Hardware

Intel's latest Arrow Lake CPU firmware reportedly offers little to no performance gains — users test the microcode ahead of launch on the ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF
The 0x114 microcode for Arrow Lake has leaked online but initial performance numbers suggest minimal gains in performance.
2024-12-11 16:27
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Sony PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 now natively supports Arm64 architecture — including Raspberry Pi 5
Sony PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets full native Arm support, demonstrated with both Apple silicon and Raspberry Pi 5.
2024-12-11 15:11
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BadRAM attack breaches AMD secure VMs using a Raspberry Pi Pico, DDR socket, and a 9V battery
Researchers have described the BadRAM attack, which is claimed to facilitate the breaching of processor security via rogue memory modules.
2024-12-11 14:00
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AMD shares 30x25 progress: New AI machines are 28.3 times faster than 2020 machines
AMD's lofty goal of improved energy efficiency for AI sees it within touching distance of 30 times better performance than a machine from 2020
2024-12-11 13:36
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AMD nearly beats power efficiency goal a year early — AMD's new AI servers are 28.3 times more efficient than 2020 versions
AMD's lofty goal of improved energy efficiency for AI sees it within touching distance of 30 times better performance than a machine from 2020
2024-12-11 13:36
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AMD nearly beats 30X power efficiency goal a year early — AMD's new AI servers are 28.3 times more efficient than 2020 versions
AMD's lofty goal of improved energy efficiency for AI sees it within touching distance of 30 times better performance than a machine from 2020
2024-12-11 13:36
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Marvell develops custom HBM solution that offers higher performance in a smaller physical space
Marvell teams up with leading DRAM makers for customizable HBM solutions aimed at custom XPUs tailored for specific performance, power, and total cost of ownership
2024-12-11 13:07
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Marvell develops custom HBM memory solutions — interface shrinks and higher performance on the menu
Marvell teams up with leading DRAM makers for customizable HBM solutions aimed at custom XPUs tailored for specific performance, power, and total cost of ownership
2024-12-11 13:07
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Testing the impact of liquid cooling on Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265K using the Tryx Panorama 240
We tested the Core Ultra 7 265K with the Tryx Panorama AIO to see the impact of liquid cooling, and found interesting improvements in energy efficiency and lower peak power consumption.
2024-12-11 13:00
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TSMC founder says Intel has neither a strategy nor a CEO
Founder of TSMC criticizes Intel for not developing a sophisticated strategy for AI and instead focusing on becoming a foundry
2024-12-11 12:18
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30-year-old Pentium FDIV bug tracked down in the silicon — Ken Shirriff takes the microscope to Intel's first-ever recall
Ken Shirriff, noted reverse engineer and processor historian, has identified the specific transistors, incorrectly laid, which caused the original Pentium to be recalled at a cost of $475 million.
2024-12-10 21:47
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Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.2 claims to improve Arrow Lake performance by up to 33%, theoretically matching the Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cyberpunk 2077 has received a surprise update that includes Arrow Lake optimizations that improve performance by up to 33%.
2024-12-10 20:36
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Empyrean Technology gives control to CEC after U.S. blacklisting — China’s top developer of chip design systems hands reins to state-owned firm
Empyrean Technology, the world's 4th-largest EDA (electronic design automation) firm, has given control of the company to state-owned China Electronics Corporation following blacklisting by the U.S. government's Entity List.
2024-12-10 20:34
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Nvidia reveals detailed ray tracing differences, promotes DLSS 3 for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The notoriously-demanding Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets an official graphics breakdown.
2024-12-10 19:28
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AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X processor tumbles to just $332 - power up a new AM5 PC with this holiday bargain
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X processor is only $332 in this Newegg deal.
2024-12-10 18:55
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Gaming GPU sales plummet 14.5% in third quarter — Nvidia's RTX 5000-series launch looms large
Jon Peddie Research shows that GPU add-in board sales have declined 14.5% from Q2 2024 to Q3 2024. The drop-off defies typical Q3 market behavior, thanks to the wait for next-gen releases. The long-term forecast for the market also looks grim.
2024-12-10 18:34
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Researchers develop memory that functions with temperatures over 1,100°F — nonvolatile electrochemical memory works even on the hottest planet in our solar system
Researchers at the University of Michigan develop new memory design that operates at over 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
2024-12-10 18:29
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Nvidia could face massive $1 billion fine over antitrust violations in China — Nvidia's Mellanox acquisition is in Beijing's crosshairs
The investigation against Nvidia is seen as a reaction to the increasing chip export restrictions imposed by the U.S. government.
2024-12-10 18:07
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Lam Research unveils Dextro, maintenance robot for fabs
Lam Research's Dextro collaborative robot promises error-free maintenance.
2024-12-10 17:49
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Lam Research unveils Dextro, a maintenance robot for fabs
Lam Research's Dextro collaborative robot promises error-free maintenance.
2024-12-10 17:49
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