➀ The System76 Thelio Astra achieves a world record in Cinebench 2024 with a 128-core Ampere Altra Max CPU; ➁ The system, designed for automotive software developers, starts at $3,299 and goes up to nearly $25,000; ➂ Despite its performance, the system faces limitations with PCIe 4.0, DDR4, and single-core performance.

➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.

➀ Intel is launching its Core Ultra 200 series CPUs with non-K models and more affordable B860 and H810 motherboards; ➁ Pre-orders for the non-K series processors will open on December 30th in China; ➂ The official launch is scheduled for January 13th.

➀ The first images of Intel's upcoming budget Arrow Lake CPUs have leaked, revealing an integrated heat spreader (IHS) smaller than the one used for other Core Ultra 200 Series chips; ➁ The smaller IHS could potentially affect compatibility with LGA 1851 motherboards; ➂ The chips are manufactured in Vietnam, indicating a shift in Intel's production strategy.

➀ LG reveals four new Gram laptops for 2025; ➁ The LG Gram Pro series features high-resolution screens and Intel's latest laptop processors; ➂ The LG Gram Book is an entry-level option with a Core i5 chip.

➀ Intel's Twin Lake NX50 series specs leak; ➁ Based on Alder Lake silicon with minor clock speed improvements; ➂ New Core 200 lineup rumored to be in the works

➀ A leaked CPU-Z screenshot reveals key specifications of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor; ➁ The CPU is identified as revision GNR-B0 with a 16-core, 32-thread configuration; ➂ It features AMD's 3D V-Cache technology and a boost clock of 5.65 GHz with a TDP of 170W.

➀ AMD is set to launch the Radeon 9000 GPUs, Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs, and FSR 4 at CES 2025; ➁ The Ryzen 9 9000X3D brings AMD's 3D V-Cache technology to the high-end desktop segment; ➂ The Radeon RX 9070 XT is a next-generation RDNA 4 graphics card, leading the Radeon RX 9000 series; ➃ FSR 4 is AMD's next-generation upscaling technology, rumored to be fully AI-based.

➀ HP's upcoming Omen 16 Max gaming laptop leaks ahead of CES 2025, featuring Intel's Arrow Lake HX processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU; ➁ The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor is set to be part of Intel's upcoming lineup, with eight P-cores and 16 E-cores; ➂ The laptop is expected to have a 16-inch display, 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with AMD to offer a Ryzen 7 9700X CPU as a prize in their Advent Calendar Day 24 giveaway; ➁ Participants need to comment on a Facebook post to enter; ➂ The winner will be randomly selected on December 25th, GMT.

➀ 2024年回顾，CES和Computex的回忆；➁ AMD Zen 5桌面CPU的发布和Intel Arrow Lake/Core Ultra 200S的挑战；➂ Leo对2025年CES的期待。

➀ Intel's Arrow Lake non-K processors are expected to launch next month; ➁ The bulky design suggests the inclusion of a stock cooler; ➂ The Core Ultra 9 285 is rumored to beat the i9-14900K in Geekbench.

➀ Intel has officially abandoned its x86S specification project; ➁ The project aimed to simplify the x86 instruction set by creating a 64-bit mode-only; ➂ Intel is now focusing on collaborative development with AMD and Google through the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group.

➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.

➀ Qualcomm's Oryon CPU cores use minimal Arm technology; ➁ Oryon cores are developed by Nuvia, a company co-founded by Gerard Williams III; ➂ Legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm over Nuvia's architecture licenses and custom designs.

➀ Intel's Core 200 laptop lineup is leaked, including 22 new mobile CPUs to be launched next month at CES 2025; ➁ The lineup is divided into Ultra and non-Ultra SKUs, with the Ultra series based on the latest Arrow Lake architecture; ➂ Detailed specifications of the CPUs are not yet available, but the leak suggests they are already with OEMs.

➀ AMD's new EPYC 4124P processor, a quad-core CPU, is tested in gaming scenarios; ➁ The processor, based on the Zen 4 architecture, offers over 60 FPS in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077; ➂ The CPU is tested with RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 Super GPUs, showing good performance in most titles.

➀ Bachmann's third-generation MX200 processor series is set to launch in the first half of 2025; ➁ The new MX215 processor module features more Ethernet and CAN interfaces than the MX214 CPU; ➂ The next-generation MX series is based on VxWorks 7 with secure storage capabilities for keys and passwords.

➀ This article highlights the significant growth in server CPU core counts from 2010 to 2025, showing the increasing competition and architectural choices in the market. ➁ The growth rate of server CPU core counts is accelerating, and the number of vendors participating is proliferating. ➂ The article discusses the challenges of selling general-purpose compute servers versus AI servers, and the impact of AI on the industry.

➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9800X3D has become a hot commodity due to its impressive gaming performance; ➁ The CPU is currently in short supply, with retailers selling out and pre-orders unavailable; ➂ AMD is working to increase supply and expects availability to improve in the upcoming quarter.