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The Intel Arc A770 Graphics has appeared on Geekbench, likely the company's first desktop graphics card. Not only has Geekbench offered an insight into the card's performance, it has also confirmed several specifications, including what appears to be its GPU boost clock speed.

Tipster Enthusiastic Citizen recently claimed that Arc desktop chips, including the A780, could be delayed til Q3 2022. This would potentially put these parts into a difficult spot against RX 7000 and Lovelace chips which may deliver two times the performance, going by current performance rumors.

Performance figures for a purported Intel Raptor Lake P mobile CPU recently leaked on Userbenchmark. The 14-core chip outperformed the top-end Core i9-12900HK in both single and multithreaded workloads.

A leaked spec sheet of an unannounced Dell Precision workstation suggests that the laptop may come with 12th gen Intel Alder Lake-HX processors and Intel Arc Pro GPUs. The machine looks to be a successor to the Dell Precision 7760 workstation.

Processor options include the i5-12600, i7-12700 and i9-12900 models that can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 24 TB of storage. The dGPU selection is limited to the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3060 models and there is no Thunderbolt 4 support.

The Ohio mega-complex and the new Oregon expansion, along with a German new site are not Intel's only plans for improved production capacity. Apparently, CEO Pat Gelsinger visited Japan and India in order to discuss chip production collaborations, plus it once again met with TSMC representatives to reevaluate the ongoing partnership.

Lambda, a company known for building deep learning-focused PCs, and Razer have teamed up to release a new version of the Tensorbook, a slim laptop with machine learning chops. The notebook is packed to the gills with hardware designed for AI development, comes preinstalled with lots of Lambda's software, and has some solid gaming capabilities.

The MINISFORUM Elitemini TH60 is a powerful mini-PC powered by a 45 W Intel processor. While the Elitemini TH60 resembles the Apple Mac mini, MINISFORUM has included more usable ports, such as DisplayPort and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, at no extra cost.

The ThinkBook 14 Gen4 Plus is now on sale, starting in Malaysia. Unlike many laptops, the ThinkBook 14 Gen4 Plus is configurable with 15 W, 28 W and 45 W Intel Alder Lake processors. Lenovo offers the ThinkBook 14 Gen4 Plus with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU too, among other features.

An Intel spokesperson has responded to reports that the new Alder Lake processors' LGA1700 socket bracket may cause heat spreader warping and operating temperature rise. They warned that the slight 'deflection' isn't bringing the CPU out of specs and any aftermarket solution may void the processor's warranty.

A couple of Intel Core i9-12900KS samples have made their way onto the PassMark benchmark site and have performed as expected. The latest Alder Lake powerhouse has shot straight to the top of the single-thread chart. With the addition of the i9-12900KS, Intel 12th Gen parts now occupy the first 12 positions.

First impression for the Matrix Awakens PC version is a bit lackluster, as the demo does not appear to be particularly well optimized. Even though the resolution is capped at 1440p, not even the RTX 3090 can hit 60 fps and the experience becomes stuttery when jumping into driving mode.

Lenovo has finally started selling the Yoga 9i Gen 7, a laptop that the company announced in January. Not only does the Yoga 9i Gen 7 feature Intel's new Alder Lake-P processors, it also contains a 4K OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

The VBook 2023 is a new 2-in-1 from VOYO, an affiliated brand of One-netbook. With an Intel Core i7-1260P processor and a dedicated GPU, the VBook 2023 should pack a punch compared to the likes of the Surface Pro 8. Do not let the name confuse you though, the VBook 2023 should be available next month.

The Acer ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs Edition CN715-73G-SL76Z mobile integrates a 3D stereoscopic display as well as AI-powered cameras with eye tracking so the users do not need to wear specialized glasses. These systems are currently available in the EU for €3,599.

Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé X40-K, a 14-inch laptop powered by 28 W processors. The Portégé X40-K also has more upgrade and configuration options than most laptops, in part thanks to its SO-DIMM RAM. The Portégé X40-K has other tricks up its sleeve too, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Intel could have a third Arc Graphics chip in the pipeline, having announced the ACM-G10 and ACM-G11 so far. The ACM-G12 will be a less powerful alternative to the ACM-G10, which powers A700 and A500 laptop graphics cards.

The first 3DMark leaks of the Arc A350M GPU indicate that Intel's entry-level GPU is off to a decent start with good gains over the Radeon 680M, Nvidia MX450, Iris Xe Max, and even the GTX 1650 Max-Q. However, Arc A350M seems to be fighting an uphill battle against the likes of the GTX 1650 Mobile and the upcoming GeForce MX570. The scores are still early but do make for an interesting comparison.

Intel's next-generation NUC mini-PCs are on their way, with one codenamed 'Wall Street Canyon'. Likely to draw comparisons with the Apple Mac Studio, 'Wall Street Canyon' has numerous upgrade options and will ship with Intel Alder Lake-P processors.

The Intel Core i9-12900KS has shown its power by forcing its way to the top of a synthetic benchmark chart after just a couple of samples were tested. Although the benchmark site was the much-maligned UserBenchmark, it is still useful to compare the i9-12900KS’s result with those of other parts from Intel.

The new Dell Premier Rechargeable Active Pen that can be used with its 2-in-1 laptops or convertibles now has built-in Tile finding technology that rings it up when lost. Besides partnering with Dell, Tile also expanded its cooperation with Intel to offer more findable computers from Lenovo, MSI, and Fujitsu.

The new ARC Control video shows for just a brief second what look to be the boost specs of the upcoming top-of-the-line A780 desktop GPU. Based on this info, Intel could indeed have a very competitive mid-range solution, but we know pricing and availability also play a very important role.

Not only has Intel revealed its inaugural laptop GPUs, it has only teased an upcoming desktop version. Supposedly due this summer, the graphics card will be a limited edition model, for some reason.

Intel demoed game streaming with hardware-accelerated AV1 video codec that its new ARC graphics chips offer for both encoding and decoding action for the first time on a desktop or laptop GPU. For now, AMD and Nvidia GPUs don't offer native AV1 encoding support, while Intel clearly demonstrates its superiority over the HEVC codec in an Elden Ring game stream demo.

The Arc A770M is Intel's most powerful laptop GPU and could be an alternative to upper mid-range solutions like the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, the Apple M1 Max and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The Intel Arc A770M will be available in laptops from this summer onwards.

GPD has started selling the P2 Max 2022, some three months after it unveiled the machine. The P2 Max 2022 comes with a 2.5K display, an Intel Jasper Lake processor and 16 GB of RAM, but at quite the cost. The P2 Max 2022 builds on the original P2 Max, which GPD launched in 2019.

Dell's new Latitude 5431 and Latitude 5531 sport 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPUs, optional Nvidia GPUs, and plenty of RAM and storage for any mobile workforce. The laptops feature a wide variety of ports and sizeable batteries to keep up with the demands of workers on the go.

Dell has unveiled the Latitude 5330, the entry-level option in its new Latitude 5000 series. The Latitude 5330 features 15 W Intel Alder Lake processors, soldered RAM and 16:9 display options, along with a choice between laptop and 2-in-1 form factors.

Dell has showcased the Latitude 5430, one of three Latitude 5000 machines that the company has revealed today. Only available as a 14-inch machine, the Latitude 5430 features modern Intel processors but with an older design that has 16:9 displays.

Dell has announced the Latitude 5530, the largest Latitude 5000 machine revealed today. The Latitude 5530 is also the only member of the Latitude 5000 series with 28 W processors, a 4K display and an optional dedicated GPU.

Dell is now offering an upgraded Latitude 9430 in both 2-in-1 and laptop form factors. The Latitude 9430 is more of an incremental upgrade to last year's Latitude 9420 and now comes with Intel 12th gen processors up to Core i7 vPro, LPDDR5-5200 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6E. The Latitude 9430 is designed to conform to Intel Evo 3.0 platform specifications.

Numerous specifications for Intel's first dedicated laptop GPUs have leaked, detailing the A350M through to the A770M. Based on the leak, Intel plans to release five Arc Graphics chips as it looks to take some of AMD and NVIDIA's market share.

The AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” series is allegedly soon to be in its mass production phase. This has led to speculation in regard to a potential Zen 4 release date, which could excitingly end up being close to the rumored launch window for Intel’s Raptor Lake processors. AMD would likely benefit more by beating Intel to market.

One-netbook has showcased a new version of the ONEXPLAYER mini, now based on the Intel Alder Lake platform. Still paired to a 7-inch and 1200p display, the ONEXPLAYER mini also comes with LPDDR5 RAM and 100 W charger support.

GPD has unveiled the Win Max 2, a large gaming handheld with a built-in keyboard. Not only will GPD sell the Win Max 2 with the Intel Core i7-1280P, but it will also be available with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U that has the Radeon 680M. The Win Max 2 has a 2.5K display and LPDDR5 RAM too.

Intel has launched the Core i9-12900KS, its most powerful Alder Lake-S desktop processor. Not only has Intel outlined how much the Core i9-12900KS costs, but also when it will be available to order. Allegedly, Intel and its partners will sell the Core i9-12900KS worldwide as a boxed processor and in pre-built systems.

An alleged spec sheet of Dell's unannounced Dell Precision 5470 mobile workstation has leaked, offering us a glimpse into the device's formidable hardware. Aside from the obvious powerhouse chips like the Intel Core i9-12900HK, the datasheet mentions a surprise Intel Arc GPU.

Newegg has started selling the Intel Core i9-12900KS ahead of its official release. In doing so, the retailer has seemingly confirmed the processor's final pricing and its remaining specifications.

Gigabyte announced the 2022 BRIX Extreme series that it calls the 'most powerful multitasking mini-PC' on account of the up to Core-i7 Intel Alder Lake processing power, and plethora of connectivity options like HDMI 2.1 output or a DisplayPort Alt Mode. The new BRIX Extreme boxes are also whisper quiet, even in 45W TDP boost processor mode.

The AMD Ryzen 7000 series of desktop chips will allegedly challenge Intel Raptor Lake might by utilizing more power as opposed to more cores. A leaker has claimed that the top-end Ryzen 9 processor in the Zen 4-based Raphael series will stick to the familiar 16-core/32-thread configuration but offer performance gains via 170 W TDP.

MSI has announced refreshed Summit E13 Flip Evo and Summit E14 Flip Evo business and productivity laptops. This year's, the Summit Flip Series gets an upgrade to Intel Alder Lake-P 28 W processors and features new security functionality such as Tobii Aware and Tile tracking. Both the Summit E13 Flip Evo and Summit E14 Flip Evo are Intel Evo 3-certified and come with Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E.