➀ The upcoming Intel Arrow Lake-H mobile processors show promising performance improvements in leaked Geekbench benchmarks; ➁ The new processors continue Intel's hybrid architecture approach, combining P-cores and E-cores; ➂ The Core Ultra 9 285H demonstrates a significant performance advantage over its predecessors.
Recent #processor news in the semiconductor industry
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 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 Huawei sticks to 7nm for its latest processor despite China's stagnation in semiconductor advancements; ➁ The Huawei Mate 70 Pro uses the HiSilicon Kirin 9020 processor with SMIC's 7nm-class technology; ➂ Huawei's reliance on SMIC's technology may delay the adoption of 5nm production until 2026.
➀ MosChip selects Cadence's 5nm EDA tools for designing the HPC processor 'AUM' for C-DAC; ➁ MosChip is the first publicly traded fabless semiconductor company in India with over 25 years of experience in designing products and SoCs; ➂ The collaboration aims to leverage Cadence's advanced tools for the development of high-performance computing solutions.
➀ Geekom is reportedly preparing the QS series of mini-PCs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip; ➁ This device will be the first Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC, as Qualcomm unexpectedly canceled the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit; ➂ The mini-PC's specifications, pricing, or additional information are not yet known.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is now available at an all-time low price of $130 on Amazon; ➁ The processor features eight cores and a boost clock of 4.6 GHz; ➂ It is the most affordable octa-core processor in the market.
➀ MYIR introduces the MYC-LR3576, an advanced SoM with the Rockchip RK3576 processor for AIoT applications; ➁ The SoM features an octa-core CPU setup, NPU, and 3D GPU, supporting 4K video encoding and decoding; ➂ The module offers flexible multi-screen displays and expanded connectivity options.
➀ The real evaluation of the 'epoch-making' processor after using the X Elite notebook for four months is 'common but confident';
➁ Some potential highlights include architecture design and various innovative power-saving features;
➂ However, when it comes to ecology and availability, it lags far behind, and its performance cannot crush competitors through translation layers. Additionally, its market positioning and pricing are unrealistic, making this product close to failure.
➀ AMD has launched the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with a price tag of $479; ➁ The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads with Zen 5 architecture and AMD's 2nd generation 3D V-Cache technology; ➂ It offers an 8% performance improvement in games over the previous generation and up to 20% faster than its closest competitor.
Intel Processor N-series CPU specifications leaked — Intel dishes up paltry clock speed improvements
➀ Intel's N-series CPU specifications have been leaked, showing marginal clock speed improvements over predecessors; ➁ The new N-series chips are based on Alder Lake silicon and are expected to refresh the lineup; ➂ Home server enthusiasts are disappointed as the refresh does not include a sub-10W Arrow Lake CPU.
➀ Apple refreshes the 24-inch iMac with the M4 lineup of processors; ➁ The new iMacs start at $1,299 and include Thunderbolt 4 and Apple Intelligence; ➂ The entry-level model features 16GB unified memory, with options for 24GB and 32GB.
➀ TDK Corp. has developed a spin-memristor for neuromorphic computing that could reduce AI power consumption by up to 99%; ➁ The technology is inspired by the brain's efficient processing and aims to address energy demands mismatched with human-like decision-making; ➂ The spin-memristor uses spintronics to enable efficient functionality and reduced environmental impact.
➀ AMD has launched new Ryzen 5000 series processors for the AM4 socket; ➁ The Ryzen 5 5600XT has a base clock speed of 3.8GHz and can boost up to 4.7GHz; ➂ The Ryzen 5 5600T features a base frequency of 3.7GHz and a boost capability of up to 4.5GHz; ➃ Both CPUs support PCIe 4.0.
➀ Huawei's latest AI processor, HiSilicon Ascend 910B, is allegedly produced by TSMC; ➁ Both Huawei and TSMC deny recent collaboration due to U.S. export restrictions; ➂ Speculation on whether TSMC produced chips before sanctions or if U.S. government granted export licenses.
➀ Explore the differences between Intel K and non-K processors; ➁ Understand the implications of overclocking; ➂ Compare performance, price, and cooling requirements
➀ AMD's new EPYC 9005 Turin processors deliver exceptional performance with up to 768 threads per server, leveraging new Zen 5/ Zen 5c architecture and 25%+ TDP increase.➁ The processors are set to compete with Intel's server leadership, offering aggressive pricing and a range of SKUs with up to 192 cores.➂ Performance testing highlights the importance of using high-quality SSDs and NICs for optimal performance, with AMD's new platform providing a robust foundation for server environments.
➀ MediaTek introduces its new flagship phone processor, Dimensity 9400, using Arm's Cortex-X925 CPU; ➁ The processor offers a 35% boost in single-core performance and a 28% improvement in multi-core performance; ➂ The Dimensity 9400 includes a new generation of the company's own neural processor and an 'agentic AI engine'.
➀ Intel's latest flagship 128-core Xeon CPU is priced at $17,800; ➁ The Granite Rapids series Xeon processors are significantly more expensive than AMD's offerings; ➂ Intel's Xeon 6980P processor is the most expensive standard CPU launched in recent years.
➀ Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon X2 Elite processor is in testing; ➁ Codenamed Project Glymur, the processor is expected to be called SC8480XP; ➂ Qualcomm is also working on an eight-core Snapdragon X1 Plus processor for entry-level PCs.