Tag: CPU
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series Officially Announced: Up to 96 Cores and 384 MB L3 Cache for DIY Workstations
Published: at 04:03 PMAMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, powered by Zen 5, promises substantial performance gains for DIY workstation users with up to 96 cores and 384 MB of L3 cache, aiming to compete strongly against Intel's Xeon W lineup.
Intel Arrow Lake Spotted with New PCI ID: Hints at Significant Architectural Changes
Published: at 11:17 AMIntel's Arrow Lake processors are appearing with a new PCI ID, hinting at significant architectural changes. This suggests a substantial overhaul to the core design, chipset or system interconnect, potentially offering large performance improvements.
AMD Shifts Server CPU Focus: Ditching Quad-Core for Entry-Level Eight-Core EPYC
Published: at 07:16 AMAMD is phasing out quad-core server CPUs, making eight-core processors the new entry-level for EPYC. This aligns with increasing workload demands and improves performance-per-dollar, potentially impacting the Ryzen desktop line as well.
XRing O1 Chip Shows Competitive Performance Against Snapdragon 8 Elite in Benchmarks
Published: at 06:41 AMThe XRing O1 chip shows similar CPU and GPU performance to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 1 in benchmarks, but details on power consumption and availability are scarce. Its success depends on matching performance with efficiency and market presence.
Corsair Air 5400: A Novel CPU Cooling Approach Sparks Innovation
Published: at 05:27 AMThe Corsair Air 5400 introduces an innovative dual-chamber design that isolates the CPU and its cooler, promising improved cooling performance by minimizing heat interference from other components. This design represents a unique approach to PC case airflow and temperature management.
Noctua Enters the Liquid Cooling Market with NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition and All-New AIO Cooler
Published: at 03:31 AMNoctua has revealed its first liquid cooler and a specialized low-profile cooler for SFF builds. The AIO market entry signals their intent to apply their renowned qualities to liquid cooling.
NVIDIA Grace CPU C1: Redefining High-Performance Computing
Published: at 11:39 PMThe NVIDIA Grace CPU C1, featuring 144 Arm Neoverse V2 cores, enters the HPC and AI infrastructure space, offering tight CPU-GPU integration, high performance, and power efficiency, directly challenging x86 dominance.
Debunking CPU Feature Myths: Features That Sound Impressive But Barely Matter
Published: at 03:37 AMThe article examines CPU features like high RAM speeds, excessive L3 cache, high core counts in low-end CPUs and TDP that are often overhyped, arguing they offer minimal performance gains in many scenarios and might not justify their cost.
Nvidia NVLink Fusion: Opening Up the AI Ecosystem with Custom CPUs and Accelerators
Published: at 12:25 AMNvidia's NVLink Fusion enables custom CPUs and AI accelerators to directly connect with Nvidia GPUs, fostering innovation in specialized hardware and solidifying their dominance in the AI and HPC markets by expanding their ecosystem.
Intel Panther Lake CPUs Demoed at Computex: Die Shots and Early 2026 Launch Window
Published: at 07:44 PMIntel's Panther Lake CPUs were showcased at Computex, revealing die shots indicating a tile-based design and confirming an early 2026 launch. The focus is on efficiency and performance enhancements.