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2026-07-31
tomshardware.com
2026-07-31
This article reviews Tom's Hardware's long-term coverage of CPU development since its inception in 1996, tracing the evolution from early Pentium II processors to today's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, highlighting the rapid advancement in processor technology. By comparing key metrics such as transistor counts,
2026-07-31
tomshardware.com
2026-07-31
Amid the ongoing RAM pricing crisis, using a single DDR5 DIMM has emerged as a practical workaround for PC builders. Contrary to conventional wisdom, testing shows that single-DIMM DDR5 performance drops are significantly less than expected, with AMD's 3D V-Cache CPUs like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D showin
2026-07-31
tomshardware.com
2026-07-31
Recent advancements in PlayStation 5 (PS5) emulation have marked a significant milestone, particularly in 3D game compatibility. The KytyPS5 emulator has achieved notable progress, enabling two 3D games to run at around 30 frames per second (FPS), a substantial improvement over previous capabilities
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tomshardware.com
2026-07-26
The Open Source Imaging Initiative has developed a portable MRI scanner, the OSI² ONE, with a manufacturing cost under $70,000—far below the $1.1 million to $3.4 million price tag of traditional MRI machines. While its 50mT field strength is significantly lower than commercial units (1.5T to 3T), AI
2026-07-26
tomshardware.com
2026-07-26
Recently, electronics engineer Alan Taylor successfully recreated the Central Air Data Computer (CADC) system of the U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat fighter jet using FPGA technology. At the heart of this system is the MP944 chip, widely regarded as the 'world's first microprocessor.' Although it was releas
2026-07-24
tomshardware.com
2026-07-24
According to industry insiders, AMD is reportedly developing a new mobile processor equipped with 3D V-Cache technology, intended as a mobile counterpart to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The chip, tentatively named the Ryzen 9 9800HX3D, is expected to enter mass production in Q4 2026 and potentially launch a
2026-07-24
www.trendforce.com
2026-07-24
SK Hynix is reportedly hiring engineers for 3D-stacked DRAM-on-Logic development, signaling a strategic move to support on-device AI applications. This advanced memory architecture integrates DRAM directly on top of system-on-chip (SoC) dies, offering shorter interconnects, higher data I/O channels,
2026-07-24
2026-07-24
tomshardware.com
2026-07-24
AMD unveiled its upcoming data center CPU, Venice-X, at its Advancing AI event, set for release in the second half of 2027. Built on the same Zen 6 microarchitecture as the Venice SP7, Venice-X features 96 cores and an impressive 1152 MB of 3D V-Cache, with a maximum boost clock of 5.15 GHz. Compare
2026-07-23
www.voxelmatters.com
2026-07-23
Sinto Advanced Ceramics has developed a 3D-printed ceramic optical protection cap for semiconductor manufacturing, integrating vacuum channels to reduce particle contamination in optical systems. Traditional approaches often rely on multiple components for protection and vacuum control, increasing p
2026-07-22
tomshardware.com
2026-07-22
A lucky Costco shopper stumbled upon a heavily discounted iBuyPower gaming PC priced at $1,140, down from its original $1,899.99, while shopping for rotisserie chicken. The system features an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU, making it suitable for high-end
2026-07-21
newsroom.lamresearch.com
2026-07-21
As AI, high-performance computing, and data-intensive workloads drive increasing system demands, the semiconductor industry is entering a new era of innovation where chip integration becomes critical. Advanced packaging architectures are emerging as key enablers for performance gains, offering highe
2026-07-21
semiengineering.com
2026-07-21
2026-07-19
tomshardware.com
2026-07-19
AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor, which received widespread acclaim for its gaming performance, though its $329 price point was seen as less compelling. The chip is nearly identical to the more expensive Ryzen 7 7800X3D, differing mainly in boost clocks and pricing. However, a pro
2026-07-17
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tomshardware.com
2026-07-17
AMD unveiled the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor at Computex 2026, positioned between the 7600X3D and 7800X3D in its X3D lineup, priced at $329. Notably, it is exclusively available on Newegg in North America until Q3 2026, highlighting AMD's strategic channel control. While the 7700X3D delivers stron