➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake CPUs are expected to use the new LGA1954 socket.
➁ The switch is indicated by shipping documents from NBD.ltd.
➂ The information suggests that Intel is actively distributing LGA1954 testing hardware to its global facilities.
➀ The Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro is reviewed for its performance with both Intel's Core i7-14700K and AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs.
➁ The cooler offers impressive performance and a reasonable price, with a thick radiator and advanced features.
➂ The review discusses the installation process, including the need for a custom contact frame for Intel users and the overall ease of installation.
➀ This article lists the top ten semiconductor companies in 2024, based on data from Gartner.
➁ The top five companies are Nvidia, Samsung, Intel, Hynix, and Qualcomm.
➂ The full list includes other notable companies such as Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and MediaTek.
➀ The article discusses Intel's sale of 51% of Altera to private equity for $4.46 billion, highlighting the company's poor management over the last 20 years since Andy Grove's retirement.
➁ The deal comes at a difficult time for Intel, with financial pressures and a market downturn.
➂ The article points out that despite raising $3.4 billion, Intel's financial struggles persist, with a significant debt and a rival investing heavily in capex.
➀ Intel's IPO program is now available in China, offering a balance between overclocking and stock settings with warranty protection.
➁ The program aims to provide a stable experience by optimizing CPU and RAM settings, targeting system integrators and OEMs.
➂ Intel's IPO could serve as a pilot for future BIOS presets, potentially enhancing the performance of Arrow Lake chips.
➀ Nvidia has overtaken Samsung and Intel to become the number one semiconductor company in the world;
➁ Worldwide semiconductor revenue reached $655.9 billion in 2024, up 21% from $542.1 billion in 2023;
➂ Samsung Electronics maintained second place due to gains in DRAM and flash memory, while Intel's revenue grew by only 0.8%.
Analysts have raised concerns about TSMC's plan to operate or form a joint venture with Intel's fabs. They believe the differences in manufacturing and operations would hinder success. Citigroup suggests that Intel's foundry has failed to compete with TSMC and that forcing a company to use inferior manufacturing would diminish shareholder value. Lynx Equity questions TSMC's interest in Intel's IFS and the potential risks involved. Bank of America points out the technological mismatch between Intel and TSMC and questions Intel's eligibility for $19 billion in Chips Act funding due to the required majority ownership.
➀ Intel has announced the discontinuation of its Unison app, which connects PCs and smartphones;
➁ The app, part of Intel's Evo program, will cease services at the end of June 2025;
➂ Intel's decision may be part of a broader cost-cutting strategy.
➀ Intel 开始风险生产 18A 处理器；
➁ TI 声称推出首个功能性隔离调制器；
➂ TSMC 在高雄的 2nm 工厂举行产能扩张仪式；
➃ Weebit Nano 讨论下一代非易失性存储器 ReRAM；
➄ Ed Sees The Greenland Opportunity，探讨量子计算的机会；
➅ TSMC 2nm 量产启动；
➆ TI 为紧凑型机器人设计提供电机控制；
➇ 英特尔进入 18A 风险生产阶段。
➀ According to a report, Intel and TSMC are considering a joint venture to operate Intel's fabs.
➁ The White House and the US Department of Commerce are said to be encouraging the agreement.
➂ Intel and other American semiconductor companies would hold the majority of the stock in the joint venture.
➀ The best-selling CPU on Amazon is AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, a great gaming chip that won our Editor's Choice award last November.
➁ The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, another Editor's Choice recipient, is the second-best selling CPU.
➂ AMD is outperforming Intel in terms of CPU sales on Amazon, with a 78.74% to 21.26% split in units sold.
➀ Intel has refreshed its iconic 'Intel Inside' campaign with a new slogan, 'That’s the power of Intel Inside,' emphasizing its role in the modern world.
➁ The campaign reflects Intel's belief that its products and technologies can unlock the potential of employees, customers, and partners.
➂ The original 'Intel Inside' campaign from 1991 marked a shift in tech marketing, directly targeting consumers and highlighting the processor as a key selling point for PCs.
➀ A photonics-enabled radar system is discussed, with potential advancements in sensing technology for autonomous vehicles.
➁ Intel's 18A process is moved into risk production, aiming to compete with TSMC.
➂ The University of Glasgow develops a compostable pH sensor, a technology demonstrator with potential applications.
➃ Airbus UK is selected by ESA to build the ExoMars landing system, which will deliver a rover to Mars.
➀ The MLPerf Inference v5.0 results have been released, showing that NVIDIA Hopper systems dominate the rankings;
➁ Intel and AMD also have their own submissions, focusing on different market segments;
➂ The article discusses the performance of various systems and the focus on Deepseek-R1 671B inference performance.
➀ Intel has entered risk production on 18A, a process designed to compete with TSMC's 2nm technology;
➁ Kevin O'Buckley, SVP of Foundry Services, emphasized the importance of risk production in scaling up manufacturing;
➂ The 18A process features backside power delivery, a feature not present in TSMC's 2nm process;
➃ Intel is expected to use the 18A process for its next processor generation, Panther Lake.
➀ The Dell Precision 3280 Compact Workstation is reviewed, highlighting its impressive specifications and compact size;
➁ The system features a 24-core CPU, ECC memory, 8 display outputs, RAID 0/1 SSDs, and a 20GB NVIDIA GPU;
➂ The review notes the system's ease of access for upgrades and its versatility in connecting multiple displays.
➀ TSMC is expected to earn $60 billion in revenues from manufacturing 2nm wafers before Intel makes any significant money from the technology.
➁ The US government's decision to distribute the $250 billion Chips and Science Act money widely is criticized.
➂ Intel's share of the act, $19 billion, seems insufficient compared to TSMC's $30-40 billion 2025 capex and expected revenues.
➀ Micron confirms plans to raise memory prices due to strong demand for DRAM and NAND flash.
➁ The price hike is expected to continue through 2025 and 2026.
➂ Factors include supply constraints and growing demand from AI, data centers, and consumer electronics.
➀ Jiang Shangyi, former Co-CEO of TSMC, openly discussed Intel's chip manufacturing challenges in a speech in Taiwan.
➁ He suggested that Intel should adopt mature chip manufacturing processes to compete, as it is far behind TSMC and unable to catch up.
➂ Jiang believes that Intel, once the 'king' of the chip industry, is now a 'minor player' and should merge with a company specializing in mass production of mature chip technology.
