➀ An extensive benchmark of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel over the past ten years; ➁ Performance hierarchy based on benchmarks at 1080p ultra and 1440p ultra resolutions; ➂ Analysis of ray tracing performance and the impact of DLSS and FSR on gaming.

➀ Intel cancels the 20A node for next-gen chips and shifts focus to the upcoming 18A node; ➁ AMD's next-gen Z2 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs is set to arrive in early 2025; ➃ KDE Slimbook 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS chip and up to 96GB RAM; ➄ Spec5's NOMAD handheld device powered by Raspberry Pi 5 and LoRa module.

➀ The US Chips and Science Act's main goal, to restore the US as a manufacturer of leading-edge logic ICs, is in jeopardy due to a disconnect between US bureaucracy and Intel. ➁ Intel, the only US company with a plan to produce these ICs, has not received any of the $19.5 billion in grants and loans promised under the Act. ➂ The delay in funding is due to officials waiting for Intel to show progress in building infrastructure, while Intel is unable to invest in new fabs due to the chip demand slump.

➀ The Intel Xeon 6 R1S is a single-socket processor designed for high-performance computing; ➁ It features up to 136 PCIe Gen5 lanes and 64 lanes of CXL 2.0; ➂ The CPU is based on the Granite Rapids architecture and is expected to offer a lower-cost alternative to higher-end models.

➀ Overview of the IFA 2024 tech showcase with focus on new CPUs and laptops; ➁ Detailed look at Intel's Lunar Lake processors and Lenovo's Auto Twist AI PC; ➂ Highlight on Acer Nitro XV240 F6 600 Hz Gaming Monitor and other notable products.

➀ Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V-series processors promise 'historic x86 power efficiency' and the world's fastest mobile CPU cores. ➁ The new chips claim up to 20.1 hours of battery life, outperforming Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and AMD's competing chips. ➂ Pre-orders for the new Intel Core Ultra 200V-series chips are now available, with units starting to ship on September 24.

➀ Dell updates XPS 13 with Intel's second-generation Core Ultra processors, offering improved performance and battery life. ➁ The new XPS 13 (9350) features up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, with an NPU delivering up to 48 TOPS. ➂ The laptop maintains the same chassis design but upgrades internals, including Intel Wi-Fi 7 and up to 32GB of RAM.

➀ Intel's share price surged after reports of a potential split into production and development entities. ➁ CEO Pat Gelsinger faces pressure to address liquidity issues and market share loss. ➂ The split could impact Intel's operations in Israel, potentially halting expansion and leading to job cuts.

➀ Intel and Cadence collaborate to advance the UCIe standard, focusing on multi-die design and interoperability. ➁ The collaboration aims to address technical challenges in UCIe compliance and pre-silicon interoperability. ➂ The white paper details the strategies and technical advancements in building an open chiplet ecosystem.

➀ Intel is reportedly considering selling its fabs, despite planning to regain industry process leadership next year. ➁ If Intel succeeds in achieving more advanced features than TSMC's processes, it will need its fabs and new ones to meet demand. ➂ This could make Intel's fabs a profitable foundry and enhance its proprietary products' performance without additional costs.

➀ Intel's Panther Lake processors could feature up to 16 cores with configurations including four performance cores and varying numbers of efficiency cores. ➁ These processors are aimed at both thin and light laptops and higher-end gaming laptops. ➂ The Panther Lake series will be manufactured using Intel's 18A process technology, potentially reducing manufacturing costs.

➀ Intel officially announced the Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200 series) AI PC chip at Computex 2024, with a comprehensive computing power of 120TOPS. ➁ The upcoming Panther Lake, based on Intel's 18A (1.8nm) process, will feature advanced technologies like hybrid bonding and wafer-to-wafer stacking. ➂ Panther Lake will offer up to 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores, significantly enhancing AI and graphics performance.

➀ Intel is reportedly considering selling its programmable chip division, Altera, as part of a cost-cutting plan. ➁ The potential buyer could be Marvell, a leading networking IC design company. ➂ Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, is set to present the cost-cutting plan to the board later this month, which may include halting or stopping expansion projects in Germany.

➀ Intel's board member Chen Lip-Bu resigns to join a split committee. ➁ The committee aims to help Intel separate its chip design and foundry businesses. ➂ This move is seen as Intel's closest step towards a major restructuring.

➀ Intel is reportedly considering a radical restructuring, including possible divestment of its nascent 'foundry' unit. ➁ The company has announced a 15% job cut and faced dismal quarterly earnings losses. ➂ This restructuring could have significant implications for Intel's operations in Ireland, where it is a major employer.

➀ Intel confirms that its upcoming Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake CPUs will not experience Vmin Shift Instability thanks to a new architecture. ➁ The company lists several current-generation processors, including 12th Gen Intel Core and Intel Xeon, as unaffected by this issue. ➂ Intel advises users to update their BIOS to ensure stability, with the new microcode patch causing minimal performance impact.

➀ Intel is considering spinning off its manufacturing division due to significant financial strains. ➁ The Intel Foundry unit, which has been losing billions, is a key part of the company's strategy but has failed to attract substantial external orders. ➂ Intel is seeking advice from investment banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to address its financial and operational challenges.

➀ Intel is reportedly discussing potential restructuring options, including the possible split or sale of its chip manufacturing business. ➁ The discussions involve long-standing advisors Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. ➂ These strategic considerations are expected to be announced at the September board meeting. ➃ Intel's recent financial performance has been poor, with significant losses in its foundry business.

1. Intel is reportedly considering splitting or selling off its chip manufacturing business to stabilize its financial position. 2. The company recently announced 15,000 layoffs and aims to save $10 billion in costs by 2025. 3. Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, emphasized the need for cost alignment and operational changes, but did not mention the potential split of the foundry business.

➀ Four senior Intel CPU experts have left to form a RISC-V startup called AheadComputing. ➁ The team, with over 80 years of combined experience at Intel, aims to develop open specification core IP. ➂ AheadComputing could be an attractive acquisition target for companies like AMD.