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Recently leaked benchmark reveals impressive 3DMARK performance for Intel's ARC Battlemage B580
Dec 12, 2024, 2:00 PM
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The leaked benchmark indicates a 31% performance advantage for Intel's ARC B580 compared to Nvidia's rival RTX 4060.
Intel's ARC B580 has undergone the 3DMark benchmark, offering insight into its potential capabilities. This Battlemage chip appears to deliver strong performance relative to its cost, which is promising.
A benchmark result for Intel’s ARC B580 graphics card has surfaced on Chiphell, shared by @9550pro. It shows that Intel’s forthcoming ARC B580 achieved a 3DMARK Time Spy graphics score of 14,719. Specifically, B580 surpasses the previous generation’s A770 by 11% and outpaces the RTX 4060 by...
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F1 24 has become the inaugural game to incorporate Intel XeSS 2
Dec 11, 2024, 8:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel’s latest AI-based upscaling technology is now featured in F1 24, along with support for Frame Generation and Low Latency.
The release of update 1.16 for F1 24 introduces support for Intel XeSS 2, Intel’s advanced upscaling solution. With XeSS 2, Intel has enhanced XeSS by introducing AI-driven frame generation. Furthermore, Intel has developed XeLL (Xe Low Latency) to enhance game responsiveness by minimizing input delays.
According to the patch notes on Steam, F1 24’s final update of the year is version 1.16 and coincides with several Season 4 events. In addition to new content, this update includes “numerous...
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Intel appoints two new directors, accelerates search for new CEO
Dec 10, 2024, 10:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel has recruited seasoned semiconductor industry veterans to its board of directors while ramping up efforts to find a new CEO.
On Thursday last week, Intel appointed two seasoned chip industry veterans to its board as the embattled semiconductor company searches for a new CEO after Pat Gelsinger's recent departure and works to restore its former prominence.
Intel has taken significant steps to strengthen its leadership team and shape its future direction, for the company has appointed two highly experienced figures in semiconductor manufacturing: former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and interim Microchip Technology CEO Steve Sanghi. Both are industry veterans with extensive...
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Intel to release 0x114 patch to improve Core Ultra 200S CPU performance
Dec 9, 2024, 4:00 AM
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Intel is expected to roll out the 0x114 microcode alongside a new BIOS update for Z890 motherboards in the coming days.
This move is reportedly aimed at addressing the underwhelming gaming performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200S CPU series. Previously, performance tests for these chips had disappointed the tech community as the results fell short of expectations.
According to sources on the ROG forum, the 0x114 microcode is in its final stages of development and will soon be available on Z890 motherboards, including premium models like the ASUS ROG Maximus Extreme. ASUS's latest BIOS version (1101) already integrates...
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AMD asserts that the availability of its Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will steadily improve this quarter
Dec 8, 2024, 9:00 PM
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AMD's highly sought-after Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will become widely available next quarter, following an "unexpected" supply shortage in the market.
The demand for AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has surged, resulting in supply falling short of demand. Currently regarded as the top gaming CPU available, the 9800X3D is in high demand partly due to the recent release of CPU-intensive games like STALKER 2, Space Marine 2, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, driving many gamers to upgrade their systems.
AMD has announced its efforts to boost the availability of its leading gaming CPU. An AMD spokesperson informed Paul Alcorn that...
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Intel enhances its new ARC B-Series GPUs with the introduction of XeSS 2
Dec 5, 2024, 10:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel has recently revealed XeSS 2, alongside the initial games that will feature it.
Following the announcement of its Battlemage GPUs, Intel has introduced the latest iteration of XeSS, known as XeSS 2. This version will incorporate XeSS Super Resolution, XeSS Frame Generation, and Xe Low Latency. Moreover, Intel has shared the first set of games that will utilize XeSS 2. Let's delve deeper into Intel's announcements.
First, let's discuss Battlemage. The release dates for the Arc B580 and Arc B570 are set for December 13th and January 16th, respectively. Both GPUs will offer...
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Nintendo Switch 2 reveals new Joy-Con design
Dec 5, 2024, 6:54 PM
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Images of the new Joy-Con controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating on the internet.
A leaked video on the Chinese platform Bilibili has revealed what is claimed to be the Joy-Con controller for the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing some notable changes. The video shows that the new Joy-Con attaches to the Switch 2 using magnets, rather than the sliding mechanism used in the current version. This change, rumored for some time, aims to make attaching and detaching the Joy-Con easier and more durable.
At approximately the 2:20 mark in the video, there's a blurry...
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AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 “Medusa” CPUs is rumored to feature a big boost in core count
Dec 3, 2024, 2:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Reports indicate that AMD’s next-generation Zen 6 “Medusa Ridge” processors may incorporate 12-core CCDs.
According to a leak from Moore’s Law is Dead, AMD aims to achieve a considerable rise in the number of CPU cores with their forthcoming Ryzen chipsets. With a 50% increase in CPU cores per CCD, the Ryzen 9 models could potentially offer 24 cores total, assuming AMD maintains its typical dual-CCD Ryzen 9 architecture.
These new 12-core Zen 6 CCD CPUs are expected to be integrated across AMD’s entire next-gen CPU portfolio. This design will be...
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Intel ARC B570 and B580 Battlemage GPU specs have leaked
Dec 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Intel's Arc Battlemage GPUs are on the horizon, and a recent leak has disclosed the complete specifications for the B580 and B570 models.
Details regarding Intel’s forthcoming Battlemage B-series GPUs have surfaced online. The listings, attributed to ASRock, include models such as Intel's ARC B570 and ARC B580 GPU, which Intel might officially announce later this week.
There are rumors that Intel intends to price the ARC B580 GPU at $250, aiming to disrupt the entry-level GPU market. The strategy involves providing gamers with more VRAM compared to rivals while also delivering robust GPU performance. It is speculated that the ARC B580...
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Intel confirms launch date for Battlemage GPUs
Dec 2, 2024, 4:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel is scheduled to make an Arc announcement on December 3.
The first two GPUs in Intel's Battlemage lineup will be introduced in early December. The Arc B580 and B570 promise strong performance at competitive prices.
Intel has confirmed that the Battlemage GPU lineup will be unveiled on December 3, featuring two initial products: the Arc B580 and Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture. This move marks Intel's latest effort to compete in the budget GPU segment, aiming to make a significant impact on the market.
According to the announced...
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Sony develops new handheld PS5 to compete with Nintendo Switch
Nov 27, 2024, 2:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The handheld gaming market might get more exciting as Sony plans to launch a new device capable of running PS5 games.
Sony is reportedly developing a new handheld gaming device, aiming to compete directly with systems like the Nintendo Switch and Valve's Steam Deck. This upcoming device will be a portable gaming console capable of running PlayStation 5 (PS5) games, promising a high-quality gaming experience on the go.
According to reports, the design of this device will build upon the PlayStation Portal, a product Sony released earlier. Initially intended to function as a standalone console similar to the Steam...
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The Chinese market will only have the flagship GeForce RTX 5090D
Nov 26, 2024, 8:19 AM
manhkbrady
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A new leak has seemingly confirmed NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090D GPU, designed for the Chinese market, by revealing the branding of the SKU.
Due to US export limitations, Nvidia is unable to launch its most advanced AI accelerators in China and other similarly restricted regions. As a result of these restrictions, the company has developed the GeForce RTX 4090D, a modified RTX 4090 model with certain CUDA cores deactivated to comply with US regulations. Recently, it appears Nvidia is planning to introduce a corresponding RTX 5090 variant known as the RTX 5090D.
According to a recent leak from MEGAsizeGPU,...
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