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September 15
- Leaked Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU sample delivers double-digit multicore performance boost — no advantage seen in single-core testing, though➀ Leaked benchmark results show a significant multi-core performance boost for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K; ➁ The CPU scores 850.6 points in single-core testing and 10,907.1 points in multi-core testing; ➂ Despite not having hyperthreading, the chip performs well in multi-core tests, reaching about 90% of the performance of the higher-tier Intel Core i7-14700K.
September 14
- AMD hides Taiwan branding on Ryzen CPU packaging as it preps new chips for China market release — company uses black sticker to erase origin information➀ AMD has concealed Taiwan branding on Ryzen CPU packaging ahead of China market launch; ➁ The company has used a black sticker to erase origin information; ➂ This follows a history of China's prohibition on mentioning Taiwan on product packaging.
September 13
- Researchers build AI-powered security systems that predict criminal behavior, claims 82.8% accuracy in predicting felonies with CCTV monitoring➀ South Korea's ETRI develops an AI monitoring system named Dejaview; ➁ The system uses CCTV footage and other data to predict crime; ➂ Dejaview has an 82.8% accuracy rate in predicting felonies;
September 12
- AMD silently launches RX 7800M GPU — mobile Navi 32 with 12GB of VRAM➀ AMD quietly launches the RX 7800M GPU, a powerful mobile GPU for gaming notebooks; ➁ The RX 7800M features 60 RDNA 3 compute units, 96 ROPS, and 3,840 stream processors; ➂ Performance comparison with other AMD and Nvidia GPUs
- Intel Z890 motherboards reportedly ship with the Intel Default Profile by default — alternative profiles are allowed but only selectable by the user➀ Intel's upcoming Z890 motherboards are set to ship with the Intel Default Profile; ➁ This move aims to prevent the instability issues caused by faulty microcodes in Raptor Lake processors; ➂ Motherboard manufacturers can still offer alternative power profiles for users to select.
- Intel partner offers refund for faulty Core i9-14900K CPU due to lack of stock — affected user sells off Intel hardware and switches to AMD➀ An Intel partner is offering refunds for faulty Core i9-14900K CPUs due to lack of stock; ➁ The affected user has sold off Intel hardware and switched to AMD; ➂ Intel confirms sufficient stock for RMA requests for Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K processors.
- Intel Alder Lake-N CPU powers new Linux tablet PC — Juno Tab 3 features N100 CPU, 12GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for $699➀ Juno Computers has launched the Juno Tab 3, a 12.1-inch tablet powered by an Intel N100 CPU and pre-installed with Mobian Phosh, Ubuntu, or Kubuntu. The tablet starts at $699 and features 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD. ➁ The Intel N100 chip, part of the Alder Lake-N family, has a quad-core design without Hyper-Threading and is clocked at 3.4 GHz. ➂ The tablet offers three Linux operating system options: Mobian Phosh, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and Kubuntu 24.04 LTS.
September 10
- PS5 Pro confirmed — New PlayStation will cost $699.99 on November 5 with larger GPU and PSSR Upscaling➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is confirmed with a November 5 release date; ➁ The new console will cost $699.99 and feature a larger GPU; ➂ Sony's PSSR Upscaling technology aims to improve image quality.
- Intel’s CHIPS Act fund delayed by officials — Washington reportedly wants more information before disbursing billions of dollars➀ Intel faces a delay in receiving the CHIPS Act funds promised by the White House in March 2024; ➁ The U.S. government requires Intel to meet certain expectations and pass due diligence checks before releasing the funds; ➂ Intel's recent struggles include a $1.6 billion loss and plans to lay off 15% of its workforce.
- Why I won't buy an Intel Lunar Lake-powered laptop➀ The author discusses the limitations of Intel's new Lunar Lake laptop CPUs, particularly the inability to upgrade RAM, which is a deal-breaker for power users; ➁ The author evaluates alternative options for lightweight, high-performance laptops with 64GB of RAM, including AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs and Snapdragon processors; ➂ The article concludes with the author's preference for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and the potential impact of Intel's design choices on the laptop market.
- AMD Instinct MI300A data center APU underperforms against mainstream CPUs in Geekbench — MI300A submissions show lower performance than a Core i5-14600KAMD's high-end data center APU, the AMD Instinct MI300A, has been benchmarked on Geekbench 6.3.0. The performance of the MI300A in Geekbench 6.3.0 was lower than that of the Core i5-14600K across a variety of tests. According to the Geekbench 6.3.0 benchmark results, the MI300A in a single-core test scored 1988 points, while the Core i5-14600K scored 2806 points. In a multi-core test, the MI300A scored 11908 points, while the Core i5-14600K scored 19368 points. The difference in performance between the two is quite noticeable. The MI300A is a top-tier data center APU designed for high-performance computing, and it was expected that it would outperform the mainstream consumer CPU, such as the Core i5-14600K. However, in the Geekbench 6.3.0 benchmark, the MI300A's performance was significantly lower than that of the Core i5-14600K. This is a worrying sign for AMD, as the MI300A is expected to be a competitor to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, and RTX 4000 in the data center market. The difference in performance between the MI300A and the Core i5-14600K is quite significant. The MI300A is equipped with 64个Zen 4 cores and 256个VE硬件加速器，但其性能表现并不出色， compared to the performance of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO series, it is still slightly better than the MI300A. However, compared to high-end consumer CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO series, the MI300A's performance is still significantly lower. This may indicate a potential design issue with the MI300A, or it may be a limitation of the Geekbench 6.3.0 benchmark itself.
September 9
- The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2024: Ten years of graphics card hardware tested and ranked➀ An extensive benchmark of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel over the past ten years; ➁ Performance hierarchy based on benchmarks at 1080p ultra and 1440p ultra resolutions; ➂ Analysis of ray tracing performance and the impact of DLSS and FSR on gaming.
- Thermal Grizzly's direct die liquid cooling product problem has been found and fixed — withdrawn cooling block reissued with RGB➀ Thermal Grizzly's Mycro Direct Die water block issue has been identified and fixed; ➁ The revised cooling block is reissued with RGB features; ➂ Der8auer's improvements have led to the new Mycro Direct Die RGB Pro, boasting better performance and temperature control.
- Old $20 Nvidia GeForce GT 730 graphics card upcycled into $1,024 plastic handbag➀ An old Nvidia GeForce GT 730 graphics card is transformed into a luxury plastic handbag priced at $1,024; ➁ The handbag features the GPU encased in resin and includes a cooling fan; ➂ The extravagant price raises questions about the value of luxury fashion items.
September 8
- AMD deprioritizing flagship gaming GPUs: Jack Hyunh talks new strategy against Nvidia in gaming market➀ AMD is focusing on market share growth over chasing Nvidia's top-end gaming cards; ➁ AMD's new strategy aims to reach 40-50% market share; ➂ AMD's focus on data center performance has not wavered.
- Cougar GEX X2 1000W ATX 3.0 Power Supply Review➀ The Cougar GEX X2 1000W PSU offers solid performance with good efficiency and reliable voltage regulation; ➁ Despite its compact size and 80Plus Gold certification, the PSU's high price and modest feature set limit its appeal; ➂ The PSU excels in electrical performance with excellent voltage regulation and ripple suppression but falls short in thermal efficiency under heavy loads.
- AMD X870 motherboards listed overseas start at $350 — premium X870E models may retail close to $800➀ AMD X870 motherboards listed overseas start at $350; ➁ Premium X870E models may retail close to $800; ➂ The prices are set in Euros, indicating they are from overseas retailers, likely Europe.
- Zen 5 CPU performance is unaffected by Inception mitigation➀ The Zen 5 architecture is immune to the Inception vulnerability; ➁ No performance regressions from Inception mitigation on Zen 5; ➂ Zen 3 and Zen 4 require software mitigations for Inception.
- Asus 24-inch FHD 165 Hz gaming monitor is on sale for $109➀ Asus' 24-inch FHD 165 Hz gaming monitor, the TUF VG247Q1A, is currently on sale for $109 at Amazon, marking a new all-time low price. ➁ The monitor features a VA panel with an FHD resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium certification. ➂ This deal offers gamers a quality gaming experience at a reduced price.
September 7
- Best of IFA 2024: New CPUs, new laptops, and more➀ Overview of the IFA 2024 tech showcase with focus on new CPUs and laptops; ➁ Detailed look at Intel's Lunar Lake processors and Lenovo's Auto Twist AI PC; ➂ Highlight on Acer Nitro XV240 F6 600 Hz Gaming Monitor and other notable products.
- Addlink NAS D60 SSD review: Finally a good caching NVMe SSD➀ The Addlink NAS D60 offers decent sustained performance and power loss protection, making it suitable for NAS caching and server use; ➁ It lacks a pSLC cache, which contributes to more consistent and predictable performance, but sacrifices some general SSD performance; ➂ The drive uses enterprise-grade TLC flash, providing high endurance and write-per-day ratings.
September 4
- Incase will launch rebranded "Designed by Microsoft" peripherals in Q4 2024➀ Incase acquired Microsoft Hardware's license and plans to launch rebranded peripherals in Q4 2024. ➁ The lineup includes ergonomic keyboards, mice, headsets, and other accessories. ➂ Fans hope Incase will expand the offerings to include more enthusiast-grade peripherals.
- Chinese GPU-maker XCT, once valued at $2.1B, is on the verge of collapse — shareholders now suing founder➀ XCT, once valued at $2.1B, is facing financial collapse and potential closure. ➁ Shareholders are suing the founder for failing to secure promised funding. ➂ The company's bank account has been frozen, hindering operational funds.
- Intel Core Ultra Series 2 comes to the Dell XPS 13➀ Dell updates XPS 13 with Intel's second-generation Core Ultra processors, offering improved performance and battery life. ➁ The new XPS 13 (9350) features up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, with an NPU delivering up to 48 TOPS. ➂ The laptop maintains the same chassis design but upgrades internals, including Intel Wi-Fi 7 and up to 32GB of RAM.
- Intel launches Lunar Lake: claims Arm-beating battery life, world’s fastest mobile CPU cores➀ Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V-series processors promise 'historic x86 power efficiency' and the world's fastest mobile CPU cores. ➁ The new chips claim up to 20.1 hours of battery life, outperforming Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and AMD's competing chips. ➂ Pre-orders for the new Intel Core Ultra 200V-series chips are now available, with units starting to ship on September 24.
September 3
- Taiwan accuses Chinese chip manufacturing tool companies of poaching engineers from Taiwanese companies➀ Taiwan accuses several Chinese semiconductor companies of illegally recruiting its engineers and stealing proprietary technologies. ➁ A recent investigation identified eight Chinese firms, including Naura Technology, as violators of Taiwanese law. ➂ Naura has denied any wrongdoing, stating that its operations in Taiwan comply with all local laws and regulations.
- Our favorite budget mechanical keyboard is only $24 this Labor Day➀ The Keychron C3 Pro, a budget mechanical keyboard, is available for just $24 on Amazon for Labor Day. ➁ It features a gasket-mounted design with sound-dampening foam for quieter typing and a 'thocky' sound. ➂ The keyboard offers 1000Hz polling and n-key rollover for gaming, with 14 types of red backlighting and double-shot ABS keycaps.
- TP-Link Archer GE800 Wi-Fi 7 router review: Gaming-focused with attractive pricing➀ The TP-Link Archer GE800 offers top-tier Wi-Fi 7 performance at a competitive price. ➁ It features a sleek design with RGB lighting and a robust port selection. ➂ Despite a noticeable cooling fan noise under heavy load, its performance outshines many high-priced rivals.
September 2
- Palit and Gainward release 'Nvidia SFF-ready' Infinity 3 and Python 3 Nvidia RTX 4000 series GPUs➀ Palit and Gainward have released SFF-ready RTX 40 series GPUs under the Infinity 3 and Python-III brands. ➁ Both brands use the same design and specifications, including clock speeds. ➂ The cards are designed to be 40% smaller than standard RTX 40 series cards, but some users question the true compatibility with mini-ITX cases.
- Windows 11 skips past 50% market share milestone in latest Steam survey➀ Windows 11 gained 3.36% market share in August, reaching 50.81% on Steam. ➁ The growth came primarily from users migrating from Windows 10. ➂ Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, prompting more users to consider upgrading.