➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU teardown reveals a significant portion of the chip is dummy silicon for structural integrity; ➁ AMD's 3D V-Cache design shows impressive performance despite the dummy silicon; ➂ Intel has no plans to counter AMD's 3D V-Cache technology in the mainstream segment.
Recent #performance news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Corsair's MP700 Elite SSD with heatsink is reviewed, highlighting its performance and specifications; ➁ The drive is powered by Phison's Gen5 controller and features Kioxia BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC NAND; ➂ Performance figures, power consumption, endurance, and warranty details are discussed.
➀ SK hynix's Beetle X31 2TB offers a spacious 2TB capacity with a solid metal shell and excellent accessories. ➁ Performance is decent but not outstanding in its class. ➂ The drive stands out with its unique design and included accessories.
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 Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.
➀ The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is a high-quality and stylish motherboard with a reasonable layout; ➁ It offers excellent performance with its high-quality components and VRM cooling system; ➂ However, it comes with a high price tag and some limitations in PCIe bandwidth allocation.
➀ Intel has launched the Arc B-Series graphics cards, designed for modern gaming and AI tasks; ➁ The GPUs utilize Intel's Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI engines and XeSS 2 technology for enhanced performance; ➂ The cards offer improved efficiency, better graphics, and increased responsiveness.
➀ Intel unveils its second-generation graphics cards, the Arc Battlemage desktop GPUs with the new Xe 2 architecture, promising up to 70% more performance per Xe core and up to 50% greater efficiency; ➁ The new Arc B580 GPU is up to 24% faster than the Arc A750 in games, with additional features like XeSS 2 and low-latency mode; ➂ Intel claims the Arc B580 offers the best performance per dollar, with 25% better ray-tracing performance than the RTX 4060 at the same price.
➀ Deepcool introduces its new LQ series AIO coolers with integrated LCD screens and ARGB lighting; ➁ The series offers real-time monitoring and customization through DeepCool's software; ➂ Enhanced performance with the 5th-generation pump and high-density flow channels.
➀ The Intel Arc B580 GPU is rumored to be launching with 20 Xe cores and 12GB of VRAM; ➁ Despite a 2.85 GHz boost clock, it falls short of the A580; ➂ Benchmarks suggest performance may not meet expectations.
➀ Team Group's T-Force brand introduces the GA Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD series; ➁ Features read speeds up to 10,000 MB/s; ➂ Equipped with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and InnoGrit IG5666 controller for exceptional performance.
➀ The DDR5 era has arrived with the launch of Intel Core Ultra 200 series and AMD Ryzen 9000 series, which only support DDR5 and not DDR4;
➁ Misconceptions about DDR5, such as high latency and low upgrade value, have been resolved, highlighting DDR5's advantages;
➂ Crucial DDR5 Pro OC 6400 utilizes Micron's 1zz process technology and supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO standards for better compatibility;
➃ The DDR5 Pro OC can improve game frame rates with a speed of 6400 MT/s, suitable for both gamers and creators involved in data-intensive tasks;
➄ The DDR5 Pro OC 6400 offers 16GB modules with aluminum heat sinks in black or white origami-style designs, enhancing the feel;
➅ Compared to DDR4 3200 MT/s, the DDR5 Pro OC 6400 doubles data transfer capabilities and has a lower real-world latency due to its higher frequency;
➆ The performance of the DDR5 Pro OC 6400 is partly limited by the Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, but it still shows great potential for future upgrades;
➇ DDR5 is becoming a necessity in 2024, and it's time to embrace the new era of DDR5!
➀ Sales of RISC-V chips are unprofitable for companies, and RISC-V suppliers are discussing chip architectures at SC conferences.
➁ RISC-V's performance is far from comparable to x86 and ARM processors.
➂ RISC-V is highly flexible and suitable for small chips, and can be paired with any type of interconnect, storage, or I/O.
➀ The Asus RT-BE86U Wi-Fi 7 router is priced at $329, offering 10 Gbps for WAN and four 2.5 Gbps ports for LAN; ➁ It boasts class-leading 5 GHz performance and a variety of software features; ➂ However, it falls short in 2.4 GHz performance and is three times the price of competitive dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers.
➀ Intel celebrates the arrival of MR DIMMs, a plug and play solution for ultrafast memory with double the memory bandwidth of standard DRAM; ➁ MR DIMMs operate two DDR memory ranks in a multiplexed mode, offering high data transfer rates and low latency; ➂ Intel's Xeon 6 processors support up to 3TB of MR DIMM memory at DDR5-8800 speed, with significant latency and power consumption improvements.
➀ The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 offers a solid design and good performance, with a pleasing OLED screen and keyboard. ➁ However, it is let down by its high price, excessive bloatware, and delayed software features. ➂ The battery life is improved compared to its predecessor, but the lack of a USB-A port and the angled port design are drawbacks.
➀ Micron introduces the 6550 ION SSD, the first 60TB SSD with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface; ➁ The drive offers high performance with 12GB/s read and write speeds and low power consumption; ➂ Aimed at AI workloads, the SSD demonstrates improved energy efficiency and endurance.
➀ The ID-Cooling FX360 INF offers impressive cooling performance at a low price of $79.99 USD; ➁ Its features include RGB fans, an infinity mirror, and a large copper contact plate; ➂ It demonstrates strong thermal performance with low noise levels, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious users.
➀ TSMC will start producing 2nm GAA-based wafers in Q4 2025 at Fab 20 in Hsinchu; ➁ The production will be followed by Fab 22 in Kaohsiung in Q1 2026; ➂ N2P production will start in late 2026 without backside power delivery; ➃ N2 and N2P will use TSMC's NanoFlex technology; ➄ N2 is 15% denser than N3E and improves performance by 10% to 15%; ➅ N2E will be followed by N2P and N2X in 2026; ➆ TSMC's planned capacity for 2nm is more than for 3nm; ➇ 2nm wafers are expected to cost $30k+.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Intel's competitors by a significant margin in gaming; ➁ Offers improved productivity performance; ➂ Features full overclocking capabilities and is compatible with AM5 motherboards.