➀ AMD has launched the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, a six-core Zen 4 CPU with 3D V-Cache for enhanced gaming performance, exclusively at Microcenter for $299. ➁ The processor features a 96 MB L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0. ➂ It is compatible with AM5 motherboards and offers a bundle deal with a motherboard and memory kit for $449.99.

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.

➀ MSI's latest BIOS update introduces a 105W TDP option for Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, enhancing multi-core performance by up to 13%. ➁ This new TDP option is speculated to be either a custom MSI feature or part of AMD's upcoming AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A. ➂ Users can easily toggle this setting in the BIOS, potentially boosting their CPU performance with minimal effort.

➀ AMD's new Ryzen 9950X and 9900X CPUs have seen significant price drops just two weeks after their release. ➁ The 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X is now available for $559 or $623, while the 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 9900X is down to $449. ➂ These discounts represent all-time lows for the new chips, making them more affordable for consumers.

➀ RISC-V architecture manages to run The Witcher 3 at 15 FPS using emulation layers. ➁ The achievement is significant for the future of open-source architecture in gaming. ➂ Challenges remain in translating x86 instructions to RISC-V, affecting performance.

➀ Akasa's Alucia H4 Plus offers basic CPU cooling performance with a distinctive blue aesthetic. ➁ It features easy installation and good noise-normalized performance but is louder and more expensive than competitors. ➂ The included fan has a low lifespan expectancy.

1. AMD announced a Windows 11 update that significantly enhances Zen 5's gaming performance; 2. The update was unexpected and focuses on gaming, despite the Ryzen 9 9950X not being primarily a gaming CPU; 3. KitGuru tested the update with various CPUs and SSDs, finding that the 24H2 update for Windows 11 indeed impacts gaming performance for AMD Zen 5, though the exact mechanism remains unclear.

➀ Intel's next-generation Diamond Rapids 'Xeon' CPUs will feature a massive LGA 9324 socket with nearly 10,000 gold contact pads. ➁ The LGA 9324 socket is part of the Oak Stream platform, succeeding the Birch Stream platform. ➂ The new socket is expected to support higher core counts and is set to launch around 2025-2026, competing directly with AMD's EPYC 'Venice' CPUs.

➀ AMD's Zen 5 architecture significantly outperforms Zen 4 in AVX-512 benchmarks on Linux. ➁ The Ryzen 9 9950X shows a 27% performance gain with AVX-512 enabled. ➂ Zen 5 maintains power efficiency, consuming only slightly more watts with AVX-512 on.

1. Intel is set to launch its new Core Ultra 200 series processors in October, featuring 14 SKUs. 2. The top model, Core Ultra 9 285K, includes 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores, with a maximum speed of 5.7GHz. 3. The series will initially release K and KF variants on October 10th, with non-K and T-Series variants expected in early 2025.

➀ Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, the flagship model of the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 2 series, will have a maximum clock speed of 5.7GHz, lower than previous models like the Intel Core i9-14900K and i9-14900KS. ➁ The new Arrow Lake-S series will abandon Hyper-Threading technology and DDR4 memory support, focusing solely on DDR5-6400 MT/s memory. ➂ Despite Intel's financial challenges and the postponement of the Intel Innovation 2024 event, the release of the Arrow Lake-S desktop processors is still scheduled for October 10th.

➀ Hygon's C86-7490 CPUs now offer up to 64 cores based on the AMD Zen architecture, tailored for the Chinese server market. ➁ The new CPUs feature dual IO dies and support for the SP5 platform, enhancing IO capabilities. ➂ Support for up to 12 DDR5 memory channels is included, improving memory performance over previous DDR4 standards.

➀ Microsoft has patched a TPM 2.0 bypass in its latest Canary Build, preventing Windows 11 installations on PCs with unsupported CPUs. ➁ This patch effectively blocks a command line trick that allowed users to install Windows 11 on older CPUs. ➂ Users may need to switch to other operating systems or upgrade their hardware.

1. Intel's Core Ultra 200K series qualification samples have been distributed to partners, featuring 24-core variants with 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores. 2. The Core Ultra 9 285K qualification sample can reach a maximum clock speed of 5.7GHz using TVB, with P-cores at 5.4GHz and E-cores at 4.6GHz. 3. Despite potential lower clock speeds compared to predecessors, the new processors are expected to outperform older models based on Geekbench results.

1. A newly discovered Windows bug may affect the gaming performance of AMD's latest Ryzen CPUs, particularly Zen 5-based models. 2. The bug relates to system account privileges, where inadequate privileges can reduce gaming performance even for local administrator accounts. 3. AMD recommends using the hidden administrator account to maximize gaming performance, and the issue is expected to be resolved in an upcoming Windows update.

➀ MSI introduces PBO Enhanced Mode, boosting performance of Ryzen 9000 CPUs by up to 15%. ➁ The new feature offers three modes, with the most aggressive mode achieving nearly a 10% performance increase on Ryzen 9 9950X. ➂ MSI also introduces temperature-tuned profiles to lower peak operating temperatures without significant performance loss.

1. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, a 16-core CPU, offers an 8% performance increase from Zen 4 with a 10% reduction in power consumption. 2. It is priced at $649, making it a cost-effective alternative to higher-core Threadripper models. 3. The CPU performs well in both professional tasks and gaming, though it is noted that software may face challenges with its dual chiplet design.

➀ AMD is rumored to increase the TDP of Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X to 105W. ➁ This move aims to enhance multi-core performance and competitiveness against Intel's 14th Gen CPUs. ➂ The increased TDP would also align with previous Ryzen models, potentially improving performance without significant spec regressions.

1. AMD is reportedly adding a Ryzen 5 5500X3D to its 3D V-cache CPU lineup, revitalizing the AM4 platform. 2. The CPU was discovered in an EEC filing and is expected to have six cores, 3.0GHz base clock, 4.0GHz boost clock, and 96MB of L3 cache. 3. Pricing and availability details are yet to be announced.

➀ AMD gained significant market share in data center and laptop CPU markets in Q2 2024. ➁ Intel maintained dominance in the client PC market with a 78.9% share. ➂ AMD's server CPU market share reached 24.1%, indicating strong performance in high-end server CPUs.