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.
Recent #processor news in the semiconductor industry
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.
➀ Intel plans to launch the Core Ultra 200HX mobile CPU lineup with up to 24 cores and a 5.5GHz boost speed; ➁ The lineup includes the Core Ultra 9 285HX as the flagship model, followed by five other models; ➂ Detailed specifications of each model, including core counts, boost speeds, and iGPU configurations, have been leaked.
➀ Beelink launches the SER9 mini-PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor; ➁ Priced at $999 with 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and 1TB SSD; ➂ Features 12 cores, four Zen 5 cores, eight Zen 5c cores, and 24 threads.
➀ The AMD Ryzen AI 300 Pro series is expected to be released soon, with rumors suggesting October 10th as the release date. The Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360, the first SKU in the lineup, will feature an 8-core configuration. ➁ The Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 is expected to have eight cores and sixteen threads, with a configuration of 4x Zen5 and 4x Zen5c cores. ➂ The Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 has shown strong performance in Geekbench AI benchmark tests, outperforming Intel Core Ultra 9 185H in single and half precision, and by about 20% in quantized score.
➀ Software-first approach to simplify development and maximize hardware utilization; ➁ Programmable Assembly Line Architecture with data 'conveyor belts' for efficient instruction and data movement; ➂ Deterministic Compute & Networking ensuring predictable execution times; ➃ On-chip Memory integration for high-speed data access and reduced latency.
➀ Efficient announced a strategic partnership with GlobalFoundries; ➁ The new processor is up to 166x more energy-efficient than standard embedded CPUs; ➂ Early access and customer sampling are planned for summer 2025
➀ Researchers at Peking University have developed the world's first tensor processing unit (TPU) based on carbon nanotubes, significantly enhancing AI processing efficiency. ➁ The TPU utilizes carbon nanotube field-effect transistors (FETs) in a systolic array architecture, enabling parallel execution and reducing energy consumption. ➂ The chip demonstrated high energy efficiency and low power consumption in image recognition tasks, paving the way for future energy-efficient AI computing.