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Artistic render of Intel's Core Ultra CPUs. (Image source: Intel)

Intel silently adds three new power-efficient Arrow Lake CPUs to the portfolio

Intel has expanded its Core Ultra 5 235 lineup with a Core Ultra 5 235A, a 235TA, and a mobile 235UA. These have almost exactly the same specifications as the Core Ultra 5 235, the Core Ultra 5 235T, and the Core Ultra 5 235U.

Vineet Washington, 31 Jul 2025 18:07

Zhaoxin showcases KaiXian KX-7000N AI-PC chip and 96-core Kaisheng KH-50000 server CPU at WAIC 2025 (Image source: Zhaoxin)

Zhaoxin unveils first NPU-equipped CPU and 96-core server chip at WAIC 2025

At WAIC 2025 in Shanghai, Zhaoxin introduced the KaiXian KX-7000N client CPU with an integrated NPU for offline AI workloads and the Kaisheng KH-50000 server chip delivering 96 cores, PCIe 5.0 lanes, and 384 MB L3 cache. Together,...

Nathan Ali, 31 Jul 2025 18:01

Artistic image of Intel's system foundry designed for AI. (Image source: Intel)

Intel's Panther Lake could take handheld gaming to the next level

A leaked shipping manifest suggests that Panther Lake chips will come with 50% more Xe cores which would theoretically lead to significantly better graphics performance compared to Lunar Lake. Panther Lake chips will come with Xe3...

Vineet Washington, 29 Jul 2025 17:49

GTA 6 should prioritize detailed graphics over 60 fps, according to former Rockstar Games dev

When the GTA 6 release date finally arrives, it may limit consoles to 30 fps. A former Rockstar Games technical director argues that 60 fps is more vital for competitive multiplayer games. Even the PS5 Pro may not have enough hors...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Jul 2025 20:29

TSMC’s 2nd Japanese plant volume production now set for H1 2029. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC’s second Kumamoto fab reportedly slips to 2029 as attention shifts to U.S. expansion

TSMC’s second Kumamoto plant is now slated for volume production in H1 2029, 18 months behind the most recent roadmap. Ground-breaking has slipped from early 2025 due to site congestion and resource shifts to U.S. fabs.

Nathan Ali, 27 Jul 2025 10:59

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to have a battery capacity and charging upgrade over its predecessor pictured here. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Qualcomm, edited)

Galaxy S26 series SoC leaks: Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy features 6% faster boost clock vs Snapdragon 8 Elite

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could be powered by the latest and greatest chip from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Rumored to be utilizing the TSMC N3P or the Samsung SF2 process node, a rumor now claims that the Snapdragon 8...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jul 2025 12:49

AMD and Intel are reportedly releasing successors to their current-gen Zen 5 (pictured right) and Arrow Lake (pictured left) CPUs in 2026. (Image source: Unsplash, Intel, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD is absolutely hammering Intel in CPU sales as even old AM4 chips outsold latest Arrow Lake CPUs last week

AMD CPUs massively outsold Intel chips last week on German retailer Mindfactory. The gap is so wide that the now old AM4 Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sold more units than all Intel CPU generations combined.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jul 2025 10:22

Arrow Lake Refresh will be more disappointing than expected

Despite recent reports, the Arrow Lake Refresh lineup will not get a new NPU. This means the upgrade will be limited to clock speed bumps compared to the current generation and that’s it.

Vineet Washington, 18 Jul 2025 20:13

Artistic render of AMD Threadripper Pro CPU. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX hefty pricing and release date announced

AMD has announced pricing and release date for the Threadripper Pro 9000WX processors. They start at $1,649 and go up to $11,699 for the top-of-the-line SKU.

Vineet Washington, 17 Jul 2025 19:01

Artistic render of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000X series CPU packaging. (Image source: AMD)

Another AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X benchmark surfaces showing performance improvement over last gen chip

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is shaping up to be a beast of a CPU and it has already topped the charts on PassMark. Early benchmarks show a 10 to 12% performance improved in single-core and 13 to 15% improvement in multi-core te...

Vineet Washington, 17 Jul 2025 18:29

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop CPU pulls ahead of the Core i5 14500HX CPU by quite a lot in Passmark. (Image source: Passmark, Intel, edited)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop CPU somehow defeats desktop counterpart in CPU benchmark

With the Arrow Lake generation, it appears that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 desktop CPU bewilderingly fails to keep up with its laptop counterpart, the Core Ultra 5 245HX. Both CPUs feature the same 14-core setup, although the 245H...

Sambit Saha, 15 Jul 2025 18:07

Intel plans nearly 2,400 layoffs in Oregon amid wider restructuring. Pictured: Intel's D1X Oregon fab (Image source: Intel)

Intel to eliminate 2,392 Oregon jobs by mid-July amid cost-cutting drive

Intel will cut 2,392 jobs at its largest Oregon site by mid-July as CEO Lip-Bu Tan ramps up cost reductions amid falling sales and manufacturing delays.

Nathan Ali, 14 Jul 2025 03:56

AMD Zen 6 June roundup (image source: Moore's Law Is Dead YouTube channel)

Zen 6 desktop chips may arrive in late 2026, following APU and EPYC rollouts - Moore's Law Is Dead

AMD's Zen 6 desktop CPUs, based on the Olympic Ridge platform and N2X process, may not launch until late 2026. This would place them after the release of N2P-based EPYC server processors and Medusa Point APUs, both expected in the...

Sebastian Jankowski, 12 Jul 2025 04:03

AMD Zen 6 CPU AI mockup (image source: DALL:E)

AMD Zen 6 targets 7GHz clock speeds, claims Moore's Law Is Dead

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 desktop processors may be targeting 7GHz or higher clock speeds, according to a new report by Moore’s Law Is Dead. Multiple internal sources have reportedly confirmed this ambitious frequency goal for the high...

Sebastian Jankowski, 12 Jul 2025 03:37

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX managed to outperform its predecessor by over 26% in Geekbench 6 multi-core. (Image source: AMD, Geekbench, edited)

Multi-core madness: 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX hits Geekbench 6 with impressive result

AMD's highest-end workstation CPU, the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX "Shimada Peak" processor has now made its Geekbench debut, boasting an extremely respectable performance jump that appears to exceed AMD's official claim...

Sambit Saha, 09 Jul 2025 17:38

The 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU, box pictured, is now available at just $434 for Amazon Prime members. (Image source: Amazon, edited)

Deal | Amazon Prime Day Sale: Excellent 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU scores massive discount

The Ryzen 9 9950X is a very capable CPU packing 16 full-sized Zen 5 cores and 32 threads. The CPU has been reviewed positively for both gaming and productivity workloads, and is currently available at a lucrative record-low price ...

Sambit Saha, 07 Jul 2025 18:29

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs: Upcoming desktop Intel chips to bring faster clock speeds and new NPU

Intel is expected to follow the Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs with a minor update before pulling out all the stops with Nova Lake CPUs next year. Termed "Arrow Lake Refresh", this minor update reportedly brings a much ...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Jul 2025 14:47

The excellent Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming CPU is currently 22% off on Newegg along with a useful freebie. (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Outstanding gaming CPU scores big discount along with free 1 TB NVMe SSD

One of the fastest gaming CPUs on the planet, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, is currently on sale on Newegg for an enticing price, along with a free 1 TB NVMe SSD. With gaming performance that leaves hardly any room for complaint, the eight...

Sambit Saha, 04 Jul 2025 18:09

Mainland China’s path to foundry supremacy. Pictured: SMIC's silicon wafer (Image source: SMIC)

China’s foundry capacity set to hit 30 percent by 2030

Mainland China is on track to capture 30 percent of global semiconductor foundry capacity by 2030, driven by state-backed investment and a surge of mature-node fabs. While this shift boosts supply resilience, leading-edge producti...

Nathan Ali, 04 Jul 2025 17:17

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs are expected to rely on up to two 12-core CCDs. (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law is Dead)

New AMD Zen 6 IPC leak outs exciting multi-layer 3D V-Cache and promising IPC gain over Zen 5

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs could bring a double-digit IPC uplift over Zen 5. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has claimed that the Zen 6 CPU architecture brings up to a 9% "FP" IPC gain over Zen 5. Combined with more cache and muc...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jul 2025 13:18

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 vs Legion Pro 7i 16: We reviewed both

We've tested the 16-inch variant sof both the Legion Pro 5 and the Legion Pro 7. The Pro 7 is considerably more expensive, so what are the differences? We'll clarify and also take a look at our benchmark results.

Christian Hintze, 03 Jul 2025 00:39

The Xiaomi XRing O2 is in the works. (Image source: Xiaomi/Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi already working on XRing O2 processor

Xiaomi only recently introduced its first in-house processor, the XRing O1, in the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. Now, a well-known tipster has spoken out on Weibo about the successor SoC, the XRing O2.

Matthias Zellmer, 30 Jun 2025 21:26

Close-up of an AMD Ryzen processor installed on an AM5 motherboard socket (Image source: Atahan Demir via Pexels)

Zen 6 leak suggests AMD is targeting up to 7 GHz boost clocks, with focus on gaming performance

A new leak from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead hints at dramatic changes coming with AMD’s Zen 6 CPUs, including clock speeds that could break new ground, a major architectural leap, and unexpected possibilities for compa...

Anmol Dubey, 29 Jun 2025 22:27

Microsoft claims Windows 11 is up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10, but benchmark uses different gen CPUs

A new Microsoft blog post suggests a massive performance boost after a Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11. Sadly, the Geekbench 6 test used to support the claim includes older and newer Intel CPUs. With other benchmarks yielding les...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Jun 2025 21:04

Intel rapidly loses server CPU market share. A few Xeon CPUs side-by-side pictured. (Image source: Intel)

Intel server CPU share shrinks to 62% — AMD still trails, but gap narrows

After decades of near-total dominance, Intel is rapidly losing its grip on the server CPU market. AMD’s EPYC processors are capturing an increasing share of revenue and enterprise trust, while ARM-based server chips are also gaini...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Jun 2025 23:52

Intel Core Ultra series CPU stock image. (Image source: Intel)

Intel reportedly planning higher cache SKUs with Nova Lake lineup like AMD's X3D chips

Intel could bring 3D V-cache equipped processors with the Nova Lake lineup. A recent leak has suggested there will be at least two SKUs that have bLLC or ‘big Last Line Cache.’

Vineet Washington, 24 Jun 2025 19:09

The MediaTek Dimensity 8450 already made its debut in Oppo's Reno14 Pro smartphone (Image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek officially launches Dimensity 8450 with new Dual EIS engine for better video recording

MediaTek has officially announced the Dimensity 8450, although the announcement comes weeks after the processor made its debut on a smartphone. Sharing most of its specs with the Dimensity 8400, the new processor should bring impr...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jun 2025 13:56

Unreal Engine 5.6 offers better performance than version 5.4. (Image source: Official image of Unreal Engine)

Unreal Engine 5.6 significantly improves graphics performance compared to version 5.4

A comparison was made between version 5.6 of Unreal Engine and version 5.4, highlighting major graphical advances and improved visual rendering.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jun 2025 18:47

CPU scams - AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Counterfeits (Image source: Gamers Nexus on YouTube)

Counterfeit AMD 9800 X3D CPU scam highlights growing threat of fake processors on retail sites

A fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800 X3D sent in by a viewer to Gamers Nexus has turned out to be a complete forgery — not just a rebadged CPU, but an empty shell with no silicon die, no IO die, and no functional components.

Sebastian Jankowski, 20 Jun 2025 06:23

Google Pixel 10 concept image render. (Image source: @zellzoi)

Google Pixel 10 to Pixel 14 Tensor chip loss to TSMC sparks Samsung foundry restructure

The Google Pixel 10 is scheduled to arrive with a 3nm Tensor G5 processor made at TSMC's foundries. Samsung's loss of Google as a customer has initiated a major restructuring effort at its chip foundry.

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jun 2025 13:57

Important BIOS security updates released for the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs (Image source: AMD)

AMD fixes major Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 vulnerability

AMD motherboard manufacturers have begun distributing new BIOS updates to fix a security flaw affecting a wide range of Ryzen processors. The vulnerability, located in the TPM 2.0 code, could allow hackers with ordinary user privi...

Andrew Sozinov, 15 Jun 2025 17:50

Zen 7 consumer CPUs will rely on a new AM6 desktop socket. (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law Is Dead, edited)

Impressive AMD Zen 7 desktop CPU core count leaks with up to 2x increase over Zen 5 Ryzen 9000

More details regarding the Zen 7 CPU architecture have surfaced, giving us our first look at the possible core count of the flagship Zen 7 consumer CPU. According to information obtained by Moore's Law Is Dead, Zen 7 desktop chips...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jun 2025 10:49

Qualcomm announces a new acquisition. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces acquisition of Alphawave Semi

Alphawave Semi is regarded as one of the world's foremost holders of compute and connectivity technologies - and will become part of Qualcomm soon, should the companies' planned merger go through in early 2026 as planned. The agre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2025 18:54

Intel Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs could sport the "Core Ultra 400" branding. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Nova Lake-S iGPU leaks with Xe3 "Celestial" and Xe4 "Druid" architectures

Reliable leaker Jaykihn has leaked some juicy details regarding the iGPU of the Intel Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs. Nova Lake-S CPUs could have an iGPU that incorporates both Xe3 and Xe4 components.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Jun 2025 14:40

TSMC considers multibillion-dollar ‘gigafab’ in the UAE amid US security concerns. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC eyes UAE for multibillion-dollar chip gigafab

TSMC is exploring a massive chip fab in the UAE, potentially replicating its $165 billion Arizona complex. But U.S. security concerns and geopolitical tensions may keep the plan grounded—for now.

Nathan Ali, 03 Jun 2025 21:59

ASRock finally addresses AMD Ryzen 9000X3D failures, but questions remain

Gamers Nexus is continuing its investigation and has encouraged affected users to share their experiences, particularly with the new BIOS. Until more data surfaces and ASRock demonstrates greater transparency, prospective buyers m...

Sebastian Jankowski, 29 May 2025 20:59

TSMC warns proposed U.S. chip tariffs could threaten its $165 billion Arizona investment. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC warns US chip tariffs could derail $165 billion Arizona investment

TSMC has urged the U.S. Commerce Department to exempt chip imports from new tariffs, warning that duties could undercut its $165 billion Arizona expansion and threaten U.S. semiconductor leadership.

Nathan Ali, 27 May 2025 22:53

Memory modules pictured above Nintendo Switch 2 (Image source: Nintendo of America, SK Hynix)

Nintendo may tweak Switch 2 specs to free up more memory and CPU cores for games

The high memory usage of the Switch 2 OS could restrict gaming performance. On the other hand, a developer expects Nintendo to adjust its memory allocation in the future. Switch 2 games could also benefit from fewer CPU cores devo...

Adam Corsetti, 27 May 2025 16:41

The Xring O1 is Xiaomi's fastest mobile chip so far (image source: Xiaomi)

Xring O1 die shot gives in-depth look at Xiaomi's new mobile SoC

Semiconductor teardown specialist Kurnalsalts has posted a die shot of Xiaomi's Xring O1 SoC. It is one of the smallest 3 nm smartphone chips to launch this generation, and it is made on TSMC's cutting-edge N3E node.

Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 05:59

Der8ench active bench table (Image source: YouTube)

Wire View Pro 2, Der8ench active bench table, and Thermal Grizzly's new cooling gear

At Computex 2025, Roman "der8auer" Hartung and his team at Thermal Grizzly showcased a range of forward-thinking hardware tools aimed at power users, diagnostics engineers, and enthusiasts alike. From high-resolution current monit...

Sebastian Jankowski, 23 May 2025 03:13

Macro shot of a silicon wafer — structures like these underpin chip designs used in neuromorphic and in-memory computing (Image source: Laura Ockel via Unsplash)

Researchers prototype 2T1R control chip for neuromorphic computing

A new 2T1R memristor-based architecture aims to enable low-power in-memory computing for AI and edge devices. The design integrates current regulation and CMOS compatibility to support analogue VMM and neuromorphic tasks.

Louise Burke, 21 May 2025 12:39

The AIO CPU cooler from Noctua showcased at Computex 2025. (Image source: Computerbase)

Noctua showcases first AIO with Asetek pump at Computex

Noctua is entering the AIO market with a triple and double fan cooling system that uses an Asetek Gen 8 V2 pump and has three radiator sizes. Pricing and availability is unclear but it is expected to arrive in 2026.

Vineet Washington, 20 May 2025 15:58

Nvidia opens NVLink Fusion to the wider silicon ecosystem. Pictured: Nvidia's Endeavor office (Image source: Nvidia)

NVLink Fusion extends low-latency computing fabric to third-party CPUs and accelerators

Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion brings its low-latency, high-bandwidth NVLink computing fabric off-chip as a tiny chiplet. It delivers up to 14x the bandwidth of a PCIe lane while preserving memory-semantic access between devices.

Nathan Ali, 19 May 2025 19:16

The Xiaomi Xring O1 will launch alongside the Pad 7 Ultra and 15S Pro on May 22. Pictured: the in-house SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms imminent launch of in-house Xring O1 SoC and other new products

The Xring O1 SoC is about to launch as a self-developed flagship-grade smartphone chip. Xiaomi has just confirmed that it will be fully unveiled alongside other new products on May 22, 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 May 2025 08:17

TSMC's 2 nm wafers could get even more expensive (image source: TSMC)

TSMC 2 nm wafers tipped to get a 10% price increase

A new report from Taiwanese media outlet Ctee says TSMC could increase the cost of its 2 nm wafers even further.

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2025 04:50

GlobalWafers invests $4 billion more in U.S.; opens first 300 mm wafer fab in 20 years. Pictured: A silicon wafer manufactured by SMIC (Image source: SMIC)

GlobalWafers boosts U.S. investment to $7.5 billion

Taiwan’s GlobalWafers is boosting its U.S. investment by $4 billion to a total of $7.5 billion, unveiling its first 300 mm silicon-wafer line in Sherman, Texas—the first new U.S. facility in two decades. Backed by $406 million in ...

Nathan Ali, 17 May 2025 00:50

TSMC targets record expansion with nine new facilities in 2025. Pictured: A silicon wafer manufactured by TSMC (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC plans nine 2nm fabs and record $38–42 billion capex in 2025

TSMC will open nine advanced plants and a CoWoS packaging line in 2025 backed by a record $38–42 billion capex. The expansion spans Taiwan, Arizona, Japan and Germany, driven by surging demand for high-performance computing and AI...

Nathan Ali, 17 May 2025 00:36

Snapdragon chips above rumored new Xbox console (Image source: Qualcomm, Asus, Microsoft Gaming with edits)

Insider doubts new Xbox console will be Arm-based because of backward compatibility concerns

According to a Qualcomm job listing, Microsoft may consider using Arm-based chips in a new Xbox console. While the hardware allows for more efficient performance, an insider thinks the change is unrealistic. Microsoft prefers the ...

Adam Corsetti, 15 May 2025 23:20