AMD is about to launch its new Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs, with the most powerful model packing a whopping 96 cores and 192 threads. This beast, priced at $11, 699, is set to hit the market on July 23rd. But it's not just about the big number; these chips are designed for serious work, like rendering and AI tasks. The Threadripper Pro 999...
The upcoming Computex 2025 is shaping up to be a major event for tech enthusiasts. This year's event, happening from May 20 to May 23 in Taipei, Taiwan, promises a lot of exciting announcements. At Computex, companies typically showcase products that are closer to market readiness. This makes it a great place to see what gadgets and devices might hit the she...
Qualcomm is set to unveil a new chipset on April 2, but the name remains a mystery. The company has a history of releasing non-flagship chipsets with high-end features, and this new release seems to follow that trend. The upcoming chipset is expected to be a part of the Snapdragon 8s series, likely the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The teaser poster for the new chipset doesn...
AMD is gearing up for a major launch on March 12th. This time, it's not about graphics cards, but about their powerful new CPUs. The company is set to release the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors. These aren't just any CPUs; they come with a special 3D V-Cache technology. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D will have 12 cores, with 6 cores on each CCD, and one CCD will have a...
Intel's server business is fighting some tough battles in the market. According to the latest analysis, server CPU sales have dropped significantly - not just this year, but for the last three years straight. The last time these numbers were this low for Intel was 14 years ago. The data center business, which once held some of the highest shares of the market, ...
Imagine this: a tech giant makes a statement in 2016, launches a platform called AM4. The platform last released tangible updates in 2022. Meanwhile, its successor, the AM5, is out and about since 2022. This successor is likewise hanging around the scene and has not taken back the crown from AM4 despite being touted as the new top dog. Confirmation of this came fro...
Nvidia might be taking a leap into the world of desktop CPUs. At CES this year, they showed off Project Digits, a pricy AI supercomputer powered by a new GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip with an Arm-based CPU. This chip was developed jointly with MediaTek, and it seems both companies have big plans for it. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, dropped a hint that there's more in...
Intel's recent promise to enhance the performance of its Arrow Lake processors seems to be backfiring. The company rolled out a microcode update (MC version 0x114) to tackle long-standing issues, but benchmarks by CapFrameX reveal that it's causing more harm than good. Users reported a significant drop in gaming performance, with Cyberpunk 2077 frame rates dipping by...
Ever since AMD's 3D V-Cache technology started making waves in the gaming world, folks have been wondering what Intel's response would be. Well, it turns out Intel's not too keen on playing catch-up in the desktop gaming market. Instead, they're focusing on the server scene. Intel's got a new line of Xeon server CPUs called Clearwater Forest, set to hit shelves in 2...
Ever wondered why Intel is suddenly hooking up with Taiwan's TSMC for its Arrow Lake CPU orders? The answer is buried in a few disappointing factors. Intel's own factories, or foundries, haven't lived up to expectations. This has been a major setback, especially in the data center and AI markets where Intel has struggled to shine. To stay in the game and keep competi...