➀ DDR5 memory speed world record broken by overclocker AKM; ➁ DDR5-12264 achieved with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, V-COLOR XFinity memory, and ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF; ➂ New record surpasses previous DDR5-12112 record.
Recent #CPU news in the semiconductor industry
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 Intel acknowledges the underperformance of the Core Ultra 200S series, including the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, in gaming benchmarks; ➁ Intel plans to release updates by the end of November or early December to address the performance issues; ➂ Intel identifies multifactor issues at the OS and BIOS levels and will release a comprehensive update.
➀ MSI introduces the 'X3D Gaming Mode' to enhance performance on Ryzen processors; ➁ The feature benefits dual CCD processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D; ➂ It allows disabling other CCD or SMT for improved gaming performance.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has quickly sold out in the US and UK; ➁ Scalpers are selling the CPU at inflated prices; ➂ The situation is different in Germany, with retailers having stock.
➀ The evolving verification requirements of RISC-V as the architecture gains adoption; ➁ The role of standardization and infrastructure in supporting RISC-V’s growth; ➂ Challenges and opportunities in open-source functional verification for RISC-V.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU has been leaked in a gaming benchmark for the game Factorio, confirming its existence and testing phase. ➁ However, the benchmark results are unreliable due to inconsistencies and unknown variables, such as potential overclocking. ➂ The Ryzen 9950X3D is likely to be inbound soon, if it's getting to the point where prerelease samples are showing up in benchmarks.
➀ ASUS has released a BIOS update for select AMD AM5 motherboards, introducing 'Turbo Game Mode' to optimize gaming performance for X3D processors; ➁ This feature disables one of the CPU's chiplets and Simultaneous Multi-Threading to enhance single-threaded performance, reducing latency and improving efficiency in games; ➂ The feature will allow users and gamers to tweak the game-focused performance, and multi-threaded setups for different workloads easily.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is rumored to be priced $30 more than its predecessor, the 7800X3D, potentially setting its MSRP at $479; ➁ PC gamers who missed the chance to buy the Ryzen 7800X3D for under $300 may regret not doing so; ➂ The Ryzen 9800X3D's gaming gains are expected to be around 8% compared to the 7800X3D.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads with Zen 5 architecture, a 120W TDP, next-gen 3D V-Cache, 96MB of L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier; ➁ The processor has a 4.7GHz base clock and up to 5.2GHz boost clock; ➂ It is compatible with all AMD 600-series motherboards and has an unlocked multiplier.
➀ AMD Ryzen 9800X3D has been leaked with strong non-gaming performance in Geekbench; ➁ The CPU is expected to have a base clock of 4.7GHz and a boost clock of 5.2GHz; ➂ Ryzen 9800X3D is nearly as fast as the Ryzen 9950X in single-core performance.
➀ AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with 3D V-Cache technology is set to be the fastest gaming CPU; ➁ The processor offers a 16% IPC increase, 96MB L3 cache, and support for DDR5 memory; ➂ It is built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4nm manufacturing process.
➀ Ryzen 9800X3D benchmarks show up to a 20% performance jump over 7800X3D; ➁ The 9800X3D is expected to debut on November 7, targeting PC gamers; ➂ The benchmarks show a significant improvement in non-gaming workloads.
➀ The RISC-V and open-source functional verification challenge highlights the differences in verification processes between RISC-V and ARM cores. ➁ The importance of selecting a reliable IP vendor and the impact of software support on verification is discussed. ➂ The role of RISC-V profiles in simplifying verification and enabling software compatibility is emphasized.
➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.
➀ ORIGIN PC has unveiled the NSL-14 and NSL-16; ➁ Both laptops are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor; ➂ The NSL-14 features a 14-inch display and the NSL-16 has a 16-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate.
➀ Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K processor loses in gaming performance to the Core i9-14900K, 13900K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 7800X3D, and even the Ryzen 7 7700X; ➁ The performance of the Core Ultra 9 285K against its predecessors and competitors is discussed; ➂ Issues with the Arrow Lake architecture and potential hardware flaws are mentioned.
➀ AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs see price drops up to $50 ahead of Zen 5 X3D launch; ➁ Promotion includes models from Ryzen 5 9600X to Ryzen 9 9950X; ➂ Discounts are available starting today.
➀ AMD officially confirms the launch of Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs on November 7, 2024; ➁ The Ryzen 9800 X3D is the first to be released, with Ryzen 9900 X3D and Ryzen 9950 X3D to follow in early 2025; ➂ The Ryzen 9800 X3D is expected to deliver better performance than its predecessor.
➀ Intel's next-gen 2027 processor release is teased with Griffin Cove as a 'Unified Core'; ➁ E-Cores are eliminated from desktop CPUs; ➂ The roadmap for Intel's processors up to 2027 is outlined.