Exynos 1580: 4 nm SoC official with Cortex-A720 CPU cores and new Xclipse GPUSamsung has unveiled its newest mid-range smartphone SoC, the Exynos 1580. It comes with an 8-core CPU, a Xclipse GPU with 2 WGPs and support for Wi-Fi 6E. Anil Ganti, 24 Oct 2024 13:16
Key Google Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 specs revealed: New GPU, TSMC 3 nm node and faster RAMWe stumbled upon some details about Google's upcoming Tensor chips. The Pixel 10's Tensor G5 will be manufactured on TSMC's N3E node. Its successor, the Tensor G6 (Pixel 11) will use its enhanced version, N3P. Anil Ganti, 23 Oct 2024 20:50
Snapdragon 8 Elite crushes A18 Pro in GPU performance while trading blows with Dimensity 9400The Snapdragon 8 Elite is set to power the next-generation of Android flagships, along with the Dimensity 9400. While Apple's A18 Pro maintains its lead in single-core performance and CPU efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Elite scores ...Sambit Saha, 23 Oct 2024 19:45
Snapdragon 8 Elite fails to match A18 Pro in CPU efficiency, Dimensity 9400 lags even further behindApple's A18 Pro lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite in multi-core CPU performance. However, it does manage to to reign supreme in single-core performance, while also being notably more efficient than both the Snapdragon 8 Elite and...Sambit Saha, 23 Oct 2024 16:17
ARM to cancel Qualcomm's chip design licenseARM Holdings Plc has sent a 60-day cancellation notice on an architectural license agreement that allows Qualcomm to use its instruction set for in-house chips. Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Oct 2024 10:34
First Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU benchmarks announce the arrival of a new performance championQualcomm's just-released Snapdragon 8 Elite is labeled as delivering the world's fastest mobile CPU yet. Early benchmark results for the chipset are in, providing an impressive image of how it compares to the Dimensity 9400 and Ap...Ricci Rox, 22 Oct 2024 12:34
Snapdragon 8 Elite powered Realme GT 7 Pro effortlessly plays AAA game at 60 FPSRealme's GT 7 Pro is tipped to launch as one of the first smartphones with a Snapdragon 8 Elite. It was spotted online playing an Assassin's Creed game at a steady-ish 60 FPS. Anil Ganti, 21 Oct 2024 16:59
Xiaomi's in-house 3 nm smartphone SoC chip successfully tapes outXiaomi's first-ever self-developed smartphone SoC has overcome a major hurdle. It has taped out in an unspecified 3 nm node, meaning it will enter mass production soon and potentially launch next year. Anil Ganti, 20 Oct 2024 17:09
79% Motorola Edge 50 smartphone review – When luxury features meet a mid-range priceFramelessly good. The Motorola Edge 50 is barely bigger than its predecessor, but it features a larger screen and a much more powerful battery. In addition, it boasts lots of storage and speedy 6 GHz WLAN. This is all good news, but are there also negatives about the phone?Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 644 | 6.70" | 180 gFlorian Schmitt, 19 Oct 2024 15:35
Snapdragon 8 Elite offers near 50% performance uplift over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in AnTuTuQualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite barely manages to outperform the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in AnTuTu. It was tested alongside a Realme GT7 Pro, one of the first devices to launch with the Qualcomm flagship. Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2024 18:59
72% Motorola Moto G35 smartphone review – Yes, the processor is slow but it's still a fun device.A cheap entertainer. With the Moto G35, Motorola is bringing a smartphone to the market with a big screen, decent resolution and a modern case. It can be yours for quite a bit less than $200 and also possesses entertainment qualities, thanks to DRM certification and good stereo speakers.Unisoc T8100 (T760) | ARM Mali-G57 MP4 | 6.72" | 188 gFlorian Schmitt, 18 Oct 2024 13:58
Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit mini PC dies silent death as Qualcomm cancels software support, refunds all outstanding preordersQualcomm has officially cancelled the only currently Snapdragon Elite desktop implementation available along with any software support for the $899 mini PC. It will refund all existing pre-orders for the ARM-powered desktop, but e...Julian van der Merwe, 18 Oct 2024 01:52
Apple trounces Intel and AMD in cumulative single-core and IPC gains from 2016 to 2024From 2016 to 2024, Apple has seemingly outperformed Intel and AMD in terms of total single-core and IPC uplifts according to an observation made by a user on X. Looking at the data, Apple has increased the IPC of their chips by an...Fawad Murtaza, 17 Oct 2024 21:52
Battery life champion Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G6 now available with more affordable Snapdragon X Plus, OLED & 5GWhen we tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the lightweight productivity laptop achieved an outstanding battery life. Now, Lenovo has expanded the options for this Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop, adding a high quality OLED displa...Benjamin Herzig, 17 Oct 2024 16:07
Exynos 2500: Geekbench listing highlights intriguing CPU configuration and lackluster GPU performanceA new leak has revealed some important Exynos 2500 specifications. Its 10-core CPU ditches its predecessor's layout, while its Xclipse 950 GPU now comes with 16 CUs instead of 10. Anil Ganti, 17 Oct 2024 12:54
86% OnePlus Pad 2 review – On par with the iPad Air, but at half the price.Well-rounded. Plenty of power, storage and screen real estate: The OnePlus Pad 2 has lots to offer. The China-based OnePlus strives to compete with major players in the tablet business whilst considerably undercutting them in price. In this review, we’ll explore whether this formula for success holds up this time around.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 12.10" | 584 gFlorian Schmitt, 16 Oct 2024 12:40
Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gaming: MediaTek SoC shines with 24% less power usage and much cooler operationThe MediaTek Dimensity 9400 pairs an all-performance-core CPU design with an Immortalis-G925 GPU. The new GPU appears to be a performance and efficiency champ, as it reportedly consumes the same energy as the A18 Pro while signifi...Fawad Murtaza, 16 Oct 2024 11:00
Plot twist: Intel and AMD team up to outmaneuver ARM in a bid to continue x86 hegemonySetting their differences aside, Intel and AMD have joined forces with other industry heavyweights to advance the x86 architecture in a bid to steal the spotlight away from ARM-based IPs like the Apple M series and Qualcomm Snapdr...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Oct 2024 08:08
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 claims multi-core performance crown, but A18 Pro leads the pack in single-core with Dimensity 9400 stuck in the middleThe smartphone SoC space is steadily heating up and is likely on an upward trajectory, considering that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will soon join the Dimensity 9400 and A18 Pro to fight it out for the smartphone SoC crown. Sambit Saha, 15 Oct 2024 22:50
77% Motorola Edge 50 Neo smartphone review – Compact or a big display? This phone can do both.The bezels are gone! The Edge 50 Neo belongs to Motorola's high-end series and is a rather handy smartphone. However, its slim bezels allow it to still have a relatively large display. But, a previous trademark series feature is missing in this premium mid-range phone...MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.40" | 171 gFlorian Schmitt, 15 Oct 2024 18:29
Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole arrives with the latest kernel, toolchains, GNOME 47, and heightened securityYesterday, Ubuntu 24.10 finally came out of beta. Codenamed "Oracular Oriole," it sports the latest kernel (version 6.11), expanded toolchains with versioned Rust and Java TCK, tighter security controls via improved permissions pr...Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 19:19
M4-powered MacBook Pro flexes in Cinebench by crushing the Core Ultra 9 288V and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Apple's M4 SoC is no slouch - we already knew that. However, Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro allows the M4 to truly flex its muscles with active cooling, and the results are outrageous, crushing its Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm counterpar...Sambit Saha, 10 Oct 2024 21:51
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 features 3.62 GHz Cortex-X925 prime core, Immortalis-G925 GPU, 35% higher single-core, 41% faster graphics, and up to 44% power savingsMediaTek has officially announced its latest flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9400. The Dimensity 9400 is built on the Armv9.2 instruction set and features a new Cortex-X925 prime core along with 3x Cortex-X4 cores and 4x Cortex-A720 c...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Oct 2024 11:19
Dimensity 9400 vs A18 Pro: Benchmarks reveal CPU and GPU performance of MediaTek's new flagship chipset on the OPPO Find X8 ProMediaTek's latest flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9400, was launched yesterday and has now been tested alongside the Apple A18 Pro to provide a solid idea of how it performs on both the CPU and GPU sides.Ricci Rox, 10 Oct 2024 10:32
Nvidia and MediaTek to enter the CPU race with 3nm 'AI PC' processor slated to be mass produced in 2025Nvidia and MediaTek are reportedly working together to bring a fresh new offering to the desktop-class processor market. The 3nm chip is expected to tape out this month, with mass production set to begin in 2025. Lenovo, Asus amon...Sambit Saha, 09 Oct 2024 22:05
Rockchip RK3688: Chipset for future gaming handhelds and single-board computers detailed with new ARMv9.3 CPU coresRockchip has outlined initial details for its first ARMv9.3-powered chipset. Arriving as the Rockchip RK3688, the SoC also has a 16 TOPS NPU and a powerful GPU for not just future single-board computers (SBCs) but also potentially...Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2024 20:05
M4 MacBook Pro might feature more upgrades than previously thought along with a price bumpApple's entry-level MacBook Pro was undoubtedly the underdog of the lineup, featuring fewer ports as well as far lower memory. With the M4 generation, Apple seems to be doing away with the idea of trimming features on its entry-ti...Sambit Saha, 08 Oct 2024 19:31
OpenBSD 7.6 launches with Milk-V Pioneer support, security fixes, and moreThe 57th release of the open-source, security-focused OpenBSD operating system is now available and carries the 7.6 version label. Its highlights include support for the Milk-V Pioneer board and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite process...Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2024 11:03
M4 MacBook Pro retail units out in the open as Apple's leak strategy floundersApple's M4-powered MacBook Pro has leaked out in yet another unboxing video. This time around, there seems to be hardly any room for doubt. It is shocking to see unreleased MacBook Pro retail units being unboxed a month before lau...Sambit Saha, 08 Oct 2024 03:33
Google may have accidentally revealed a key Samsung Galaxy S25 detailGoogle may have inadvertently revealed a key component of the Samsung Galaxy S25. A blog post listing references Samsung mobile phones powered by a flagship MediaTek chip, tacitly suggesting the Galaxy S25 could be powered by a Di...Anil Ganti, 07 Oct 2024 17:27
M4 MacBook Air likely to debut in early 2025, along with iPad Air 7 and new Magic KeyboardsApple is gearing up for a jam-packed launch schedule for its MacBook and iPad lineups. While the MacBook Pro and Air models are expected to feature M4-powered internals, not much is known about what Apple has in store for the refr...Sambit Saha, 07 Oct 2024 16:19
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 specs revealed partially by new leakA new leak sheds light on some Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's key specs. Its UFS 4.0 modules are rated for read/write speeds of 4,500/4,000 MB. Contrary to earlier rumours, it will launch with LPDDR5X RAM and not LPDDR6. Anil Ganti, 07 Oct 2024 09:50
Apple M4 powered MacBook Pro makes Geekbench debutAn Apple M4-powered MacBook Pro has shown up on Geekbench. In the CPU tests, it performs more or less on par with its tablet version. In OpenCL, the M4's 10-core GPU offers a 25% performance uplift over the M3. Anil Ganti, 07 Oct 2024 03:53
M4 Pro, M4 Max-powered MacBook Pro launch date revealed by prominent tipsterApple's M4 SoC is quite the beast when it comes to both CPU and GPU performance, punching well above its weight class. MacBook Pro aficionados have long awaited the M4's arrival in the Mac lineup, and it seems that a launch date i...Sambit Saha, 06 Oct 2024 18:41
A18 Pro gets tested in Assassin's Creed Mirage, Death Stranding, and Resident Evil 4: Solid performance improvements with lower temperaturesApple's A18 Pro sports major performance and efficiency advancements over its predecessor. While the improvements in synthetic tests are significant, real-life gaming performance might be a very different story. Sambit Saha, 05 Oct 2024 22:32
Rumored ARM-based Huawei Kirin PC chip reportedly delayed to next yearHuawei is rumored to be working on an ARM-based Kirin PC processor, which is expected to rival the Snapdragon X lineup and Apple M series chips. While it was said to be released this year, the latest report suggests that the launc...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Oct 2024 18:39
TSMC's 2nm process to be unprecedentedly costly as $30,000+ per wafer figure floatedAs TSMC prepares the 2nm process, customers should brace themselves for a significant price hike. Recent reports indicate that costs may nearly double compared to previous technologies.Huzefa Baloch, 04 Oct 2024 22:52
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs. Tab S9 Ultra: MediaTek tramples Qualcomm — efficiency questions loomThe new MediaTek-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has officially trumped its Snapdragon forbear in performance benchmarks with a significant margin, but incomplete data raises questions about efficiency and battery life. Julian van der Merwe, 04 Oct 2024 22:34
M4-powered MacBook Pro scheduled for launch in the coming weeks, although an October event is now uncertainThe industry has been abuzz with rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro lineup. Recent estimates cast doubt on the likelihood of an October event, although the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max are still widely expected to see the l...Sambit Saha, 03 Oct 2024 15:28
Manjaro 24.1 "Xahea" launches with KDE Plasma 6.1.5, VirtualBox 7.1, and moreLess than four months after the arrival of version 24.0 "Wynsdey," Manjaro Linux 24.1 is ready to be unleashed. Dubbed "Xahea," the arrival of the updated is imminent, as today's stable refresh removes the kernel with version 6.9 ...Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 19:38
Leaker reveals new insights into the state of next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipsetsQualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chipsets have not been out long. Nonetheless, a leaker has provided early details about second-generation successors, which Qualcomm is said to be developing under the terms SC84...Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 17:50
Leaker shares early details about new unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-24-100 chipsetA reliable leaker has provided initial information about yet another Snapdragon X Plus chipset. Arriving in the wake of Qualcomm's official X1P-42-100 release, the so-called X1P-24-100 would appear to sit right at the bottom of th...Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 17:44
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 seems to enjoy healthy pricing advantage over Snapdragon 8 Gen 4October is shaping up to be a big month for smartphone SoCs as both the Dimensity 9400 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 are launching shortly. However, the release of these flagship SoCs might be soured by the increase in smartphone pri...Fawad Murtaza, 30 Sep 2024 14:11
Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G: Tablet with large display, dual SIM and microSD impresses in reviewThe Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G makes quite an impression, mainly because of its vibrant 12.1-inch display. But the metal casing also looks stylish. All details about our review are summarized here. Florian Schmitt, 29 Sep 2024 18:43
M4-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro box appears online, confirming base memory upgrade and 10-core CPUApple's widely anticipated M4-powered MacBook Pros with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs are expected to be unveiled sometime next month, with recent leaks indicating that the MacBooks have been boxed and are ready to ship.Sambit Saha, 29 Sep 2024 15:44
79% Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G review – An attractive, affordable tablet with a large screen surfaceDisplay giant. If bigger means better when it comes to your choice of tablet, then the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G may be an attractive option: Its 12.1-inch display has more than enough space without the device being all too heavy—plus, its price of under US$400 also isn't the highest. We took a closer look at the tablet with a metal case in this review.Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | 12.10" | 571 gFlorian Schmitt, 27 Sep 2024 19:35
A18 Pro closes in on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in multi-core, dominates single-core score in GeekbenchAlthough Apple's A18 Pro SoC resides at the very top of smartphone CPU performance for now, its reign may turn out to be rather short-lived, thanks to the upcoming Dimensity 9400 as well was Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoCs. However, a rec...Sambit Saha, 25 Sep 2024 21:02
Adreno 830 outperforms Adreno 750 by 40% in Geekbench's OpenCL testThe Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's Adreno 830 GPU has shown up on Geekbench. In its OpenCL benchmark, it outperforms the Adreno 750 by about 40%. Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2024 17:44
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy: New Geekbench listing confirms remarkably better clock speeds for Galaxy S25 Ultra SoCA new Geekbench listing confirms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy will run its P-core cluster at 4.47 GHz. It showed up alongside the European Galaxy S25 Ultra variant with 12 GB RAM. Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2024 16:31
HP EliteBook Ultra G1q: More affordable version with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8 core & brighter screen launchesAlongside the new AMD based flagship HP EliteBook X, HP introduces a new version of an existing product: The new 8 core version of the HP EliteBook Ultra G1q is designed to bring down the price of the ARM laptop. The HP laptop also gains a brighter screen option.Benjamin Herzig, 24 Sep 2024 18:25