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Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel Raptor Lake processors may have a much bigger cache

Not much is known about Intel Raptor Lake processors yet, but a new leak suggests that the CPUs may have a much bigger cache than Alder Lake.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Midrange Alder Lake CPUs overclocked: Massive 33% increase

Two locked Intel Alder Lake CPUs have been overclocked and then benchmarked: The Core i5-12400 and the Core i5-12600. Both CPUs saw a massive performance gain.
AMD Epyc processor in a server.

Upcoming AMD Zen 4 Genoa pictured with up to 96 cores and DDR5 support

A leaked image shows what might be a working prototype of the upcoming AMD EPYC Genoa or Bergamo processor. We now know more about this ultra-powerful CPU.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel’s entire non-K Alder Lake lineup leaked, complete with prices and specs

The non-K series of Intel's 12th Gen of processors is on the way. Although Intel hasn't officially released these CPUs, the entire lineup leaked via Best Buy.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12400F CPU already being sold before announcement

Although Intel has yet to announce this specific CPU, the company's Alder Lake Core i5-12400F processor is already on sale at a Peruvian retailer.
Intel unveils the 12th Gen Intel Core processor

Intel Core i9-12900KS could push Alder Lake CPUs to new levels

Intel is said to be working on a new processor, the Intel Core i9-12900KS, which could become the highest-performing 12th-generation Alder Lake CPU.
Intel unveils the 12th Gen Intel Core processor

New Intel Alder Lake-P chips may outperform previous generations by over 30%

Intel will soon release several new mobile CPUs from the Alder Lake-P lineup. Some of them have been benchmarked, showing a marked performance boost.
A digital depiction of an AMD Ryzen 5000G chip.

AMD may use Samsung’s 4nm node for Chromebook processors

A new J.P. Morgan report suggests that AMD may be working with Samsung foundries on launching a new 4nm Chromebook processor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 reference device.

Here’s what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform means for future smartphone cameras

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and other recently unveiled processors mean big things for the future of mobile photography. We break down what's new.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Intel is already shipping mobile Alder Lake-P chips to hardware designers

Following the launch of its Alder Lake processors for desktops, Intel has announced that it has began shipping Alder Lake-P mobile CPUs to laptop manufacturers.
IBM has announced its 127-qubit “Eagle” quantum processor.

IBM’s new 127-qubit processor is a major breakthrough in quantum computing

IBM has announced its latest quantum processor, named Eagle, which achieves a major breakthrough in the quantum computing industry.
An engineer smiles as she holds up two processor chips.

Intel Alder Lake processors might outperform previous gen by over 50%

The mid-range Intel Alder Lake processor, Intel Core i5-12600K, has been benchmarked ahead of release. It outperformed the previous gen of CPUs by miles.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel now says the chip shortage may not ease up until at least 2023

The ongoing chip shortage has left the PC and laptop market quite bare. Unfortunately, according to Intel, the situation may not improve until 2023.
An engineer smiles as she holds up two processor chips.

Intel Alder Lake may be up to 45% faster than the previous generation

With the release of Intel Alder Lake on the horizon, the CPU is being benchmarked. The latest tests show a 45% performance increase over 11th-gen processors.
Loihi 2 is Intel's second-generation neuromorphic research chip. It supports new classes of neuro-inspired algorithms and applications, while providing faster processing, greater resource density and improved energy efficiency. It was introduced by Intel in September 2021. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

Intel’s Loihi 2 innovations bring brain-like processors closer to a reality

Intel hopes to defy Moore's law by designing a processor that works like a human brain and fits on your fingertip.
Promotional image of an Intel Core processor.

Intel Alder Lake could launch early, timed with the next version of Windows

Microsoft and Intel are working closely together, and the next version of Windows could debut on Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake processors.
Two people use iMacs on a desk in an office.

The iMac M1 is nearly 60% faster than the older Intel model, according to leak

On the fence about upgrading your Intel-powered iMac to Apple's newest model? The M1 processor's performance improvement will make you want to splurge.
Promotional image of an Intel Core processor.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake hits unbelievable frame rates in leaked benchmark

An unreleased engineering sample of Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake processor impressively achieved nearly 550 frames per second on Dota 2.
Promotional image of an Intel Core processor.

Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake desktops may have a new release date

It looks like Intel's Alder Lake-S platform for the desktop could debut this November, and gamers could potentially begin upgrading their rigs by the holidays.
intel 11th gen h series 230 fps teaser video gaming laptops

Intel teases up to 230-frames-per-second gaming on upcoming 11th-gen laptops

Intel suggests that gamers can expect gaming performance in excess of 230 frames per second when playing on laptops powered by the 11th-gen H-series silicon.
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Did Intel admit defeat against Apple M1 processor in latest ad?

Intel claimed that the MacBook Pro is powered by the world's best processor in a marketing attempt to promote its own 11th Gen CPU rather than Apple's M1 chip.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G brings a performance boost to midrange phones

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 780G processor, which is built to bring a performance boost and more premium features to the 7-series of processors.
Promotional image of an Intel Core processor.

Intel’s first 10nm desktop chips could be twice as fast as predecessor

Intel puts its pedal to the silicon, and the upcoming Alder Lake chipset could get a boost of 20% in single-thread and 2x the performance in multi-thread tasks.
Acer Aspire R7 core i5

Intel Core i3 vs. Core i5 CPUs

Intel's Core i3 and i5 CPUs offer some of the best value in its whole product range, but which is best? Our guide helps you figure out which suits your needs.
m1 imac youtuber hack

This YouTuber got tired of waiting for the M1 iMac, so he made his own

One YouTuber used an old iMac case, the guts of a new Mac Mini, and some technical skills to beat Apple to the M1 refresh in creating this Frankenstein iMac.
Apple M1 chip on a motherboard.

Production of 3nm chips for 2022 Apple devices to ramp up this year

Silicon based on the 3nm node could be up to 15% faster and 30% more power efficient than the 5nm process used on the M1 chips on today's Mac Mini and MacBooks.
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New reports indicate AMD’s Ryzen 5000 processors may be failing at a high rate

A reported high failure rate for AMD's Ryzen 5000 series processors means that gamers should save packaging materials and receipts in case a return is needed.
Promotional image of an Intel CPU chip.

Intel’s revolutionary 16-core processors could launch in September

Intel's 11th Gen CPUs may not even be given the chance to fight when they launch, as Intel is now rumored to launch 12th Gen Alder Lake later in the same year!
Promotional image of an Intel Core desktop processor.

Upgrading to Intel’s new 11th-gen processors might require a new motherboard

Intel requires a motherboard upgrade for select 400 series boards if gamers want to get new 11th Gen Rocket Lake-S desktop processors.
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Intel’s 12th-Gen 16-core Alder Lake-S can reach 4GHz speeds, according to leak

Intel's 12th-Gen Alder Lake processor was only previewed earlier this year at CES, and now a new benchmark leak reveals new details about the silicon.

Intel vs. AMD at CES 2021: The processor war wages on

Intel and AMD are arming themselves for battle in laptops, desktops, and graphics. No matter who wins, 2021 is shaping to be an excellent year for PC enthusiasts.
Former Intel CEO Bob Swan at a presentation.

Intel CES 2021 highlights: New laptop processors, desktop CPUs, and more

Intel came into CES with processors and autonomous driving.
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AMD Zen 3 vs. Zen 1: Underdog to Intel now a gaming powerhouse

With an 89% improvement in performance, AMD's latest Ryzen 5000 platform becomes a tempting upgrade option for Team Red gamers on the original Zen platform.
AMD Ryzen 5000 with no lid.

AMD motherboards start getting updates to support Ryzen 5000 processors

AMD gamers looking at picking up a Ryzen 5000 CPU can save a bit of cash. BIOS updates are rolling out to enable support on B450 motherboards already.