➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.

➀ ASUS will showcase its new X870-based BTF motherboards at CES 2025; ➁ The motherboards will launch alongside AMD's Ryzen 9 9000X3D processors; ➂ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will also debut at the event.

➀ AMD's Radeon RX 8800 XT, the top RDNA 4 GPU, is set for mass production in December with 25% less power consumption and 45% better ray tracing performance than the 7900 XTX; ➁ NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 5070 is expected to surpass the RDNA 4 stack at CES 2025; ➂ The RX 8800 XT is the last RDNA 4 card before UDNA, with performance and power consumption rumors suggesting significant improvements.

➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.

➀ Cyber Monday on Amazon offers significant discounts on PC gaming items; ➁ AMD Ryzen 7 5700X CPU is 59% off; ➂ Gaming monitors up to 48% off

➀ AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series 'Shimada Peak' CPUs are launching with 96-core and 16-core models for HEDT systems; ➁ The flagship 96-core CPU includes 12 CCDs and 384MB of L3 cache; ➂ AMD's new Zen 5 architecture is ready for the huge SP6 socket.

➀ AMD is rumored to launch Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors by the end of January 2025; ➁ The 9950X3D will have 16 cores, 32 threads, and 144MB of cache, while the 9900X3D will feature 12 cores, 24 threads, and 140MB of cache; ➂ Only one of the CCDs in the dual CCD processors will have 3D V-Cache technology.

➀ Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, the studio behind Elden Ring; ➁ The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 and the potential for Half-Life 3; ➂ Reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34-inch Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor.

➀ AMD believes the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D's overclocking capabilities will encourage gamers to upgrade from the previous Ryzen 7 7800X3D model; ➁ The 'overclocking factor' of the 9800X3D is expected to drive some 7800X3D owners to consider the new CPU; ➂ Martijn Boonstra, AMD's Product and Business Development Manager, highlighted the overclocking potential of the 9800X3D in an interview with PC Guide.

➀ Amazon has started early Black Friday deals with discounts on a range of PC hardware like GPUs, CPUs, PSUs, and motherboards; ➁ The article lists specific deals available on Amazon; ➂ The deals are expected to change as Black Friday approaches.

➀ WSTS报告2024年第三季度半导体市场增长1660亿美元，同比增长10.7%；➁ 英伟达因AI GPU的强劲表现成为最大半导体公司；➂ 2024年第四季度展望显示数据中心市场将推动Nvidia、美光和AMD的收入增长；➃ 2025年展望显示AI将推动服务器增长，但增速将放缓。

➀ Intel is testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture in upcoming APUs; ➁ The company is still waiting to launch its second-gen Arc desktop 'Battlemage' graphics cards; ➂ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned a focus on integrated graphics for the future of Arc.

➀ AMD plans to transition from RDNA to UDNA architecture after the RX 8000 series; ➁ UDNA will unify gaming and data center GPUs, with RX 9000 set to use this architecture in Q2 2026; ➂ The leaker claims that MI400 and RX 9000 use the same UDNA, and the architecture uses an ALU design similar to GCN.

➀ AMD is dominating the desktop CPU market with a significant increase in market share; ➁ Amazon's top 10 best-selling CPUs are all AMD Ryzen processors; ➂ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 7800X3D are leading the list.

➀ MSI responds to the case of the burned out Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Tomahawk X870 motherboard; ➁ Confirms collaboration with AMD and GamersNexus for investigation; ➂ User error suspected as the cause of the damage.

➀ Intel has no plans to bring 3D V-Cache to its desktop Core Ultra CPU line-up; ➁ Intel is developing similar cache-stacking technology but plans to focus on the server market; ➂ The desktop CPU market for gamers is not large, and Intel sells more CPUs to non-gaming systems.

➀ AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip outperforms Intel Core Ultra by 75% in gaming performance; ➁ AMD showcases its new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors for thin and light laptops; ➂ The performance data indicates that AMD's technology offers significant advantages over Intel's in certain scenarios.

➀ The global GPU market is projected to reach nearly $100 billion by the end of the year; ➁ GPUs are becoming increasingly prevalent in various sectors, driven by the AI boom and high demand for NVIDIA GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's GPU sales could top $90 billion, with AMD's AI GPU sales expected to reach $3 billion.

➀ A Reddit user reported a burned AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket; ➁ The user experienced '00' postcodes and visible damage suggests bent pins and improper seating of the CPU; ➂ The incident is likely due to installation error by the user.

➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.