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Intel reportedly cancels Arrow Lake-S Refresh, delaying next desktop CPUs until 2026
Sep 24, 2024, 3:00 PM
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It seems that Intel has decided to discontinue another desktop processor architecture.
As per Panzerlied (via Videocardz), Intel has decided to scrap its 2025 Arrow Lake Refresh plans. Intel is set to release its Arrow Lake lineup of desktop CPUs this year, and it was reportedly working on updated CPU designs for next year. These refreshed CPU designs were expected to mainly utilize similar CPU designs as before, but with additional E-cores and a more robust NPU. The future of Intel’s desktop CPU lineup is currently uncertain.
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ASUS unveils SFF-ready RTX 4070 Ti SUPER PRIME with triple-fan AD102 GPU
Sep 23, 2024, 2:00 PM
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ASUS expands its PRIME SFF-Ready GPU lineup with its most powerful graphics card to date.
During Computex 2024, Nvidia unveiled the specifications for their "SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce" GPUs, outlining size limitations for small-form-factor gaming graphics cards. In line with these specifications, ASUS introduced its initial series of PRIME GPUs, with variations ranging from the RTX 4060 Ti to the RTX 4070 SUPER. ASUS has now launched a new addition to its PRIME lineup, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER model, which is the fastest small-form-factor (SFF) gaming GPU.
Nvidia's SFF-Ready GPU guidelines simplify the process for PC...
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Intel faces the risk of being acquired due to strategic mistakes?
Sep 23, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Recently, Qualcomm has allegedly made an acquisition offer to Intel, proposing a deal that could significantly reshape the CPU market.
Chipmaker Qualcomm has been contemplating a complete acquisition of Intel, a renowned company known for its computer processors, in a surprising turn of events. The Wall Street Journal reported that while a deal is not certain, discussions on the matter have taken place between the two companies.
Intel, currently valued at $87 billion, has been experiencing significant challenges in recent years. The company's stocks have plummeted by 60% this year alone. In 2020, Intel suffered a setback when it lost...
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" packaging design leaked
Sep 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
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We now have our first look at Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel’s next-generation flagship.
Intel's Arrow Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPU will showcase a completely new box design, and we now have our first glimpse of the packaging for the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K processor.
The image, provided by the individuals at VideoCardz, allegedly leaked from Intel, reveals a completely new packaging design for the upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K chip, set to be launched early next month. This marks the entirely new appearance of a multi-chiplet CPU design and a completely new...
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Rumored Nintendo Switch 2: leaks, designs, and what we know so far
Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Leaked design images of the rumored Switch 2 handheld suggest a larger and more powerful Nintendo device.
Leaked design images of the alleged Switch 2 handheld have surfaced, which the company has confirmed will be unveiled this fiscal year.
Although Nintendo has yet to officially announce this system or its specifications, leaks have exposed many details about it. Recently, purported images of the console's design have surfaced, offering gamers a glimpse of Nintendo's upcoming next-generation handheld.
The Switch 2 will be equipped with a new Nvidia ARM-based processor and a graphics chip based on the Ampere...
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AMD launches Adrenalin 24.20.11.01 driver with support for God of War: Ragnarok, Frostpunk 2, and new features
Sep 18, 2024, 3:00 PM
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AMD released a new Preview Driver for their Radeon GPUs. This driver has new game support for God of War Ragnarok and Frostpunk 2.
AMD has introduced a new driver for its graphics cards designed to provide an optimal gaming experience in God of War: Ragnarok, Frostpunk 2, and Final Fantasy 16.
The release notes indicate that the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.20.11.01 driver delivers peak performance in the latest upcoming triple-A PC games, specifically God of War: Ragnarok and Frostpunk 2, while also expanding support for Final Fantasy 16. Additionally, it adds support for the DX11 Update for The Sims...
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AMD AGESA 1.2.0.2 update cuts Ryzen 9000 inter-core latency by nearly 60%, boosts performance
Sep 17, 2024, 10:00 PM
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AMD's newest Ryzen 9000 AGESA update tackles inter-CCX latency problems and provides a significant performance improvement.
In the previous month, there was a discovery of a significant setback in AMD's dual-CCX Ryzen 9000 series processors. Specifically, this was a substantial increase in latency for inter-chip communications in AMD's Ryzen 9000 12-core and 16-core processors. Thanks to AMD's AGESA 1.2.0.2 update, it seems that this issue has been resolved.
Users who perform a BIOS/UEFI update on their motherboards can experience the advantages of reduced inter-CCX latencies with AMD's latest processors. Inter-CCX latencies for a Ryzen 9 9950X seem...
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AMD shifts to AI-powered FSR 4 for enhanced visuals and efficiency
Sep 16, 2024, 5:00 AM
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AMD's upcoming FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, FSR 4, will utilize AI on a larger scale to enhance visual quality.
AMD has introduced FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4), a new technology that utilizes AI to enhance visual quality and gaming performance. FSR 4 aims to improve graphics and gameplay smoothness on less powerful hardware through advanced AI techniques. This technology signals AMD's move towards more efficient, AI-driven upscaling, similar to NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS, which have been employing AI for a number of years.
During discussions with Tom's Hardware about handheld gaming and battery life,...
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AMD's latest VGM technology allows RAM reallocation for laptop gaming
Sep 13, 2024, 3:00 PM
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AMD has significantly enhanced their Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for gaming by introducing AFMF2 and Variable Graphics Memory.
AMD recently introduced a new feature called Variable Graphics Memory on the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, which promises significant improvements for gaming experiences. This feature allows gamers to utilize a portion of the RAM as dedicated graphics memory (VRAM), enhancing frame rates for games. The entire conversion process can be easily executed with just a click in AMD's Adrenalin application.
Variable Graphics Memory on Ryzen AI 300
According to AMD, Variable Graphics Memory can convert up to "75%" of the...
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AMD Kraken Point APUs with Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 set for 2025 launch
Sep 12, 2024, 8:00 PM
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AMD will release Krackan Point APUs to provide more affordable devices to the masses but needs to tackle the chip supply by 2025.
AMD has announced its plans to introduce new Ryzen APUs under the "Krackan" series in 2025. These APUs will come with Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU.
While AMD has already launched higher-end Zen 5 mobile CPUs like Strix Point, Krackan is designed for more affordable laptops, maintaining the XDNA 2 NPU of its higher-end counterpart to prepare for the AI era. The new CPU design will incorporate four Zen 5 CPU cores and four additional...
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Sony launches PS5 Pro: More powerful GPU, no disc drive, shocking price
Sep 11, 2024, 10:00 AM
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PlayStation has officially confirmed the release of its next console, the PS5 Pro.
Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro following months of speculation. The announcement came through a dedicated 9-minute presentation on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
The design of the PS5 Pro matches the long-standing rumors, resembling the standard PS5 but with the addition of three black stripes.
Sony has put emphasis on enhancing the graphical...
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AMD Anti-Lag 2 now available to game developers for improved in-game latency
Sep 10, 2024, 7:00 PM
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AMD's newest latency-reduction technology is being released today and is now available on GPUOpen for game developers to implement.
AMD has officially released their Radeon Anti-Lag 2 SDK for developers, potentially enabling any DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 game to support AMD's lag-reducing technology.
AMD Anti-Lag 2 is an enhanced version of the original Anti-Lag, offering deeper latency optimizations through direct game integration, rather than solely at the driver level. This allows developers to implement the technology at the most effective point in their game’s logic, maximizing latency reduction. With this technology, users of AMD RDNA 1 and newer GPUs...
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