Intel's Panther Lake CPU spotted at Embedded World 2025, giving us an early look at the next-gen chip
"Panther Lake" Core Ultra Xe3 GPU promises a major graphics leap
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Best High-End CPU
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been a massive hit with gamers. Now, AMD is back with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, aiming to deliver both top-tier gaming and productivity power.
Google researchers uncover critical security flaw in all AMD Zen processors
Google has released an open-source jailbreak toolkit to deploy custom microcode patches on vulnerable CPUs
Amazon customer receives fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D, turns out to be decade-old AMD CPU
It came directly from Amazon and arrived in a sealed box
WTF?! It appears that Amazon still sells the occasional CPU that turns out to be a fake. The latest incident involved a Ryzen 7 9800X3D ordered by a reviewer for a test system that was actually an AMD FX-4100 CPU from 2011.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D arrive March 12, starting at $599
Expect the full TechSpot review very soon
Intel embraces the multi-foundry approach, currently outsourcing 30% of its wafer production to TSMC
Intel sees TSMC as a key supplier while refining its foundry model
World's first commercial biological computer is here, powered by human brain cells
"Wetware-as-a-Service" provides access to neurons on a chip for computing
In brief: An unconventional form of artificial intelligence is taking shape in a nondescript laboratory in Melbourne, Australia. Cortical Labs has unveiled CL1 – an AI computer that fuses real human brain cells with silicon hardware. Remarkably, it's been launched commercially as the "world's first commercialized biological computer."
China ramps up homegrown RISC-V push to break free from x86 and Arm
New initiative aims to promote nationwide open-source RISC-V adoption
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips could pack 18 Oryon V3 CPU cores to challenge AMD and Intel
Snapdragon X2 will feature memory and storage in a single package
Steam survey sees a shake-up as a new top graphics card is revealed
It was a weird month
What just happened? There's a new top graphics card on the Steam survey. After seeing a comparatively huge 4% increase in users, the RTX 4060 has replaced the RTX 3060 as the most popular GPU among participants of Valve's survey. There was also an unexpected 5% jump in the number of people using Intel CPUs, which points to February being another one of those months where the results were anomalous.
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
Intel says 18A process is ready, tape-out confirmed for the first half of 2025
Can Intel's first 2nm-class process node save the day?
Why it matters: As Intel's chip design and foundry businesses face mounting pressure that could jeopardize the company's future, much is riding on the success of its upcoming 18A node. As Intel finalizes its latest semiconductor process, 2025 will be a decisive year for its efforts to legitimize its foundry division and regain competitiveness against TSMC and Samsung.
Microsoft drops Windows 11 24H2 support for 8th, 9th, and 10th-gen Intel CPUs – but only for OEMs
Consumers don't need to worry
Deal alert: AMD Ryzen 5 5600T now just $99 on Amazon
If you're looking for a solid budget processor, this Ryzen 5 5600T deal is worth checking out. Packing 6 cores and 12 threads, just like the 5600, but with a higher base clock of 3.7 GHz. It also keeps the same 65W TDP and 32MB L3 cache, making it an excellent value pick for gaming and productivity at this price point.
Intel wants to take on AMD in the handheld gaming PC market, preps Panther Lake chips
Roadmap includes Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake
How CPUs are Designed and Built: Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
We all think of the CPU as the "brains" of a computer, but what does that actually mean? What is going on inside with the billions of transistors that make your computer work? In this four-part series, we'll be focusing on computer hardware design, covering the ins and outs of what makes a computer function.
Ryzen 9800X3D burns itself and motherboard while user was watching TV show
An isolated incident or something else?
PassMark records first-ever decline in CPU performance after 20 years of growth
TL;DR: PassMark has been aggregating CPU performance data for nearly two decades based on collective scores recorded through its benchmarking software. For the first time in 20 years, however, the data now shows an unexpected decline, shedding light on a potentially concerning trend in CPU performance.
Intel Xeon server CPU sales hit 14-year low as AMD gains ground
Rumors of an Intel buyout swirl as its data center business weakens further
Bill Gates says Intel has lost its way, fallen behind in chip design and fabrication
"I am stunned"
Big quote: The last few years have not been kind to Intel. The company has seen its fortunes fall as rivals continue to make great strides, both financially and technologically. In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shared his thoughts on the situation, stating that Intel has "lost its way."
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll find options like X870, B650, A620, and the new B850 and B840. This guide explains the chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD keeps crushing Intel in CPU sales on Amazon and Germany's largest PC hardware retailer
The MindFactory data comes with a couple of caveats
AMD's AM4 platform is still going strong after many years, AMD reports a 50/50 sales split with AM5
The very definition of lasting appeal
Why it matters: It's been almost three years since AMD launched the AM5 chipset alongside Ryzen 7000 CPUs. But according to a company executive, global sales of AM5 and the previous-gen AM4 are split 50/50, illustrating how the socket that supports Zen 1 through to Zen 3 remains popular.
Intel discloses CPU roadmap, confirms Nova Lake architecture for 2026 rollout
Nova Lake is confirmed to utilize a mix of internal and external production
E6 unveils copper-diamond composite for next-gen thermal management
Cost will be a huge factor