➀ ASRock has issued a BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards to address CPU boot issues with the AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D processor;

➁ The company warns about the spread of misinformation regarding reported failures;

➂ Initial reports indicated CPU failures, but further analysis suggests memory compatibility issues might be the root cause.

➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a top gaming CPU, is now in stock and on sale for $449;

➁ The processor features AMD's Zen 4 architecture, 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 3D V-cache design;

➂ It was previously out of stock and has seen high prices, but is now available at a discounted price.

➀ The new Intel Xeon 6 SoC, codenamed Granite Rapids-D, is expected to have up to 72 cores by late 2025;

➁ The initial batch will have up to 42 cores, with networking speeds of up to 200Gbps;

➂ The new series includes vRAN Boost and various built-in accelerators, targeting embedded markets.

➀ Intel has launched the Xeon 6300 series for entry-level servers, with up to 8 cores and performance claims up to 1.3x that of the Xeon E-2400 series.

➁ The new processors support DDR5-4800 ECC memory and have a turbo clock of 5.7GHz.

➂ Concerns are raised about Intel's focus on the entry-level Xeon space, with AMD's 16-core Zen 4 EPYC 4004 series offering a significant challenge.

➀ Intel has launched a new 'Value Pack' CPU option in South Korea, offering savings for PC DIYers and gamers.

➁ The 'Value Pack' features no-frills packaging, reducing costs while maintaining the same quality and warranty service.

➂ The price difference is approximately $7, making the Value Pack an attractive option for cost-conscious consumers.

➀ Intel has announced the Granite Rapids-SP platform, known as the Intel Xeon 6700P, which has been teased for many quarters;

➁ The platform is Intel's mainstream Xeon platform and has been listed online by various retailers and Intel's public documents;

➂ The online listings show a variety of SKUs for the new processors, with some featuring 144MB to 336MB of cache and base clock speeds ranging from 2 to 2.9GHz.

➀ The IEEE’s International Solid-State Circuit Conference in San Francisco featured an overview of next-generation high-performance CPUs.

➁ AMD revealed aspects of Zen 5, its x86-64 microprocessor for desktops and laptops.

➂ IBM described its 5.5GHz Telum II processor with enhanced AI acceleration and new data processing units.

➀ Microsoft has published the CPU support lists for Windows 11 version 24H2, omitting Intel's 8th, 9th, and 10th Gen processors from official support.

➁ The decision may be linked to Intel's shift to a legacy support model for 7th-10th Gen iGPUs in December 2024.

➂ AMD Ryzen 8000 chips are added to the support list for the first time.

➀ Preliminary benchmarks at PassMark show Intel's new Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 275HX is 7% ahead of AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor in CPU Mark.

➁ Despite a 400 MHz clock deficit, the 275HX is 34% faster than the i9-14900HX from last generation.

➂ The 275HX achieves a solid 9% lead in single-threaded performance over the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

➀ Intel's data center CPU sales reached a 13-year low in 2024 due to increased competition from AMD, the transition to higher-core count models, and a market shift to AI servers.

➁ Unit sales of Intel's data center CPUs dropped by 20% from 2011 levels and over 80% from 2021.

➂ Intel's data center average selling prices increased, but it is unclear if the company can regain market share in the AI accelerator market.

➀ Asus US web store and Best Buy US have announced the pricing for their Blackwell laptops, starting from $1,899;

➁ The ROG Strix Scar 16 with an RTX 5080 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU is priced at $3,199.99;

➂ The ROG Strix Scar 18 with an RTX 5090 GPU and the same processor is priced at $4,299.99.

➀ The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, based on the Arrow Lake architecture, demonstrates a 32% improvement over the 155H in PassMark's single-core benchmark.

➁ The updated Lion Cove P-cores and N3B process contribute to the performance boost.

➂ Despite efficiency concerns, the 255H shows a 15% improvement in CPU Mark compared to its predecessor.

➀ AMD is rumored to launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs alongside RDNA 4 GPUs in late March.

➁ The CPUs are expected to offer a 20% performance boost in gaming compared to Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors.

➂ The RX 9070 XT is rumored to be within 15-20% of the performance of the Nvidia RTX 5080, with potential availability unlike the RTX 5080.

➀ MSI B860 Tomahawk Wifi is a high-end motherboard with features like Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE, and PCIe 5.0.

➁ Despite its higher price, it offers good overall performance and EZ DIY features.

➂ The design includes a matte-black PCB, large heatsinks, and various connectivity options.

➀ Intel's Core Ultra 5 230F has been officially unveiled and is confirmed to be exclusive to China.

➁ The Core Ultra 5 230F has a ten-core configuration with higher frequencies and slightly more cache than the Core Ultra 5 225(F).

➂ The CPU's specifications are altered manually by Intel, but it is unclear if this will affect its performance.

➀ AMD has quietly launched the Ryzen 5 7400F CPU in China with a price of $115.90 (including 13% VAT).

➁ The Ryzen 5 7400F is more affordable than the Ryzen 5 7500F and the upcoming Phoenix-based Ryzen 5 8400F.

➂ The Ryzen 5 7400F has specifications nearly identical to the Ryzen 5 7500F but with a slightly lower boost clock.