Tag: CPU
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OCCT Arrives on Linux: Comprehensive Hardware Testing Now Available
Published: at 01:52 PMOCCT's arrival on Linux provides a native hardware stability testing solution for CPU, GPU, and memory, mirroring Windows functionality and removing a major limitation for Linux users, especially gamers and overclockers.
Intel's Hybrid Architecture Faces Multithreading Challenges as AMD Gains Ground
Published: at 12:02 PMThe PC Gamer article suggests that Intel's hybrid CPU architecture, with its complex thread scheduling, might face challenges as games become more multithreaded, potentially giving AMD's simpler, uniform core design an advantage.
Demystifying CPU Performance: Understanding What Makes One CPU Better Than Another
Published: at 11:07 AMThe article explores the key factors affecting CPU performance, beyond just clock speed and core count. It emphasizes architecture, cache, manufacturing process, and power consumption, promoting a deeper understanding for informed consumer choices.
FPGA-Based SNES CPU Replacement Brings New Life to Classic Console
Published: at 06:19 AMAn FPGA replacement for the SNES CPU breathes new life into the classic console, offering improved debuggability, performance potential, and a solution to aging hardware, ensuring long-term viability.
Intel's Bartlett Lake Desktop CPUs: Imminent Launch and Potential Specifications
Published: at 12:32 AMThe article speculates on the imminent launch of Intel's Bartlett Lake-S CPUs as a refresh of Raptor Lake, offering potentially higher clock speeds and improved power efficiency, but with limited architectural changes.
Intel's Griffin Cove Architecture: Next-Gen CPU Development in Progress
Published: at 11:11 PMAn Intel engineer's LinkedIn profile reveals active development on the "Griffin Cove" CPU architecture. This points to a future generation of Intel cores, likely succeeding Panther Cove and Lunar Lake, still years away from potential release.
Microsoft Warns of CPU Spikes When Typing in Classic Outlook
Published: at 07:41 PMMicrosoft has acknowledged a bug causing CPU spikes when typing in the classic Outlook desktop app with MAPI configured accounts. They're working on a fix, recommending the web version as a workaround.
Intel Bartlett Lake-S: A Refresh Before the Storm?
Published: at 05:33 PMBartlett Lake-S CPUs are rumored to be an Intel refresh for the LGA 1700 socket, acting as a bridge between Raptor Lake and future architectures. Socket compatibility would be a key selling point.
AMD Tapes Out Zen 6 "Venice" CPU Chiplets on TSMC's N2 Node
Published: at 03:55 PMAMD has taped out their Zen 6 "Venice" CPU chiplets on TSMC's 2nm (N2) node, with product launches expected in 2026 or later. This represents a key step towards next-generation performance and efficiency.
China's Tariffs Reshape the US Semiconductor and CPU Landscape
Published: at 02:06 PMChina's tariffs on US semiconductors and CPUs are poised to boost domestic chip production, increase costs for US tech, and potentially reshape global supply chains as companies adapt to the changing landscape.