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AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD steals Intel’s spotlight with new Ryzen 7000 release date

According to a new leak, AMD may delay the launch of Ryzen 7000. The new date would ramp up the competition between AMD and Intel.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD Ryzen 7000 could hit new performance highs — at a price

The rumored specifications of the four AMD Ryzen 7000 processors that are said to be launching soon have just leaked, promising a huge performance boost.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics card and Ryzen processor chip.

AMD fans, ready up — Ryzen 7000 could be coming soon

AMD may be on track to beat Intel to launch next-gen CPUs. The release date for AMD Ryzen 7000 was just leaked, confirming previous rumors.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake breaks the 6GHz barrier, and it’s not even the flagship

The upcoming Intel Core i7-13700K was just overclocked to reach the impressive 6GHz mark. The CPU was shown in three different benchmarks.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake could deliver a 60% performance upgrade, but there’s a catch

Engineering samples of upcoming Intel Raptor Lake processors have been tested in various benchmarks. They absolutely destroyed current-gen CPUs.
A graphic depicting cubic boron arsenide.

Silicon, watch out — researchers found the future of semiconductors

Scientists have just found that using cubic boron arsenide in semiconductors could prove to be much better than silicon. Is silicon on its way out the door?
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake finally makes DDR5 memory worth it

A new Intel Raptor Lake benchmark shows that using DDR5 RAM could bring huge performance gains for the CPU. Is it time to switch to DDR5?
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

These weird Intel Raptor Lake benchmarks make us question what’s coming

The upcoming Intel Raptor Lake processor, Core i5-13600K, was just put to the test in benchmarks -- but the results are a bit of a mixed bag.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X shows off by beating the Ryzen 9 5950X

The upcoming AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor has just been spotted in an early benchmark. It managed to beat the Ryzen 9 5950X.
A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

Intel processors may get a lot more expensive, giving AMD an edge

A new report reveals that Intel might be about to introduce a huge price increase across its range of products. This includes consumer-level CPUs.
Intel Meteor Lake chip.

Full details of Intel Meteor Lake leak out: Here’s what to expect

Full details about the upcoming 14th generation of Intel mobile processors just leaked out. Here's what to expect from Intel Meteor Lake.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Intel Meteor Lake is about to level up to a crucial stage

According to a new report, Intel's production is on track, and Intel Meteor Lake will likely arrive on time with huge upgrades over 12th-gen and 13th-gen CPUs.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake-S specs leak, but one key detail is missing

New information about the upcoming Intel Raptor Lake-S processors has just leaked, showing the power of the next-gen CPUs -- but a surprising detail is missing.
TSMC's wafer.

TSMC focuses on power and efficiency with the new 2nm process node

TSMC has just revealed its upcoming 2nm node, said to offer an up to 30% performance boost and greater power efficiency when it comes out in 2025.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Why Intel Meteor Lake could pack a lot more punch for the same power

Intel has just given the public an in-depth look into its upcoming Intel Meteor Lake chip. It's said to offer a greater balance between performance and power.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake destroys Alder Lake in an early benchmark

Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 CPU was just spotted in a very early benchmark. It proved itself to be up to 50% faster than Alder Lake.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Intel Meteor Lake brings changes, with one unexpected benefit

New details about the upcoming 14th and 15th-gen Intel processors just leaked out. While Intel is redesigning its chips, one key feature will stay the same.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake may arrive in October with up to 5.8GHz

According to a leak, Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors may launch in October 2022 alongside Intel Sapphire Rapids. We also know more about the specs.
Nvidia Grace Hopper processors.

Nvidia’s first CPU is here and powering next-gen cloud gaming

Nvidia has just announced its upcoming data center and server portfolio, the Grace CPU Superchip and the Grace Hopper Superchip, made for HPC.
A technician placing a CPU into a motherboard socket for a PC.

This super-smart tech could cut CPU thermals by 150%

Scientists have just re-visited technology that was previously dismissed -- silicon-28. They found that silicon-28 can be used to bring better thermals to CPUs.
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel's Alder Lake processors are some of the most exciting chips in years. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's 12th-generation CPUs.
AMD Zen 4 logo.

AMD’s RDNA 3 APU will serve up graphics power to rival Nvidia

Upcoming AMD Phoenix APU, made for thin and portable laptops, may offer next-level graphics performance -- it might even rival Nvidia's RTX 3060.
Intel Alder Lake mobility chip.

Intel is preparing to launch a beastly new 16-core CPU

Intel is expected to introduce Alder Lake-HX CPUs on May 10 during the Intel Vision Event. The specifications of the CPUs leaked ahead of time.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel’s next-gen chips could run at blazing-fast 5.8GHz

Intel's 13th generation of processors, Raptor Lake, is getting closer. A new rumor tells us more about the chip, including its possible 5.8GHz clock speed.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

You can overclock the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but it’s still risky

The upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was not meant to be overclocked, but the CPU was just spotted running at 4.8GHz, surpassing its max boost clock by far.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D box.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D shines in gaming benchmarks, beats Intel

Early benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D continue appearing, this time with many more games tested. The CPU keeps up with Intel's best, the core i9-12900KF.
AMD SP5 socket pictured.

The new AMD socket may support up to 12TB of memory

A motherboard with the SP5 socket, intended for the next-gen AMD EPYC Genoa processors, was just leaked. It highlights the tremendous power offered by the CPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D box.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D just beat one of Intel’s best gaming CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was tested in a gaming setting ahead of its release. The processor managed to beat one of Intel's best CPUs, the Core i9-12900K.
The MacBook Pro with the default wallpaper, which hides the notch.

More reports confirm M2 chips coming to Macs later this year

Apple's rumored M2 processor based on a 4nm node could give 2022's MacBook Air and Mac Mini a serious performance boost.
Intel unveils the 12th Gen Intel Core processor

Intel’s 13th-gen CPU likely to bring big performance boost

More cores on Intel's 13th-generation Raptor Lake could lead to a whopping 40% performance gains in multi-threaded applications.
New brain-like computer chip.

Brain-like chips may make PCs 1 million times more efficient

Scientists have been working on a new generation of computer chips that could simulate brain synapses. These chips could become a reality this decade.
A prototype of Intel's Larrabee GPU project.

Intel’s scrapped Larrabee GPU/CPU hybrid just sold for $5,000

A working prototype of Intel’s Larrabee graphics card, the company’s attempt at a hybrid CPU and GPU, has been sold for $5,234.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Where does it end? Cheap Intel Pentium overclocked to 5.8GHz

The Intel Alder Lake lineup continues to impress with its overclocking powers. This time, the $64 Intel Pentium Gold G7400T was overclocked to 5.8GHz.
A digital depiction of an AMD Ryzen 5000G chip.

Intel Alder Lake smashes AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX — but at a cost

The new AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU has been spotted in a benchmark. It defeats its predecessor by a mile, but Intel Alder Lake still wins -- except on one count.