Intel Faces Potential Split as Broadcom and TSMC Consider Acquisition
Intel Corporation may be headed for a breakup, with Broadcom and TSMC reportedly exploring separate acquisitions of its design and manufacturing operations. The semiconductor giant's strategic shift comes amid market share losses and manufacturing challenges against key competitors.
Intel Breakup Looms as TSMC and Broadcom Consider Split Acquisition
Tech giants TSMC and Broadcom are exploring potential separate acquisitions of Intel's operations, with Broadcom eyeing chip design while TSMC considers manufacturing facilities. The complex deal faces significant hurdles, including U.S. government concerns over foreign ownership of strategic semiconductor assets.
Intel Wins $536M Interest Payment After EU Antitrust Fine Reversal
Intel receives a $536 million interest payment from the European Commission following the reversal of a 2009 antitrust fine. The case's resolution marks the end of a 14-year legal battle and raises questions about EU competition law enforcement.
Intel Abandons Falcon Shores AI Chip to Refocus on Rack-Scale Solutions
Intel has canceled development of its Falcon Shores AI chip as part of a strategic pivot toward complete AI infrastructure solutions. The company aims to strengthen its position in the competitive AI chip market by focusing on Jaguar Shores, a comprehensive rack-scale system.
Intel Unveils Groundbreaking Modular Standards for Upgradeable Laptops
Intel proposes revolutionary standardized designs for modular laptops and mini PCs, enabling component-level upgrades and improved repairability. The initiative could transform the industry by creating an open marketplace for interchangeable parts while supporting right-to-repair efforts.
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.
AMD Faces Ryzen 9 9800X3D Shortages as Intel's Arrow Lake Struggles
AMD executives reveal unprecedented demand for their flagship Ryzen 9 9800X3D gaming processor, partly driven by Intel's underperforming Arrow Lake chips. Supply constraints expected to ease in 2025 as AMD increases production capacity to meet surging demand.
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.
Chinese Server with Dual Hygon CPUs Struggles to Match Decade-Old Intel Laptop Chip
A Chinese-made Hygon server system with two 16-core processors delivers surprisingly weak performance in Geekbench AI benchmarks, barely matching a 2015 Intel mobile chip. The results highlight growing technological gaps as trade restrictions limit Chinese chipmakers' access to modern architectures.