AMD Zen 5: Everything we know about AMD’s next-gen CPUs
AMD's Zen 5 CPUs will debut sometime in the second half of 2024 and they may well bring with them the biggest performance boost in generations......»»
Intel announces new, mildly improved CPUs for this year’s crop of laptops
Some CPUs get more cores, but we're mostly talking about clock-speed bumps. Enlarge / Intel's new laptop CPU lineup is a lot like the old CPU lineup. (credit: Intel) Intel's 13th-generation desktop CPU refresh is interes.....»»
New 13th-gen Intel Core desktop CPUs are handing out cores to everyone
All Core i5-and-up CPUs get E-cores, boosting multi-core performance. Enlarge (credit: Intel) The 13th-generation "Raptor Lake" Intel Core CPUs we've tested so far have performed well by virtue of throwing lots and lots.....»»
Intel in 2022: year in review
We evaluate Intel’s performance over the year, from Raptor Lake CPUs to the debacle of the Arc GPU launch......»»
CPU confusion made buying a laptop in 2022 a nightmare
Intel's 12th-gen CPUs are a motley and confusing collection of processors. It's not always clear which will perform better, so buyers need to beware......»»
Lenovo updates ThinkPad laptops with fresh CPUs, recycled metals
Lenovo's premium laptops see a mild refresh this time around. Enlarge Today, Lenovo announced upcoming updates to its ThinkPad X1 lineup, including the flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Lenovo's 2023 ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Y.....»»
Ryzen 7000 CPUs have a serious problem with their heat spreaders
The Ryzen 7000 CPUs we have for testing keep scratching up the cold plates on our AIO coolers. Is it time we all started delidding our CPUs?.....»»
ASE Technology reportedly obtains orders for new Qualcomm CPUs
OSAT service provider ASE Technology Holding has reportedly secured orders for packaging and testing Oryon, a new CPU based on Nuvia-developed architect, from Qualcomm, according to industry sources......»»
Zen 4 CPU prices fall dramatically, Ryzen 9 7950X is now down to $554
Retailers have cut the prices on all Zen 4 CPUs this month. Europe and China saw prices fall by almost 30 percent for all models, while in the US, they decreased by roughly 15 percent......»»
AMD’s new Ryzen 7000 CPUs just got a huge discount
The newly released AMD Ryzen 7000 processors have already gotten discounted, making them a competitive choice against Intel......»»
The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
With readers constantly inquiring about which CPU they should buy, and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust......»»
Intel must pay $949 million to patent troll VLSI for an outdated chip patent
The patent in question was acquired by VLSI from Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors NV, and according to the patent troll attorney it would cause "millions and millions of infringements per second" within Intel's CPUs. The jury was convinced, and VLS.....»»
Razer doubles its latest Blade laptop’s USB speeds with a firmware update
New update lights up functionality present in all of AMD's Ryzen 6000 CPUs. Enlarge / Razer's newest Blade 14 laptop is getting a spec bump via firmware. (credit: Razer) Owners of the latest Ryzen 6000-based version of R.....»»
Intel says that both Intel and AMD CPUs can update Arc GPU firmware [Updated]
Firmware updates are rare, but if ever a GPU was going to need one, it's Arc. Enlarge / An Intel Arc GPU. (credit: Intel) Update, 7:35 pm ET: Intel told Ars Technica that it is possible for both Intel and AMD-based platf.....»»
AMD quietly slashes the prices of some of its best CPUs
AMD has just quietly lowered the prices of many Zen 3 processors, making for some outstanding deals......»»
Intel’s oft-delayed “Sapphire Rapids” Xeon CPUs are finally coming in early 2023
CPUs have been trickling out of Intel, but still waiting for volume shipments. Enlarge / Intel's Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPUs. (credit: Intel) Intel's next-generation Xeon CPUs based on the new Sapphire Rapids architecture.....»»
Asrock side panel kit adds an integrated display to your PC case, but there"s a catch
momomo_us, the prolific leaker usually revealing the latest GPUs and CPUs ahead of time, tweeted an image of the Asrock Side Panel Kit. It's a 13.3-inch, 16:9, 60Hz IPS panel (300 nits) that can attach to the transparent glass side panel of most ATX,.....»»
The Most Memorable Overclocking-Friendly CPUs
#ThrowbackThursday Enthusiasts have been pushing the limits of silicon for as long as microprocessors have existed. These are but a few of the landmark processors revered for their overclocking prowess......»»
Grab a cheap AMD B550 gaming motherboard with today’s Newegg deal
The ASRock B550 is a great choice for AM4-type CPUs, with support for high-speed ram, two m.2 drives, and RGB header control......»»
Intel Raptor Lake CPU surprise gets ruined by Microsoft
Want to know what Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are coming next? Microsoft spills the details......»»
AMD 7000X3D V-Cache CPUs could challenge Intel at CES 2023
A new leak suggests AMD’s second-generation 3D V-Cache processors might debut at CES in January, this time bringing extra power to more than one CPU......»»