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6 months ago

AMD Zen 6 Medusa Ridge Ryzen CPUs Allegedly Could Scale To 32 Cores

➀ The article discusses the rumored increase in core count for AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs, potentially reaching 32 cores with Zen 6 Medusa Ridge architecture.

➁ The information is based on leaks suggesting a dual-chiplet processor configuration with 24 cores and 96MB of L3 cache, or a single chiplet with 32 cores and 64MB of L3 cache.

➂ The article notes that these details are preliminary and based on speculation, with processors expected to be released next year.

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7 months ago

AMD outsells Intel in the datacenter for the first time in Q4 2024

➀ AMD in Q4 2024 posted impressive financial results, with its client and datacenter CPUs driving the growth.

➁ The company's datacenter business achieved a 69% YoY increase in net revenue, marking a milestone as it outsold Intel in the datacenter space for the first time.

➂ However, AMD's gaming business struggled with a significant decline in revenue and operating income, mainly due to lower sales of Radeon discrete GPUs and system-on-chips for game consoles.

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More Fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs Spotted And They Look Convincing

➀ Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are making the rounds in China; ➁ Scammers are taking advantage of the difficulty in finding genuine chips; ➂ The counterfeit chips can be identified by their PCB color, substrate code, and capacitor differences.

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Qualcomm hires Intel's Xeon architect to lead development of server CPUs

➀ Qualcomm hires Sailesh Kottapalli, a former Intel Xeon architect, to lead its data center CPU development; ➁ Kottapalli joins as a senior vice president, bringing 28 years of Intel experience; ➂ Qualcomm's new server CPUs will use cores from Nuvia, acquired in 2021.

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China's SpacemiT develops 64-core RISC-V datacenter CPU — 12nm chip allegedly performs like a 10-year old Xen or Opteron but with higher core count

➀ SpacemiT introduces the VitalStone V100 with up to 64 RISC-V cores; ➁ The processor is based on OpenC910 project design and is made on a 12nm process technology; ➂ Each core achieves a SPEC CINT2006 integer score of 9, placing it on par with older processors like the Intel Xeon E5520 and AMD Opteron 6212 but with a higher core count.

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Imagination quits RISC-V CPU business to focus on GPUs and AI

➀ Imagination exits the RISC-V CPU business; ➁ Focus on GPU and AI IP; ➂ Maintains commitment to the RISC-V ecosystem; ➃ RISC-V CPU IP portfolio limited in scope; ➄ Shift in focus seen as ironic given Imagination's history with MIPS.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Sales Top Entire 9000 CPU Range At A Popular EU Retailer

➀ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is experiencing high demand due to its gaming performance and 3D V-Cache technology; ➁ It has outperformed all other Ryzen 9000 series CPUs at a popular EU retailer; ➂ The chip has received high praise and is considered the best PC gaming processor available.

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Intel opens pre-orders for Arrow Lake non-K 65W CPUs in China — Shipping is expected to commence on January 13 as Intel eyes a CES unveil next month

➀ Intel China has started pre-orders for the Arrow Lake non-K 65W CPUs in China; ➁ Shipping is expected to begin on January 13; ➂ Intel is planning a CES unveiling next month.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Spotted With A 5.65GHz Clock Speed And 128MB L3 Cache

➀ AMD has made key changes to its second generation 3D V-Cache design; ➁ The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are rumored to have the same top speeds as their non-X3D counterparts; ➂ The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is expected to have a 5.65GHz clock speed and 128MB L3 cache.

Vendor hints at mobile RTX 50 series GPU launch at CES 2025 — next-gen gaming laptops with mobile Blackwell GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake-H/HX or AMD Fire Range CPUs

➀ Thunderobot hints at the launch of the RTX 50 series mobile GPUs at CES 2025; ➁ The laptops will feature Intel's Arrow Lake-H/HX or AMD's Fire Range CPUs; ➂ The RTX 50 series may not see a VRAM capacity increase, with some models using the same GB203M die.

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9 months ago

Qualcomm wins legal battle over Arm — chipmaker didn't violate Arm's chip licensing agreement

➀ Qualcomm has won a legal battle against Arm Holdings, with the jury concluding that it did not violate its architecture license agreement and technology license agreement by acquiring Nuvia and using its IP in Snapdragon X processors. ➁ The jury was unable to decide whether Nuvia, which was acquired by Qualcomm, violated its licensing terms with Arm. ➂ The decision leaves open the possibility of a retrial or further negotiations.

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9 months ago

Intel Details Non-Ultra Core 200H Mobile CPU Models And Specs Ahead Of CES

➀ Intel quietly unveiled several Core 200H series processors for laptops; ➁ These processors are based on the older Raptor Lake architecture and feature Hyper Threading support; ➂ There are five new non-Ultra Core Processor Series 2 models, including the Core 5 210H, Core 5 220H, Core 7 240H, Core 7 250H, and Core 9 270H.

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Scam Alert: Beware Of Fake $199 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Listings On Amazon

➀ Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D listings appeared on Amazon at an unusually low price of $199.99; ➁ The listings were removed after Amazon's swift action; ➂ The sellers had incorrect details and were suspected of using bots to generate the listings.

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Intel's Non-K Core Ultra 200 CPUs Break Cover In Early Retail Listings

➀ Intel's non-K Core Ultra 200 CPUs have been revealed in early retail listings; ➁ The new models are non-K, meaning they do not feature an unlocked multiplier and are targeted at users who do not want to overclock; ➂ The prices of these new models are not yet clear, with some listed higher than their unlocked counterparts, which may be a mistake.

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Intel's 65W And 35W Arrow Lake CPU Specs Leak For Lower Power Builds

➀ Intel's Arrow Lake CPU lineup is expanding with new 65W and 35W models; ➁ The leak reveals specifications for several new SKUs with varying core counts and clock speeds; ➂ Intel is addressing performance issues and planning to launch new SKUs with lower power consumption.

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AMD Gains Big In Desktop CPU Market Share, Can It Catch Up To Intel?

➀ AMD's desktop CPU market share increased by 5.7% in the third quarter of 2024, nearly doubling its year-over-year growth; ➁ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, with AMD's second-generation 3D V-Cache, is a hit in the market; ➂ Intel's share decreased to 71.3% from 80.8% a year ago, but may increase as inventory correction subsides.

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AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D Sells Out Everywhere But Don't Worry, Scalpers Have Your Back

➀ The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is selling out everywhere due to high demand; ➁ The processor offers significant gaming performance improvements with 3D V-Cache; ➂ AMD has re-engineered the 3D V-Cache for overclocking capabilities; ➃ Scalpers are selling the CPU at inflated prices, but it's expected to restock soon.

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AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU Prices Slashed, Making Way For Ryzen 7 9800X3D

➀ AMD slashes prices of Ryzen 9000 CPUs to promote Ryzen 7 9800X3D; ➁ Non-X3D processors offer better clock speeds for non-gaming tasks; ➂ Ryzen 9 9900X offers competitive multi-core performance at a lower price.

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