Hardware

Fresh benchmarks of Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265K have surfaced, showcasing impressive single-core and multi-threaded performance against AMD’s AM5 processors. These new results provide a clearer picture of how Intel’s upcoming CPU stacks up against its competition. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Shows 10% Faster Multi-Threaded Performance Compared to previous leaks, the latest benchmarks indicate…

ASUS has rolled out a new feature with its AGESA 1.2.0.1a BIOS update for its high-end AM5 motherboards. The key highlight is the introduction of the “105W TDP” mode for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X processors, boosting performance for these 65W-class CPUs. This feature allows users to leverage higher power limits,…

Intel has officially introduced its Lunar Lake series of processors, the Core Ultra 200V lineup, promising to revolutionize performance and efficiency for thin and light laptops. As Intel’s latest answer to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and AMD’s Strix Point chips, the Core Ultra 200V family is designed to offer unmatched speed, better graphical capabilities, and…

The modern cold war, deeply rooted in the tech world, is escalating as nations compete for dominance in the AI-driven, productivity-boosting era. With the US and its allies set on limiting Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductor technology, China is finding increasingly innovative ways to circumvent these restrictions while enhancing its domestic capabilities. Nikkei Asia recently…

In recent quarters, following each major drop in stock prices, Intel investors have repeatedly asked the question: is this the bottom? Unfortunately, the answer has consistently been negative. Now, with Intel’s situation becoming increasingly dire—reflected in the company’s market capitalization falling below the psychologically important $100 billion mark—investors are once again placing their hopes on…

Intel’s upcoming Bolt Lake-S desktop processors are set to introduce powerful “Performance” profiles where PL1 equals PL2, delivering high power for demanding users. These profiles will be available on the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K models. PL1 Equals PL2 For Intel Bolt Lake-S CPUs In “Performance” Mode,…

AMD has officially launched the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, a Microcenter-exclusive 3D V-Cache product, now available at a price of $299 in the US. Microcenter Expands Its AMD 3D V-Cache Lineup with the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, Priced at $299 Following the successful release of the Ryzen 5 5600X3D last year, which was the first 6-Core…

AMD’s branch prediction optimizations, which have significantly improved gaming performance for Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” and Ryzen 7000 CPUs, are now accessible in Windows 11 23H2. No Need to Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2: Windows Update Adds Branch Prediction Enhancements to Windows 11 23H2 for Better Game Performance on Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” CPUs A…

AMD’s latest Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” and Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” CPUs have received a significant performance upgrade with the new Windows 11 24H2 update, providing notable improvements across various applications. AMD Unleashes Power with Windows 11 24H2 Update, Bringing Substantial Performance Boosts for Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” and Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” CPUs The…

Intel’s Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” processors have now received their first official driver support for the Arc 140V and Arc 130V “Xe2” integrated GPUs (iGPUs). Intel Arc 130V & Arc 140V “Xe2” iGPUs for Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” CPUs Receive Support in Driver Version 32.0.101.5972 On August 23rd, Intel released a new driver…