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Intel Launches Value Pack for CPUs with Simplified Packaging at Lower Prices
Intel has introduced a new Value Pack format for its processors with the aim of lowering costs. This new option is not available for the latest Intel Core models but is being offered with Intel’s 14th-generation processors, specifically the i5 versions. The Value Pack reduces the packaging, using a single-color…
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ASRock Confirms Full Support for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs
ASRock has officially announced that its AM5 motherboards will fully support the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors. This includes support for the CPUs’ 3D V-Cache technology, which will be available as soon as the processors are launched. The required BIOS update is already available for…
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Fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs Reported in China Amid High Demand
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has become a popular choice for gamers, thanks to its excellent mix of performance and price. This high demand has caused the initial stock to sell out quickly. However, some users in China have reported buying fake versions of this processor. These counterfeit CPUs were…
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AMD CES 2025 Announcement Misses One Key Product Category!
AMD CES 2024 Livestream Announcements AMD’s CES 2025 keynote has just finished, where they showcased a wide range of new and exciting technologies, albeit predictably next-gen versions of their existing hardware. The company unveiled its latest Ryzen 9 9000X3D series CPUs to accompany the already top selling 9800X3D, which they…
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Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.6449 WHQL Released
Intel has released a new WHQL graphics driver package, version 101.6449, focused on providing day-one support for their latest Core processors, codenamed Twin Lake, Raptor Lake-H Refresh, and Raptor Lake-U Refresh. This includes the new Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 with built-in Arc GPUs. The driver also…
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Review
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is the flagship processor in Intel’s highly anticipated “Arrow Lake” series, designed to dominate the high-end desktop market, as you might expect. While we’ve tested the Core Ultra 5 and the 7 today, the 9 is expected to be the fastest in many multi-core…
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU Review
Checked our review of the Intel Core Ultra 5 and looking for something a little more potent? The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a high-performance processor that sits near the top of Intel’s new “Arrow Lake” lineup. It features a hybrid architecture with 8 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores, it…
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU Review
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is here, and for those looking for a mid-to-high-end desktop gaming CPU, it’s certainly going to have a lot of appeal. As part of Intel’s new “Arrow Lake” series, this chip boasts a hybrid architecture with 14 cores (6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) with…
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AMD’s New Ryzen 9800X3D Processors are 35% Faster
The long wait for AMD’s latest Ryzen 9000X3D processors is nearly over. With the official release set for November 7, many gamers and tech enthusiasts are excited about the next-generation chips, especially the highly anticipated Ryzen 7 9800X3D. AMD recently confirmed that the new Ryzen 9000X3D lineup will include three…
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Thermaltake CaseMod Academy – Voters Could Win an Intel Core Ultra 7
Thermaltake CaseMOD Academy put this contest together, giving modders the chance to compete for glory, but also giving you the chance to win a brand new Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU! The voting for the CaseMod Academy will open on the first of November, and go through until the 5th…
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Matches Core i5-14500 in Early Benchmarks
Intel‘s Core Ultra 5 235, a new addition to the Arrow Lake lineup, is creating buzz after appearing in early Geekbench 6 benchmarks. The chip, which boasts 14 cores and a 5 GHz boost clock, shows performance levels comparable to Intel’s existing Core i5-14500 and Core i5-14600 CPUs. These results…
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AMD Brings Gaming Performance Boost to Ryzen CPUs with Windows 11 Update
AMD has released a branch prediction optimization update for Ryzen processors, aiming to enhance gaming performance on Windows 11. The update, available through Windows 11 23H2, applies to AMD Ryzen CPUs based on the Zen 3, Zen 4, and Zen 5 microarchitectures. Users can find this update under “Cumulative Update…
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Intel Dives Deep into Lunar Lake, Xeon 6, and Gaudi 3 at Hot Chips 2024
The annual Hot Chips conference has become synonymous with groundbreaking tech previews, and this year Intel took center stage with a series of announcements that will shape the future of computing. From a deep dive into their upcoming client CPU, Lunar Lake, to the unveiling of the next generation Xeon…
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Intel Reportedly Set to Launch Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPUs on October 10th
Intel is gearing up to release its next-generation Arrow Lake-S “Core Ultra 200” desktop processors on October 10, 2024. According to Benchlife, this launch will introduce a range of CPUs that promise to bring significant improvements to desktop computing. New Architecture and Performance Boosts The Arrow Lake-S CPUs will debut…
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AMD 7900X Retested – PBO, SMT & Overclocked
Last week, we brought you a review of the Ryzen 7 9700X, the latest release in a seemingly long line of rather boring new CPU launches that offer minor upgrades to existing products. In short, it’s fair to say we weren’t particularly impressed by the small increase in performance it…
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