➀ An Intel partner is offering refunds for faulty Core i9-14900K CPUs due to lack of stock; ➁ The affected user has sold off Intel hardware and switched to AMD; ➂ Intel confirms sufficient stock for RMA requests for Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K processors.

➀ This article discusses the importance of fully populating memory channels on CPUs featuring AMD EPYC Genoa; ➁ The author tests different memory configurations and finds that filling all memory channels maximizes memory bandwidth; ➃ The article concludes that filling memory channels is a good idea, especially for servers, to maximize performance.

➀ The author discusses the limitations of Intel's new Lunar Lake laptop CPUs, particularly the inability to upgrade RAM, which is a deal-breaker for power users; ➁ The author evaluates alternative options for lightweight, high-performance laptops with 64GB of RAM, including AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs and Snapdragon processors; ➂ The article concludes with the author's preference for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and the potential impact of Intel's design choices on the laptop market.

AMD's high-end data center APU, the AMD Instinct MI300A, has been benchmarked on Geekbench 6.3.0. The performance of the MI300A in Geekbench 6.3.0 was lower than that of the Core i5-14600K across a variety of tests. According to the Geekbench 6.3.0 benchmark results, the MI300A in a single-core test scored 1988 points, while the Core i5-14600K scored 2806 points. In a multi-core test, the MI300A scored 11908 points, while the Core i5-14600K scored 19368 points. The difference in performance between the two is quite noticeable. The MI300A is a top-tier data center APU designed for high-performance computing, and it was expected that it would outperform the mainstream consumer CPU, such as the Core i5-14600K. However, in the Geekbench 6.3.0 benchmark, the MI300A's performance was significantly lower than that of the Core i5-14600K. This is a worrying sign for AMD, as the MI300A is expected to be a competitor to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, and RTX 4000 in the data center market. The difference in performance between the MI300A and the Core i5-14600K is quite significant. The MI300A is equipped with 64个Zen 4 cores and 256个VE硬件加速器，但其性能表现并不出色， compared to the performance of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO series, it is still slightly better than the MI300A. However, compared to high-end consumer CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO series, the MI300A's performance is still significantly lower. This may indicate a potential design issue with the MI300A, or it may be a limitation of the Geekbench 6.3.0 benchmark itself.

➀ The IBM mainframe Telum chip features eight cores running at 5.5 GHz and 360 MB of on-chip cache; ➁ The chip utilizes ten 36 MB L2 caches, one for each core, and additional caches for I/O and AI acceleration; ➂ The cache architecture includes a virtual L3 cache and an uncommitted cache block for optimal performance.

➀ AMD is reportedly preparing to launch the Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU in early 2025; ➁ The new processor is expected to feature Strix Point silicon with up to 12x Zen 5 cores and 16x RDNA 3.5 CUs; ➂ AMD revealed a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU is in development, potentially based on Ryzen AI 300 APUs.

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 The Zen 5 architecture is immune to the Inception vulnerability; ➁ No performance regressions from Inception mitigation on Zen 5; ➂ Zen 3 and Zen 4 require software mitigations for Inception.

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 This article provides an overview of the NVIDIA GH200, a high-performance computing platform; ➁ Discusses the key features and innovations of the GH200, such as its LPDDR5X memory and NVLink-C2C interface; ➂ Explains the different configurations available for the GH200, including memory size, bandwidth, and GPU options.

1. Intel has announced the Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) processors, which are claimed to be the most efficient x86 processors ever. 2. Over 80 laptop designs are planned to launch, featuring models from major brands like MSI, LG, Samsung, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Dell, and more. 3. The processors are designed for low power consumption, with TDPs ranging from 9W to 33W, and offer significant improvements in AI performance and graphics.

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.

1. MSI introduces a 105W TDP mode for 600-series motherboards, initially exclusive to Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X. 2. This feature will be officially supported by AMD through an upcoming AGESA firmware update, making it available to all manufacturers. 3. The 105W TDP mode promises a 13% increase in Cinebench nT performance, enhancing CPU performance and power consumption.

1. Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform is detailed in new Coreboot files, confirming previous rumors and introducing a new Panther Lake-H variant without integrated graphics. 2. The platform is set to target the laptop market and is expected to launch in 2025, featuring upgrades over Lunar Lake. 3. Panther Lake may come in four configurations, with power limits ranging from 15 to 240 watts, indicating a significant increase in performance capabilities.

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 TechTuber Der8auer investigates a fake AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU bought by one of his fans. ➁ The counterfeit chip had several visual discrepancies and lacked the actual silicon die. ➂ Buyers are advised to use platforms with buyer protections to avoid such scams.

1. Qualcomm is expected to unveil a new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus at IFA 2024; 2. The new SKU, X1P-42-100, targets the sub-$800 laptop market with an Oryon CPU; 3. The CPU offers reduced GPU performance but maintains AI capabilities and supports up to three 4K monitors.

1. AMD has announced the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, featuring six cores and 3D V-Cache technology, exclusively available at Microcenter in the US; 2. The processor boosts to 4.7GHz and includes 96MB of L3 cache; 3. Currently, it is only offered in a bundle with a motherboard and memory at Microcenter, with no news on availability in other regions.

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 The AmpereOne CPU introduces a custom-core design, differing from the licensed Neoverse cores of the Altra series. ➁ It includes significant new features such as nested virtualization, which are absent in the Altra/Altra Max series. ➂ The platform adopts DDR5 and PCIe Gen5, marking a step forward in modernization and performance.