➀ Samsung's Galaxy S25 smartphones will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, replacing its own Exynos 2400; ➁ The devices are rumored to use Micron's LPDDR5 RAM; ➂ Recent benchmarks show impressive performance, indicating a full shift to Snapdragon chips for international models.
Recent #Processor news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Clevo is set to launch the X580 gaming laptop with an 18-inch display, Arrow Lake-HX processor, and RTX 50 series GPU; ➁ The laptop supports up to 192GB RAM, Gen5 SSD, and includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports; ➂ It offers 4K and QHD display options and weighs approximately 3.6kg.
➀ AMD is rumored to launch Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors by the end of January 2025; ➁ The 9950X3D will have 16 cores, 32 threads, and 144MB of cache, while the 9900X3D will feature 12 cores, 24 threads, and 140MB of cache; ➂ Only one of the CCDs in the dual CCD processors will have 3D V-Cache technology.
➀ Samsung is reportedly replacing its Exynos processors with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in home appliances; ➁ The move is part of Samsung's strategy to expand the use of Snapdragon processors in its Galaxy flagship phones; ➂ TechNews reports that this change could affect the performance and cost of Samsung's home appliance products.
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 Apple's next-gen M5 chip is expected to launch by the end of 2025; ➁ The new iPad Pro is expected to be released in late 2025 or early 2026; ➂ The M5 chip is designed for the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro and M5 MacBook laptops.
➀ AYANEO is teasing its next flagship gaming handheld, the AYANEO 3; ➁ The AYANEO 3 is expected to feature AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and FSR 4 AI upscaling; ➂ The device aims to revolutionize the way we interact with games, offering a high-performance gaming experience with advanced software and hardware features.
➀ Google's next-gen Tensor G6 processor, codenamed 'Malibu', will be built on TSMC's 2nm process node; ➁ The Tensor G6 is expected to power the upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone series; ➂ The new processor promises major performance and power improvements.
➀ Apple is set to unveil its new M4 family of processors; ➁ The new MacBook Pros will be powered by the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs; ➂ TSMC's 3nm process node is used for the new processors.
➀ Qualcomm has terminated its Snapdragon Dev Kit; ➁ Customers will receive a full refund for their orders; ➂ The project is indefinitely paused due to the struggling Windows on Arm push.
➀ Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S processors are on the horizon; ➁ Nova Lake-S will replace Arrow Lake-S; ➃ Razer Lake-S is rumored to succeed Nova Lake-S in 2026+; ➄ Intel may change sockets with Razer Lake-S.
➀ Apple's iPhone 18 in 2026 will use TSMC's 2nm chips; ➁ Some iPhone 18 models might have 3nm chips; ➂ iPhone 17 models will use 3nm chips in 2025.
1. AMD's next-generation Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPUs are approaching launch with leaked early pricing details. 2. The Ryzen R9 9950X is rumored to be priced between $599 to $649, while the R9 9900X is expected to be in the range of $449 to $499. 3. Additional information hints at potential features and specifications for the upcoming Zen 5 X3D processors, including possible overclocking support and thermal management challenges.