March Steam survey: Intel Arc finally breaks into the charts as AMD and Linux reach record shares
There's also a new top graphics card
Iran threatens attacks on Nvidia, Microsoft, Intel, and other US tech firms in the Middle East
Iran warns workers to evacuate sites tied to named US firms
AMD says it will buy Intel, completing the strangest reversal in chip history
The one-time challenger is now worth more than its old rival, but swallowing Intel would take the industry's power shift to absurd new heights
Price spike hits Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus a week after launch, but value proposition remains
You can no longer buy the new Arrow Lake Refresh chips at MSRP
TSMC's 3nm capacity is now reserved for its biggest customers only
Capacity crunch leaves much of the chip industry waiting in line
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: AMD Needs to Respond
Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus pushes beyond the 250K Plus with more cores and cache for $300. It costs more, but could be a strong value for high-end productivity workloads.
It's not just memory anymore: AI data centers are taking all the CPUs, too
Expect prices to increase further this year
Ripple effect: Ongoing AI datacenter construction has created shortages of DRAM and NAND that manufacturers say will impact prices for years, but memory isn't the only component that datacenters require. Recent reports indicate that manufacturers are also facing shortages of CPUs that might further increase prices.
Crimson Desert dev apologizes for AI art slop, promises to add Intel Arc GPU support
Pearl Abyss claims AI generated art was meant to be temporary
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: They Did It
Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus fixes what the 200 series got wrong, delivering blistering productivity performance and competitive gaming at $200, making it one of Intel's most compelling budget CPUs yet.
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus refine Arrow Lake with better value
Our full reviews of the new Intel CPUs are coming this week, but early ones already point to a meaningful refinement of the Arrow Lake lineup, with improved efficiency, higher core counts, and stronger overall value. Most agree the chips are capable all-rounders, particularly at their aggressive $199 and $299 price points.
MSI targets Apple's MacBook Neo with new budget Modern laptops
Modern series now spans Core Ultra and budget Wildcat Lake models
Intel may finally extend desktop CPU socket support to multiple generations
Intel's rumored LGA1954 socket could break the one-and-done cycle
Big quote: Intel's next desktop CPU platform could mark a turning point in how the company handles socket compatibility – a sore spot for many PC enthusiasts who have grown used to frequent motherboard replacements. Robert Hallock, Intel's vice president and general manager of its enthusiast channel, has suggested a shift in thinking about how long the company's sockets will support new chips.
New Intel Arc drivers promise faster game loads with shader distribution
Intel's latest Arc GPU drivers introduce the Graphics Shader Distribution Service, which can improve first-time game load times by up to 2x on supported Arc GPUs. The update also adds day-one support for Death Stranding 2 and Everwind.
Intel launches Core Ultra 200HX Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" chips for gaming laptops
Laptops powered by the new chips are already on sale
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel back Microsoft's plan to fix shader compilation stutter
Advanced Shader Delivery is coming to Windows and RTX graphics cards this year
DLSS vs FSR vs XeSS: Game Support Across 650+ Titles
We analyze over 650 PC games to compare DLSS, FSR, and XeSS support to reveal how far Nvidia, AMD, and Intel really are from each other in upscaling and frame generation adoption.
Intel launches Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus to revive its desktop gaming push
Intel bets on efficiency cores and software tricks with Arrow Lake Refresh
The big picture: Intel is looking to repair its desktop reputation not with another halo chip, but with two aggressively priced Arrow Lake Refresh parts that lean on extra efficiency cores, faster memory, and a new optimization layer that means to squeeze more gaming and productivity performance out of essentially familiar silicon.
Intel rolls out XeSS 3.0 with multi-frame generation, but it's still locked to Windows
Smoother motion and sharper visuals, but native Linux support remains off the table
Laptops could soon cost 40% more, and you already know why
CPUs can now be added to the growing list of components affected by the AI frenzy
Intel launches Bartlett Lake CPUs with all P-cores for embedded applications
The 11-SKU lineup targets robotics, automation, and 5G edge deployments with predictable timing
Intel's 18A node debuts in the data center with the 288-core Xeon 6+
Clearwater Forest uses Darkmont efficiency cores and advanced 3D chip packaging
Were We Wrong About Ryzen's Best Feature All Along?
Platform longevity helped define Ryzen's rise, but was it really the secret sauce? As Nova Lake and Zen 6 approach, we revisit AM4 to see how much socket support truly shaped the CPU market.
Someone built an x86 CPU emulator using pure CSS, for science
CSS was never meant to do this, but it actually works
Intel's mysterious "Unified Core" team hints at a major CPU rethink
After years of hybrid CPUs, Intel may be preparing another architectural pivot
Absurd GPU Pricing Update: Q1 2026 Edition
GPU pricing is broken again - but the real question is how badly. We're putting hard numbers to this situation. How much have graphics card prices increased since memory prices went through the roof?
