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2026-09-04
www.phoronix.com
2026-09-04
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tomshardware.com
2026-09-03
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 400-series 'Nova Lake-S' desktop CPU platform is expected to be the company's most significant desktop launch in years, featuring high-end processors with up to 52 cores and gaming CPUs with up to 288 MB of bLLC cache. According to leaked information, mass production is s
2026-09-01
tomshardware.com
2026-09-01
G.Skill has unveiled its new Flare X5X DDR5 memory kit, leveraging AMD's EXPO ULL (Ultra Low Latency) technology to enhance performance on Ryzen CPUs, particularly those without 3D V-Cache. Operating at DDR5-6000 with a 32GB capacity (2x16GB modules), the Flare X5X features tight subtimings of 36-36
2026-08-26
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www.marketwatch.com
2026-08-26
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www.thelec.net
2026-08-25
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tomshardware.com
2026-08-25
SpaceXAI plans to deploy NVIDIA's standalone Vera CPU in its data centers and future Starmind satellites to support Grok's agentic workloads. This move marks NVIDIA's expansion into space computing and edge AI applications. The Vera chip features 88 custom Olympus cores and up to 1.2 TB/s memory ban
2026-08-25
www.digitimes.com
2026-08-25
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2026-08-24
tomshardware.com
2026-08-24
Intel's two processors have broken into Amazon's top 10 CPU rankings for the first time in months, challenging AMD's long-standing dominance in the DIY PC market. While AMD continues to lead with its Zen 3 architecture and products like the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core i7
2026-08-22
2026-08-14
tomshardware.com
2026-08-14
Intel has stated that its Raptor Lake processors will remain a core component of its product portfolio for years to come, amid rising DDR5 memory prices and increased demand for DDR4 platforms. The sudden surge in demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, particularly those supporting DDR4 via the LGA 1700 socke
2026-08-14
tomshardware.com
2026-08-14
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in AMD CPUs from 2015 and earlier, allowing attackers to gain full hardware-level access with just a single instruction. The flaw, named 'Skitter,' affects chips from AMD's 15h and 16h families, including desktop FX-series processors, some Optero
2026-08-09
tomshardware.com
2026-08-09
In the increasingly competitive mid-range CPU market, Intel and AMD have launched their latest processors, sparking a highly anticipated showdown. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture and built using TSMC's 3nm process, features 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-
2026-08-07
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2026-08-07
2026-08-04
tomshardware.com
2026-08-04
According to Steam's latest hardware survey, 16GB GPUs and 8-core CPUs have become the most popular configurations among users. In July 2026, 16GB GPUs accounted for 25.9% of all Steam users, slightly surpassing the 8GB version at 25.32%. This shift marks the decline of 8GB VRAM as insufficient for
2026-08-02
tomshardware.com
2026-08-02
AMD is expected to unveil its next-generation Zen 6 CPU platform at CES 2026, with the Ryzen 10000 series processors anticipated to deliver not only improved IPC and clock speeds but also subtle yet impactful under-the-hood optimizations aimed at enhancing gaming performance. According to reports fr
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,
2026-07-28
tomshardware.com
2026-07-28
This article examines how Intel's LGA 1700 platform, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, offers a practical upgrade path for gamers in 2026. While DDR5 delivers superior performance, its high cost and compatibility issues keep many users on DDR4. Through benchmarking 15 popular games, the study reveals s
2026-07-27
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2026-07-27