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tomshardware.com
2026-08-14
Intel has stated that its Raptor Lake processors will remain a core component of its product portfolio for years to come, amid rising DDR5 memory prices and increased demand for DDR4 platforms. The sudden surge in demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, particularly those supporting DDR4 via the LGA 1700 socke
2026-08-14
tomshardware.com
2026-08-14
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in AMD CPUs from 2015 and earlier, allowing attackers to gain full hardware-level access with just a single instruction. The flaw, named 'Skitter,' affects chips from AMD's 15h and 16h families, including desktop FX-series processors, some Optero
2026-08-09
tomshardware.com
2026-08-09
In the increasingly competitive mid-range CPU market, Intel and AMD have launched their latest processors, sparking a highly anticipated showdown. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture and built using TSMC's 3nm process, features 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-
2026-08-07
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2026-08-07
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tomshardware.com
2026-08-04
According to Steam's latest hardware survey, 16GB GPUs and 8-core CPUs have become the most popular configurations among users. In July 2026, 16GB GPUs accounted for 25.9% of all Steam users, slightly surpassing the 8GB version at 25.32%. This shift marks the decline of 8GB VRAM as insufficient for
2026-08-02
tomshardware.com
2026-08-02
AMD is expected to unveil its next-generation Zen 6 CPU platform at CES 2026, with the Ryzen 10000 series processors anticipated to deliver not only improved IPC and clock speeds but also subtle yet impactful under-the-hood optimizations aimed at enhancing gaming performance. According to reports fr
2026-07-31
tomshardware.com
2026-07-31
This article reviews Tom's Hardware's long-term coverage of CPU development since its inception in 1996, tracing the evolution from early Pentium II processors to today's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, highlighting the rapid advancement in processor technology. By comparing key metrics such as transistor counts,
2026-07-28
tomshardware.com
2026-07-28
This article examines how Intel's LGA 1700 platform, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, offers a practical upgrade path for gamers in 2026. While DDR5 delivers superior performance, its high cost and compatibility issues keep many users on DDR4. Through benchmarking 15 popular games, the study reveals s
2026-07-27
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www.datacenterknowledge.com
2026-07-24
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wccftech.com
2026-07-24
AMD has officially launched its EPYC Venice CPU family, featuring the new Zen 6 architecture and built on TSMC's 2nm process technology. These chips are the industry's first 2nm HPC CPUs, offering up to 256 cores, 512 threads, and peak frequencies exceeding 5GHz. Benchmarks show a 20% improvement in
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finance.yahoo.com
2026-07-22
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www.tweaktown.com
2026-07-21