De-lidded Intel Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” Desktop Processor

De-lidded Intel Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” Desktop Processor

PC enthusiast and Twitch broadcaster Madness727 revealed some of the first images of a de-lidded Core Ultra “Arrow Lake-S” desktop processor ahead of its October 23 debut. The processor model that powers this device is unknown, but it shouldn’t matter because every model being unveiled this month is built around...

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Is the Core Ultra 9 295K the successor to the Core i9-14900KS?

Is the Core Ultra 9 295K the successor to the Core i9-14900KS?

Since its 2008 launch, Intel’s Core Ultra CPU model nomenclature has been substantially altered from the Core i7 series, which was in use for 14 generations. The Core Ultra 9 285K, positioned as the replacement for the Core i9-14900K, is the flagship model in the desktop Core Ultra 2-series “Arrow...

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Benchmark for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Tops PassMark Single-Thread

Benchmark for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Tops PassMark Single-Thread

As per the most recent PassMark benchmarks, the CPU with the highest single-thread performance is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. The next Arrow Lake-S flagship SKU, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, scored 5,268 points in single-core results, earning the title of benchmark king. PassMark’s official account on X revealed...

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In a Geekbench leak, the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is not as powerful as the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X.

In a Geekbench leak, the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is not as powerful as the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X.

With recent speculations suggesting the presence of the Core Ultra 9 285K as the top-end chip in the imminent launch, the leaks and rumors around Intel’s future Arrow Lake desktop CPU line-up are beginning to heat up. However, a fresh set of Geekbench 6 results discovered by BenchLeaks on X...

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Both the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CCD chips will have a 3D V-cache.

Both the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CCD chips will have a 3D V-cache.

Rumors surfaced earlier this week suggesting AMD is pushing hard to deliver the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core/16-thread “Zen 5” processor with 3D V-cache by late October. The well-liked 7800X3D is replaced by the 9800X3D, and AMD presumably wants to have a competitive gaming processor ready for the arrival of Intel’s...

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AMD is pushing for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with a late October launch date.

AMD is pushing for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with a late October launch date.

With the threat of Intel’s Core Ultra “Arrow Lake-S” and low sales of its Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” desktop CPUs, AMD is said to have given its desktop processor roadmap a shakedown. The three forthcoming Ryzen 9000X3D series processor SKUs are being hurriedly brought in by the business. A successor...

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Up to 24 Cores and 5.5 GHz in Laptop Form Found in Intel “Arrow Lake-HX” Leaks

Up to 24 Cores and 5.5 GHz in Laptop Form Found in Intel “Arrow Lake-HX” Leaks

The high-performance “Arrow Lake-HX” chips for laptop space are leaking out, but the impending desktop versions of Intel’s “Arrow Lake” CPUs are garnering all the attention. We find out that Intel has six SKUs ready for laptop enthusiasts to power workstations and gaming thanks to Jaykihn on X. Core Ultra...

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Ryzen 7 9700X “Zen 5” Is Beaten by AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D in Gaming

Ryzen 7 9700X “Zen 5” Is Beaten by AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D in Gaming

European hardware reviewers are starting to test the Ryzen 5 7600X3D on their Socket AM5 test beds, which are still warm from last month’s Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” launch coverage, as German shop Mindfactory.de is listing the chip. One of the earliest of these reviewers is PCGH, and their findings...

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AMD and Microsoft Collaborate to Enhance Windows 11 24H2 Performance for Zen 3 through Zen 5

AMD and Microsoft Collaborate to Enhance Windows 11 24H2 Performance for Zen 3 through Zen 5

One of them is that, whereas other reviewers tested using a regular user account with some admin access, AMD conducted its testing on Windows 11 23H2 in Admin mode, meaning that a local system administrator account was employed. It appears that this has an impact on the functionality of the...

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Ryzen 5 5500X3D Socket AM4 Processor with 3D V-Cache is Ready, According to AMD

Ryzen 5 5500X3D Socket AM4 Processor with 3D V-Cache is Ready, According to AMD

AMD will never give up on you, never disappoint you, and never run off and leave you if you’re using the Socket AM4 platform. It won’t break your heart, never say goodbye, never lie to you, or injure you. According to reports, the business is putting the last touches on...

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