At stock speeds, the Intel Core i9-14900KS draws up to 409W when its power limits are unlocked.

At stock speeds, the Intel Core i9-14900KS draws up to 409W when its power limits are unlocked.

According to HKEPC, based on an OCCT database result, Intel’s next limited edition desktop processor for overclockers and enthusiasts, the Core i9-14900KS, has an enormous 409 W maximum package power draw at stock rates with its PL2 power limit open. With all CPU cores saturated and the PL2 (highest turbo...

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The desktop AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs do not support ECC memory.

The desktop AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs do not support ECC memory.

Reddit users discovered that AMD’s recently revealed Ryzen 8000G “Hawk Point” desktop APUs do not support ECC memory, in contrast to what the AMD website’s initial specifications had said. Since then, the business has subtly changed the information regarding ECC support on its product pages. ECC memory support is meaningless...

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AMD Readies X870E Chipset to Launch Alongside First Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” CPUs

AMD Readies X870E Chipset to Launch Alongside First Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” CPUs

In anticipation of the release of its next-generation Ryzen 9000 series “Granite Ridge” desktop CPUs, which use the “Zen 5” microarchitecture, AMD is preparing the new 800-series motherboard chipset. The AMD X870E, which replaces the existing X670E, will be the flagship model in the chipset family. Since AMD isn’t altering...

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AMD to Use Motherboard BIOS Updates to Address Ryzen 8000G Desktop APU STAPM “Feature”

AMD to Use Motherboard BIOS Updates to Address Ryzen 8000G Desktop APU STAPM “Feature”

AMD introduced skin temperature-aware power management (STAPM) in 2014 for its mobile processors. This feature allows the on-die power management logic to consider the physical surface temperature of the laptop by reading off temperature probes mounted on the laptop chassis, in addition to the processor’s internal temperature, which is measured...

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G AI Boosted Performance with Overclocked DDR5 RAM

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G AI Boosted Performance with Overclocked DDR5 RAM

We already know that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU enjoys memory that has been overclocked; preliminary assessments showed that adjusting the “iGPU engine clock and the processor’s memory frequency” could yield significant graphical improvements. While gamers can enjoy a boosted integrated graphics solution that is comparable in performance 1080p...

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“Granite Ridge” AMD Zen 5 CPUs are reportedly in mass production.

“Granite Ridge” AMD Zen 5 CPUs are reportedly in mass production.

At last week’s CES trade show, AMD focused on promoting their new Zen 4-based APU products. They even threw in a few new Zen 3 offers for PC fans who are more than happy to continue with Team Red’s previous generation AM4 socket. People who were interested in the future...

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China saw the release of the Intel Core i7-14790F “Black Edition” CPU.

China saw the release of the Intel Core i7-14790F “Black Edition” CPU.

According to reports, Intel has released the Core i7-14790F “Black Edition” CPU, which is only available in the Chinese market. MegasizeGPU tweeted the first image of the package, which is distinctly not Team Blue. A few days ago, the Core i7-14700F desktop CPU was released through international retail channels and...

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G to Come with Radeon 760M Graphics, 8 Cores, and Up to 5.00 GHz CPU Overboost

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G to Come with Radeon 760M Graphics, 8 Cores, and Up to 5.00 GHz CPU Overboost

The Radeon 760M integrated graphics, rather than the full iGPU arrangement found on silicon or the previously thought Radeon 780M, will be available on AMD’s next Ryzen 5 8600G Socket AM5 desktop APU. As of right now, there are still differing reports regarding the precise silicon that the Ryzen 8000G...

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European Retailer Lists Intel’s Non-K 65W 14th Gen Core Processors

European Retailer Lists Intel’s Non-K 65W 14th Gen Core Processors

Several undisclosed 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors were listed on European e-tailer CoolMod ahead of their planned January 8 debut. These CPU models aren’t K (65 W). Starting at €124.94, the Core i3-14100F is a 4P+0E processor without integrated graphics. The i3-14100, which costs €149.96, will cost you at...

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$150 for the Intel Core i3-14100 “Raptor Lake Refresh”

$150 for the Intel Core i3-14100 “Raptor Lake Refresh”

ShopBLT is the first merchant to feature Intel’s Core i3-14100, the entry-level 14th Gen Core desktop processor, for $150.24. Based on the same H0 silicon as the Core i5-12600, which is physically devoid of E-cores, the 4-core/8-thread CPU includes solely performance cores (P-cores). Since 2013, Intel has been using the...

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