AMD Confirms New Ryzen 9 X3D Processors Match Gaming Performance of 9800X3D
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will deliver gaming performance similar to the current 9800X3D, while offering enhanced multi-threaded capabilities. The new chips, featuring up to 16 cores, are positioned as ideal solutions for content creators who game.
AMD Unveils Budget-Friendly Ryzen 5 7400F for AM5 Platform
AMD expands its processor lineup with the Ryzen 5 7400F, offering an affordable entry point into Zen 4 architecture with six cores and twelve threads. The new CPU maintains impressive specs while targeting budget-conscious builders with an expected price around $150.
Intel Unveils Enhanced Laminar CPU Coolers for Core Ultra 200 Series
Intel introduces upgraded Laminar RH2 and RM2 stock coolers for Core Ultra 200-series processors, featuring copper base plates and improved acoustics. The premium RH2 model offers near-silent operation at 23 decibels with ARGB lighting, while the RM2 targets mid-range chips.
Intel's Arrow Lake CPU Performance Takes a Hit with Latest Microcode Update
Intel faces new challenges as their latest Arrow Lake CPU firmware update causes significant gaming performance drops, with Cyberpunk 2077 seeing a 20% decrease in frame rates. The company attributes issues to missing software components and promises fixes by early 2025.
AMD's Gaming Dominance: Ryzen 9800X3D Claims Top Spot as Intel Falls Behind
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has secured overwhelming market dominance, with sales figures showing AMD moving 4,260 CPU units compared to Intel's mere 320. The flagship 9800X3D led with over 1,600 units sold despite availability constraints, marking a significant shift in CPU market dynamics.
Tech Journalism Pioneer Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld Editor, Dies at 58
Renowned hardware journalist Gordon Mah Ung, who shaped tech media for over 25 years through his work at PCWorld and Maximum PC, has passed away at 58. His legacy includes influential hardware reviews, The Full Nerd podcast, and an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity.
Historic Pentium FDIV Bug Finally Located After 30 Years
Hardware historian Ken Shirriff has identified the exact transistors responsible for Intel's infamous $475 million FDIV bug from 1994 through microscopic analysis. The discovery reveals how five missing transistors in the Pentium's floating-point unit caused one of computing's costliest errors.
Intel Faces Legal Battle Over Faulty Raptor Lake CPU Voltage Issues
A class action lawsuit alleges Intel knowingly sold defective 13th and 14th generation processors with voltage control problems that can permanently damage computers. Despite user complaints since launch, Intel's delayed software fix reportedly impacts performance while leaving many prebuilt system owners without recourse.
Microsoft's Aggressive Push: Full-Screen Windows 11 Prompts Target Windows 10 Users
Microsoft intensifies its hardware upgrade campaign with full-screen prompts urging Windows 10 users to buy new PCs ahead of October 2025 support end. While promoting Windows 11 compatibility, the company quietly offers extended security updates for those who wish to keep their current systems.
Revolutionary Software Bypasses CPU for Enhanced Computing Efficiency
A new software package allows certain operations to bypass the CPU, leading to significant performance gains in high-intensity computing tasks. This innovative approach could reshape system design and boost efficiency across various industries.