in December 2025, we reviewed the LYNK+ with an RTX 5090, but at the time we could only grab the VGA cooler to go with an Inno3D iChill RTX 5090 X3, and a 360 mm radiator, so we could taste the pudding ourselves, particularly its quick-disconnect fittings.
January 6, 2026 — Source

New Adata XPG CPU Coolers with Wrap-Around LCDs and Infinity Mirrors at CES 2026
Adata has shown off the latest series of CPU coolers boasting LCDs and other fancy visual effects. The new Infinity, Levante, and Maestro CPU coolers offer something for just about anyone looking to spice up their PC build with a flashy CPU cooler, whether that be an air cooler or a liquid cooler. The most unique cooler of the lot is the Levante View Pro 360, which is an AIO CPU liquid cooler with a 6.7-inch waterfall LCD that covers both the top and side of the CPU water block. The display contents are customizable in the XPG Prime software. That water block is attached to a 360 mm radiator with pre-installed 120 mm ARGB fluid dynamic bearing fans.
January 6, 2026 — Source

No CPU is faster than Ryzen 9850X3D says AMD as it shares Windows 11 performance benchmarks
At CES 2026 today, AMD made a couple of major mobile processor announcements as it revealed its new 400 series lineup as well as a couple of new additional powerful Max+ APUs. While the latter was mostly productivity-focused with a lot of emphasis on AI performance, the company also unveiled a new Ryzen desktop processor, which the company claims is now "the world's fastest gaming processor."
January 6, 2026 — Source

Nvidia's new Vera Rubin chips: 4 things to know
Here's the info you need.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Patch Notes Reveal Separated CBB & IMH Tiles on "Diamond Rapids" Xeon 7 CPUs
Interesting details regarding Intel's upcoming "Diamond Rapids" Xeon 7 processor family have turned up in mid-to-late December patch notes. At the time, Team Blue's Linux team discussed the nature of the chipmaker's next-gen server-grade CPU series. When comparing the "Diamond Rapids" (DMR) design to a predecessor—"Sapphire Rapids" (SPR)—the engineers outlined several key differences and new additions. On a basic level, the two generations depend on discovery tables for uncore enumeration, but the plucky newcomer could feature: "two Integrated I/O and Memory Hub (IMH) dies, which are separate from the compute tile (CBB) dies. Each 'Core Building Block' (CBB) die and each IMH die has its own dedicated discovery table."
January 6, 2026 — Source

SAMA A60B & A60L CPU Cooler Review
SAMA delivers economic relief with its A60 air cooler series, offering impressive performance, strong thermals, and excellent value for PC builders.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Sudokoo at CES 2026: New Quick-Dock Fans, Mach CPU coolers, a 750W Air Cooler
Sudokoo brought a fascinating new lineup of CPU coolers, AIO CLCs, and fans to the 2026 International CES. We begin our coverage with fans, and the new Sudokoo Astra, a 120 mm fan designed for radiators, with a quick-connect magnetic daisy-chaining mechanism that lets you shed cables for the 2nd and 3rd fans. This 7-pin connector shares both 4-pin PWM and 3-pin ARGB connections to the neighboring fans. The fan features a 3-phase, 6-slot, 4-pole DC motor, with a fluid dynamic bearing, and a liquid crystal polymer impeller. It will come in white and black color variants based on frame color, and various variants based on impeller pattern.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 5th, 2026

AMD launches Ryzen AI 400: 12 Zen5 cores with up to 3.1 GHz RDNA3.5 and 60 TOPS NPU
AMD has announced the Ryzen AI 400 Series at CES 2026, positioning the new chips for laptops and compact desktop systems. The lineup spans 15W to 54W configurable TDP.
January 5, 2026 — Source

AMD launches Ryzen AI MAX+ 392 and MAX+ 388 "Strix Halo" APUs with Radeon 8060S graphics
AMD has expanded its Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" lineup with two new SKUs: Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Both chips first showed up in leaks and benchmark entries in early November 2025.
January 5, 2026 — Source

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D set to launch on January 29, French retailer claims
We received a tip from one of our readers suggesting that AMD will lift the sales embargo for its yet-unannounced CPU later this month. Expectations were that it would launch sooner, but it now looks like we will have to wait until the end of the month. A French retailer suggests it is coming on January 29.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Best Value X3D: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Review
It's time for yet another "new" AMD processor review, and we swear AMD is now binning CPUs faster than Intel can sell them. This time we have the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a new binned 3D V-Cache chip derived from another binned 3D V-Cache chip, the 7600X3D, which itself is a cut-down version of the 7800X3D.
January 5, 2026 — Source

French Store Lists AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D SKUs with January 29 Release Date
Late last month, AMD's speculated Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPUs reportedly moved closer to becoming a reality. A series of late 2025 leaks have pointed to an eventual introduction of expanded Ryzen 9000 series "Zen 5" desktop product range; possibly at this week's CES trade show. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D SKU has broken cover on numerous occasions, even emerging very briefly from an official source last November.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Intel doubles down on gaming with Panther Lake, claims 76% faster gaming performance — new X-series chips can match discrete RTX 4050
A bigger GPU on the first Intel 18A chips.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Intel unleashes Panther Lake CPUs, first built on 18A process
Company claims its Ultra Series 3 processors will offer the best battery life yet
January 5, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm Brings Its Cheaper Snapdragon X2 PC Chips to CES
The Snapdragon X2 Plus offers much of what's in the higher-end X2 Elite, but the Plus versions are destined for more affordable, everyday AI-focused Windows laptops.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm Dragonwing To Power Next-Gen Autonomous Warehouses and Smart Kiosks
Today at CES, Qualcomm signaled its dominance in the burgeoning world of Physical AI by unveiling a massive expansion of its industrial and robotics portfolios. This expansion ought to put the company in position to be a comprehensive provider of edge computing technology for everything from tiny smart cameras to full-size humanoid robots.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on Windows with X2 Plus -- 10-core ARM CPU boasts 35% single-core jump
A 10-core replacement and a new 6-core variant, both bringing big single-threaded improvements.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon X2 Plus chips for cheaper Windows on Arm PCs
Qualcomm introduced its Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme processors in September, and the first laptops powered by the next-gen chips are debuting at CES this week, with some set to hit the streets in the coming months.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm is determined to cut a slice out of Intel's PC pie with latest Snapdragon chips
Enterprises have been slow to adopt Arm laptops so far
January 5, 2026 — Source

Qualcomm's Next PC Chip Promises Even Better Battery Life Than Before
Rounding out the Snapdragon X2 lineup is a mid-range chip that hopes to outperform Intel and AMD.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Snapdragon X2 Plus is now official: 6 and 10 cores and new Adreno GPU
Qualcomm has revealed the Snapdragon X2 Plus series at CES 2026 as a step below its Snapdragon X2 Elite parts, aimed at thinner Windows laptops that do not need the top-tier SKU.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Startup FuriosaAI moves toward mass production with an AI chip aimed at Nvidia
The Seoul-based startup's NPU promises high performance with lower electricity draw
January 5, 2026 — Source

The chip that actually matters — Snapdragon X2 Plus brings real disruption to the mainstream Windows PC market
After seeing early X2 Plus hardware and live benchmarks in New York, Qualcomm's numbers look real — and the mainstream Windows PC market is about to feel it.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Thermaltake TH-S V3 ARGB Sync AIOs Add CPU Monitoring Display
Thermaltake has introduced the TH-S V3 ARGB Sync series, a new lineup of mid-range all-in-one liquid CPU coolers that combine standard AIO cooling hardware with integrated system monitoring. The series is available in black and white color options and comes in both 240 mm and 360 mm radiator configurations. A key feature of the TH-S V3 ARGB Sync is the segmented LED display built into the pump block. This display shows real-time CPU data, including temperature, average utilization, clock speed, and power draw. The cooler connects to the system via USB, while the displayed metrics are sourced through ACPI. This allows the display to provide useful system feedback without relying on additional sensors or platform-specific components.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 2nd, 2026

AMD CPUs surge to 47% user share as Intel continues to slip in Steam survey
AMD looks set to overtake Intel this year
January 2, 2026 — Source

Chip wars: What to expect from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Snapdragon at CES 2026
An early glimpse at the CPUs and GPUs powering the PCs of tomorrow.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Thermaltake Intros TH-S V3 ARGB Sync AIO CPU Coolers
Thermaltake today introduced the TH-S V3 ARGB Sync, a line of mid-range all-in-one, liquid CPU coolers. The cooler comes in black and white color trims, and in radiator size-based variants of 240 mm and 360 mm for each. These coolers are characterized by a simple segment LED display that puts out CPU temperature, usage average, clock speed, and power draw values. It pulls these values by interfacing with software over USB, which in turn gets them from ACPI.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — January 1ST, 2026

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D tipped for modest price hike — early listings point to $500 list for refreshed Zen 5 CPU
Similar price, but what about performance?
January 1, 2026 — Source

Chinese enthusiast overclocks AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D to 7.33GHz on Colorful X870E Vulcan motherboard — New world record achieved using liquid nitrogen cooling
Breaking the previous record by just a few megahertz.
January 1, 2026 — Source

Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 5 430 Benchmarked In PassMark For The First Time; 8-9% Faster Vs Predecessor
According to the benchmarks, one shouldn't expect any drastic improvements in the CPU performance vs the predecessor, but the new processor does appear faster.
January 1, 2026 — Source

The Worst CPUs Ever Made
The Worst CPUs Ever Made
January 1, 2026 — Source

Two years after launch Intel Meteor Lake offers 93% of original performance on Linux, tests show
Intel Meteor Lake on Linux: benchmarks show 93% of launch day performance two years later
January 1, 2026 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 26th, 2025

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 16-core CPU with 192MB L3 cache finally leaks out
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the supposed dual 3D V-Cache CPU, has finally appeared in a leak. Previously, it was only mentioned in a tweet that also revealed the 9850X3D CPU. Now it has been spotted on Geekbench and PassMark pages. AMD has either sent out review samples, or the CPUs are already being tested by board partners.
December 26, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

No Ryzen Killer: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Review
Testing Intel's $160 Core Ultra CPU, Because Why Not
December 26, 2025 — Source

This tiny chip could change the future of quantum computing
A new microchip-sized device could dramatically accelerate the future of quantum computing. It controls laser frequencies with extreme precision while using far less power than today's bulky systems. Crucially, it's made with standard chip manufacturing, meaning it can be mass-produced instead of custom-built. This opens the door to quantum machines far larger and more powerful than anything possible today.
December 26, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 25th, 2025

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Delivers 9.5% Higher Multi-Core Score In PassMark vs2 Ultra 7 265K; Almost On Par With 285K
It's expected that adding more cores to the chip will increase the multi-threaded performance of the CPU, and this is what you should expect when going from the Core Ultra 7 265K to Ultra 7 270K Plus. We have posted a few leaks on the processor, but it's probably the first time it appeared on PassMark. Unlike Geekbench, PassMark is much more reliable in showing true performance capabilities, and here we see the 270K Plus going head-to-head with the bigger chip.
December 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 200K Plus series reportedly aiming at "more for the same price" approach
Board Channel sources claim Intel will leverage a more mature manufacturing process for its upcoming Core Ultra 200K Plus series to improve yields and fix potential driver or firmware issues seen in earlier versions. Allegedly, the goal is to fully unleash Arrow Lake's design performance. Intel is also said to be aiming for "more for the same price" to improve value and defend its position against rivals.
December 25, 2025 — Source

Intel's Granite Rapids Xeon CPUs spotted with up to 86 cores, 336MB cache, and $9,300 pricing
Intel's Granite Rapids Xeon CPUs spotted with up to 86 cores, 336MB cache, and $9,300 pricing
December 25, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 21st, 2025

Intel Core Ultra 5 335 And 325 Spotted On Geekbench; 8-Core Budget Panther Lake CPUs With Up To 4.6 GHz
Two new Panther Lake CPUs have surfaced online, but we can't yet compare them with their predecessors due to the nature of the tests.
December 21, 2025 — Source

Intel's Arrow Lake "Refresh" CPU Lineup
Here's Everything We Know About Team Blue's Next Desktop CPUs
December 21, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 20th, 2025

World's First Commercial High-NA EUV Tool
Intel has installed the world's first commercial High-NA EUV lithography machine, ASML's TWINSCAN EXE:5200B, marking a major milestone for advanced chip manufacturing. The system will be used to develop Intel's upcoming 14A process node, which is expected to enter volume production in 2027.
December 20, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 19th, 2025

AMD Reveals New Zen 6 Details In First Official Document
This past Wednesday, AMD quietly published what appears to be the first official technical documentation for its upcoming Zen 6 CPU architecture, codenamed Morpheus. This document offers early insight into several notable architectural changes. While the company has not formally announced Zen 6 products yet, the document provides strong hints about where AMD's next-generation cores are headed.
December 19, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Samples Get Geekbenched, Feature 2x "Zen 5" & 4x "Zen 5c" Cores
A fairly unique "Gorgon Point" mobile processor has turned up multiple times within the Geekbench Browser database. Instead of discovering the usual Geekbench 6.x-based entries, Olrak29 put a spotlight on scores and diagnostic data produced by Geekbench AI 1.5 benchmark sessions. Six Fujitsu Client Computing test systems posted results on December 9, all featuring an unreleased Ryzen AI 7 445 APU. So far, leaks of slightly refreshed "Strix Point" and "Krackan Point" designs have been compared to direct predecessors, but the leaked Ryzen AI 7 445 SKU seems to be an outlier—in terms of nomenclature and core configuration.
December 19, 2025 — Source

AMD Zen6 support has been added to GCC 16, preparing for next-gen EPYC and Ryzen CPUs
AMD has started enabling Zen 6 in GCC, a compiler used by many Linux developers. It means software can be built with Zen 6 in mind before the CPUs are on shelves.
December 19, 2025 — Source

How to choose a CPU -- A guide to picking the right processor for your PC
Everything you need to know when shopping for a processor
December 19, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 400K "Nova Lake-S" CPUs with Big Cache (bLLC) to have four configurations up to 52 cores
Latest Nova Lake-S rumors: up to 52 cores and 288MB bLLC cache on Core Ultra 400 K chips
December 19, 2025 — Source

Thermal Grizzly Introduces New DeltaMate Matt Nickel-Plated Fittings
With the matt nickel-plated fittings, Thermal Grizzly expands its product range and offers more options for building a custom water-cooling system. In addition to the new color variant, two new fittings are now available, each with two G1/4-inch female threads. The DeltaMate Rotary - FF90° and the DeltaMate Extender - FF14 are primarily intended for combining two fittings. For example, two short hard tubes can be combined into one long hard tube using two DeltaMate Fittings - HT16 and a DeltaMate Extender - FF14, or routed at a 90-degree angle using the DeltaMate Rotary - FF90° and two HT16 fittings, without the need to bend the tubes themselves.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 15th, 2025

AMD and Samsung Said to Discuss 2 nm Foundry Deal for Future EPYC CPUs
According to a report from Sedaily, cited by TrendForce, Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) Division is in discussions with AMD over manufacturing its chips on Samsung Foundry's second-generation 2 nm process known as SF2P. Samsung's 2 nm technology is competing directly with TSMC's N2 and Intel's 18A, both using the Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor architectures. Industry sources say a decision on moving forward with a formal agreement could come as early as January next year, with actual production being more a matter of "when" rather than "if".
December 15, 2025 — Source

First Truly 3D Chip Made in U.S.
A team of U.S. researchers has built the first monolithic 3D computer chip manufactured in a commercial American foundry, a breakthrough that could significantly boost AI performance while cutting energy use.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Google's TPUs Are Commanding the ASIC Market Right Now, as the Firm "Doubles" Next-Gen TPU v7e Orders at MediaTek Amid Gigantic Demand
Google TPUs are pushing themselves to be the dominant ASIC on the market, which is one of the reasons why both MediaTek and Broadcom are seeing massive orders.
December 15, 2025 — Source

India Launches DHRUV64, Its First 1 GHz, 64-bit Dual-Core RISC-V CPU
India has achieved a significant milestone in its semiconductor journey with the launch of DHRUV64. It is a fully indigenous microprocessor developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Program (MDP). DHRUV64 provides the nation a reliable, homegrown processor technology. It is capable of supporting strategic and commercial applications. It marks a major advancement in India's pursuit of self-reliance in advanced chip design.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 12th, 2025

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 9 290K Plus spotted at Indian retailer — listings appear to corroborate prior leaks but don't reveal pricing or new info for upcoming Arrow Lake refresh
First retail appearance of the Arrow Lake refresh.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Intel's AI Strategy Will Favor a "Broadcom-Like" ASIC Model Over the Training Hype, Offering Customers Foundry & Packaging Services
Intel's AI plans have been under uncertainity for several quarters now, but it appears that the firm is expected to target two main segments: ASICs and edge AI.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 11th, 2025

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 & Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPUs
Here's Everything We Know About The 'Soft Refresh' of Zen 5 3D V-Cache Series
December 11, 2025 — Source

Another "Xeon 696X" Sample Gets Benched, PassMark Incorrectly Identifies 32-core Config
Late last month, an unreleased "Xeon 696X" processor was spotted in the SiSoftware Official Benchmark Ranker database. A recent uptick in "Granite Rapids-WS" leaks—including a long SKU stack—hints at an imminent launch. The latest leak, found within the PassMark CPU benchmark archive, seemingly reaffirms the Xeon 696X model's existence. Unfortunately, today's diagnostic points to a lower than anticipated core count: 32 instead 64.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra X9 Panther Lake Outguns AMD's Strix Halo In New Leak
It's really important to keep things in context when you're looking at hardware benchmarks. Desktop CPUs often operate with essentially unlimited power and thermal budgets, so it's simply not fair to compare them against laptop chips that must constantly keep power draw in check to deal with thermal constraints and to avoid draining batteries too quickly.
December 11, 2025 — Source

StorageReview Sets New Pi Record: 314 Trillion Digits on a Dell PowerEdge R7725
The action then shifted into the lab. In early 2024, we upgraded our record to 105 trillion digits on a system supported by nearly a petabyte of Solidigm QLC SSDs. This achievement set a new benchmark for scale and demonstrated how efficiently a single on-premises machine could operate. A few months later, we did it again, this time reaching 202 trillion digits. This validated that high-density flash and careful tuning could outperform hyperscale infrastructure for this specific, demanding workload.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Transistor 'design limitation' actually improves performance, scientists find
What many engineers once saw as a flaw in organic electronics could actually make these devices more stable and reliable, according to new research from the University of Surrey and Joanneum Research Materials.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 5th, 2025

Alphabet Emerges as Nvidia's Biggest Threat in a $900B AI-Chip Race
Alphabet's TPUs are gaining investor hype as analysts say the company could capture a share of the $900 billion AI-chip market.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Amazon launches Trainium3 AI accelerator, competing directly against Blackwell Ultra in FP8 performance — new Trn3 Gen2 UltraServer takes vertical scaling notes from Nvidia's playbook
Amazon's Trn3 Gen2 UltraServer beats Nvidia's GB300 NVL72 in FP8.
December 5, 2025 — Source

ARM To Establish A Semiconductor Design School In South Korea To Train 1,400 "World-Class" Chip Design Professionals
ARM, a prolific designer of CPU cores and owned by Japan's SoftBank, is embarking on a major skill-building initiative in South Korea, one that would bolster the chip design expertise of the Asian powerhouse via a dedicated school that would train 1,400 individuals by 2030.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Analysts Heap Praise on Intel's 14A Node, But 18A Has Yet to Impress
Intel's future may be bright, but in the here and now, it needs customers for its latest nodes.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Exynos 2600 Has Yet To Enter Mass Production, With Latest Report Downplaying Previous Updates Regarding Samsung's First 2nm GAA Chipset's Progress
Samsung was previously reported to have a head start in mass producing its first 2nm GAA chipset, the Exynos 2600, back in late September, where the company's yields were estimated at 50 percent. Given that the Korean giant recently unveiled its upcoming SoC by showcasing its first trailer, it was immediately assumed that the full-scale manufacturing was already underway. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case, with an update mentioning that the Exynos 2600 is expected to enter the production block soon.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Intel admits it needs more Core Ultra 200-series wafers — 'If we had more Lunar Lake wafers, we would be selling more Lunar Lake'
Intel this week reiterated that it cannot meet demand for all of its client and data center processors due to insufficient supply, and specifically mentioned that it could use more Core Ultra 200-series Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake wafers to increase shipments of appropriate processors. Logic tiles of both CPUs are made by TSMC, whereas packaging is performed by Intel in-house, so when placing orders with the foundry, Intel was more conservative than it should have been.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Intel Claims "Lunar Lake" and "Arrow Lake" Demand Outpaces Wafer Supply
Intel was presenting at 2025 UBS Global Technology and AI Conference, revealing interesting details about the demand for its "Lunar Lake" and "Arrow Lake" processors. On the question from one of the analysts that some assume Intel isn't selling its new products and there is no demand, Intel's John Pitzer answered "Quite frankly, if we had more Granite wafers, we'd be selling more Granite. If we had more Lunar Lake wafers, we'd be selling more Lunar Lake. If we had more Arrow Lake wafers, we'd be selling more Arrow Lake. And so I think we feel pretty good about where we are in the AI PC transition.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Intel's Panther Lake & Nova Lake CPUs Are Expected To Bring the Company 'Back in the Game' as Team Blue Shows Renewed Confidence in Its PC Roadmap
Intel's VP, John Pitzer, provided us with a rundown of what to expect from the firm on the consumer side moving into next year, with the 'spotlight' products being Panther Lake and Nova Lake SKUs.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — December 3rd, 2025

AMD EPYC "9006" Embedded Venice CPUs Rock Up To 96 "Zen 6" Cores & PCIe Gen6, EPYC Embedded 2005 "Fire Range" & Annapurna Families Confirmed Too
AMD is preparing a range of EPYC Embedded family, such as Venice "Zen 6" series, Fire Range "Zen 5" series & Annapurna lineups.
December 3, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Building a budget gaming PC? Why Intel CPUs are the best value right now
Thanks to a few different factors, Intel CPUs offer incredible value in 2025—if you know what to look for.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Check out Intel's official overclocking lab
Adam got a chance to talk with Dan Ragland, Intel's big cheese when it comes to overclocking CPUs and other components to make them even better.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 30th, 2025

AMD Lists Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU with 5.6 GHz Boost Frequency
AMD has launched an official website placeholder for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, which was leaked in October. As a part of the "Granite Ridge" Ryzen 9000 X3D series, AMD is reportedly developing two additional updates to the lineup. One is a flagship model, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, and the other is a refined eight-core, 16-thread X3D design. Today, AMD's website confirms the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, and a boost clock up to 5.6 GHz, with a 120 W power envelope.
November 30, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K gains 9% performance and cuts power use on Linux one year later
Phoronix has revisited Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" desktop CPU on Linux, one year after launch. In more than 240 tests, the chip now delivers about 9% higher performance compared to October 2024, while average CPU power usage fell from 136W to 116W, roughly 85% of the original level.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Intel moves closer to building Apple's entry-level M-series chips on 18A from 2027 — insider claims chipmaking deal could be close at hand
Apple has taken Intel's 18AP PDK and is preparing for a potential second-source shift.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 29th, 2025

Intel Could Power Google's Next AI Chips
Intel is quietly becoming a key player in the AI race again, not with GPUs, but with packaging technology that could sit at the heart of Google's future AI chips.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 26th, 2025

AEWIN Introduces BIS-5132 Series 2U High-Performance General-Purpose Servers Powered by Intel Xeon 6 Processors
AEWIN unveils the BIS-5132-2U, a versatile 2U general-purpose server powered by Intel's latest Xeon 6 processors built on Intel 3 process technology. Featuring a single Intel Xeon 6700/6500-series CPU, the BIS-5132 delivers exceptional compute density with up to 86 P-cores or 144 E-cores for demanding workloads. Designed for scalability, the platform accommodates 12 large form factor (3.5") drive bays and up to 8 PCIe expansion slots address a wide range of deployment scenarios.
November 23, 2025 — Source

AIO liquid cooler pioneer Asetek receives buyout offer
Asetek, the company best known for pioneering the All-In-One liquid cooler for PCs, may soon have new ownership. The company has issued an update to shareholders that it has received a buyout offer, and the board of directors intends to recommend the sale.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Google TPUs garner attention as AI chip alternative, but are only a minor threat to Nvidia's dominance — Alphabet's biggest challenge is widespread adoption
Meta's reported deal with Google shows a growing interest in alternative AI hardware, but Nvidia says its platform remains unmatched.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 400K Nova Lake-S To Challenge X3D With Massive 144MB Cache
Those up-to-date with the best gaming CPUs know that AMD has stolen the crown from Intel with Ryzen X3D chips wielding massively increasing cache allotments. However, Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S CPUs are rumored to have a massive cache configurations of their own. According to leakers on Twitter, unlocked Intel Nova Lake-S CPUs will feature bLLC (Big/Base Last Level Cache) with a cache size of 144MB, which dwarfs the 96MB cache size of even AMD's Ryzen 9 9800X3D.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Intel's Core Ultra 9 386H CPU may have leaked
Intel has not yet officially announced its next generation Core Ultra 300 series processors, but a recent benchmark database entry may have given us our first look at the performance for the high-end Core Ultra 9 386H CPU.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake will finally tackle AMD's Ryzen X3D, but only with pricey 'K' models — 144MB Big Last Level Cache response to 3D V-Cache will only come on unlocked desktop parts
The bLLC is allegedly part of the compute tile.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Japan's Rapidus To Begin Construction Of Its 1.4nm Facility In 2027, With A Report Stating That Plans To Manufacturer 1nm Wafers Are Also In The Pipeline
TSMC's push towards breaking the 2nm ceiling and jumping towards 1.4nm wafer production is scheduled to happen during the second half of 2028, with the Taiwanese semiconductor titan reportedly forking an initial investment of $49 billion that will go towards the construction of four plants. In close pursuit is Japan's Rapidus, which reportedly aims to begin work on a facility for manufacturing wafers on the exact same lithography in 2027. However, there are also plans to research and develop 1nm chips at the same site, but that will happen at a later time.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Noctua's LGA1851 & LGA1700-compatible Coolers Ready to Support "Nova Lake" Socket
Throughout the 2020s, a segment of Intel Core CPU enthusiasts have fretted over socket format changes. Implementing next-gen upgrades can result in the discarding of incompatible cooling solutions—all the more painful when it involves parting ways with a pricey Noctua product. Loyal customers will be relieved to find out that the Austrian PC hardware manufacturer has quietly declared that many of its existing tower air coolers are ready to mesh with Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket. Team Blue's "Nova Lake-S" desktop processor family is still some distance away; a late 2026 launch is planned.
November 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Nova Lake-S CPUs may hold Intel's answer to AMD's 3D V-Cache
AMD has dominated CPU gaming performance benchmarks in recent years with its 3D V-Cache equipped models. We've been waiting for Intel's answer to this technology for quite some time and according to new reports, we will see it first in the next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 23rd, 2025

Intel Johnson City Platform Supports 650W Next-Gen Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs
Intel's next-generation Xeon family, codenamed "Diamond Rapids", will be supported on the Johnson City reference platform.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Intel Nova Lake may use mix of Xe3 and Xe3P GPU cores
The integrated GPU architecture for Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors has been subject to conflicting leaks. While initial Linux kernel patches suggested the CPUs would feature Xe3P graphics, an architecture also used by the Crescent Island datacenter GPU, a new report claims otherwise.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Intel W890 Platform Details Leak: Granite Rapids Workstation CPUs With Up To 350W TDP, Up To 2 TB Quad-Channel DDR5 RDIMM Memory, 112 PCIe Lanes
Full details of Intel's W890 platform, designed for the upcoming Granite Rapids Workstation CPUs, have leaked out.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Supersized chip family gathers for the 54th anniversary of the Intel 4004 CPU — 4001 ROM, 4002 RAM, and 4003 shift registers feature in a reconstructed Busicom calculator build
Modern technology means the 130x scale discrete transistor 4004 CPU runs at twice the speed of the real thing.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 22nd, 2025

5 Popular CPUs That Became Outdated In 2025
While it would be nice to have a computer that would last forever, the unfortunate truth is that everything becomes old and outdated. This is particularly true with CPUs, especially as technological advancements mean that once powerful processors lose support and updates from their manufacturer and major software providers.
November 22, 2025 — Source

HP OmniBook 5 14 Review: You Won't Believe How Long This Snapdragon X Laptop Runs
Record-setting battery life is only part of its charm. It also has a pleasing design, OLED display and ample RAM and storage -- all at an affordable price.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Arc B390 "Panther Lake" iGPU shows promising results in alleged 3DMark tests
First, let's recap what Intel has already said about Xe3 performance. Officially not much, but we did learn that Xe3 should be above 50% faster than Lunar Lake (using Xe2) and at least 40% more power efficient than Arrow Lake-H (Xe with XMX). Anything above those numbers would be even better to hear, but we are used to seeing official slides usually exceeding expectations.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Arc B390 Reportedly Delivers 7,000 Points In Time Spy Graphics, Crushing Radeon 890M And Arc 140T With Ease
More benchmarks are surfacing online, revealing a big jump in performance by Xe3-based iGPUs on Panther Lake CPUs.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel deepens commitment to 14A node, develops custom Xeon CPU for Nvidia
Intel accelerates next-gen node development despite industry competition
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Panther Lake-H Benchmarks And Engineering Sample Sneak Peek
Benchmarks of an Intel Panther Lake-H engineering sample have leaked on X/Twitter, and the results have spurred some interesting debate. Before proceeding, though, it's important to clarify the nature of engineering sample hardware and how it usually does not reflect the performance of final hardware. This is especially apparent with the ES board being benchmarked and leaked here, which features relatively slow RAM versus what we've been told to expect from this launch. The slower RAM will not only impact some CPU scores, but massively impact iGPU performance, since they are heavily reliant on memory bandwidth and capacity to achieve the best performance.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake" engineering samples tested and listed for sale
Some people have access to unreleased hardware, and they are either testing it or offering it for sale.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel's "Panther Lake-H" Engineering Samples Surface in Early Testing
Newly surfaced images have revealed pre-release validation hardware for Intel's upcoming "Panther Lake-H" mobile processor line, giving us some of the first concrete looks at the company's newest CPU. The photographs show a development system running on Intel's internal reference board, featuring a ten-core processor sample from what we assume is the Core Ultra 3 family paired with 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory. These qualification units, marked as early A0-stepping silicon, confirm Intel continues to target a public launch around CES 2026 and Q1 2026 release, while offering rare insight into how the chipmaker refines its architectures before production begins.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Intel's upcoming Panther Lake CPUs tested ahead of launch — alleged Core Ultra 3 SKU with 10 cores and 16GB RAM surfaces in leaks
Panther Lake tested, barely.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 21st, 2025

China's Desktop EUV Breakthrough And Ultra-Fast Photonic Chip
China is attacking the semiconductor race on two fronts at once: by shrinking today's chipmaking tools and leapfrogging tomorrow's chip designs.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Intel confirms Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPUs will debut at CES on January 5th
"Arrow Lake performance with Lunar Lake efficiency"
November 21, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 20th, 2025

6 reasons to choose a Snapdragon CPU in your next PC
The benefits of Qualcomm's CPUs!
November 20, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, Ryzen AI 9 465 leak confirm Gorgon Point as Strix/Krackan refresh
AMD Ryzen 400 Series starts to appear on Bapco benchmark page
November 20, 2025 — Source

Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 9 465 And Ryzen AI 7 450 Specs Leaked In CrossMark
Now we have two more SKUs in the upcoming AMD Gorgon Point leaked on a CPU benchmarking platform, confirming the naming convention and some specifications.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake" officially launches at CES 2026 on January 5th
Panther Lake is the third generation of Intel's Core Ultra family and the first client SoC built on the Intel 18A process, using a multi tile design that combines new CPU cores, updated integrated graphics and an AI accelerator in one package. Intel positions Core Ultra Series 3 as a single platform for consumer and commercial AI PCs, gaming devices and edge deployments, with retail availability set for January 2026.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Intel's First 18A-Based Product, the Panther Lake CPU Lineup, Set To Officially Debut on January 5th at Team Blue's CES 2026 Event
Intel has formally announced the unveiling of the Panther Lake CPU lineup, which is now scheduled for the first week of January, coinciding with the CES 2026 show floor.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Microsoft unveils Azure Cobalt 200 CPU, in-house chip targets higher performance and deeper integration — Arm-based chip is equipped with 132 cores and manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process
New in-house processor targets higher performance, lower power, and deeper integration across Azure's cloud stack.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 14th, 2025

After six years of promises and no shipping silicon, Tachyum revises Prodigy processor specs to 1,024 cores with 1,600W of power consumption — likely another 5-year delay, company claims its chip is 20 times faster than Nvidia's Rubin NVL576 rack
Final specifications after six years of waiting may set the stage for another major delay
November 14, 2025 — Source

AMD Desktop CPU Share Growth Challenges Intel's Dominance
Intel remains the dominant player in the x86 space when it comes to market share, both overall and in individual segments such as desktop, server, and mobile. However, AMD continues to chip away at its rival's big lead, as we had been seeing. According to the latest data by Mercury Research, AMD now accounts for almost a third of all x86 CPUs, with its share increasing 5.9% year-over-year and 1.5% sequentially to 30.9%.
November 14, 2025 — Source

AMD continues to chip away at Intel's X86 market share — company now sells over 25% of all x86 chips and powers 33% of all desktop systems
Slowly but surely, AMD is eating Intel's lunch.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Comes Out Noticeably Slower Than Ultra 7 265H On PassMark
Once again, the Core Ultra X7 358H was benchmarked, but this time we have a much more reliable benchmark platform than Geekbench.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 13th, 2025

AMD makes 3D V-Cache more accessible with £240 Ryzen 5 7500X3D
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is no longer just a rumour. AMD has officially announced its new "budget-focused" gaming CPU, aiming to bring 3D V-Cache to a wider market with a launch price of £239.99. This chip packs the same 64MB slice of L3 cache as its more expensive siblings.
November 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Zen 6 "EPYC Venice" CPUs Offer Over 70% Performance & Efficiency Improvement, 30% In Thread Density
AMD Promises Big Gains With Next-Gen Zen 6 CPUs: Over 70% Performance & Efficiency Uplift With EPYC Venice Lineup
November 13, 2025 — Source

Intel Confirms AVX10 Support For Nova Lake, Including Both Desktop And Mobile Lineups
Intel has just published a new ISA reference manual where it has explicitly confirmed that the upcoming Nova Lake will support both AVX10.2 and APX extensions. As spotted in the documents, both AVX10.1 and AVX10.2 variants are included alongside the Advanced Performance Extensions in the reference doc. This is a significant update in Intel's CPU feature roadmap as Intel's specification describes AVX10 as a "converged vector ISA" that aims to unify 128, 256, and 512-bit vector lengths under a single framework.
November 13, 2025 — Source or Source

Computer — Processors — November 8th, 2025

AMD Zen 6 CPU Core ISA Revealed: AVX512 FP16, VNNI INT8 & More
AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPU ISA has been revealed in the latest support added to the GCC compiler, alongside the initial family.
November 8, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3D Appears in Leaked PassMark Benchmark
A new leaked PassMark benchmark has revealed what appears to be AMD's next 3D V-Cache processor, the Ryzen 7 9700X3D, a new CPU to refresh the company's mid-range gaming lineup. The listing shows it is an eight-core, 16-thread Zen 5 CPU with 96 MB of L3 cache and a boost clock of up to 5.8 GHz, however, that figure is likely from early testing or overclocked conditions. The 9700X3D scored 4,687 points in single-threaded and 40,438 points in multithreaded benchmarks.
November 8, 2025 — Source

CPU collector peels the lid off a Soviet-era 'fish can' chip to peer inside with multiple microscopes — K565RU3 was a Cold War-era clone of Western chips that powered Apple II, Commodore PET, and original IBM PC
The K565RU3 is a 16KB DRAM IC that was cloned from Western chips found in classic machines like the Apple II, Commodore PET, and original IBM PC.
November 8, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 7th, 2025

3D chip encrypts image data as soon as it is captured
A stacked chip captures, encrypts, and searches image data directly on hardware, combining photodetection, memory, and key generation for secure real-time processing in connected devices.
November 7, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen X3D CPUs Outsell Intel's Entire CPU Lineup on Amazon in October
Amazon US sales data for October, courtesy of @TechEpiphanyYT, reveal a huge disparity between AMD and Intel CPU sales. The combined shipments of AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D and 7800X3D reached roughly 16,000 units, while Intel's entire CPU lineup on the platform did not surpass 10,000 units. This gives AMD about 83.80% of the market share in terms of units sold, meaning that for every ten CPUs sold, more than eight were AMD models. The two X3D models sold roughly 8,000 units each, indicating a strong demand for AMD's high-end gaming processors, even at premium prices.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Google Unveils Ironwood, Its 'Most Powerful' and 'Energy-Efficient' AI Chip to Date
Google unveils Ironwood, its most powerful TPU, for the age of inference, and Axion Arm VMs promising up to 2× better price-performance for AI workloads.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Substrate's claims about revolutionary ASML-beating chipmaking technology scrutinized, analyst likens the venture to a fraud — report pokes holes in the startup's technology, messaging, and leaders
Does anyone else smell vaporware?
November 7, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 6th, 2025

AMD's budget Ryzen 5 7500X3D leaks out in early benchmarks, scores hint at performance on par with existing 7600X3D — budget offering could pack a punch in both single and multi-core tests
The cheapest X3D chip on the AM5 platform.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Google deploys new Axion CPUs and seventh-gen Ironwood TPU — training and inferencing pods beat Nvidia GB300 and shape 'AI Hypercomputer' model
Chips complete Google's portfolio of custom silicon.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 392 may feature full 40-CU Strix Halo integrated GPU
A new AMD APU has been spotted in the PassMark database, the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Moreover, mentions of a Ryzen AI Max+ 392 have also been brought up. These SKUs are pretty interesting, as they appear to fill a gap in the "Strix Halo" lineup, offering 40-CU integrated graphics in lower CPU core count configurations.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Samsung and ASUS Geekbench scores reveal Intel's Panther Lake CPUs | Early benchmarks hint at a generational leap in laptop performance
Leaked Geekbench scores from Samsung and ASUS laptops reveal Intel's Panther Lake CPUs could deliver up to 70% faster integrated graphics performance.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Texas Instruments Opens Its Second Assembly and Test Factory in Melaka, Malaysia
Texas Instruments (TI), a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips, today announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art assembly and test factory in Melaka, Malaysia, TIEM2. This new factory features advanced factory automation to bump, probe, assemble and test billions of analog and embedded chips annually that are vital for nearly every type of electronic system - from vehicles to smartphones to data centers.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — November 5th, 2025

AMD prepares Ryzen 7 9700X3D as budget-friendly 3D V-Cache CPU, AI Max+ 388 also appears on PassMark
No word yet on pricing or launch date
November 5, 2025 — Source

AMD reportedly prepping new X3D chip with higher clock speeds -- Ryzen 7 9700X3D spotted in benchmarks that rival Ryzen 7 9800X3D, new Strix Halo chip also unearthed
New X3D chip surfaces in fresh benchmark leak
November 5, 2025 — Source

AMD's New CPUs Might Just Kill Low-End GPUs Soon
AMD's New CPUs Might Just Kill Low-End GPUs Soon
November 5, 2025 — Source

Best CPU Deals for November 2025
Setting up a new machine for work or play? We've found deep discounts on top-performing processors from Intel and AMD this month.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Intel Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" CPU Final Clocks & SKUs Leaked: Maxes Out at 5.1 GHz on Top SKU
The final clock speeds of Intel's entire Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" CPUs have been leaked, pointing at up to 5.1 GHz frequencies.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Intel "Panther Lake" Frequencies Leak, 16-Core SKU Hits 5.1 GHz
Early last month, Intel introduced its "Panther Lake" series of mobile processors, featuring up to 16 CPU cores distributed across four P-Cores, eight E-Cores, and an additional four-core LPE cluster. Thanks to reliable Intel leaker @jaykihn0, we have details on the clock speeds of these mobile CPUs. The top-tier Core Ultra X9 388H processor is expected to have a CPU turbo boost of up to 5.1 GHz. This is impressive given that these SoCs include 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores, whose frequency remains undisclosed. The top SKUs can be pushed up to 65 W or up 80 W TDP, depending on OEM's desire.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 31st, 2025

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro With Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPU Leaks Out
Samsung Preps Next-Gen Galaxy Book6 Pro Laptops With Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPUs
October 31, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 30th, 2025

Alleged Intel Core Ultra X7 358H & Ultra 5 338H "Panther Lake" Leak Points To Similar Multi-Thread Performance As Arrow Lake-H CPUs
Intel Panther Lake Might Offer Similar Performance As Arrow Lake In Multi-Threaded Tests If These "Alleged" ES Tests For Core Ultra X7 358H & Ultra 5 338H Are To Be Believed
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source

AMD confirms Zen6 Ryzen "Medusa" CPUs during OCP Global Summit
AMD engineers have officially confirmed the long-rumored codenames Medusa and Venice for upcoming Zen 6 processors during their session at the OCP Global Summit 2025. The confirmation appeared on an openSIL roadmap slide presented by Raj Kapoor, AMD Fellow and Chief Firmware Architect, and Srini Narayana, AMI Vice President of Boot Firmware.
October 30, 2025 — Source

AMD kills Windows 10 support in its latest Adrenalin update — Battlefield 6 picks up bug fixes and optimizations
Also on the killing floor are new game and Vulkan extension support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs.
October 30, 2025 — Source

AMD openSIL Targets "Zen 6" Support in the First Half of 2027
AMD used the Open Compute Project Global Summit in San Jose to provide an update on openSIL, its initiative to replace the legacy AGESA firmware with an open silicon-initialization stack, with timelines for CPUs based on the "Zen 6" IP. Chief Firmware Architect Raj Kapoor presented the latest developments and confirmed that slides and a video of the talk are now available to the public.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 26th, 2025

AMD Expected To Launch New Zen 5 Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs As Well As APUs At CES 2026
The recently leaked new SKUs in the Ryzen 9000 lineup are expected to launch at CES 2026, which will include both X3D and Zen 5 APUs.
October 26, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Reportedly In The Making; Another Budget 6-Core Zen 4 X3D Chip
Looks like AMD won't discontinue the Zen 4 lineup any time soon and is keen to bring more X3D chips for the budget segment.
October 26, 2025 — Source

AMD set to launch Ryzen 5 7500X3D, another 6-core Zen4 CPU with 3D V-Cache
AMD clearly sees the advantage of X3D technology, and so do gamers. The company is reportedly preparing two high-end Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with either 16 or 8 cores, higher clocks, and possibly dual 3D V-Cache variants. That is as far as current rumors go.
October 26, 2025 — Source

AMD X3D Turbo versus Intel 200S Boost One-Click Overclocking
Is It Any Good on the Ryzen 9800X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K?
October 26, 2025 — Source or Source

Gaming-optimized Ryzen 5 7500X3D spotted at UK retailer, new six-core budget CPU apparently readied for launch — AMD might be prepping the cheapest Zen 4-based 3D V-Cache chip to date
You get 3D V-Cache, you get 3D V-Cache, and you get 3D V-Cache!
October 26, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 24th, 2025

Intel Core Ultra 5 338H appears in Geekbench listing, confirming new "Arc B370" Xe3 iGPU — No "X" branding in sight as Panther Lake's naming scheme becomes clear
Decent graphics performance, depsite the lack of "X" branding.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Intel's pivotal 18A process is making steady progress, but still lags behind — yields only set to reach industry standard levels in 2027
Intel's management revealed during the company's Q3 2025 earnings call that while its 18A fabrication process is progressing predictably, with usable yields, enabling the company to begin ramping production of the Core Ultra 300-series processors, codenamed Panther Lake. However, the ramp-up of 18A processors will be slow due to relatively low yields, and Intel will not expand available 18A capacity at a rapid pace. Currently, 18A's yields are not yet comfortable from a commercial point of view.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Virtualized Windows 11 test shows Apple's M5 destroying Intel and AMD's best in single-core benchmark — Chinese enthusiast pits Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core i9 14900KS against Apple's latest SoC
But the M5 fails to offer competitive performance in multi-threaded CPU-Z test.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 20th, 2025

AMD Krackan Point Is Reportedly Coming To AM5; New AGESA BIOS Adds Support For Zen 5 APUs
We may finally see the Zen 5-based AMD APUs on the mainstreak desktop AM5 platform very soon as the upcoming AGESA BIOS has reportedly added support for the APU series.
October 20, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA "Vera Rubin" NVL144 Servers Set for 2026 Volume Production
Foxconn is preparing for mass production of NVIDIA's high-density "Vera Rubin" liquid-cooled racks in 2026, expanding facilities to meet demand.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 15th, 2025

AMD and Intel are working together to standardize the future of x86 processors
The chipmakers are rolling out unified improvements for performance, safety, and compatibility
October 15, 2025 — Source

How Panther Lake is made: We went inside Intel's most advanced chip fab
The brand new fabrication plant at Intel's Arizona location is one of the most complex facilities on the planet.
October 15, 2025 — Source

MIPS I8500 Processor Orchestrates Data Movement for the AI Era
MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, announced today the MIPS I8500 processor is now sampling to lead customers. Featured at GlobalFoundries' Technology Summit in Munich, Germany today, the I8500 represents a class of intelligent data movement processor IP designed for real-time, event-driven computing platforms.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Synaptics Launches the Next Generation of Astra Multimodal GenAI Edge Processors
Synaptics Incorporated, announces the new Astra SL2600 Series of multimodal Edge AI processors designed to deliver exceptional power and performance. The Astra SL2600 series enables a new generation of cost-effective intelligent devices that make the cognitive Internet of Things possible.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 13th, 2025

AMD "Sound Wave" APU with 32x27mm package appears in shipping manifests
According to the listing, Sound Wave uses a BGA-1074 package measuring 32 × 27 mm, so a small chip, matching mobile SoC standards and indicating a design aimed at compact or handheld devices. It also adopts the FF5 interface with a 0.8 mm pitch, replacing the older FF3 connector used in devices such as the Valve Steam Deck.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Cutting-edge imaging and faster algorithms for finding minuscule defects in semiconductor chips
High-resolution X-ray imaging and advanced algorithms are being developed to detect and analyze minuscule defects in semiconductor chips more efficiently. This approach enables nondestructive, rapid identification of critical defects during manufacturing, improving reliability and potentially predicting device failure timelines. Integration of artificial intelligence further accelerates and automates defect detection.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Intel 18A Gets Head Start on TSMC N2 with Fab 52 Ramp
Intel announced this week that its Panther Lake processors have entered volume production at Fab 52 using the company's 18A node, which is touted as the first 2 nm-class process to achieve high-volume manufacturing. This milestone gives Intel a slight timing advantage over rival foundries like TSMC, with its N2 node, and Samsung with its SF2 node. However, being first does not guarantee a lasting lead. Customers, partners, and investors will focus on Intel's ability to maintain parametric yields, control manufacturing costs per unit, and expand 18A beyond limited compute tiles.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Lattice MachXO5-NX TDQ prepares organizations for quantum-era security threats
Lattice Semiconductor introduced the Lattice MachXO5-NX TDQ family, a secure control FPGAs with full Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) 2.0-compliant post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 10th, 2025

AMD taps TSMC's 2nm node to challenge Nvidia in next-gen AI compute
2nm leap with MI450 chip could reshape competition
October 10, 2025 — Source

Have DIY PCs peaked? Why Intel's Panther Lake reveal gave me existential dread
I want desktop PCs and PC building to thrive.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Intel 13th And 14th Gen SKUs See A Noticeable Price Hike In Japan, Making Popular CPUs Like Core i5 14400F 20% Expensive
The best-selling Intel 13th and 14th-gen CPUs are already seeing a price increase since Intel announced a price hike for the Japanese market.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Intel Debuts 18A Chips With Panther Lake CPUs for Laptops
The new processors will also land in servers for data centers.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 8th, 2025

Intel Panther Lake SKUs Appear in Apparent Leak
The 18A-based Core Ultra 300 chips will give laptops a boost.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Programmable optical chip merges photons to change color
Cornell researchers have built a programmable optical chip that can change the color of light by merging photons, without requiring a new chip for new colors.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Thermaltake Launches AW360/420 AIO Liquid Cooler and WAir CPU Cooler for Workstations
Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, proudly announces the availability of the AW360/420 AIO Liquid Coolers and the WAir CPU Cooler, two high-performance cooling solutions designed specifically for modern workstations. Built for professionals tackling demanding workloads such as 3D rendering, AI computing, CAD design, and big data analytics, these coolers are engineered to deliver exceptional thermal performance, stability, and low noise under continuous high-load conditions.
October 8, 2025 — Source

TSMC's 2nm Customers Can Take A Breather; Wafers Reportedly Only 10-20 Percent More Expensive Than 3nm But There Is A Catch
TSMC's 2nm wafers will reportedly cost 10-20 percent more than 3nm, but this is due to TSMC also increasing 3nm prices, maintaining a $30,000 per unit cost.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — October 3rd, 2025

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids microarchitectures get official confirmation — Latest ISA reference doc details the P-Cores and E-Cores upcoming CPUs will use
Intel officially confirmed Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids microarchitectures, detailing new Coyote Cove and Arctic Wolf cores. Nova Lake will use TSMC's 18A process.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Qualcomm's big win over Arm could reverberate throughout the industry — ALA licensees could potentially develop custom designs without renegotiating terms
Qualcomm won a legal victory against Arm, affirming its right to use Nuvia technology and potentially allowing licensees to develop custom CPUs without renegotiating terms.
October 3, 2025 — Source

SiPearl unveils Europe's first dual-use sovereign processor with 80 cores — expected in 2027 for government, aerospace, and defense applications
SiPearl unveiled Athena1, Europe's first dual-use processor with up to 80 cores, designed for government, aerospace, and defense applications, expected in 2027.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Snapdragon X2 Elite hype is real. So why am I so wary?
I don't like what I see in the mirror.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Thermal Grizzly Introduces Minus Pad extreme 2 & Minus Pad High Compression Thermal Pads
Thermal Grizzly released Minus Pad extreme 2 thermal pads, offering improved thermal conductivity and a new material composition. They also introduced Minus Pad High Compression pads for versatile cooling.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Trusted enclaves from Intel and AMD shown vulnerable to physical attacks
Academic teams bypass chip-level enclave protections with low-cost hardware
October 3, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 29th, 2025

Intel aims at AMD's Threadripper with its new Granite Rapids-WS CPU — chip armed with core count approaching the flagship AMD Threadripper 9995WX, boasts a 4.8GHz boost clock
The only specs we have are the cores, threads, and clock speed, featuring the aforementioned 86 cores and 172 threads operating at up to 4.8GHz. But being based on the Granite Rapids architecture, it is very likely that this chip is a much higher clocking offshoot of the Xeon 6787P, which also boasts 86 cores across two compute tiles, but peaks at a 3.8GHz peak turbo clock speed.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel "Panther Lake" B0_3 Stepping Surfaces in Firmware Patches
A new set of patches has hit the "coreboot" project, an open-source UEFI/BIOS alternative, adding another Intel "Panther Lake" stepping to our portfolio of leaks. This time, it is the PTL_B0_3 C06C3 stepping, a new version Intel could be preparing for shipment to clients. Silicon revisions typically begin at A0 and increment as the design evolves. It is rare to see any silicon shipping with the A0 stepping, as later modifications and refinements are made to meet the original specification. Hence, this B0 stepping indicates that this is likely the final revision Intel has prepared for Panther Lake, which is expected to start shipping by the end of 2025, with more SKUs in 2026.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 25th, 2025

Intel to Hike 13th Generation "Raptor Lake" CPU Pricing by 10%
Intel plans to raise prices on some 13th Generation "Raptor Lake" desktop processors by around 10%, according to DigiTimes. In the fourth quarter, Intel will reportedly adjust contracts to account for the increase. Standard RPL-S SKUs that have traded near $150 to $160 could move to about $170 to $180, driven by tight inventories and rising upstream costs for Intel to maintain older and multiple product portfolios. OEMs claim that constrained inventory ahead of major shopping events leaves them unable to stock competitive holiday deals, forcing hard choices between protecting margins and offering discounts.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Updates First-Party Performance Claims of Core Ultra "Arrow Lake-S," How They Stack Up Against AMD
Intel this month released a presentation updating its channel partners and end-users how its Core Ultra 200-series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors stack up against AMD Ryzen 9000 series "Zen 5" processors, including the latest 9000X3D series chips with 3D V-Cache. The company claims a superior balance of gaming and productivity performance at comparable prices. These performance claims take into account the various software and microcode updates the platform received since its October 2024 debut—nearing a year in the market—particularly taking into account advances Intel made to its APO (application performance optimization) software in this time.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Intel's Fastest Gaming CPUs Are About To Get More Expensive As Report Alleges 10% Price Hike on Raptor Lake Chips
Intel is reportedly planning to raise the prices of its 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs due to lower demand for new CPUs.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme With up to 18 CPU Cores
No word on more modest and more affordable Plus variants, yet.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Qualcomm pushes hybrid AI forward with Snapdragon X2 Elite and 8 Elite Gen 5
The future of AI isn't confined to the cloud - or limited to a single device. At this year's Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm outlined its vision for hybrid AI, where models and intelligent agents run fluidly across local hardware and remote data centers. With new Snapdragon chips for phones and PCs, Qualcomm is building the infrastructure needed for low-latency, on-device processing that connects with cloud-based models, AI applications, and services.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Scythe Intros Mugen 6 Dual Fan White Edition CPU Cooler
Scythe introduced the Mugen 6 Dual Fan White Edition CPU cooler (model: SCMG-6000DWR). A premium variant of the Mugen 6 that the company launched this February, the White Edition is essentially a color-inverted Black Edition. The large, cuboidal aluminium fin-stack heatsink now comes with white anodized aluminium fins, including a matte-white top-plate. Each of its six 6 mm-thick nickel-plated copper heatpipes are painted white, as is the nickel-plated copper baseplate.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Is Now The Fastest Mobile CPU In Multi-Core Workloads, But Consumes 61% More Power Than A19 Pro To Achieve This
The first wave of benchmarks for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5's engineering sample is here, showing that Qualcomm prioritized insane levels of performance for this chipset, with the new scores showing that the flagship is now the fastest mobile CPU on the planet. Unfortunately, to obtain this disparity, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 had to sacrifice on efficiency to the point that it consumes 61 percent more power than the A19 Pro in Geekbench 6.
September 25, 2025 — Source

TSMC Fast-Tracks Fab 25 to Ramp A14 Node by 2028
TSMC is the only semiconductor maker to move its nodes at incredible speeds from design to mass production. According to Taiwanese media outlet Taipei Times, TSCM is expected to lay the groundwork for Fab 25, a multiphase manufacturing complex planned in Taichung's Central Taiwan Science Park. Company officials say construction will begin in the Q4 of this year and that the first of four planned factories could be finished by 2027, setting the stage for commercial A14 chip production by the end of 2028.
September 25, 2025 — Source

TSMC reports progress on A14 node with 15% performance boost and 30% power reduction
With yields tracking ahead of projections, TSMC is targeting 2028 production for the new process
September 25, 2025 — Source

TSMC: Major Price Hikes for 3nm Chips
A new report indicates that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has significantly increased the price of its latest 3nm manufacturing process. This move is likely to lead to higher prices for next-generation flagship smartphones from all major brands, except possibly Apple.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 22nd, 2025

China bets on DUV as EUV blockade reshapes chipmaking — but it won't dethrone ASML's advanced lithography, for now
With EUV locked out by sanctions, China is leaning on DUV multi-patterning and fledgling domestic scanners.
September 22, 2025 — Source

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Brings Console-Level Gaming, Ultra-Efficient Performance & Much More
MediaTek has officially launched its new flagship processor, the Dimensity 9500, promising big leaps in AI, gaming, and efficiency. Built on a third-gen All Big Core CPU design, it features a 4.21GHz ultra-core with three premium and four performance cores, delivering up to 29% higher single-core and 16% higher multi-core performance over the Dimensity 9400, while cutting peak power use by 55%. The chip pairs an Arm G1-Ultra GPU with support for console-level ray tracing, Unreal Engine optimizations, and 120FPS frame interpolation, plus a next-gen NPU for faster generative AI, large language models, and 4K image generation. With UFS 4.1 storage, advanced imaging up to 200MP, and improved 5G/Wi-Fi efficiency, the Dimensity 9500 looks set to raise the bar for 2026 flagship smartphones.
September 22, 2025 — Source or Source

MediaTek Wants You To Believe The Dimensity 9500 Can Compete With A19 Pro In Single & Multi-Core Benchmarks; Here Is The Reality
It has been a couple of hours since the Dimensity 9500 went official, and being mass produced on TSMC's third-generation 3nm process has its perks to the point that it is a top-tier upgrade over the Dimensity 9400, but how does it fare against the latest-generation chipsets? No, we are not referring to the Tensor G5, but the A19 Pro. MediaTek revealed during its announcement that its Dimensity 9500 competes with Apple's A-series SoC in both single-core and multi-core test runs, but the reality is much different, which you will learn about soon.
September 22, 2025 — Source

TSMC's 2nm Chip with AI Driving Unprecedented Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading chipmaker, is gearing up for its next major technological leap, the 2-nanometer (N2) process node. According to industry reports, demand is already surging, with the company having secured 15 major customers, a significant majority of which are from the high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence sectors.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 19th, 2025

Apple Has Reportedly Secured More Than Half Of TSMC's Entire 2nm Capacity To Starve Its Rivals, Including Booking An Entire Plant
In late 2026, it is not just Apple that is scheduled to introduce its first range of 2nm chipsets, as Qualcomm and MediaTek have been reported to keep pace with their nemesis as they race to announce their own rival. The Taiwanese fabless semiconductor manufacturer has gone as far as to successfully tape-out its first 2nm SoC to obtain whatever edge it can get its hands on.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Best CPU Deals for September 2025
Getting ready to build a new PC? We've got the best prices on processors from AMD and Intel for high-end battlestations, budget boxes, and everything in between.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Quantum scars boost electron transport and drive the development of microchips
Quantum physics often reveals phenomena that defy common sense. A new theory of quantum scarring deepens our understanding of the connection between the quantum world and classical mechanics, sheds light on earlier findings and marks a step forward towards future technological applications.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 16th, 2025

AMD Debuts Ryzen 5 5600F, A Significantly Nerfed Ryzen 5600 Processor with Just 4.0GHz Of Boost Clock
The AM4 platform seems to be an eternal platform as AMD launches yet another Zen 3 processor for the entry-level market.
September 16, 2025 — Source

AMD formally introduces Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F AM5 CPUs
AMD launches first AM5 Zen5 desktop CPUs without graphics.
September 16, 2025 — Source

AMD launches new Ryzen PRO Zen 5 and Zen 4 processors
Today AMD is launching its new Ryzen 9000 PRO series processors for desktops. There are four SKUs for businesses to choose from, ranging from the Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 all the way down to the six-core Ryzen 5 PRO 9645.
September 16, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F 8-Core CPU Officially Launched, ASRock First To Support on Its AM5 Motherboards
Another Zen 5 CPU to hit retail stores soon, as AMD releases an 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 9000 CPU. This is the fourth CPU launch by AMD today.
September 16, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen 5 9500F Now Available Globably: Also Silently Intros Ryzen 5 7400 & 7400F But Availability Only Through OEM
AMD's Ryzen 5 9500F is now available globally, and the company has also introduced its Ryzen 5 7400F & Ryzen 5 7400 CPUs.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 9th, 2025

Cooler Master V4 Alpha 3DHP Black CPU Cooler Review
The masters of trying new things are back at it again with the V4 Alpha 3DHP Black CPU cooler, touted to take on the big boys of the industry.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Why Intel just cut a top exec — and didn't replace her
Intel pivots to a foundry-first strategy with major leadership changes, and its new structure puts Tan at the center of decision-making.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — September 5th, 2025

Intel Panther Lake-H "25W" & Panther Lake-U "15W" CPUs Leak: Core Ultra 300 With Up To 16 Cores, 12 Xe3 GPU Cores
Intel's next-generation Panther Lake-H & Panther Lake-U CPUs have been leaked with their respective core configurations.
September 5, 2025 — Source

Picking Server CPUs for Databases in 2025 is Still Complex
If you look at any major server CPU launch, you will undoubtedly see some form of claim that the CPU is good for databases. Storing and retrieving information is a basic function of traditional computing. Recently, I was at a dinner with a number of STH readers, and all of them ran databases. One individual exclaimed how they had nightmares of a 192-core processor, while another was explaining how awesome that would be to deploy.
September 5, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Computer — Processors — September 4th, 2025

First Noctua AIO Liquid Cooler Expected by Mid-2026
Noctua has released its September 2025 roadmap, confirming delays to existing projects and introducing details on future launches. The standout announcement is the company's first all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler, expected in the second quarter of 2026. This marks a significant step for a brand traditionally associated with high-end air coolers and case fans. Fan and cooler updates dominate the short-term schedule. Noctua had originally set the chromax.black versions of its NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 series for Q3 2025. These have now been shifted to Q4 2025, reflecting a modest delay.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Intel Panther Lake-H laptop board spotted with 64GB LPDDR5X memory
There might be limited use for 64GB of memory in everyday consumer laptops, even for gaming, but content creators and those running local AI models will appreciate Intel planning more memory than the previous generation.
September 4, 2025 — Source or Source

Noctua to now set to launch its liquid coolers in Q2 2026
Noctua has published its September roadmap, shifting several product timelines and confirming that its first all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler will debut in the second quarter of 2026. The launch represents the company's first step beyond its long-established focus on premium air coolers and fans.
September 4, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Computer — Processors — September 1st, 2025

Intel Patents Software-Defined Super Cores for Boosting Single-Thread Performance
Intel is exploring a new approach to scaling CPU performance with its recently patented Software-Defined Super Cores (SDC). This design would allow several smaller cores to work together on a single thread, effectively merging into a logical "super core." The system would divide the instruction stream into chunks, distribute them across cooperating cores, and then reassemble the results. To make this work, the hardware would use special buffers and very fast inter-core messaging to preserve program order and memory consistency.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Source

Rapidus 2HP 2 nm Node to Match TSMC N2 on Logic Density
What Rapidus is selling beyond raw density is speed and flexibility. While being a node or two behind TSMC in 2027, the company promises significantly shorter cycle times than traditional batch processes, reducing the typical turnaround from around 120 days to approximately 50 days, and offering extreme "hot lot" pushes down to 15 days for urgent orders. To deliver this, Rapidus is building a custom backend ecosystem with OSATs, EDA vendors, IP providers, and materials partners, and it benefits from government support and interest from major compute players.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Same user loses another Ryzen 7 9800X3D on ASRock motherboard
Each day, ASRock users either avoid updating their firmware because they are not aware of an update, or they skip it because ASRock has not yet released the BIOS. This increases the risk of their CPUs entering a permanent sleep mode. We have covered ASRock motherboard issues extensively, as they appear to be destroying AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs in alarming numbers.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 29th, 2025

AMD Ryzen CPUs fry twice in the face of heavy math load, GMP says
GMP library test meltdown has AMD looking for answers
August 29, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen CPUs just got stock cooler downgrades (or eliminations)
The popular AMD Wraith Prism stock cooler is dead, and the basic Wraith Stealth is replacing it. Some high-end chips won't get coolers at all.
August 29, 2025 — Source

ASRock rolls out new BIOS to fix AM5 stability issues
Earlier this week, AMD commented on a recent surge of complaints from AM5 motherboard users, who suffered 'burnt out' CPUs and sockets. AMD said this was a BIOS misconfiguration issue. Now, ASRock is rolling out a new BIOS that will improve system stability.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Exynos 2600 Displays Impressive Performance By Nearly Matching An Underclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 In New Benchmark Leak
Samsung made a statement by officially announcing that its Exynos 2600 would be its first 2nm GAA chipset, but made no performance comparisons other than the fact that its Neural Processing Unit, or NPU, will deliver significant performance improvements. While the Korean giant kept mum about its SoC's single-threaded and multi-threaded prowess, the Exynos 2600 slowly found its way in the latest benchmark leak, and from the looks of it, the company has finally delivered a viable competitor, as it manages to take on an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Intel Accepts That Arrow Lake CPUs Weren't A Good Desktop Offering, Says Nova Lake Will Address The High-End Desktop Market Better Next Year
Intel has highlighted that Nova Lake will address the high-end desktop CPU market better than its Arrow Lake CPUs in 2026.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Intel CFO admits Arrow Lake missed expecations: "We didn't have a good offering this year", pins hopes on Nova Lake
Intel rarely acknowledges defeat, but this time it seems the company is learning how to fight back.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Intel CFO Bets on "Nova Lake" to Close "Arrow Lake" Desktop Gap
At a Deutsche Bank technology conference, Intel CFO David Zinsner told investors that the company is placing its hopes on "Nova Lake" to repair weaknesses left by the current "Arrow Lake" lineup. He acknowledged the desktop family did not deliver the dollar-for-dollar competitiveness Intel wanted, even when unit shipments looked relatively strong. The Core Ultra 200 generation fell short in several high-profile gaming comparisons and experienced early stability issues that necessitated multiple firmware and software updates.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel Confirms Arrow Lake Weakness, Bets on Nova Lake to Compete With AMD Zen 6
Intel has admitted that Arrow Lake, its latest generation of desktop CPUs, isn't living up to expectations in terms of competitiveness. At the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference in 2025, Intel's CFO David Zinsner explained that the company sees Arrow Lake as a step that didn't quite hit the performance target for high-end desktops. Instead, Intel is now pointing to Nova Lake, expected in 2026, as the generation that will restore balance in the CPU market.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Intel confirms it has already received $5.7 billion from US government, CFO claims the deal was to halt the sale of its chip fabs
The $5.7 billion investment will see the US government take a 10% stake in Intel, with the Commerce Department said to be ironing out the details.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel Nova Lake and Arrow Lake-refresh CPUs revealed in new leak
In recent years, shipping manifests have become an increasingly prominent source of new hardware leaks. Recently, Intel Arrow Lake and Nova Lake refresh CPUs were spotted being shipped, revealing the existence of a new 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Performance Cores Frequency Rumored To Be 4.61GHz, New AnTuTu Score 50 Percent Higher Than Snapdragon 8 Elite
A few hours passed, and we learned that Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 might officially be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. After a brief gap, a fresh rumor now provides partial specification details, giving us a closer look at the improvements between two generations, at least on paper, because there is something else too. The tipster who provided these details also mentioned that the AnTuTu score is allegedly 50 percent higher than the Snapdragon 8 Elite attained, so let us dive into this rumor immediately.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Why the traditional SOC model needs to evolve [Q&A]
The security operations center (SOC) has long relied on traditional SOAR platforms to manage incidents, but today's threat landscape is moving too fast for rigid, static approaches. As attackers use AI to evolve their tactics, security teams need smarter, more adaptive systems to keep up.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 25th, 2025

AMD blames Ryzen CPU burnouts on out-of-spec motherboards
Reports from earlier this summer of X3D processors combining poorly with ASRock motherboards don't seem to be resolved just yet.
August 25, 2025 — Source

AMD comments on recent complaints of AM5 CPU burnout
AMD has finally broken its silence on the socket burnout issue that has been affecting some AM5 users, particularly those with high-end X3D processors. In a recent Q&A session, AMD representatives addressed the problem, attributing the root cause to motherboard partner BIOS settings that deviate from the company's recommended specifications.
August 25, 2025 — Source

AMD Explains Why Motherboard Makers Are At Fault For Burnt AM5 Chips
There have been many reports on AMD CPUs dying, with burnt pins on the socket. It's not frequent or particularly widespread, but naturally it caused concern, particularly among gamers, as the CPUs in question were often Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 9800X3D models. Today, an AMD representative issued a fairly clear statement on that matter.
August 25, 2025 — Source

AMD mobile CPU roadmap leak claims Zen 6 arrives in 2027
As Zen 6 arrives to high-end, Zen 2 dominates low-end laptops.
August 25, 2025 — Source

AMD Roadmap Leak Reveals Exciting Gator Range And Medusa Point Zen 6 CPU Launch Timing
Japanese serial leaksman 188号 just posted up two mobile CPU roadmaps: one for Intel CPUs, and one for AMD. Chalk this one up as half-leak, half-rumor, because these clearly aren't official slides from Intel or AMD, but rather seem to be either someone's attempt to anonymize information that they were given in confidence, or simply wishful thinking. Only, if it's the latter, they have pretty meager wishes.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Big Tech's Frenzy for TSMC's 'Made in USA' Chips Has Forced the Company to Rush Overall Production Ahead by a Whopping Four Quarters
TSMC is seeing massive demand from its US customer base to the point that the firm has accelerated the expansion of its production lines by several quarters.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Condor Computing's Cuzco, a High-Perf RISC-V Design at Hot Chip 2025
Hot Chips, the semiconductor industry's leading conferences on high-performance microprocessors and related integrated circuits is taking place this week. Living up to its name, the show offers a rather deep look at some of the latest and hottest chips in the industry, from smaller vendors specializing in RISC-V all the way up to the big names like Intel, IBM, and NVIDIA -- many with their big chips in tow. Spanning everything from CPUs and GPUs to security and silicon photonics, the conference offers a wide breadth of talks across multiple subjects.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Did a Spanish electronics vendor just leak AMD and Intel's CPU roadmaps?
Neither AMD nor Intel have confirmed the roadmap, though the Spanish PC maker published it to its web site for customers to view.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Hassett Thinks Intel Will "Get Its Act Together" With Cash Inflow, But Morgan Stanley Contends There's No "Quick Fix"
In what is a testament to the unusual nature of the funding-for-equity deal between the US government and Intel that was signed and dusted just last week, the financial airwaves are still choked with prized takes from the who's who of the financial world, with Morgan Stanley's Joseph Moore now adding to this cacophony with his relatively somber take.
August 25, 2025 — Source

How terahertz beams and a quantum-inspired receiver could free multi-core processors from the wiring bottleneck
For decades, computing followed a simple rule: Smaller transistors made chips faster, cheaper, and more capable. As Moore's law slows, a different limit has come into focus. The challenge is no longer only computation; modern processors and accelerators are throttled by interconnection.
August 25, 2025 — Source

IBM's Power11 Processor Architecture at Hot Chips 2025
Third up on today's CPU track is IBM. Big Blue is at the conference to talk about its latest generation Power architecture chip, the Power11.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Immersion Cooling for data centers: An exotic inevitability?
And the industry is not ready.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel and AMD mobile CPU roadmap updates may have leaked
Detailed new mobile CPU roadmaps, reportedly from an OEM partner, have given us a somewhat predictable look at AMD's and Intel's plans for the next couple of years. While the long-term future looks bright with the arrival of Zen 6, it appears that AMD's high-end gaming and enthusiast laptop segments may not be getting a significant performance upgrade in 2026. As for Intel, it seems like 2026 could be more promising.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Bundles Battlefield 6 With Arrow Lake, And Raptor Lake/Refresh CPUs In Intel Gamer Days
Intel is not only slashing the prices of its desktop CPUs but is also giving away a copy of the Battlefield 6 game with almost every processor from the current and previous generations.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Details "Clearwater Forest" Xeon with 288 E-Cores on 18A Process
Intel used Hot Chips to pull back the curtain on "Clearwater Forest", its next-generation E-core Xeon. The company has paired major architectural upgrades with its newest 18A process and advanced 3D Foveros packaging paired with EMIB. The chip replaces "Sierra Forest" and is built around the new "Darkmont" efficiency cores. Intel says Clearwater Forest will ship in a massive chiplet package using the 18A node for the compute pieces while relying on Foveros Direct 3D for stacking.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Lists Risk Factors for US Involvement in SEC Filing
Diluted shares and international sales hiccups are risk factors.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel warns shareholders that the US government's 10% stake could hurt company's international sales
Money can hurt?
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Xeon Clearwater Forest "E-Core" CPU series on Intel 18A node to feature 288 cores
Intel used Hot Chips to give a clearer picture of Clearwater Forest, its next Efficient core only Xeon built on the 18A process. The chip targets cloud and scale out servers and replaces Sierra Forest in the high-density slot.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Intel's Next-Gen Clearwater Forest "E-Core" Xeon CPU Unveiled: 12 CPU Chiplets On 18A Node, 288 Darkmont Cores, 17% IPC Increase, 2x L2 Cache Bandwidth, DDR5-8000 Support
Intel's next-gen E-Core only "Xeon" family, codenamed Clearwater Forest, is making its way to servers soon. Just like how the Xeon 6 lineup was segmented into P-Core and E-Core flavors, such as Granite Rapids & Sierra Forest, we will see the next-gen Xeon family in P-Core only "Diamond Rapids" & E-Core only "Clear Water Forest" lineups. The P-Core family is optimized for performance & tackles more compute-intensive and AI workloads, while the E-Core only family is optimized for efficiency & tackles high-density / scale-out workloads.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Leaked AMD Roadmap Hints at Zen 6 for Mobile, But Not Until 2027
A pair of leaked partner roadmaps shared by hardware leaker @momomo_us suggests modest change for laptop processors through 2026, followed by a clearer shift in 2027. The documents indicate that AMD will largely be on autopilot next year, with a Zen 5-based refresh called Gorgon Point, which appears to reuse the same core counts, the same 4 nm node, and most of the same NPU and graphics building blocks as Strix Point.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Like Intel before it, AMD blames motherboard makers for burnt-out CPUs
Users of X3D CPUs in ASRock motherboards seem to be at particularly high risk.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Pezy Computing's PEZY-SC4s, A MIMD Many-Core Architecture at Hot Chips 2025
Second on today's Hot Chip 2025 CPU track is Pezy Computing, the quirky Japanese CPU development firm who specializes in Multiple Instructions Multiple Data (MIMD) CPU designs.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Scientists turn spin loss into energy, unlocking ultra-low-power AI chips
What was once wasted energy may soon power the next revolution in computing.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Teardown Reveals Huawei's Fastest Server Chip, the Kunpeng 930, Built on TSMC 5nm With 120 TaiShan CPU Cores and 364MB L3 Cache
Well, Huawei seems to have been making advancements with its computing portfolio, as a new teardown of the firm's latest server chip showcases impressive improvements.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 21st, 2025

CPU and GPU Scaling: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Benchmarked with the RTX 5090, 5080, Radeon 9070 & 9060 XT across 4 games and 3 resolutions
August 21, 2025 — Source

Google switches from Samsung to TSMC — Pixel 10 and Tensor G5 chip use TSMC's N3P process
Ahead of Apple, it seems.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Jiushark JF15K Review: An air cooler like none other
The strangest air cooler we've ever seen
August 21, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 19th, 2025

AMD Reportedly Made Changes To The Ryzen 7 7800X3D By Eliminating The SMD Components From The Top Half
Some of the Ryzen 7000 series CPUs have reportedly seen a change in the PCB, where some of the SMD components on the PCB have been removed.
August 19, 2025 — Source

AMD will share new "technology roadmaps" in November
Mark your calendars for November 11th. AMD has officially announced that it will be holding its next Financial Analyst Day, the company's first major strategy and product roadmap event in quite some time. For tech enthusiasts, these events are a treasure trove of information, often providing the first official glimpse into the company's long-term plans for its next generation of products.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Arm hires Amazon's AI chip developer, ostensibly to help create its own processors — Rami Sinno returns to the company, boasts Trainium and Inferentia on resume
This is the latest move in Arm's chip designer hiring spree that's been ongoing for the past year.
August 19, 2025 — Source or Source

China Modifies Intel Xeon 6P "Granite Rapids" Processors for Domestic Security
Montage Technology has unveiled the Jintide C6P CPU family, a line of server processors that repurpose Intel's "Granite Rapids" Xeon 6 design with added security and tracking features for the Chinese market. The company stated that the chips are designed for regulated sectors, including government, healthcare, and finance, where hardware-level controls and customizability are most critical. Montage framed the launch as the next step in a long-running collaboration that includes Tsinghua University and a special agreement with Intel, under which Montage can reconfigure and commercialize certain Xeon processors domestically.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Intel Panther Lake With 12-Cores Spotted At Intel's GFX CI Portal; No Hyperthreading And Features Base Clock Of 3.0 GHz
Leaked Panther Lake CPU doesn't feature any hyperthreading and features 12 cores, which likely brings the hybrid core configuration with Performance, Efficient, and Low Power Efficient Cores.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Phanteks Announces 2025 EZ-Fit Water Cooling Lineup
Phanteks proudly introduces the latest additions to its innovative EZ-Fit lineup: the Glacier NV5 & NV7 Distro Plates, the Glacier EZ-Fit 120RES-DDC Reservoir (Body Only), and a high-performance Glacier EZ-Fit 420RAD-30. These components continue Phanteks' mission to simplify custom loop building without compromising on performance or aesthetics. The EZ-Fit series redefines ease-of-use with its integrated 16 mm Sharkbite-style fittings, supporting both soft and hard tubing out of the box. Gone are the days of juggling multiple fittings and parts.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 17th, 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D shows up on PassMark
Just when we thought the Zen 3 V-Cache story was over, a new and unexpected chip has surfaced. The first benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D have been spotted, confirming the existence of a new budget-friendly gaming CPU for the AM4 platform.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 16th, 2025

Intel Core Ultra 7 254V Benchmarked On PassMark For The First Time; Nearly 13% Slower In Multi-Threaded Performance Than Ultra 7 256V
We are probably hearing about the Core Ultra 7 254V for the first time, and it's not supposedly as fast as its bigger siblings in multi-threaded operations.
August 16, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 11th, 2025

be quiet! Power Zone 2 750w 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.1 PSU Review
The Power Zone 2 750W is another banger of an ATX 3.1 PSU from be quiet!. Make sure to include this one in your rig if you are on a budget.
August 11, 2025 — Source

CT scan peels back the layers of time to reveal the engineering within Intel's iconic 386 CPU — exposing intricate pin mapping, hidden power planes, and more
Through the looking glass of silicon.
August 11, 2025 — Source

FSP AE36 AIO CPU Cooler Review
FSP is well known for high-quality power supplies, but more recently the company has branched out into PC cases, CPU air coolers and AIO liquid coolers, and we're looking at the latter in today's review. The FPS AE36 is a 360mm closed-loop AIO cooler with dual ARGB lighting zones, infinity mirror pump top, an easy installation process and a budget price tag. But is it any good?
August 11, 2025 — Source

Intel Nova Lake Mobile processors may pack up to 28 CPU cores
While Intel's focus for the remainder of this year is on the launch of its Panther Lake mobile platform, the first detailed specifications for its successor have already begun to surface. A new leak from the reliable tipster gives us a full breakdown of the planned configurations for the 2026 Nova Lake mobile lineup, from high-end HX-series chips down to ultra-low-power U-series models.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 10th, 2025

Intel's 18A Chip Reportedly Delayed Until 2026 Amid Low Yield Rates Making Large-Scale Production Economically Unviable, But There's a Strategic Upside Behind the Move
Intel's highly anticipated 18A process is under uncertainty right now, as a new rumor claims that HVM is pushed ahead into next year, following poor yield rates.
August 10, 2025 — Source

Intel's Nova Lake mobile specs leaks out, top end HX variant to feature 28 CPU cores and 4 Xe cores — Entire lineup is reportedly limited to a single compute tile
Given the recent news cycle surrounding Intel's administration and its ambivalent future ambitions, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the company lacks proactive plans. However, it remains firmly in the chip making business, and the rumor mill is alive as ever. The Blue Team is working on its upcoming Panther Lake (mobile) lineup at the moment, set to release later this year, but it's next year's Nova Lake that has leaked yet again. This time, we have spied the purported exact core configs of all Nova Lake variants, including the top-end Nova Lake-HX chip.
August 10, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 9th, 2025

AMD AM6 Socket: More Pins, Same Size, Future-Ready
AMD's next big CPU socket upgrade, AM6, is set to pack in more connections than ever, 2,100 pins, a 22% jump from AM5's 1,718, while keeping the same footprint. That means if you already have an AM5-compatible cooler, or even some AM4 ones, you'll likely be able to carry them over.
August 9, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 8th, 2025

AMD Ryzen CPU With Dual X3D Chiplets Is Reportedly Fake And Doesn't Exist
Two X3D chiplets don't seem to offer significant benefits, and it's likely that the report about AMD preparing a dual X3D Ryzen 9000 CPU is untrue.
August 8, 2025 — Source

AVX-512 support is reportedly coming to "future Intel Core" processors
It looks like 512-bit AVX instructions are set to make a comeback on Intel's consumer desktop CPUs. The first concrete evidence has appeared in the latest release of Intel's oneDNN library, which adds early support for AVX10.2 with its full 512-bit width. This new feature explicitly targets "future Intel Core" processors, which many believe to be the Nova Lake architecture slated for 2026.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Intel's confusing 'Series 2' CPU brand is a massive step backwards
Series 2 is a "product collection" without anything that truly unifies it—and that makes it confusing, worthless, and a huge step back for consumers.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Thermalright HR-10 PRO SSD Heatsink Series Now Include ARGB Digital Display
Thermalright has expanded its HR-10 2280 Pro SSD heatsink series with the new Digital variant, available in white or black. The key upgrade is a digital display that shows SSD operating temperature, sequential read/write speeds, or drive utilization. This requires a USB header connection to your motherboard and the Thermalright Control Center (TRCC) software. The new HR-10 2280 Pro Digital measures 90.3 mm x 26 mm x 51 mm, making it roughly 16% taller than the original due to the display addition. It should fit easily in most primary M.2 slots between the graphics card and CPU cooler, though users should verify clearance with larger components.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 4th, 2025

AMD Readies 16-Core Ryzen 9000X3D CPU with 192 MB L3 Cache and 200 W TDP
AMD is reportedly gearing up to expand its Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" lineup with two all-new Zen 5 CPUs that push the limits of power draw and cache capacity. Leaker chi11eddog, who has cultivated ties with motherboard vendors, claims that AMD will introduce an 8-core/16-thread model rated at 120 W TDP, featuring a substantial 96 MB of L3 cache. This mirrors the cache density of the existing Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but could represent a distinct SKU. More striking is the rumored 16-core/32-thread part, a 200 W processor boasting 192 MB of L3 cache, surpassing the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 128 MB.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Intel Core 5 120 and 120F 6-core LGA1700 Processors Priced
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August 4, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Faceoff - the 265K's dramatic price cut changes the paradigm entirely
The Intel Arrow Lake showdown.
August 4, 2025 — Source

New Upgraded Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 Processors: Dual-Stack 3D V-Cache / Higher TDP
Rumor has it that AMD is preparing to broaden its Ryzen 9000 lineup, codenamed "Granite Ridge," by introducing two new desktop processors built on its Zen 5 architecture. The first is an 8-core/16-thread chip with a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W, and it carries 96 MB of Level 3 cache.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Nova Lake architecture breaks from Intel tradition with Family 18 ID
Breaking a decades-old tradition to signal new advancements in the x86 CPU line
August 4, 2025 — Source

XPG Hurricane MAG 120 ARGB PWM (4-Fan Kit) Review
XPG's Hurricane MAG 120 ARGB PWM kit is the first 4-fan set with PWM, ARGB, cable-less magnetic links, and both standard and reverse airflow.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 3rd, 2025

DeepCool Assassin VC Elite Review: The best cooler you can't buy in the USA
Upgraded with a new vapor chamber coldplate, the Assassin VC Elite is an extremely effective CPU cooler.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Intel prepares for Nova Lake CPUs with new Linux support — retiring 20-year-old 'Family 6' designation in favor of 'Family 18'
Nova Lake seems to be on track.
August 3, 2025 — Source

MSI unveils new MPG CoreLiquid AIO coolers with IPS displays
MSI has just unveiled its latest AIO liquid cooler, the MPG Coreliquid P13 series, which places a heavy emphasis on achieving a clean, minimalist aesthetic through a simplified installation experience for PC builders. The new cooler aims to eliminate the usual cable clutter with a host of new "EZ DIY" features.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 2nd, 2025

Intel Begins Preparation For Nova Lake By Introducing The First Linux Kernel Patch; Marks The End of Two Decade Old Family 6
Nova Lake's appearance in the Linux Kernel patches marks the end of the Family 6, which included Intel's several generations of processors.
August 2, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — August 1st, 2025

Alphacool Unveils ES 80 mm HPE-60 Full Copper X-Flow 5 Bar Triple and Quad Radiators
Alphacool International GmbH from Braunschweig is a pioneer in PC water cooling technology. With one of the industry's most comprehensive product portfolios and over 20 years of experience, Alphacool is now expanding its Enterprise Solutions series with the new Alphacool ES 80 mm HPE-60 Full Copper X-Flow 5 Bar radiators -- available in triple and quad radiator versions. The Radiators are designed specifically for industrial and server environments. Thanks to thicker cooling channels and reinforced welds, they are built to withstand operating pressures of up to 5 Bar, ensuring maximum reliability in demanding industrial use.
August 1, 2025 — Source or Source

Familiar specs, new name: Intel's Core 5 120 processors enter the market
Intel expands affordable CPU options with rollout of Core 5 120
August 1, 2025 — Source

Intel launches Core 5 120 and 120F, rebadged Core i5-12400 SKUs
Intel has officially released two new desktop processors under the new Core 100 series naming: the Core 5 120 and Core 5 120F. Despite carrying the newer branding, both chips are nearly identical to the Core i5-12400 and i5-12400F launched in early 2022.
August 1, 2025 — Source

MSI Announces New MPG CORELIQUID P13 Series AIO Liquid Cooler
To meet the demand for next-gen CPUs and refined PC builds, MSI proudly introduces the MPG CORELIQUID P13 series, a new AIO liquid cooler designed with both elegance and performance in mind. Featuring a 2.1-inch IPS screen wrapped in a full curved-glass cover, the P13 radiates modern simplicity, taking design cues from the smooth contours of water droplets. All cables and tubing are seamlessly hidden using MSI's Streamline design, delivering an ultra-clean look.
August 1, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Thermal Grizzly Releases New DeltaMate Fittings
Thermal Grizzly is proud to announce the first category in our new DeltaMate product line: water-cooling fittings. The DeltaMate fittings can be combined to accommodate virtually any tubing configuration. They support soft tubes (ST) with 16 mm OD / 10 mm ID and hard tubes (HT) with a 16 mm outer diameter. All fittings are machined from brass and finished with a matte-black chromium plating.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 29th, 2025

AMD enables Ryzen AI MAX+ 300 "Strix Halo" support for 128B parameters for local AI models
AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ with 128GB now support Large Language Models up to 128 Billion parameter
July 29, 2025 — Source

ASUS confirms Ryzen 7 9700F, 8-core AM5 CPU without integrated graphics
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F confirmed by ASUS
July 29, 2025 — Source

Benchmark listings reveal 20 CPU cores and 48 SM GPU for Nvidia N1X SoC
After a period of relative quiet, new evidence of Nvidia's high-performance N1X consumer SoC has surfaced. Fresh entries in the Geekbench and Furmark databases have given us our best look yet at the hardware powering this chip, even if the early performance numbers are, as expected, nothing to write home about.
July 29, 2025 — Source

EU plans $30 billion investment in gigawatt AI data centers — multiple sites to host 100,000 AI GPUs each as bloc plays catch-up to US and China
The European Union is the world's second-largest economy in terms of GDP, but when it comes to its place on the AI market, its position is by far not as strong. To catch up with the U.S. and China, the bloc is launching a $30 billion initiative to build a network of high-capacity data centers that can host millions of AI GPUs, reports CNBC. If successful, the EU will have gigawatt-class datacenters with performance akin to that owned by leading U.S. companies.
July 29, 2025 — Source

GPD explains how battery backpack for "Strix Halo" Win 5 handheld is attached
Cary Golomb (The Phawx) has already revealed the full specs of the upcoming gaming handheld called GPD Win 5. This is a new generation of handheld and the first ever to be powered by the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU. The 16 Zen5 cores and powerful Radeon 8060S graphics require two things: lots of power and a larger battery, should the user stick to the official TDP. The good news is that Halo can be tuned down in power, but GPD aims to have MAX+ 395 running in 45 to 75W power envelope.
July 29, 2025 — Source

V-Color Offers Massive 1 TB DDR5 Capacities & Up To 8200 MT/s OC RDIMM Memory Speeds For AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs
V-Color has introduced its complete OC RDIMM range for AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs, with up to 1 TB capacities & 8200 MT/s speeds.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 27th, 2025

Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro now available with 280mm or 420mm radiator
Arctic is expanding its successful Liquid Freezer III Pro series with the addition of new 280mm and 420mm radiator options. The new radiators join the previously released Liquid Freezer III Pro 360mm and 240mm models.
July 27, 2025 — Source

Is Expensive Thermal Paste Really Worth Buying? Here's What PC Enthusiasts Say
Thermal paste doesn't get much love in PC builds — until something overheats, that is. It's the thin, forgettable layer between your processor and cooler that handles the not-so-tiny job of moving heat away from the CPU or GPU to the heatsink. Most of the time, you never even have to think about it, as many stock coolers ship with a dollop of pre-applied thermal paste — just peel off the plastic and bolt it down. Some aftermarket coolers include a separate tube in the box, but others don't, leaving PC builders to dig through spare parts or buy a new tube. That's usually when the cheap versus expensive thermal paste rabbit hole opens.
July 27, 2025 — Source

Real life comparison between the Sony RX1rIII and the 10 year old RX1rII
It took Sony 10 years to deliver a successor to the RX1R II. The changes may seem minor—but they matter. The clever (and maybe gimmicky?) pop-up EVF is gone. So is the tilting LCD, sadly.Sony kept the same lens and still didn't add IBIS. What we got instead is the upgraded and in y opinion still class leading 61MP sensor and the superb AI autofocus system.
July 27, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 26th, 2025

AMD Confirms Ryzen Threadripper 9000 "HEDT" CPU Prices: Available on 31st July, $1499 For 24 Cores, $2499 For 32 Cores & $4999 For 64 Cores
AMD has officially confirmed the availability and prices of its Ryzen Threadripper 9000 "HEDT" Desktop CPUs, starting at $1499 for 24 cores.
July 26, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000X for enthusiasts launches July 31, 64-core 9980X costs $5000
Ryzen Threadripper 9000X Series on July 31
July 26, 2025 — Source

Arctic Freezer 36 (Black) CPU Cooler Review
The Arctic Freezer 36 comes in various flavors, including native, black and white colors, RGB and non-RGB models. In today's review I will put to the test one of them to see how it fares against competing offerings.
July 26, 2025 — Source

Chinese Lisuan Tech 7G106 GPU plays Black Myth Wukong at 4K, scores below RTX 5050 in 3DMark
Lisuan Unveils 7G106 China's first 6nm Gaming GPU with DX12 support
July 26, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 25th, 2025

AMD Ryzen Master Adds Support For Threadripper PRO 9000 WX Series
The recently released workstation Threadripper PRO 9000 WX series now gets full support on the Ryzen Master software for overclocking on the fly.
July 25, 2025 — Source

AMD Threadripper 9000 Series Release Date, Specifications and Pricing Official
AMD is set to ship its new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series CPUs on July 31, 2025. Built on the latest "Zen 5" architecture, these processors are designed for users who need higher core counts, faster memory, and wider I/O support than what typical desktops offer. You'll find them available through AMD's approved system builders and channel partners. At the top of the line is the Threadripper 9980X with 64 cores and 128 threads.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Exynos 2600 Spotted In Latest Benchmark Leak, Revealing A 10-Core Cluster With All Performance Cores, Low Single-Core & Multi-Core Scores Indicate The SoC's Early Testing Phase
Samsung was reported to have started the prototype mass production of the Exynos 2600 in June, using its next-generation 2nm GAA process to give its upcoming SoC a fighting chance against the competition. While the yield progress is currently in the dark, the first piece of evidence indicating that the Korean giant has commenced early testing of the chipset arrives as a benchmark leak, revealing the single-core and multi-core scores, along with a 10-core cluster. The chipset is likely being tweaked to be 'market ready,' with Samsung expected to use its silicon in next year's Galaxy S26 family.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Future Intel CPUs to Feature SMT Again: Hyper‑Threading Returns
Intel's most recent financial update revealed a revenue drop in Q2 and conservative forecasts for the near term. In a memo from CEO Lip Bu Tan addressed to employees and later released externally, the company laid out a series of strategic moves: investing in AI projects, bolstering its foundry business, and undertaking a workforce adjustment that includes a 15% reduction in staff and streamlining management by half. Nestled among these operational changes was a key technical announcement—Intel will bring back simultaneous multithreading (SMT), often referred to as Hyper‑Threading, in its next-gen wave of processors.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs could finally answer AMD's V-Cache — Nova Lake could boast massive 144MB L3
Intel is rumored to finally be developing a 3D V-Cache competitor for its next-gen chips
July 25, 2025 — Source

Intel next-gen desktop CPUs to feature 12-52 cores across Core Ultra 3, 5, 7, and 9 SKUs
Nova Lake-S brings AI, Xe3 graphics, and 2nm tech to desktops
July 25, 2025 — Source

Intel promises sweeping changes to combat stagnation with new foundry strategy, AI focus, and the return of Hyper-Threading — but losses threaten to curtail ambition
Intel's Q2 revenue flat year-over-year, but losses deepen, and outlook remains bleak
July 25, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 22nd, 2025

ASUS TUF Gaming LC III AIO Cooler Series: Specs & Pricing
ASUS's new TUF Gaming LC III series brings an interesting twist to the AIO liquid‐cooler market. Instead of the usual plain pump housing, you get to pick between a bright ARGB TUF logo or a full‑color 2.8‑inch IPS screen on the water block. That screen isn't just for show—you can control it with the ASUS InfoHub app to display real‐time CPU stats, custom GIFs, or even short MP4 clips, giving your build both function and flair. Under the hood, the LC III's pump has been tuned for steady coolant flow even when your CPU is churning through heavy workloads. ASUS pairs it with three high‑static‑pressure ARGB fans pre‑mounted on the radiator. The factory‑fitted cables tuck into a single sleeved bundle, making cable management easier.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh Specifications - Clock Speed Update Only
Intel enthusiasts anticipating a major refresh for desktop processors in 2025 may be in for a disappointment. Rather than unveiling new architectures or boosting artificial intelligence capabilities, Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh is shaping up to be a modest clock speed bump for its current Core Ultra 200S series. Here's a closer look at what we know so far. At its core, the Arrow Lake Refresh is not a ground‑up redesign.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Researchers build first chip combining electronics, photonics, and quantum light
This silicon chip breakthrough brings quantum light generation closer to scale
July 22, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 20th, 2025

AMD 6-core Ryzen 5 7600X3D set for wider availability, new revision spotted ahead of launch
AMD 6-core Ryzen 5 7600X3D set for wider availability, new revision spotted ahead of launch
July 20, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX tops Cinebench R23 ranking
AMD has been the undisputed king of the high-end workstation CPU market since it first unleashed Threadripper, and it looks like that reign is set to continue. With the official launch of the new Threadripper Pro 9000WX series just around the corner, the first Cinebench R23 score for the flagship 9995WX has surfaced, and the numbers are immense.
July 20, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 19th, 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Is Not Restricted To A Few Retailers Anymore: Gets Listed On A Big UK Retailer
AMD's budget X3D offering in the Ryzen 7000 lineup is now getting listed on various retailers after nearly a year.
July 19, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says He'd Ditch CS Over Physical Sciences If He Were 20; Getting a Head Start on the "Physical AI" Hype Train
Well, for all those looking to enter higher education, the NVIDIA CEO has great advice, as he himself would study "physical sciences" if he were in a similar place.
July 19, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA's CUDA Now Supports RISC-V Processors in AI Systems, Marking a Major Development & Posing a Threat to the x86 and ARM Duopoly
NVIDIA's CUDA has expanded its support to RISC-V processors, and this marks a significant milestone towards the enablement of the platform, especially in the AI domain.
July 19, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA's RTX 5050 Ti Surfaces Up on ZOTAC's Official Website; A New GPU Model In the Works?
NVIDIA apparently seems to be expanding its budget GPU offerings, as ZOTAC has mentioned an RTX 5050 Ti on its official website, revealing a new model.
July 19, 2025 — Source

Rapidus Starts 2nm Gate All Around Prototype Production at IIM-1
Rapidus said that it has started running prototype wafers at its new fab. The new 2nm Gate All Around (GAA) transistors are a play to bring new high-end semiconductor manufacturing to Japan.
July 19, 2025 — Source

Xiaomi Is Rumored To Be Developing The XRING 02, And The New Chipset's Launch Could Be Accompanied By The Company's First In-House 5G Modem As It Looks To Completely Abandon Qualcomm & MediaTek
The trademark filing for Xiaomi's XRING 02 was spotted back in June, pretty much confirming that the Chinese firm is driving at full throttle to introduce the successor to the XRING 01 as early as possible. However, the latest rumor now claims that the company is taking it one step further in its goal to completely eliminate reliance on the likes of Qualcomm and MediaTek, which is introducing its first in-house 5G modem with its second custom silicon launch.
July 19, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 18th, 2025

AMD Confirms Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX Pricing, 96 Cores For $11,699
AMD is still playing it coy as to when exactly its retail partners will begin selling its newly-minted Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series processors, but it has now revealed official pricing. Those who want to shoot straight to the top of the stack are looking at spending $11,699 for the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX, which works out to around $121.86 per core.
July 18, 2025 — Source

AMD reveals Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX specs and pricing
When AMD first launched Threadripper, it was a shock to the HEDT market, offering huge core counts at a relatively affordable price. Since then, the focus of this series of processors has shifted almost exclusively to the professional workstation space, and with today's official pricing announcement for the next generation of Threadripper Pro CPUs, that trend continues.
July 18, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 96-Core & 9965WX 24-Core CPUs Benchmarked, Flagship Scores A Whopping 173452 Points In Cinbench R23 Multi-Core Test; Almost 60% Increase Over Predecessor
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX & 9965WX CPUs have been benchmarked, with the flagship absolutely destroying its predecessor in multi-threaded performance.
July 18, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scores 178K points in Cinebench R23 test
Leak shows 9995WX beating 7995WX by 46% in multi-core test
July 18, 2025 — Source

AMD's Threadripper Pro 9995WX will set you back $11,699, touts 26% speed boost
Zen 5-powered Threadripper Pro 9000 series offer big boosts to AI, ML, and pricing
July 18, 2025 — Source

New Intel Nova Lake-AX platform could rival AMD Strix Halo
The battle in the high-performance APU segment could soon get a new contender, as the latest rumours suggest Intel is preparing a monster SoC to challenge AMD and Apple in the space. According to a new report, a new variant of the next-generation Nova Lake architecture, dubbed "Nova Lake-AX", is on the table, and its rumoured specifications are nothing short of spectacular.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Ocypus Iota L36 360 AIO Review
The Ocypus Iota L36 is a 360 AIO featuring a floating digital display with a subtle ARGB lighting and aviation-grade aluminum casing for its block. It comes at a good price, at $100, but how it competes against other 360mm AIOs?
July 18, 2025 — Source

Rockchip RK36xx chips have up to 12 ARMv9.3 CPU cores, 2 TFLOPS graphics, 32 TOPS NPU, and LPDDR6 200GB/s memory
Rockchip's ARM-based RK3588 processors have been popular options for single-board computers, Linux laptops, and other devices since launching a few years ago. Now Rockchip has unveiled next-gen chips that should bring a big boosts in CPU, graphics, and AI performance among other things.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Why are CPUs and GPUs so hard to make? Dr. Ian Cutress explains
Dr. Ian Cutress is one of the most knowledgeable people around on the subject of CPUs and how they're made, so Will picked his brain on some of the latest trends.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 17th, 2025

Intel Nova Lake-S chips complete tape-out, could be company's most ambitious desktop CPU yet
Up to 52 cores, tiled architecture, and Xe3/Xe4 hybrid graphics
July 17, 2025 — Source

Intel's Nova Lake-AX Rumoredly Brings Up To 48 Xe3 Cores But Launch Is Not Guaranteed
This is the strongest processor lineup we have heard of till now when it comes to the integrated graphics performance, but it's possible we may not see these in reality.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Computer — Processors — July 14th, 2025

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX CPUs Listed Early At Major US Retailer
At least one major retailer in the United States is preparing to accept preorders for AMD's Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX processors. Based on Zen 5 and announced nearly two months ago, retail listings for four of the six unreleased chips are partially up at B&H Photo, and anyone interested can hit the 'Notify When Available' button to be emailed when they are in stock.
July 14, 2025 — Source

AMD Threadripper PRO 9000WX Series Listed On A Retailer; Pre-Order To Commence On 23rd July
AMD's newest premium Zen 5 offerings for professionals are about to hit the shelves. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX series, which the company showcased at Computex, was scheduled for a July launch, and we can see that some retailers have started preparing for it. While still not officially launched for sale, the processors can now be seen on a major retailer.
July 14, 2025 — Source

AMD Zen 6 CPUs May Hit 7GHz and Have Up to 24 Cores
AMD could need something special to beat Intel's 52-core Nova Lake chips, and this might just do it.
July 14, 2025 — Source

AMD Zen 6 CPUs will reportedly be built using TSMC N2P and N3P
The blueprint for AMD's next generation of CPUs is beginning to take shape, with a new leak providing a detailed look at the process nodes that will work as the foundation for the upcoming Zen 6 architecture.
July 14, 2025 — Source

AMD "Zen 6" Processor Families to Use a Mix of TSMC N2 and N3 Nodes
AMD's upcoming Zen 6 CPU family will leverage a combination of TSMC's N3 and N2 process nodes, according to slide decks shared with engineers at three leading motherboard vendors. These documents outline five distinct silicon lines set to arrive in late 2026 across servers, desktops, and notebooks.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Enthusiast builds a fully functional CPU from old memory chips — hand-solders every wire, writes 1800 lines of assembler code, and makes it play The Matrix on a VFD display
We need this man on Intel 18A.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Intel's Core Ultra 5 245HX Laptop CPU Outruns Its Desktop Twin
An early PassMark entry posted on X by the account "X86 is dead&back" offers a glimpse of Intel's Core Ultra 5 245HX notebook processor. The 14-core "Arrow Lake-H" mobile chip quietly outpaced its desktop counterpart, the Core Ultra 5 245, in both single-core and multi-core tests. The numbers themselves are straightforward. The 245HX recorded 4,706 points in single-core and 41,045 points in multi-core runs. By comparison, the desktop Core Ultra 5 245 logged 4,409 and 37,930, respectively, handing the notebook silicon a 7% lead in single-core results and an 8% advantage when all cores are engaged.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Intel may use TSMC N2 tech for Nova Lake-S CPUs
The next major desktop platform in Intel's client CPU portfolio, "Nova Lake-S", has reportedly taken a significant step towards reality. According to a new report, a compute tile for the next-generation desktop processor has successfully "taped out" at TSMC's facilities in Taiwan.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Snot-filtering tech could be the answer to a dust-free PC — Korean scientists turn to nature to improve air filtration
Korean scientists claim their particle-removing oil-coated filter (PRO) captures significantly more particles and is effective over twice as long as a traditional filter.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 13th, 2025

AMD to Rely on TSMC's N2P Process for Most Zen 6 Products, Lower-End Laptop SKUs Likely to Use N3P
It seems like TSMC's N2P process will supercharge AMD's Zen 6 products, as Team Red appears to combine an architectural leap and node advancements to take things to the next level.
July 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Zen 6 to primarily use TSMC N2P, N3P for low-end mobile SKUs
AMD has allegedly shared information with its partners regarding next-generation CPU architecture nodes. The new series will once again cover server, desktop, and mobile platforms. The leaker, who has a good track record with confidential AMD plans, confirmed that the new series will primarily use the N2P node, although some products will also use the N3P process.
July 13, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 12th, 2025

AMD Zen 6 could hit 7 GHz and 24 cores in desktop CPUs
Zen 6 leaks hint at higher core counts, faster clocks, and AM5 compatibility
July 12, 2025 — Source

AMD's 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX benchmark results listed in Geekbench database
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.
July 12, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX Demolishes Predecessor By A Whopping 38% In Multi-Threaded Score On PassMark; Outperforms Desktop Core Ultra 5 245
The mobile Arrow Lake lineup is doing much better than the desktop variants and as one of the first benchmarks of Core Ultra 5 245HX have surfaced online, we can see the vast difference in performance uplifts.
July 12, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 11th, 2025

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Review: 1440p Performance
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a region-exclusive graphics card that aims to bridge the gap between the RX 9060 XT and the higher-end RX 9070 series. Built on the same 4 nm "Navi 48" GPU die, the GRE model activates 48 of the silicon's 64 compute units, which translates to 3,072 stream processors. Additional resources include 96 AI accelerators for machine-learning workloads, 48 ray-tracing engines for enhanced lighting and shadow effects, 192 texture units (TMUs) for rapid texture processing, and 96 render output units (ROPs) for final pixel output.
July 11, 2025 — Source

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE reviewed by German media: solid RDNA4 midrange card held back by 12GB VRAM
Before the potential global launch, Radeon RX 9070 GRE was tested by German PCGH and CB
July 11, 2025 — Source

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Tested, Fills Gap Between RX 9060 XT and RX 9070
AMD released the China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE in May, and ComputerBase.de caught hold of a Sapphire Pulse branded RX 9070 GRE card to test. While the RX 9060 XT specs sheet reads as being exactly half of the RX 9070 XT, the RX 9070 GRE is configured to be three quarters of it. It's based on the same 4 nm "Navi 48" silicon as the rest of the RX 9070 series, but is configured with 48 compute units out of the 64 present, and comes with 12 GB of memory across a 192-bit wide GDDR6 memory bus, in place of the 256-bit wide one that the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT come with.
July 11, 2025 — Source

AMD Zen 6 processors samples are in the hands of partners
The rumour mill for AMD's next-generation Zen 6 architecture is beginning to spin, with new reports emerging from a well-known source. Apparently, AMD has begun sampling its Zen 6-based desktop processors, codenamed "Medusa Ridge", to its close industry partners. If the whispers are true, we could be looking at significant upgrades to both the core chiplets and the I/O die.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Corsair Frame 5000D Revisit... with Smoke!
Our review of the Corsair Frame 5000D showed it to be a good case that offered a number of interesting features, however it also left a few unanswered questions. Top of the list was whether we mucked up our installation of the 420mm AIO cooler but we also had to address the big question; exactly how much RGB lighting can the Frame 5000D accommodate?
July 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Data transfer speeds increase significantly through new optical chip design
Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT are notorious for being power-hungry. To tackle this challenge, a team from the Center for Optics, Photonics and Lasers (COPL) has come up with an optical chip that can transfer massive amounts of data at ultra-high speed. As thin as a strand of hair, this technology offers unrivaled energy efficiency.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Optical chip moves AI training data at 1,000 gigabits per second using almost no power
A hair-thin optical chip transmits AI training data at 1,000 Gbps using just 4 joules of energy, offering a compact, efficient alternative to power-hungry systems.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 10th, 2025

AMD Sampling Next-Gen Ryzen Desktop "Medusa Ridge," Sees Incremental IPC Upgrade, New cIOD
AMD is reportedly sampling its next-generation Ryzen desktop processor powered by the "Zen 6" microarchitecture, codenamed "Medusa Ridge," to close industry partners, such as platform designers and OEMs, says Yuri Bubliy, aka 1usmus, author of the Hydra tuning software, and the now-retired DRAM Calculator for Ryzen. The processor sees AMD update both the CCDs and client I/O die, he says. AMD confirmed that it is building the "Zen 6" CCD on the TSMC N2 (2 nm) node, which entered risk production earlier this year.
July 10, 2025 — Source

European HPC Processor "Rhea1" Tapes Out, Launch Delayed to 2026
European Processor Initiative (EPI) is nearing completion of its first goal. SiPearl, the leading developer behind the Rhea1 processor, has finally reached the tapeout stage after a string of delays, but it will not be ready for delivery until 2026 at the earliest. When the project launched in 2020, SiPearl planned to begin production in 2023; however, the 61 billion-transistor chip only entered tapeout this summer. The design, built on TSMC's N6 process, features 80 Arm Neoverse V1 cores alongside 64 GB of HBM2E memory and a DDR5 interface.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 7th, 2025

Diamond Rapids Xeon CPU with Up to 192 Cores and 500W TDP
Intel is gearing up to introduce its next-generation Xeon processors called Diamond Rapids. These server CPUs will be built on the Oak Stream platform using Intel's advanced 18A manufacturing process. What makes Diamond Rapids interesting is that it uses the same high-performance Panther Cove cores planned for Intel's consumer-grade Panther Lake processors. The flagship model will pack up to 192 performance cores, split evenly across four compute modules, with each module containing 48 cores.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Intel Arrow Lake-S Refresh Is Rumored To Get NPU4 AI Performance Boost
Intel is set to release a refreshed version of its Arrow Lake-S Core Ultra 200S processor sometime in the second half of 2025. This updated chip will stick with the same FCLGA1851 socket that the current generation uses, so it should work with existing compatible motherboards. Physically, the size of the processor — including the CPU and GPU parts — remains unchanged. The main hardware improvements come from a small bump in clock speeds, which should give a modest boost to overall performance.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Intel Plans "Arrow Lake Refresh" for H2 2025 with Higher Clocks and Upgraded NPU
According to ZDNet Korea's sources familiar with the matter, Intel will release the "Arrow Lake Refresh" CPU family in the second half of this year. While no exact timeline is given, we can expect to hear more about these CPUs in the coming weeks, and for the rumor mill to intensify. The new refresh generation will introduce slight frequency adjustments, including an increased base clock and maximum boost clock, while also incorporating a faster NPU. A base clock increase, paired with a boost to maximum core clock, will give Arrow Lake Refresh a significant advantage in gaming performance.
July 7, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel prepping Arrow Lake Refresh with minor clock speed bump and new Copilot+ AI-compliant NPU lifted from Core Ultra 200V — reportedly launches in the second half of 2025
A nominal upgrade for most.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Intel's Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' to reportedly pack 192 cores, 16 memory channels, and 500 watts of power consumption
Intel's next-generation Xeon processor, codenamed Diamond Rapids, will reportedly utilize a new platform with a 9324-pin LGA socket, indicating a revised memory subsystem and PCIe lane configuration. But a leaked slide published on Sunday by X86 is dead&back reveals that the new CPU could feature up to 192 high-performance cores as well as eight or 16 DDR5 memory channels. Please note that we are dealing with information from an unofficial source, so please take it with a grain of salt.
July 7, 2025 — Source

PassMark Scores Show Threadripper 9980X Leading in Multi-Core CPU Tests
AMD is about to release its new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series CPUs, and early benchmark numbers are starting to appear. One model in particular, the Threadripper 9980X, is grabbing attention because it currently holds the top spot for multi-threaded performance according to PassMark results. It posted an impressive score of 147,481 points, putting it ahead of previous top-tier models like the Threadripper PRO 7995WX, which had 96 cores compared to the 9980X's 64. What's interesting here is that even with fewer cores, the 9980X manages to outperform its predecessor.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Zen 6 Ryzen 10000X3D May Feature Advanced Multi-Layer 192 MB X3D Cache
AMD's next-generation Zen 6 CPU architecture is expected to incorporate a substantial upgrade in cache capacity through advanced 3D V-Cache technology. The rumored design includes stackable layers of 96 MB cache chips, which could double the current cache size to 192 MB per chiplet compared to the 64 MB available on Zen 5 processors. Zen 5 already moved the cache placement beneath the CPU cores to facilitate higher clock speeds, though this also increases power consumption. Alongside cache improvements, Zen 6 chiplets are anticipated to increase core counts from 8 to 12 cores, resulting in about a 50% rise in both cores and L3 cache size (from 32 MB to 48 MB).
July 7, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — July 5th, 2025

Ocypus Announces Sigma PRO Series Liquid Cooler
Ocypus proudly announces the debut of the Sigma PRO Series, a new generation of high-performance liquid coolers with minimalist design. Featuring a flagship 3.5-inch IPS display, innovative floating pump design, and an ultra-large copper base for unmatched heat dissipation, Sigma PRO is built to deliver exceptional thermal performance with aesthetics.
July 5, 2025 — Source

Qualcomm Has Dropped Samsung As Its Foundry Partner For The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, New Rumor Claims 8850-S & 8850-T Identifiers Have Been Removed, Leaving TSMC As The Exclusive Supplier
Two versions of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 were reportedly under development, with one version fabricated on Samsung's 2nm GAA process said to have the codename 'Kaanapali S.' Unfortunately, Qualcomm is rumored to have second thoughts on announcing two variants of its flagship SoC during the Snapdragon Summit scheduled to be held from September 23, which is why the San Diego firm has not just dropped the Korean foundry as its partner, but has removed the 8850-S & 8850-T identifiers.
July 5, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 30th, 2025

Intel Xeon 6 Slashes Power Consumption for Nokia Core Network Customers
Intel and Nokia are expanding their long-standing and strategic collaboration to advance core network infrastructures with the deployment of Intel Xeon 6 processors with Efficient-cores (E-cores) in the Nokia NFVI v5.0 and Nokia Core Networks Applications. With breakthrough energy efficiency, capacity and scalability for 5G core workloads, this joint infrastructure initiative will provide Nokia customers with up to a 60% reduction in power consumption, a 60% smaller server footprint and a 150% performance boost compared to widely deployed previous-generation servers.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Intel may adopt 3D V-Cache starting with Nova Lake CPUs
Intel is reportedly developing a new strategy to challenge AMD's stronghold in the gaming CPU market. A new report suggests that upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will integrate a "bLLC" (large Last-Level Cache) technology, hoping to get the same performance gains from AMD's 3D V-Cache in their X3D processors.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Sudokoo SK700V CPU Cooler Review
It's not often that a new company makes a breakthrough in the CPU cooling industry but Sudokoo is doing just that. Following on from our launch review of the Proteus 360 AIO, today we are turning our attention to air cooing with a brand new single tower seven heat pipe cooler with an LCD aimed at just AMD AM5 platforms. But has Sudokoo got it right with the SK700V?
June 30, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Computer — Processors — June 28th, 2025

Intel Nova Lake CPUs to Feature bLLC Cache, Rivaling AMD 3D V-Cache
Intel is working on its next generation of desktop processors called Nova Lake, which are expected to include a new cache feature named big Last Line Cache, or bLLC. This technology aims to boost gaming and multitasking performance by increasing the L3 cache size, similar to AMD's 3D V-Cache found in their X3D processors. Two upcoming Nova Lake models will combine 8 high-performance cores with 4 low-power efficiency cores. One will have 20 extra efficiency cores, and the other 12, both operating with a 125-watt power limit.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Intel Nova Lake Desktop CPUs Could Feature Over 10% Single-Thread & 60% Multi-Threaded Increase, Leadership Gaming Performance
Potential Intel Nova Lake CPU performance figures are now roaming the internet, stating over 10% ST and 60% MT performance increase.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Samsung Has Reportedly Completed The Basic Design Of Its Second-Generation 2nm GAA Process And Plans To Adopt The Technology For Future Exynos Chipsets And Other Applications
The progress made with the first-generation 2nm GAA process suggests that Samsung is slowly mounting a comeback in the foundry industry and could even give TSMC a run for its money in the coming years. A new report states that the Korean giant has finished the basic design of its second-generation 2nm GAA node, which will later be utilized for a bevy of applications, including the mass production of the company's future Exynos SoCs.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 25th, 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 "7400" Spotted In An NBD Shipping Manifest; Ryzen 7400F's Sibling But With Integrated Graphics
Just like the Zen 3 series, AMD isn't yet done with the Zen 4 CPUs and is once again bringing another addition to the Ryzen 7000 series.
June 25, 2025 — Source

AMD Gorgon Point APUs Spotted In NBD Shipping Manifest: AMD Prepares "Refreshed" Zen 5-Based 10-Core And 12-Core SKUs
The latest NBD shipment log reveals a new Ryzen AI Refresh series in the making. Two SKUs were spotted, featuring 10-core and 12-core configurations, respectively.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Noctua launches next-gen NF-A12x25 G2 fans
Noctua has officially revealed its next-generation flagship 120mm fan, the NF-A12x25 G2. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the G2 introduces a refined blade geometry and a new motor design, promising a significant leap in performance-to-noise efficiency.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 23rd, 2025

Thermaltake Launches the WAir CPU Cooler for Workstations
Thermaltake has launched the WAir CPU Cooler a cooling solution for workstations that handle demanding tasks like 3D rendering and AI processing. This cooler supports Intel LGA4677 and AMD sTR5/SP6 sockets and is capable of delivering up to 500 W TDP cooling capacity. It measures 143.2 x 115 x 165 mm (L x W x H) and has a single-tower design with aluminium fins. Thermaltake WAir cooler features six 6 mm diameter heat pipes connected to a large nickel plated copper base with high-quality solder paste between heat pipes and heat sinks to enhance thermal conductivity.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 22nd, 2025

AMD might have confirmed plans for Ryzen 5 9600X3D
AMD appears to be putting the finishing touches on a compelling new mid-range CPU, the Ryzen 5 9600X3D. This CPU recently appeared accidentally in AMD's CPU support list for the newly released Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics card. This quiet confirmation suggests AMD is gearing up to offer a potent option for gamers in the mid-range CPU market, potentially challenging Intel's Core i5-14600K and the newer Core Ultra 5 245K.
June 22, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D leak hints at mid-range push with 3D V-Cache
New 6-core Zen 5 chip spotted with 96 MB of L3 cache
June 22, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 21st, 2025

Intel to outsource marketing to Accenture and AI, resulting in more layoffs
But unclear how many.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Signs It's Time To Replace Your PC's AIO Cooler
All-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers are a great way to keep your PC temps nice and stable, but many aspiring PC builders are hesitant when building their first water-cooled PC. Many people think that AIO coolers require lots of maintenance or are dangerous to your PC because of the coolant inside their tubes.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Some AMD Ryzen users can get free Windows performance boost with this simple system tweak
AMD understands that there is a lot of demand for its X3D processors and for good reason too, since they offer some of the best gaming experiences. As such, the company plans to launch a new 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X3D for those who may not want to spend top dollar on a 9800X3D.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 20th, 2025

AMD Confirms 9600X3D 6-Core Gaming CPU in Driver Release
If it's anything like the 5600X3D, it should offer near-9800X3D gaming performance but at a much lower price.
June 20, 2025 — Source

AMD leaks new entry-level Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU — new gaming-optimized 3D V-Cache chip expected before the end of the year
X3D becomes more affordable.
June 20, 2025 — Source

AMD preps Ryzen 9600X3D for those who want a taste of the fastest gaming CPU for cheap
For example, the company launched an affordable X3D processor for AM4 this month with the new 5500X3D. These gaming CPUs from AMD have been a massive success, as both AM4 and AM5 X3D chips are quite popular among gamers, and for good reason, too. They are fast, very fast. The massive chunk of vertical 3D stacked last-level cache (LLC) Level 3 cache helps these processors a ton in scenarios such as gaming.
June 20, 2025 — Source

AMD Radeon Driver Leaks Ryzen 5 9600X3D And More Unreleased CPUs
AMD continues to flesh out its lineup of gaming processors with 3D V-Cache bolted on, with the current focus on releasing more affordable models at the lower end of the spectrum. We saw this earlier in the month when a new Ryzen 5 5500X3D chip for socket AM4 owners was added to AMD's database, and now there's a Ryzen 5 9600X3D in sight for socket AM5.
June 20, 2025 — Source

AMD Readies Ryzen 5 9600X3D to Spice Up the Mid-range
AMD is giving finishing touches to the Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor, which could improve the company's standing in the mid-range, against Intel's Core i5-14600K and Core Ultra 5 245K. This came to light when AMD inadvertently leaked the SKU in its processor support list for the recently launched Radeon AI R9700 graphics card. The Ryzen 5 9600X3D will likely be a 6-core/12-thread processor based on the "Granite Ridge" silicon with 3D V-Cache memory.
June 20, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D Six-Core Zen 5 CPU Spotted on Driver Support Page, Release Date Unknown
AMD recently listed the Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor on one of its official driver support pages, providing the first clear indication that this CPU is real and likely in development. This processor will be part of AMD's 3D V-Cache lineup and built on the Zen 5 architecture. The Ryzen 5 9600X3D is expected to serve as the budget-friendly option in this series, positioned below the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 7 7600X3D.
June 20, 2025 — Source

AMD teases custom chip roadmap following next-gen Xbox partnership announcement with Microsoft — company says it will create a full roadmap of gaming-optimized chips powered by Ryzen and Radeon
AMD will go beyond Xbox consoles with its new custom chip roadmap
June 20, 2025 — Source

Intel 18A process node claimed to be 25% faster than previous generation
During the VLSI Symposium in Japan, Intel shared some details on its new 18A process node, which is poised to enter full production in the latter half of 2025. This isn't merely an incremental step; Intel 18A represents a fundamental re-engineering of the silicon foundation, combining Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors with their innovative PowerVia backside power delivery network, all wrapped within a completely revamped metal stack design.
June 20, 2025 — Source or Source

Leaked! A cheaper AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D is on its way
AMD's X3D series is red-hot for PC gamers, but the latest CPUs aren't exactly affordable. A 6-core variant is on the way, according to recent driver documentation.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Unreal Engine 5.6 Packs Significant CPU and GPU Performance Improvements Over Version 5.4, New Comparison Video Reveals
Unreal Engine 5.6 packs significant CPU and GPU performance improvements over version 5.4 of the engine, boding well for future games powered by the Epic engine.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 18th, 2025

AMD launches Ryzen 9000 Threadripper CPUs and Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series and the Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU series. These launches address a broad spectrum of use cases, from AI acceleration to professional applications.
June 18, 2025 — Source

AMD reveals benchmarks of Ryzen Threadripper 9000 — claims it's up to 145% faster than rival Xeon in some tests
But the prices are still unknown...
June 18, 2025 — Source

AMD Unveils Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPU Performance: Over 2x Faster Vs Intel Xeon, 26% Faster Vs Last-Gen, 96 "Zen 5" Cores
AMD has unveiled the performance benchmarks of its upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs, offering over 2x uplift versus the competition.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 16th, 2025

AMD BIOS update to fix TPM security flaws
It's becoming clear what the 1.2.0.3e BIOS update is all about. While initial speculation pointed towards the addition of support for Ryzen 9000G APUs, it seems the immediate focus is elsewhere. New reports suggest these BIOS updates are laying the groundwork for a different kind of Ryzen 9000 series chip, notably without integrated graphics.
June 16, 2025 — Source

AMD Readies Ryzen 7 9700F 8-core "Zen 5" Processor without iGPU
AMD is looking to introduce the Ryzen 7 9700F 8-core/16-thread processor to target a price-point well under $300, possibly around $250. Naming convention dictates that the processor will lack integrated graphics. Given that AMD hasn't released 65 W variants of its Ryzen 9000 series "Granite Ridge" processors, instead giving the 9700X a 65 W TDP out of the box, but with a motherboard BIOS-based "105 W mode" that improves boost frequency residency, the 9700F will likely have either the same or slightly lower clock speeds than the 9700X, a 65 W TDP, and likely even lack this "105 W mode."
June 16, 2025 — Source

AMD Releases AGESA ComboAM5 1.2.0.3e to Patch fTPM Vulnerability
AMD began rolling out its latest AGESA ComboAM5 microcode for Socket AM5 platforms, as confirmed by an ASUS BIOS update for its ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard. The company will likely get motherboard vendors and prebuilt OEMs to release BIOS updates with the new AGESA 1.2.0.3e microcode for both AMD 600-series and AMD 800-series chipset motherboards. Version 1.2.0.3e patches a security vulnerability with the firmware TPM (fTPM) component needed to establish a hardware root of trust.
June 16, 2025 — Source

AMD unveils 2nm Epyc Venice with 256 cores for next-gen AI and cloud workloads
AMD is raising the bar for server chips
June 16, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Dimensity 9500's Early Benchmark Result Reveals An 8-Core CPU Configuration With A Low Clock Speed Of 3.23GHz, A 12-Core Mali-G1 Ultra GPU And More
MediaTek is coming closer to officially announcing the Dimensity 9500, which is why the top-end chipset was recently spotted in a benchmark test, where multiple specifications of the SoC were laid bare. However, the latest figures are not up to the mark, hinting that the results you are about to see are probably from the initial runs. After a few more tweaks, the Dimensity 9500 is expected to run at full throttle, giving us the complete picture of its capabilities.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Intel Core 5 120F may not include any E-cores
Details have emerged regarding a new entry-level CPU from Intel, the Core 5 120F, which has appeared in marketing materials. Designed for the LGA-1700 socket, the absence of "Ultra" branding immediately signals that this processor is not based on the Arrow Lake or Meteor Lake platforms. Instead, this chip seems to leverage Intel's Bartlett Lake-S architecture.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Intel "Nova Lake‑S" Series: Seven SKUs, Up to 52 Cores and 150 W TDP
Rumors of Intel's "Nova Lake-S" processors are increasing, meaning that the design is nearing completion. Expected to arrive in the second half of 2026, Nova Lake‑S will offer configurations ranging from mainstream quad‑core models to a flagship with 52 cores. Initial information suggests that Intel will employ a tile-based design, separating LPE cores from P-Cores and E-Cores to optimize flexibility and yield. At the top of the lineup is the rumored Core Ultra 9 model, possibly designated 385K.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel Readies Core 5 120F Socket LGA1700 Processor
Intel is breathing new life into the Socket LGA1700 platform by giving it its fourth processor model generation, under the Core 100-series branding. These chips are based on the "Bartlett Lake-S" microarchitecture, but are designed to capture value price points. The main target of these chips are the gaming PC crowd.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Montech Announces NX400 High Performance Air CPU Cooler
MONTECH proudly announces the release of its newest air cooler, the NX400. Built for gamers, creators, and PC performance enthusiasts, the NX400 redefines the single-tower category with a precision-optimized heatsink, a newly developed static pressure fan, and premium features designed for effective thermal control. At the core of the NX400 is its refined heat sink, 52 fins engineered in precise alignment with the heat pipes to optimize airflow efficiency.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Qualcomm's SM8845 Might Be The Snapdragon 8s Gen 5 And Is Rumored To Deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite-Level Performance, While Utilizing TSMC Newest 3nm 'N3P' Process, Oryon Cores & More
The Snapdragon Summit kicking off from September 23 will have the majority of the focus converged on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, but Qualcomm is introducing a non-flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 5, which will share multiple similarities with the San Diego's top-end SoC to give phone makers an option to equip their devices with a capable silicon. According to one tipster, this particular product featuring the unique designation number 'SM8845' will be fabricated on TSMC's latest and greatest 3nm 'N3P' manufacturing process, while also shipping with Qualcomm's in-house Oryon cores.
June 16, 2025 — Source

RX 9060 XT Roundup: ASRock, PowerColor and Sapphire Tested!
After the launch of AMD's RX 9060 XT 16GB last week, we were keen to see what AMD's board partners could bring to the table with their custom designs. To that end, today we are analysing the ASRock Steel Legend, PowerColor Hellhound, and Sapphire Nitro+. With prices ranging from £350 up to £380, is there a clear winner among these partner cards? We find out today.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Taiwan Adds Huawei and SMIC to Export Control List, TSMC First to Comply
On June 10, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs expanded its list of strategic export-controlled customers to include Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). The ministry announced that this decision followed a review meeting focused on preventing the proliferation of arms and other national security concerns. Moving forward, any Taiwanese exporter must obtain formal government approval before shipping semiconductors, lithography machines, or related equipment to Huawei or SMIC. TSMC immediately confirmed its full compliance.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 13th, 2025

AMD EPYC Venice Server Processor: Up to 256 Zen 6 Cores and 70% Performance Boost
AMD has shared details about its next-generation EPYC server processor, code-named Venice, at the Advancing AI 2025 conference. Expected to launch next year, the Venice processor is built on the new 2nm Zen 6 microarchitecture and will offer up to 256 cores. This core count represents a substantial increase compared to the current Zen 5c-based EPYC processors, which have a maximum of 192 cores.
June 13, 2025 — Source

AMD has a new AM4 Ryzen X3D processor, but you can't have it
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a slightly slower version of the 5600X3D, is now official for the Latin American region.
June 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Launches Yet Another AM4 Processor: Debuts Ryzen 5 5500X3D, The Slowest And Cheapest X3D Processor Yet
Every year, AMD comes up with more and more AM4 processors, despite the platform being 8 years old. This time, it has introduced the most affordable X3D processor yet.
June 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Namedrops EPYC "Venice" Zen 6 and EPYC "Verano" Zen 7 Server Processors
AMD at its 2025 Advancing AI event name-dropped its two next generations of EPYC server processors to succeed the current EPYC "Turin" powered by Zen 5 microarchitecture. 2026 will see AMD debut the Zen 6 microarchitecture, and its main workhorse for the server segment will be EPYC "Venice." This processor will likely see a generational increase in CPU core counts, increased IPC from the full-sized Zen 6 cores, support for newer ISA, and an updated I/O package. AMD is looking to pack "Venice" with up to 256 CPU cores per package.
June 13, 2025 — Source

AMD quietly releases a new budget-friendly AM4 processor with 3D cache
In November 2023, news emerged about AMD preparing more Ryzen processors with 3D cache for the AM4 platform, which is now nine years old. It took a while for the company to confirm those rumors, but it's finally here. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is now official, a new entry-level chip with stacked cache to offer good gaming performance to those on tight budgets.
June 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Quietly Rolls Out A Budget Ryzen 3D V-Cache Gaming CPU For Older PCs
It's been nearly a year since we first spied a reference to an AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D processor, a chip that until now has not officially existed. That just changed, though, with AMD adding a product page to its CPU database, and with it comes confirmation of the full specifications. The only thing we don't know just yet is the price, though we can take an educated guess (more on that in a bit).
June 13, 2025 — Source

Intel to lay off fab workers in mid-July — company aims to refocus on more engineering talent
The number of employees affected is unclear
June 13, 2025 — Source

Slightly delayed AMD Launches the Ryzen 5 5500X3D: A Budget-Friendly Zen 3 Processor
AMD has quietly released the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a six-core, twelve-thread processor that fits into existing AM4 motherboards. Built on the Zen 3 architecture with TSMC's 7 nm process, this CPU runs at 3.0 GHz base clock and can boost up to 4.0 GHz, while maintaining a 105 W power envelope. It stands out for its large 96 MB L3 cache, thanks to 3D V-Cache technology, alongside 384 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2 cache.
June 13, 2025 — Source or Source

Computer — Processors — June 9th, 2025

AMD expands Ryzen Z2 lineup with Z2 Extreme and Z2A APUs
AMD officially announced two new additions to its Ryzen Z2 line of APUs: the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and the Ryzen Z2A. These are the same two APUs used in the recently announced Asus ROG Xbox Ally systems.
June 9, 2025 — Source

AMD's Next-Gen Zen 6 "EPYC Venice" CPUs Surface Up at Linux Kernel Patch, Revealing New CPU IDs
AMD's Zen 6 CPUs have started to surface on the Linux kernel, as a new patch lists new CPU IDs in the kernel, likely indicating EPYC Venice CPUs.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Plans to shrink particle accelerators by 1,000x could speed chipmaking by 15X - Inversion Semiconductor proposes 'tabletop' particle accelerators with petawatt lasers
Y-Combinator-backed startup eyes powerful laser wakefield accelerator for advanced lithography techniques.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Potential Next-gen AMD EPYC "Venice" CPU Identifier Turns Up in Linux Kernel Update
InstLatX64 has spent a significant chunk of time investigating AMD web presences; last month they unearthed various upcoming "Zen 5" processor families. This morning, a couple of mysterious CPU identifiers—"B50F00, B90F00, BA0F00, and BC0F00"—were highlighted in a social media post. According to screen-captured information, Team Red's Linux team seems to be patching in support for "Zen 6" technologies—InstLatX64 believes that the "B50F00" ID and internal "Weisshorn" codename indicate a successor to AMD's current-gen EPYC "Turin" server-grade processor series (known internally as "Breithorn")
June 9, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 6th, 2025

ASE's State-of-the-Art Semiconductor Assembly System Bolstered by AMD Processors
Often, when semiconductor companies talk about chip manufacturing, they are referring to the specific process of applying masks and etching silicon wafers that takes place in advanced foundries. While these are critical steps in chip production, they don't result in a functional processor in and of themselves. Fully processed wafers are often transferred from the foundry manufacturer to an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) firm. There, newly built processors are mounted to underlying substrates, connected to other processors, and checked for errors.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Coracer's GPE-01 Graphene Pad for AM5 Achieves 130 W/m·K Conductivity
Coracer, a lesser-known Chinese accessories manufacturer, recently introduced a version of its GPE-01 graphene thermal pad specifically designed for AMD's AM5 processors. Until now, this pad has been compatible only with Intel's LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 sockets. The new AM5 model measures 32×32 mm, allowing it to cover the entire IHS without hanging over the edges. Thermal paste has long been the go-to option for filling the microscopic gap between CPU and cooler, but in recent years, enthusiasts have explored alternatives like liquid metal and pre-cut thermal pads.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Lian Li Launches Budget-Friendly RGB Cooling UNI FAN CL Wireless
LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, introduces the UNI FAN CL Wireless. Designed as an affordable solution for PC builders seeking wireless convenience and vibrant lighting effects, the CL Wireless features dual lighting zones with customizable side strips and fan blades. At 28 mm thick, the fan provides enhanced airflow and static pressure, making it ideal for both air- and water-cooling setups. Equipped with a 4-pin receiver for seamless PWM detection in the BIOS and a built-in tail PWM cable for additional power, the UNI FAN CL Wireless delivers optimal performance without cable clutter
June 6, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — June 3rd, 2025

Intel Confirms 12 P-Core Bartlett Lake S CPU In Nova Lake Slide
This confirms the long-running rumor of a last-gen socket performance CPU.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Thermaltake Launches MAGFloe Ultra ARGB Sync AIO Liquid Cooler
Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is excited to announce the release of the MAGFloe 360 Ultra ARGB Sync and MAGFloe 420 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO liquid coolers. Designed for users who demand both style and performance, the MAGFloe Ultra series combines cutting-edge thermal design, smarter installation, and bold customization features, is perfect for high-end gaming rigs and showcase PC builds.
June 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Computer — Processors — May 30th, 2025

ASRock Admits Ryzen X3D CPU Faults, Promises to Fix Everything
The company blames PBO settings and suggests everyone updates to the latest BIOS.
May 30, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 28th, 2025

ASRock Claims AMD Ryzen 9000 Series "Failure Fiasco" Is Linked to PBO Configurations, But the Actual Issue Might Run Much Deeper
The ASRock motherboard situation with AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs might have taken a new turn, as it is now related to how Team Red deals with overclocking.
May 28, 2025 — Source or Source

Intel "Diamond Rapids" Xeon to Debut on 9,324-Pin LGA9324 Socket
Intel's upcoming "Diamond Rapids" Xeon processors are going to debut on a remarkably large new LGA9324 socket, according to a recently leaked photograph shared by hardware leaker HXL on X. The image appears to show a socket with 9,324 contact points, and when auxiliary debug pins are included, the total connection count may exceed 10,000. If this turns out to be accurate, it would surpass Intel's current flagship LGA7529 and AMD's SP5 sockets in raw pin density.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Intel LGA9324 leak reveals colossal CPU socket with 9,324 pins for up to 700W Diamond Rapids Xeons
5x more contacts than consumer-grade LGA 1851 Arrow Lake sockets.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 27th, 2025

AMD B650 Chipset Is Reportedly Discontinued In Favor Of B850 Chipset, But The Remaining Stock Will Be Available For A Few Months
As per the latest rumor, AMD has discontinued the B650 Chipset for its motherboards, but other 600-series motherboards will continue to sell.
May 27, 2025 — Source

ASRock attributes premature Ryzen 9000 CPU failures to aggressive PBO settings, per YouTuber
ASRock alleges that these problems have been fixed with their latest BIOS release.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Gigabyte drops BIOS update for TRX50 motherboards, now supports Ryzen Threadripper 9000-Series CPUs
No need to buy a new Gigabyte motherboard to enjoy the latest Threadripper CPUs.
May 27, 2025 — Source

'Instead of crippling China's semiconductor ambitions, U.S. sanctions may be inadvertently accelerating them': Report claims Washington measures could be bolstering China's chip market
China's chip industry could emerge more resilient from U.S. sanctions
May 27, 2025 — Source

Sudokoo's dual-tower CPU cooler is awesome! You can buy it right now
This design is eye-catching, functional, and can be enhanced with a screen mount, something you don't often see on an air cooler.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Windows 11 now uses a smarter CPU usage number in Task Manager
If you prefer the old CPU usage numbers, you can still find those with a simple tweak.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 23rd, 2025

Bitspower at Computex 2025: RTX 50-series and RX 9000 Water Blocks, New Desktop and Workstation Blocks
Bitspower at the 2025 Computex shows off its latest DIY liquid cooling solutions. The water block expert began its showcase with full-coverage water blocks for the latest generation of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" and AMD Radeon RX 9000 RDNA 4 graphics cards. The Bitspower Nebula BPM-VG5090FE is designed for the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition. There are additional custom-design vendor-specific full-coverage blocks under the Nebula series for other RTX 50-series GPUs.
May 23, 2025 — Source

EK's Latest AIO: Pump, Reservoir, & Dual 120 mm Radiators in One Package
EK Water Blocks showed us an exciting solution at their Computex 2025 booth, with the unveiling of its Quantum Surface Kinetics 240, an all-in-one liquid‐cooling kit that marries two 120 mm Quantum Surface radiators with the company's signature Quantum Kinetic pump-and-reservoir module. The dual‐radiator array leverages a thin, high‐density micro-fin design to allow for ample heat dissipation while remaining just 30 mm thick—ideal for cramped mid-tower builds or even ITX systems.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Hands-on with the Antec Vortex View — a wild AIO cooler with a screen that rotates a full 360 degrees
Tom's Hardware checks out Antec's unique AIO cooler that features a relatively massive 5-inch screen.
May 23, 2025 — Source

HAVN Showcases New Metal-core Fans and BF360 Low-noise Case
HAVN showcased its newest line of high-end case fans under the H-series. Features include a triple-groove fluid dynamic bearing in a metal alloy core; a harmonized impeller design that reduces the gap between the fan blade and the bore of the frame, to maximize axial airflow, frames as thick as 40 mm (for the 180 mm model), and impellers made from 30% fiberglass reinforced composite.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Intel launches three new Xeon 6 P-Core CPUs, will debut in Nvidia DGX B300 AI systems
The new processors, replete with Intel's Performance-cores, also feature new Intel Priority Core Turbo (PCT) and Intel Speed Select Technology -- Turbo Frequency, which the company claims delivers customizable CPU core frequencies to improve GPU performance for demanding AI workloads.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Maxsun Teases Its Future GeForce RTX "Water-Cooled" GPU Concept, Classic iCraft AIGA Designs, Low-Profile 5060 & New Motherboards
Maxsun teased its next-generation GeForce RTX "Water-Cooled" design and also showcased some new RTX 50 graphics cards.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Raidmax Unveils New PC Cases and CPU Coolers at Computex 2025
For Computex 2025, Raidmax quietly refreshed its case lineup across three distinct series: VECTOR, INFINITA, and MESHIAN. Each family now spans everything from compact, minimalist designs to full-tower workhorses, promising builders both style and substance. The newly highlighted V217 and V300 full towers are engineered for extreme hardware, with support for triple-radiator liquid loops and GPUs up to 350 mm long.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Thermaltake brings enthusiast immersion liquid cooling closer to market with the IX700
Immersion liquid cooling for DIY... Because why not?
May 23, 2025 — Source

Valkyrie Shows Off Coolers, Cases and Peripherals at Computex 2025
We couldn't miss Valkyrie's colorful booth at this year's Computex where they showcased new and updated liquid and air CPU coolers, a new case, and some peripherals that are for the moment in the final stages of development. Let's start with the V360 and V240 AIOs, which feature a large rectangular 3.5-inch IPS display integrated into the pump.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 22nd, 2025

10 Of The Worst CPUs Released By Intel And AMD
Depending on who you ask, CPUs might top a list of the most important components you can find in a computer. People spend a lot of focus on these pieces of tech, with debates over their two biggest manufacturers — AMD and Intel — being commonplace online. While both brands have been very competitive throughout their history, certain products have led them to be painted in a very poor light.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Asetek Unveils Ingrid, New Liquid Cooling Platform
Asetek, the pioneer of the all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler and global leader in mechatronic innovation, today announced the launch of Ingrid -- a new platform-based liquid cooling solution engineered to deliver superior thermal performance, reduced acoustic footprint, and platform-level flexibility for both partners and PC builders. The Ingrid product line debuts with Value and Mainstream offerings and will later expand the product family -- powering a complete cooling portfolio built for tomorrow's CPU architectures and the demands of AI workloads.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Cooler Master is working on an all-aluminum case fan that spins up to 4,000 RPM
Metal fans will ship with guards for your fumbling fingers.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Corsair Unveils NAUTILUS RS LCD AIO and RS-R ARGB Fans at Computex 2025
In addition to new PC cases, PSUs, and peripherals, Corsair also brought an updated version of the NAUTILUS RS AIO CPU cooler and new RS-R ARGB fans to the Computex 2025 show. As you may have guessed from the name, the NAUTILUS RS will be getting an LCD screen, and Corsair is also announcing an NAUTILUS RS LCD module, which can be used to upgrade any NAUTILUS RS or NAUTILUS RS ARGB Series AIO cooler. The company is also announcing its new RS-R ARGB fans.
May 22, 2025 — Source

DeepCool at Computex 2025: Air Cooling, Water Cooling, More Cooling, and a Case
Deepcool presented a diverse range of cooling solutions at Computex 2025, covering high-end all-in-one liquid coolers, flagship LCD-equipped systems, advanced air coolers, and next-generation chassis fans. The new LQ Ultra models include an ARGB halo ring on the pump housing and a built-in LCD panel that displays live coolant temperature, pump speed, and overall system status. Available in 240 mm and 360 mm radiator options, these AIO units can be fully managed via software for personalized performance profiles.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Debuts Xeon 6 CPUs with Up to 128 P-Cores, Powering NVIDIA DGX B300
Earlier this year, Intel launched its Xeon 6 processors with Performance Cores (P-cores), providing industry-leading performance for the broadest data center and network infrastructure workloads and best-in-class efficiency to create an unmatched server consolidation opportunity. At Computex 2025, Intel unveiled its latest Xeon 6 processors, featuring significant advancements in data center and networking portfolios.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

New Intel Xeon 6 CPUs to Maximize GPU-Accelerated AI Performance
Intel today unveiled three new additions to its Intel Xeon 6 series of central processing units (CPUs), designed specifically to manage the most advanced graphics processing unit (GPU)-powered AI systems. These new processors with Performance-cores (P-cores) include Intel's innovative Priority Core Turbo (PCT) technology and Intel Speed Select Technology - Turbo Frequency (Intel SST-TF), delivering customizable CPU core frequencies to boost GPU performance across demanding AI workloads.
May 22, 2025 — Source

This $50,000 immersion-cooled workstation can support four Nvidia RTX 5090s
This cooling solution is more expensive than your gaming PC.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Why You Should Think Twice About Water Cooling Your PC
Every PC needs some kind of cooling mechanism to transfer heat away from the processor, at which point you'll need to choose between air cooling and liquid cooling. As a PC enthusiast who builds my own systems and has advised on plenty of others, I've noticed that a lot of people go straight for water cooling simply because they've heard it's better. Thanks to the popularity and relative affordability of AIO water coolers, water cooling has become the default for many PC-building enthusiasts.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 13th, 2025

All New Branch Privilege Injection For Every Intel CPU Since The Coffee Lake Refresh
AMD and Arm users can rest easy for this one, as it seems that CVE-2024-45332 only applies to Intel CPUs. The problem is that it applies to almost all Intel chips currently being used, as in ninth generation Core, aka Coffee Lake Refresh and onward to the current generations. If that's not bad enough, ETH Zurich researchers Sandro Rüegge, Johannes Wikner, and Kaveh Razavi saw some related vulnerabilities all the way back to Kaby Lake.
May 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Announces EPYC 4005 "Grado" Zen 5 Server Processors for Socket AM5
AMD today announced the EPYC 4005 series server processors in the Socket AM5 package, codenamed "Grado." These chips come with core-counts of up to 16-core/32-thread, letting enterprise users optimally utilize their Windows Server 2005 Datacenter Edition 16-core license in dedicated server scenarios. These chips offer superior value to competing Intel Xeon E-2400 series and Intel 6300 series processors that only offer up to 8 P-cores, suboptimally utilizing the 16-core license of Windows Server 2005 Standard- and Datacenter editions.
May 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Announces EPYC 4005 Series: AM5 Server CPUs with ECC and 3D V-Cache
AMD just rolled out its EPYC 4005 line of server chips, and they're all about giving the same AM5 socket you'd use for Ryzen 7000-series CPUs a server-grade upgrade. Gurus looking to build reliable systems can now drop these into motherboards that already support consumer Ryzen 9000 parts. The big wins here are built-in ECC memory support for catching bit flips on the fly, plus official certification for enterprise operating systems.
May 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX Zen 5 CPUs Confirmed? Check Out This Official Listing
Spotted by leaker @momomo_us on X, the SATA IO database listing highlights "Ryzen Threadripper Pro 99xxWX" as being registered with the site. Formed way back in 2004, SATA IO, or Serial ATA International Organization, is an independent non-profit that develops, manages, and promotes SATA storage specifications. AMD is among its extensive list of members.
May 13, 2025 — Source

AMD says AM5 platforms can support CUDIMMs, but won't commit to a release date
But not with current CPUs?
May 13, 2025 — Source

AMD Unveils EPYC 4005 Series Processors, Delivering Workload-Optimized Solutions for Entry-Level Enterprise
AMD EPYC 4005 Processors provide a compelling balance of performance, dependability and efficiency in an affordable, easy-to-deploy platform
May 13, 2025 — Source

Computer scientists discover new security vulnerability in Intel processors
Anyone who speculates on likely events ahead of time and prepares accordingly can react quicker to new developments. What practically every person does every day, consciously or unconsciously, is also used by modern computer processors to speed up the execution of programs. They have so-called speculative technologies which allow them to execute instructions on reserve that experience suggests are likely to come next.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Corsair Titan 360 RX RGB iCUE LINK AIO review: Excellent Smart Cooling and Acoustics
Corsair introduced a new liquid cooling solution, the iCUE Link Titan 360 RX RGB, highlighting notable changes from previous models. The product is now distinctly positioned under the Titan naming scheme within Corsair's iCUE LINK series, a move intended to clarify product distinctions after earlier inconsistencies. This new approach aligns strategically with Corsair's broader integration goal, emphasizing proprietary compatibility to encourage user retention within the company's hardware ecosystem. A defining characteristic of the Titan 360 RX RGB is its simplified installation procedure facilitated by a single-cable connection design.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Devastating Spectre CPU bug returns to haunt Intel processors
Older PCs will run more slowly as a result of the patch.
May 13, 2025 — Source

ETH Zurich Researchers Discover New Security Vulnerability in Intel Processors
Computer scientists at ETH Zurich discover new class of vulnerabilities in Intel processors, allowing them to break down barriers between different users of a processor using carefully crafted instruction sequences. Entire processor memory can be read by employing quick, repeated attacks. Anyone who speculates on likely events ahead of time and prepares accordingly can react quicker to new developments.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs May Bottleneck Gen 5 SSDs
The SSD Review explored an apparent latency issue with certain CPUs.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Intel's data-leaking Spectre defenses scared off yet again
ETH Zurich boffins exploit branch prediction race condition to steal info from memory, fixes have mild perf hit
May 13, 2025 — Source

Microsoft shares its process (and discarded ideas) for redone Windows 11 Start menu
Updated Start menu design is currently being tested in Windows Insider previews.
May 13, 2025 — Source

New Intel CPU flaws leak sensitive data from privileged memory
A new "Branch Privilege Injection" flaw in all modern Intel CPUs allows attackers to leak sensitive data from memory regions allocated to privileged software like the operating system kernel.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Nvidia and Mediatek's AI CPU may not see mass rollout until late 2026 — Asus, Dell, and Lenovo reportedly developing N1X desktops and laptops
The chip is tipped for an unveiling at Computex 2025
May 13, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 9th, 2025

Intel microcode update brings more fixes for unstable Raptor Lake CPUs
Intel's investigation into ongoing instability issues affecting some Raptor Lake CPUs continues, with the company recently releasing another microcode update to help address the problem. The new version, 0x12F, comes after complaints that some systems, even those running for several days with minimal activity, were still experiencing stability problems.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Intel's latest Core Ultra CPUs slow down high-end SSDs, tests find
A longer die-to-die path is to blame for the slowdown, Intel says
May 9, 2025 — Source

Huawei's Kirin X90 may be the company's 'Apple Silicon' moment — Matebook Pro 2025 features in-house hardware and software
Huawei aims to chip away at Apple's ecosystem.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Huawei's Kirin X90 Partial Specifications & Launch Month Revealed By Tipster, 10-Core CPU Cluster With Support For 20 Threads Via Hyperthreading, Advanced Security & More
The HarmonyOS PC platform will eventually be followed by Huawei's first in-house SoC that will be able to run the operating system, with a previous leak revealing the name to be the Kirin X90.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Lenovo's in-house Arm chip could rival Qualcomm and MediaTek, spotted in Yoga Pad Pro 2-in-1 convertible
Reportedly wields a 10-core layout, fabbed on TSMC's 5nm process.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Noctua Releases NH-D15 G2 Specific Offset LGA1851 Mounting Bars
Noctua today presented the new NM-IMB8 offset mounting bars for the award-winning NH-D15 G2 flagship CPU cooler. By offsetting the heatsink 3.7mm towards the north and 2mm towards the east side of the socket, more pressure is applied right above the hotspot of Intel® 24- or 20-core LGA1851 CPUs, such as the Core® Ultra 9 285K or Core Ultra 7 265K. This improved contact exactly at the processor's hotspot can reduce CPU temperatures by up to 3°C with HBC coolers and up to 1°C with the standard version (medium base convexity) of the NH-D15 G2.
May 9, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Seagate on track for 100TB HDDs by 2030 — claims current top drive will triple in capacity in 5 years
Seagate's existing HAMR roadmap slightly mismatches the new 100TB claims
May 9, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 6th, 2025

AMD confirms Zen 3+ "Rembrandt" APU with Navi graphics was tested on AM5 socket
If we go back to 2023, some of you might remember a major leak from Gigabyte's servers. The information was all over the internet, but not many people chose to download the files due to concerns about potential malware. Tom's Hardware, which reviewed the files, reported that some of them referenced an AMD Rembrandt design for the AM5 socket. This was after the platform's release in 2022, so it was reasonable to expect new APUs for the desktop platform.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Arctic Cooling Unveils "MX Authenticity Check" System - Notices Increase of Counterfeit Thermal Pastes
Arctic Cooling's various thermal paste products have existed as favorite mainstays for PC builders—be it hobbyists, professionals, or influencers. Unfortunately, the disappointing presence of low-grade knock-off units has soured largely good impressions of modern MX-4 and MX-6 lines.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Asetek CPU Cooler Patent Expiry: Impacts on All-in-One Water Cooling Designs
Asetek's main patent on pump-in-cold-plate CPU coolers lapsed on May 6, 2025. For the past 20 years, this patent shaped how most AIO water coolers were built—forcing pump, cooling block, and radiator to share a single housing. Now that it's expired, cooler designers can try fresh layouts without worrying about lawsuits.
May 6, 2025 — Source

ASUSTOR Flashstor 6 Gen2 FS6806X review: Is this all-flash NAS the real deal?
ASUSTOR nails the basics with the latest iteration of its all-flash NAS.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Inside "Arrow Lake": Intel's Die Exposed and Annotated
Die shots of Intel's "Arrow Lake" desktop processors have appeared online, confirming the chiplet design we have known about since the launch. The images annotated by the YouTube channel HighYield show a four‑tile arrangement mounted on a base die made with Intel's 22 nm FinFET process.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Nvidia and MediaTek may unveil jointly developed 'N1' Arm chips for Windows PCs at Computex
Later this month.
May 6, 2025 — Source

PoCL 7.0 RC1 Released With Official OpenCL 3.0 Conformance On CPUs & Level Zero
PoCL 7.0 is on approach as the newest version of this "Portable Computing Language" implementation that began as a CPU-based OpenCL driver implementation but with time has added support for other back-ends from Intel Level Zero to NVIDIA PTX and AMD HSA.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Semidynamics Announces Cervell All-in-One RISC-V NPU
Semidynamics, the only provider of fully customizable RISC-V processor IP, announces Cervell, a scalable and fully programmable Neural Processing Unit (NPU) built on RISC-V. Cervell combines CPU, vector, and tensor capabilities in a single, unified all-in-one architecture, unlocking zero-latency AI compute across applications from edge AI to datacenter-scale LLMs.
May 6, 2025 — Source

The best budget cooler for your PC build just got cheaper — Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB cooler is an unbelievable £17 right now
Excellent cooling with a touch of ARGB color
May 6, 2025 — Source

To combat counterfeit thermal paste, Arctic updates scratch-off QR code authentication
The MX Authenticity Check online QR-code-based system will confirm whether your Arctic-branded MX-4 or MX-6 thermal compound purchase is genuine.
May 6, 2025 — Source

'World's First' encrypted 26TB hard disk debuts with diskAshur DT3 and DT2 models
The DT3 model is the first encrypted hard drive undergoing FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 5th, 2025

AMD Reportedly Ditches Samsung Foundry as Its Partner; Rumored to Shift 4nm Orders To TSMC Arizona For EPYC Server CPUs
Samsung Foundry's troubles continue, as it is now reported that AMD has abandoned its 4nm orders with the firm, likely switching towards TSMC.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Piper Sandler Sees NVIDIA Taking A ~$10 Billion Hit Annually From AI-Related CapEx Slowdown And The Decoupling From China
After weeks of generally morose sentiment, there is budding optimism on Wall Street, energized by a better-than-expected earnings season and a still-resilient American economy. Yet, one Piper Sandler analyst still perceives darkness on the horizon, as illustrated by his latest sensitivity analysis on NVIDIA.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — May 2nd, 2025

First Intel Panther Lake CPUs could come in 2025, more models to come in 2026
Intel's next-generation mobile platform, Panther Lake, is officially confirmed to launch this year. While Intel has reiterated a 2025 debut multiple times, they haven't specified the exact scope of this initial rollout, and new reports suggest it might be quite narrow.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Intel Announces Game Bundle For Core Ultra & 14th Gen CPUs: Dying Light: The Beast With XeSS 2 & Optimizations, Civilization VII Too
Intel has just announced its new "Spring Gaming Bundle" which gets you Dying Light: The Beast & Civilization VII with Core Ultra & 14th Gen CPUs.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Intel hedges its bet for High-NA EUV with the 14A process node — an alternate Low-NA technique has identical yield and design rules
Backup plan complete.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Intel IPO Surpasses 200S Boost Profile in "Arrow Lake" Gaming Performance
In the last few weeks, Intel rolled out two new performance‑enhancing presets for its Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" processors: Intel Performance Optimizations (IPO) and the factory‑approved 200S Boost overclocking profile. Independent benchmarks shared by a BiliBili user reveal that IPO delivers a slightly stronger uplift in gaming performance compared with 200S Boost. Testing centered on a Core Ultra 7 265K paired with DDR5‑8000 memory and a GeForce RTX 5090D. Seven modern titles were measured at 4K with DLSS enabled where supported.
May 2, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA Dismisses Anthropic's Report of Ludicrous GPU & CPU Smuggling Methods
The first couple of paragraphs within Anthropic's "Securing America's Compute Advantage: (Our) Position on the Diffusion Rule" article are standard fare. Roughly half-way through a read of this policy-related piece, the North American (Amazon-backed) AI startup makes some bizarre claims about the smuggling of AI-oriented products into China.
May 2, 2025 — Source

"Official" AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO "Shimada Peak" CPU Category Found by Data Miner
Mid-week, leakers produced an impressive list of unannounced next-gen AMD processor families—spanning across workstation, desktop, and laptop/notebook product lines. Additional data mining activities have outlined a possible "PRO model-only" release of Ryzen Threadripper Pro "Shimada Peak" 9000WX CPUs.
May 2, 2025 — Source

The Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB, 360mm Cooling For Modern AMD And Intel CPUs
A new AiO LCS from Corsair has surfaced, the Corsair Nautilus 360 RS. It is designed to be easy to use and install, so it would be a good choice for someone just getting into liquid cooling. Conversely, the Nautilus 360 RS may not appeal to those with a lot of experience with watercooling as it lacks the customization and controls other AiO designs offer.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 28th, 2025

AMD Ryzen Threadripper "Shimada Peak" 9000WX CPU Support Discovered in BIOS Update
AMD's next-gen Ryzen Threadripper High-End Desktop (HEDT) processor family remains under wraps, but the latest insider whispers indicate a potential official introduction at Computex 2025. So far, leaks have provided the majority of insights into Team Red's speculated "Shimada Peak" 9000WX series.
April 28, 2025 — Source

ASUS confirms Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series with up to 96 cores
ASUS has seemingly confirmed that AMD will soon launch a new Threadripper series.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source

Cooler Master's new Hyper 612 Apex CPU cooler is 30% smaller than predecessor
The Cooler Master Hyper series of air coolers will go down in history as amongst the best for their price points. Today, Cooler Master is introducing its latest addition to the line-up, the Hyper 612 APEX.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Intel Cougar Cove (P), Darkmont (E) core architectures revealed in Panther Lake perfmon commit
Intel is likely finalizing software support for Panther Lake.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Over 250 billion Arm chips have shipped since the first ARM1 processor launched 40 years ago
Promised 'MIPS for the Masses' then delivered.
April 28, 2025 — Source

PC cooling company Scythe is shutting down its European division amid financial troubles
The company's international divisions will continue to oversee future European sales.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Set to Challenge Apple's A19 with September Launch
Qualcomm is expected to launch the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 earlier than usual in September, with phones powered by the new chipset arriving as soon as October. Offering major performance upgrades, the new chip could also lead to higher smartphone prices in 2026 due to rising costs and new tariffs.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Computer — Processors — April 25th, 2025

AMD AGESA 1.2.0.3C BIOS Addresses "Ryzen 9000" Vulnerability On AM5 Platform, MSI First To Roll Out For Its Lineup
AMD has a new AGESA 1.2.0.3C BIOS patch that addresses a major "Ryzen 9000" CPU vulnerability discovered by Google, affecting AM5 platforms.
April 25, 2025 — Source

AMD patches critical Zen 5 microcode bug — partners deliver new BIOS with AGESA 1.2.0.3C
Check your motherboard vendor's website to see if a new BIOS is available.
April 25, 2025 — Source

AMD Releases Ryzen Chipset Software 7.04.09.545
AMD has released the latest version of the Ryzen Chipset Software, version 7.04.09.545, which introduces new bug fixes and adds new device IDs. The Ryzen Chipset Software drivers support AMD 300-series to 800-series desktop chipsets, as well as TRX and WRX series Ryzen Threadripper chipsets. The new version still includes several known issues that will hopefully be addressed in future updates, including the issue where after installing the AMD Chipset Installer version "7.xx.xx.xx", users cannot install older version "6.xx.xx.xx" or earlier drivers.
April 25, 2025 — Source

be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 CPU Cooler Review
We're putting all three variants of the be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 to the test to see how effectively they can cool our latest high-performance system.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Intel Admits Recent CPU Launches Have Been Disappointing To The Point That Customers Now Prefer Previous-Gen Raptor Lake Processors
Intel's desktop CPU business isn't going well, given that the firm has now revealed that Raptor Lake has managed to attract more interest than the newer CPU lineups.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Intel customers are buying up all its older CPUs to beat tariffs
Intel's customers are buying more Raptor Lake than they are Lunar Lake.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Intel faces weak Core Ultra "AI PC" demand, Raptor Lake sales surge and cause shortages
"AI PC" sales lag, Intel sees unexpected demand for Raptor Lake chips
April 25, 2025 — Source

Intel K versus KF: What's The Difference Between These CPUs?
When building a PC, certain components like the CPU, GPU, and RAM have a greater impact on the overall performance. The CPU, for example, dictates how fast your computer can process tasks, run applications, and handle multitasking. Intel may have lost its crown to AMD in recent years, but it still enjoys a greater market share, seeing as how Intel processors accounted for 62 percent of CPU tests, according to Statista.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Intel posts flat year-over-year earnings and bleak outlook, warns about macroeconomic pressures
Tariffs yet have to impact Intel.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Intel's older CPUs are being snapped up. Well, duh
Really, the only one to blame here is Intel itself.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Phanteks Launches Glacier One D30 X2 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler
Phanteks is proud to introduce the Glacier One D30 X2, a next-generation AIO liquid CPU cooler designed for high-performance systems. As part of the ever-evolving NEXLINQ product line, the Glacier One D30 X2 AIO liquid CPU cooler delivers powerful cooling performance with connectivity and sleek, unified design -- perfect for gamers, PC enthusiasts, and creators.
April 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Startup aims to 3D print chips and cut production costs by 90% — nanoprinter operates at wafer scale
But there are a number of catches.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 22nd, 2025

AMD Ryzen Threadripper "Shimada Peak" 9985WX 64-core CPU Discovered in Shipping Document
Going back to May 2023, an industry inside report suggested that AMD was planning a new generation Ryzen Threadripper High-End Desktop (HEDT) processor series. At the time, "Shimada Peak" was linked to a possible 2025 launch. Over the ensuing years, shipping manifests have revealed the transfer of various 9000 SKUs between Team Red facilities—starting with a mysterious 96-core prototype.
April 22, 2025 — Source

CoolIT Welcomes Jason Waxman as CEO
CoolIT Systems ("CoolIT" or the "Company"), the world leader in AI and high-performance computing liquid cooling systems, today announced the appointment of Jason Waxman as CEO, effective immediately. CoolIT COO Patrick McGinn will also expand his role and become President and COO of the Company.
April 22, 2025 — Source

EK to Showcase Latest Liquid Cooling Innovations at Computex 2025
EK, renowned for its premium liquid cooling solutions and now managed by LM TEK, is set to present its latest innovations at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025. From May 20 to 23, attendees can visit LM TEK at Booth M1419, Hall 1 (4F), TaiNEX 1, to explore cutting-edge cooling technologies designed to meet the demands of next-generation AI computing.
April 22, 2025 — Source

How RISC-V is Disrupting x86 and ARM in 2025
Have you ever wondered if there's a way to break free from the dominance of proprietary computing architectures like x86 and ARM? For decades, these platforms have dictated the rules of the game, often at the expense of flexibility, cost, and innovation.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Intel Arc Xe2 "BMG-G31" GPU Spotted in Shipping Manifest; "Battlemage" B770 Model's Fortunes Revived?
At the tail end of March, an interaction between Tomasz Gawroński (aka GawroskiT) and Jaykihn (jaykihn0) indicated that Intel had abandoned the development of higher-end Arc Xe2 "Battlemage" graphics cards—possibly back in late 2024. Months of silence—since the launch of pleasingly wallet-friendly B580 and B570 models—instilled a sense of unease within segments of the PC gaming hardware community.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Intel is giving Core Ultra 200S PCs a free performance boost
Intel's Core Ultra 200S Boost technology should be supported by most motherboards, but you'll need fast memory.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Intel's "Nova Lake" Processors Reportedly Slated for TSMC's 2nm Node
TSMC is pushing forward its plans to make 2 nm process chips in large quantities in the second half of the year, with major customer developments coming to light. After AMD placed its order, reports suggest Intel has also become one of TSMC's first 2 nm customers aiming to use this cutting-edge technology for its next-gen desktop processors. Intel, already a big TSMC customer for advanced processes sent out key compute tiles for its Core Ultra processors to TSMC using different processes like N3B, N5P, and N6.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 20th, 2025

Intel's 18A Process Outperforms Intel 3 with Breakthrough Technologies; Superior PPA & Density Scaling Credits To PowerVia
Intel's 18A process is by far one of the most anticipated ones in the industry, and Team Blue ha shown intentions to take leadership status.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 14th, 2025

AMD Achieves First TSMC N2 Product Silicon Milestone
AMD today announced its next-generation AMD EPYC™ processor, codenamed "Venice," is the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This highlights the strength of AMD and TSMC semiconductor manufacturing partnership to co-optimize new design architectures with leading-edge process technology. It also marks a major step forward in the execution of the AMD data center CPU roadmap, with "Venice" on track to launch next year.
April 14, 2025 — Source

Intel Engineer Reveals "Griffin Cove" Development Is Already Underway; Says Relying On Intel's Nodes Alone "Got Them Into Trouble" In The Past
Intel's renowned engineer has revealed that Team Blue is already working on the "great-grandchild" of Lion Cove, validating the existence of Griffin Cove.
April 14, 2025 — Source

Intel's 18A Node Outperforms TSMC N2 and Samsung SF2 in 2 nm Performance Class
Intel's 18A node isn't all about yields and density (which are still very important factors) but also performance. According to Taiwanese media 3C News, citing TechInsights research and calculations, the new leader of node performance is Intel 18A. On a custom scale used by TechInsights, Intel 18A gets a 2.53 score, while the performance score of TSMC N2 is 2.27, and the performance score of Samsung SF2 is 2.19.
April 14, 2025 — Source

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen6 Leaks With 12-core AMD Strix Point APU
Over the years, we have witnessed plenty of product leaks via webpages that went live well before they were supposed to. Something similar appears to have happened with Lenovo's Malaysian site, granting us a glimpse at the upcoming ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 powered by up to the full-fat 12-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.
April 14, 2025 — Source

Ocypus Iota A62 Digital CPU Cooler Review: A stylish debut, effective debut
The Iota A62 sports a sleek aesthetic and a dot-matrix display for temperature monitoring, paired with low noise levels in common workloads
April 14, 2025 — Source

Photonic computing needs more nonlinearity: Acoustics can help
Neural networks are one typical structure on which artificial intelligence can be based. The term "neural" describes their learning ability, which to some extent mimics the functioning of neurons in our brains. To be able to work, several key ingredients are required: one of them is an activation function which introduces nonlinearity into the structure.
April 14, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 11th, 2025

AMD's Ryzen 8000HX refresh couldn't come at a better time — Affordable gaming CPUs arrive as laptop prices rise
With tariffs causing chaos in the laptop market, AMD's more affordable Dragon Range Refresh mobile chips made for gaming laptops have the potential to be very popular.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Cooling chips with lasers: Innovative cooling method removes heat precisely from hot spots, recycles heat into energy
Well, if it ever reaches commercial phase.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Intel's performance-enhancing IPO program debuts in gaming PCs across China — overclocked performance with full warranty
IPO is Intel's way of balancing manual overclocking and reference settings with warranty protection.
April 11, 2025 — Source or Source

MediaTek Announces New Flagship Dimensity 9400+ Mobile Platform with Enhanced AI Performance
MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 9400+ SoC, the latest addition to MediaTek's Dimensity flagship chipset family. Providing exceptional Generative and agentic AI capabilities as well as other performance enhancements, the Dimensity 9400+ supports the latest Large Language Models (LLM) while sustaining a super power-efficient design.
April 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Thermaltake launches revised Steel Shadow AIO coolers in Europe
Thermaltake has introduced a revised version of its Steel Shadow Tough liquid cooler series in Europe, featuring subtle but significant changes. In Europe, the new series will be named LA(S) and available with 240mm and 360mm radiators.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Computer — Processors — April 7th, 2025

How to buy a decent CPU that'll last you at least 5 years
Choosing the right processor determines how well your PC can keep up with the demands of modern applications and games.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Please sir, may we have some Moore? Doesn't look that way
We're on a roadmap to nowhere. Come on inside
April 7, 2025 — Source

Two Unannounced AMD Ryzen Z2 APU Models Leaked, Flagship Could be "AI Z2 Extreme"
Three months ago, AMD unveiled its Ryzen Z2 APU series at CES 2025—purpose made for deployment in next-gen handheld gaming PCs. The officially announced flagship—Ryzen Z2 Extreme "Strix Point," utilizing Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 technologies—was previously alluded to by leakers in late 2024; albeit with some curious claims regarding an "odd 3+5 core configuration."
April 7, 2025 — Source