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Chipzilla’s Core i9 CPUs being returned in droves
Published in News


Normally thought of as the best gaming processor

Intel’s recent Core i9 CPUs are being returned in droves by angry customers.

Intel releases XeSS 1.3 SDK with improved upscaler
Published in Graphics


Significantly improves performance and image quality

Intel has released the new XeSS 1.3 update with an improved upscaler, promising a significant performance uplift in all presets, better image quality, as well as a whole new Ultra Performance preset.

Kaby Lake-G platform arises from the dead
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 28 March 2024 11:41

Kaby Lake-G platform arises from the dead


Chipzilla's zombie chip invoked for mini-PC motherboard

Kaby Lake-G, the Intel CPU that incorporated an AMD GPU directly into the CPU package, was declared dead in 2019, yet this hasn't deterred a a plucky company's bringing it back from the dead and plonked it into a mini PC motherboard.

New Intel Battlemage GPUs spotted in SiSoftware Sandra database
Published in Graphics


Featuring 20 and 24 Xe-Cores, and 12GB of VRAM

Intel is keeping the details of its upcoming Intel Battlemage GPUs under tight wraps, but now some of the information has been spotted in the SiSoftware Sandra database, including two Xe2 chips.

Intel releases ARC 101.5379 Beta driver
Published in Graphics
Thursday, 21 March 2024 15:19

Intel releases ARC 101.5379 Beta driver


Optimizations for a couple of new games and performance improvements

Intel has released the latest version of its Arc GPU driver, the 101.5379 Beta, which brings Game On support for a couple of new games including Diablo IV Ray Tracing Update, Dragon's Dogma 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes, as well as performance improvements across Intel Arc A-series graphics products and Intel Core Ultra with Intel Arc GPUs.

Intel officially launches the Core i9-14900KS Special Edition CPU
Published in PC Hardware


Raptor Lake Refresh that boosts up to 6.2GHz

Intel has officially launched its newest Core i9-14900KS Special Edition desktop processor, a flagship 24-core/32-thread Raptor Lake Refresh SKU that is meant to provide the most power possible, all at $689.

Intel Core i7-14700K drops down to $389
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 14 March 2024 09:03

Intel Core i7-14700K drops down to $389


Gets you similar gaming performance as the Core i9-13900K

The sub-$400 desktop market is getting pretty crowded these days, and now, Intel's Core i7-14700K has seen a price drop down to $389 in some retail/e-tail shops.

TinyBox tizzy
Published in AI
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 10:21

TinyBox tizzy


AMD's Radeon woes spark a Twitter tantrum

TinyBox, the plucky little AI server that could, has hit a snag that's more than just a glitch.

Intel announces new 14A node at IFS Direct Connect 2024 event
Published in News


Clearwater Forest taped-out, five nodes goal still on track

During its Intel Foundry Services (IFS) Direct Connect 2024 event, Intel revealed a new roadmap that includes the new 14A node, the first on High-NA EUV. Intel was also keen to note that Clearwater Forest CPUs are taped out on an 18A node and that its ambitious "five nodes in four years" (5N4Y) plan is still on track.

Intel wants to make AMD chips at IFS
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 22 February 2024 19:01

Intel wants to make AMD chips at IFS


For Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Google as well

During the IFS Direct Connect 2024 event, Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, answered a couple of questions from the members of the press, including a rather peculiar one from Tom's Hardware hack, Paul Alcorn, where Intel CEO expressed hope that customers for Intel Foundry Services will include Nvidia, Qualcomm, Google, and even AMD.