Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are dying unexpectedly, mostly on Asrock motherboards – is user error to blame?
There are over 100 reported incidents
Intel shows off in-game AI assistant running on Core Ultra 200HX
Gaming AI assistants are coming, but remain unproven
Ryzen 5 9600X gets a major price cut and a second chance
Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, the Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid mainstream CPU that's now available at its lowest price yet, $223 on Amazon. We weren't kind to the 9600X in our launch review, but that's because it was far more expensive than the 7600X it was replacing. Now that they're nearly a match, it's worth taking a look.
Lisa Su confirms Strix Halo APUs are coming to desktops, next-gen Gorgon Point tipped for 2026
Exciting times ahead for mini desktop enthusiasts
AMD Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs leak in shipping logs, suggesting imminent launch
24-core and 32-core models spotted, featuring Zen 5 architecture
Nvidia unveils new Blackwell Ultra B300 AI GPU and next-gen Vera Rubin roadmap
Blackwell Ultra in 2025, Vera Rubin in 2026, Rubin Ultra in 2027, Feynman in 2028
Qualcomm levels up handheld gaming with Snapdragon G-series chips
New gaming devices confirmed by Ayaneo, Onexsugar, and Retroid Pocket
CPU-Z 2.15 adds support for the latest CPUs and GPUs
CPU-Z version 2.15 adds support for Ryzen AI Max, Ryzen AI series and Radeon RX 9070 GPUs. It also includes support for Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti and 5070, new GPU compute unit details in the Graphics tab and a new Validation Statistics page.
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?