Unusual Core i5-13490F SKU is released by Intel in the Chinese market.
Intel has optimized its lineup to better compete with AMD’s Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 “Zen 4” CPUs at very competitive prices. This is shown by the announcement of the oddly titled Core i5-13490F desktop processor SKU in the Chinese market. In between the i5-13400F and the i5-13500 is the...
Price reduction for AMD Ryzen 7 7700X to $299
AMD reduced the cost of its Ryzen 7 7700X 8-core/16-thread “Zen 4” CPU following the release of its Ryzen 7000X3D series. The 8-core 7800X3D won’t be available until April 6; the Ryzen 7000X3D series is available as of February 28. Despite this, the 7700X’s sales prospects may be harmed because...
The price of Intel’s 12th generation core processors is reportedly dropping.
In order to promote the 13th Gen Core processors in retail, Intel formally raised the price of its 12th Gen Core processors by 10% back in January. Almost a month later, Intel is reportedly decreasing the cost of the aforementioned 12th Gen Core processors by as much as 20%. The...
Prices for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D Series Unveiled; Available on February 28
The retail channel prices for AMD’s new Ryzen 7000X3D “Zen 4” family of powerful Socket AM5 desktop CPUs were revealed today. The firm says that the 3D Vertical Cache (3DV cache) technology introduced by these CPUs significantly improves gaming performance, putting them on par with 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake”...
AMD limited CPU and GPU sales in the second half of 2022 to prevent unsold inventory.
In the midst of a severe decline in the PC market, AMD informed investors during its Q4-2022 earnings conference call that it “undershipped” chips in the second half of 2022 to maintain pricing (margins) high and save itself from unsold inventories. AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su told investors, “We undershipped...
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Bundle with Ryzen 7000-series CPUs is announced by AMD.
AMD will provide a game code for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with each of its Ryzen 7000-series CPUs starting today and running through April 1st. If your favorite store doesn’t offer the bundled game code, you may need to explore elsewhere since the promotion seems to be mostly international but...
A New Intel Architecture Called “Lunar Lake” Is Designed to Rule the 15W Market
Not AMD in the client desktop and server markets, but rather companies like Apple and Qualcomm in the ultraportable notebook SoC market, provide Intel’s toughest long-term competition. In addition to its current Hybrid architecture-based “Rocket Lake-U” processors, the company is aiming to meet the challenge head-on with its upcoming “Meteor...
Intel releases their flagship Core i9-13900KS 8P+16E processor for $700.
The flagship Core i9-13900KS “Raptor Lake” desktop processor was officially introduced by Intel today. With an MSRP of USD $700, the i9-13900KS replaces the $590 i9-13900K as the most expensive 13th Gen Core desktop component available. With higher clock speeds and power constraints than the i9-13900K, the i9-13900KS has the...
Processors Made by AMD Ryzen 7000X3D Come in a Unique Retail Packaging
Here is the first look at an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor with 3D Vertical Cache in its retail PIB box. These chips are packaged differently from the other Ryzen 7000 models. The front face of the box is bright orange with silver accents, and it boldly displays the phrase...
Intel increases the cost of its 12th generation core processors by 10%.
Intel has seized the chance to raise the cost of its older 12th Gen Core CPUs by about 10% while everyone is preoccupied with the CES announcements of brand-new sparkly toys. The MSRP hike for Intel’s 12th Gen Core processors was announced in June of last year, so this wasn’t...
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