➀ AMD has announced that it will not patch all chips affected by the 'Sinkclose' vulnerability, including Ryzen 3000, 2000, and 1000 series. ➁ Most recent AMD processors have received mitigation options, but older models like Ryzen 3000 and older, and Threadripper 2000 and older, are not included. ➂ All Ryzen Embedded and EPYC Embedded systems will receive an update to patch the vulnerability.

➀ AMD's 'Sinkclose' vulnerability affects millions of processors, allowing deep system infiltration. ➁ The flaw leverages an ambiguous feature in AMD chips, enabling persistent malware installation. ➂ AMD has begun patching affected products, urging users to apply fixes promptly.

➀ Professional overclocker Skatterbencher has successfully pushed the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X to 5.8 GHz in single-core workloads and achieved 6 GHz on idle. ➁ The overclocking was facilitated by using AMD's overclocking tools like EXPO, Precision Boost Overdrive 2, and Curve Optimizer. ➂ Skatterbencher's achievement surpasses other overclockers who managed to reach only 5.4 GHz using manual overclocking methods.

1. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X features a 65W TDP and low power consumption, making it efficient. 2. Performance in gaming is comparable to the Ryzen 7 7700X, with potential for improvement in future models. 3. The Zen 5 architecture introduces lower clock speeds compared to Zen 4, which is noted as peculiar.

1. AMD has announced the suggested retail prices for its Ryzen 9000 series CPUs based on Zen 5, with all models being cheaper than their Ryzen 7000 predecessors. 2. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X is priced at $649, a $50 reduction from the Ryzen 9 7950X. 3. The pricing strategy suggests AMD's competitive stance in the CPU market, offering consumers more affordable options.

1. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, based on the new Zen 5 architecture, offers impressive performance at low power settings. 2. It is priced lower than expected at $279. 3. The Ryzen 9000 series is socket compatible with the Ryzen 7000 series, and DDR5 memory with B650 motherboards provides good value.

➀ The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X powered by Zen 5 architecture offer significant gaming performance improvements over their predecessors and competitive Intel models. ➁ These processors excel in single-threaded performance but lag behind in heavily threaded applications. ➂ The Ryzen 9000 series consumes 40% less power, resulting in cooler, quieter, and faster systems.

➀ Flow Computing, a Finnish startup, introduces a Parallel Processing Unit (PPU) that can integrate with CPUs to achieve up to 100-fold performance enhancement for parallelizable workloads. ➁ The PPU is claimed to be fully backward compatible with existing software, requiring only recompilation for integration. ➂ The company aims to collaborate with major CPU manufacturers to further develop this technology.

❶ Puget Systems reports lower failure rates for Intel's 13th and 14th-gen processors compared to AMD's Ryzen 5000 and 7000 series. ❷ The company attributes lower Intel failure rates to its conservative BIOS settings. ❸ Puget extends its Intel system warranty to three years, following Intel's warranty extension for its 13th and 14th-gen processors.

1. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced a significant round of layoffs, aiming to cut costs and prepare for challenging times ahead. 2. The company plans to save $10 billion by 2025, including reducing about 15,000 jobs, which is 15% of its global workforce. 3. Gelsinger emphasized the need to align Intel's cost structure with its new operating model and fundamentally change the way the company operates.

1. Intel has extended the warranty for its 13th and 14th Gen CPUs by two years due to stability issues. 2. The company plans to release a microcode update in mid-August to address these issues. 3. Intel is providing support for customers experiencing instability symptoms through their customer support or OEM/System Integrators.

❶ Intel reported a $1.6 billion loss in Q2 2024, with revenue dropping by 1% year-over-year. ❷ The company's data center and foundry divisions are struggling, leading to a 15% workforce reduction. ❸ Intel expects a challenging second half of the year, with an uninspiring revenue outlook for Q3 2024.

❶ Intel's Lunar Lake processors, aimed at thin and light notebooks, are almost entirely outsourced, leading to higher costs. ❷ The upcoming Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest processors, made using Intel's 18A process technology, promise better performance and lower costs. ❸ Intel plans to ramp up production of Lunar Lake to meet market demand, despite its high costs.

❶ Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced during the 3Q24 earnings call that the company will launch $700 Snapdragon X PCs next year, offering more affordable options. ❷ Amon also mentioned that the X series product roadmap will expand to include PCs priced as low as $700 without compromising NPU performance. ❸ Qualcomm expects PCs to be a significant driver of diversification, with slow but steady growth as the market transitions.

❶ Intel announced the launch of its Core Ultra Series 2 'Lunar Lake' processors on September 3, 2024, at the IFA trade show. ❷ The new CPUs feature a microarchitecture designed for high performance at low power, with significant improvements in AI computing power and graphics capabilities. ❸ Lunar Lake processors will include advanced technologies like TSMC's N3B fabrication process and LPDDR5-8533 memory, aiming to enhance power efficiency and overall performance.

❶ AMD's gaming revenue dropped 59% in Q2 2024 due to decreased shipments of graphics cards and processors for Xbox and PlayStation. ❷ Despite this, AMD's overall revenue increased by 9% year-over-year to $5.835 billion, driven by record sales in the datacenter segment. ❸ AMD forecasts a revenue of $6.7 billion ±$300 million for Q3 2024, anticipating a 16% year-over-year growth.

❶ An AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has set a new Cinebench R23 world record with a multi-threaded score of 55,327 points, achieved at 6.5 GHz using liquid nitrogen. ❷ The overclocking feat was demonstrated by tech influencer Ordinary Uncle Tony at a live event in China. ❸ The upcoming Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, featuring AMD's Zen 5 architecture, are highly anticipated for their potential performance improvements.

❶ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, based on Zen 5 architecture, have had their Cinebench R23 scores leaked. ❷ The Ryzen 9 9900X, 7 9700X, and 5 9600X showed performance improvements over their predecessors, with the 9600X outperforming its higher core count siblings. ❸ Despite the delay in launch, these CPUs are expected to be among the best choices for gaming and professional applications based on the leaked benchmarks.

❶ Intel has confirmed that instability and crashing issues affect all 65W and higher 13th and 14th-gen processors. ❷ The root cause is faulty microcode that requests unsafe voltage levels, leading to irreversible damage. ❸ Intel is not issuing a recall but is replacing affected processors, advising customers to keep their BIOS updated and use Intel Default Settings until a microcode update is released.

1. AMD introduces the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 APU, an enhanced version of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; 2. Features 4x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c cores, clocking up to 5.1 GHz, and a Radeon 890M iGPU; 3. Offers up to 85 TOPS in AI performance, expected to be released in September alongside the HP OmniBook Ultra laptop.