Recent #CPU news in the semiconductor industry

about 1 year ago
1. AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 series 'Zen 5' CPUs to August 15 due to quality assurance issues with the initial production units. 2. The 6-core and 8-core Zen 5 chips will launch on August 8, while the 12-core and 16-core versions will launch on August 15. 3. AMD is replacing the initial production units with fresh units to ensure high-quality experiences for users.
AMDCPUtechnology
about 1 year ago
1. AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors by one to two weeks due to quality issues with the initial production units. 2. The launch will now be staggered, with the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X launching on August 8th, and the Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X on August 15th. 3. The delay is also due to AMD needing to recall and replace the first batch of chips sent to distributors.
AMDCPUdesktop
about 1 year ago
1. Intel has identified the root cause of instability in 13th and 14th generation Core processors as a microcode algorithm issue leading to incorrect voltage requests; 2. The company has analyzed returned processors to uncover the problem and is working on a microcode patch to address the high voltage exposure; 3. Intel aims to release the patch to partners by mid-August after thorough validation and encourages affected users to contact customer support for assistance.
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about 1 year ago
1. Intel has identified the root cause of the instability issues with its Raptor Lake desktop chips as excessive voltage requests from a flawed microcode algorithm. 2. A microcode update to fix the issue is expected to be released in mid-August. 3. Intel also confirmed a separate manufacturing issue affecting early Raptor Lake chips, but this is not related to the current instability issues.
CPUIntelMicrocode
about 1 year ago
1. AMD's Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores is set to launch at the end of July, with price cuts on Ryzen 8000 series also announced. 2. Intel's Core i9-14900KS is the last of the Core I series, featuring clock speeds up to 6.2 GHz. 3. The CPU market is expected to focus on 'AI PC' by the end of 2024, both for mobile and desktop platforms.
AMDCPUgaming
about 1 year ago
1. Noctua has launched the second-generation NH-D15 G2 cooler, which supports Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S processors in LGA1851 packaging. 2. The cooler features eight heat pipes, asymmetrical fin-stack, and two 140-mm PWM fans designed to minimize acoustic interaction. 3. Noctua offers three versions of the NH-D15 G2 tailored for different CPUs, all compatible with a wide range of motherboards and hardware.
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