AMD's next-generation SP8 & SP7 sockets, designed for the Zen 6-powered EPYC Venice & Verano CPUs, have been detailed. AMD SP8 & SP7 Sockets Are Bigger Than Their Predecessors, Showcasing The Compute Density Increase For Next-Gen EPYC Venice & Verano CPUs Last year, AMD announced its EPYC Venice & EPYC Verano CPUs. The former comes with up to 256 cores in Zen 6C flavors with a launch scheduled for 2026, while the latter is a cost-effective Zen 6 offering that's slated for a 2027 launch. Now, Taiwanese component manufacturer HELM Technology has revealed the new socket, each featuring a larger […]

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Intel is making some big changes to its desktop gaming roadmap to deliver faster performance, with new hardware & software technologies. Intel Says They Want To Match AMD X3D CPUs By Changing Their Entire Gaming Desktop Strategy Over the Next Five Years In an interview with PCGameshardware, Robert Hallock has shared the plans of the client CPU team covering desktops, laptops, and handheld PC markets. Robert has been giving us some hints of their strategy over the past few weeks, and it looks like Intel is on the right path. A key change in Intel's desktop strategy came around after […]

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TSMC's key supplier has stated that no technology was leaked to China, but it also filed a lawsuit against its former General Manager. TSMC Supplier Denies That Key Technology Was Leaked To China, But Files A Lawsuit Against Its Former General Manager GPTC (Grand Process Technology Corporation), which is a key supplier for TSMC's Advanced Packaging solutions such as CoWoS, has denied recent reports that key TSMC technology was leaked to China. In a recent press release, the company confirmed that no technology leaks were observed after recent rumors emerged. However, at the same time, the company has filed a […]

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Intel's next-gen Xeon "Diamond Rapids" CPUs will offer up to 512 cores, while Coral Rapids will bring back SMT on 8-channel platforms in 2028. Intel Diamond Rapids 16-Channel Slips Into 2027, Features Up To 512 Cores Intel Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs were going to launch this year, but delays in plans have pushed it to 2027. The delay can be attributed to several reasons, such as yields and the fact that the 8-channel line was cancelled. Now, Intel plans to launch Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs in 2027. As per Jaykihn, Intel's mid-2027 plans for Diamond Rapids include a volume launch […]

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Intel's upcoming GPU plans have been disclosed, highlighting Xe3P without discrete gaming parts, Xe4 in 2027 & a next-gen Xe architecture in 2028. Intel Xe GPU Plans: Xe3P In iGPU & AI Discrete Flavors, Xe4 In 2027, Xe-Next In 2028 Intel is working on three next-gen Xe GPU architectures, which will form the basis of its graphics lineup in the years ahead. At the same time, the lineups include both integrated and discrete GPUs; the discrete gaming lineup is missing out on the action. Intel Xe3P GPU Architecture In 2026 Starting with the first Xe microarchitecture, we have Xe3P, which […]

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Qualcomm is rumored to be preparing a brand new datacenter CPU, which will be just in time to power growing Agentic AI needs. Rumors that Qualcomm's New Datacenter CPU is just a few months away may not sound crazy, given the demand there is for agentic AI There's a rumor going around that Qualcomm is working on its very own "dedicated" Datacenter CPU based on the Arm architecture. Qualcomm making its own Datacenter CPU at some point was expected, but what the new rumor is suggesting is that we could see that chip being announced as early as June this […]

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Meta has partnered with Amazon's AWS to bring tens of millions of Graviton CPU cores to its AI compute portfolio for Agentic AI. The CPU Is The New GPU For Agentic AI - Meta is adding millions of Amazon AWS Graviton CPU Cores To Its AI Infrastructure. As the Agentic AI era rages on, companies are rapidly expanding their AI infrastructure to meet rising compute demands. We have seen multi-GigaWatt deals being signed here and there, and CPU usage is on the rise. With all of this happening, Meta has also announced its blockbuster partnership with Amazon's AWS. The new […]

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Intel announced that its ZAM memory project, which is being developed with SoftBank's subsidiary, SAIMEMORY, has received a big boost from Japan. Japan Accelerates The 3.5-Year Development Plan of ZAM, A Memory Revolution By Intel & SoftBank In its latest presser, Intel Kabushiki Kaisha (Intel K.K.) and SoftBank Corp. subsidiary SAIMEMORY have unveiled that Japan's NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) has now selected ZAM, a next-generation memory standard which is being seen as an HBM replacement. With the selection of ZAM by NEDO, the program will fund the project through government subsidies, accelerating its development to address […]

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AMD EXPO 1.2 is launching soon, and with it, some new features, along with support for Chinese DDR5 memory, are being added too. AMD EXPO 1.2 Enables Support For Chinese DDR5 Memory Makers To Tackle DRAM Shortages & Increasing Prices New information about EXPO 1.2 comes from 1usmus, the author of HYDRA, CTR, and DRAM calculator for Ryzen, & leaker chi11eddog. The new information covers various aspects of the new memory tech, which is anticipated soon. Starting with the details, AMD EXPO 1.2 will be adding support for module geometry, allowing users to mix and match various memory capacities. But […]

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ASUS has become the first motherboard maker to enable AMD's next-gen EXPO 1.2 technology support on its X870 motherboards, bringing faster DDR5 memory standards to Ryzen platforms. ASUS First To Land AMD EXPO 1.2 Memory Technology Support on Its X870 Motherboards: Offers CUDIMM & Ultra Low-Latency DDR5 Support ASUS has released its new "2301" BETA BIOS, which includes one big feature that will be coming to current and upcoming AM5 motherboards: support for AMD EXPO 1.2. This technology will play an important role when coupled with the next-gen Ryzen "Zen 6" CPU family. Currently, the EXPO 1.2 support is in […]

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Intel has confirmed that it will have multiple internal chip tape-outs using the 14A process technology, which will be seen as the Foundry's cleverest move to date. Intel Wants More Customers To Use 14A, And What Best Way To Make It Possible By Exerting Confidence With Its Own Products Using the Technology. Intel has gained Tesla as a 14A customer, which is the Foundry's biggest win so far, and they also have multiple external customers lining up as the company finalizes its 0.9 PDK. But while the 14A interest is gaining momentum, Intel just added a multiplier to the equation, […]

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Intel has officially announced that its 18AP and 14A nodes are seeing big customer engagements, with 14A already securing a win at Tesla. Intel 18AP & 14A Were Chipzilla's Biggest Bets, & They're Paying Off With Tesla Just Being The Beginning of What's To Come! During its Q1 2026 earnings call, Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed the recent partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla to support the Terafab project. It was already confirmed that the 14A process tech will be deployed at TeraFab, marking a huge confidence boost for the chipmaker, which has spent years finding big names […]

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AMD's Ex-FSR Lead has claimed that most team members who worked on FSR 4 & were part of the FidelityFX and GPUOpen teams left the company to join NVIDIA or Intel. AMD's FSR Shortcomings May Be Due To Its Members Leaving The Company To Join NVIDIA or Intel Recently, there has been a lot of chatter regarding AMD's FSR support on older GPUs. While the latest FSR Redstone release and the updated FSR 4.1 release were seen as big and positive updates, at the same time, many users were disappointed in the lack of FSR 4 support for older generations […]

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Google TurboQuant was seen as a savior to the memory crisis; unfortunately, things will remain the same or get even worse from here. Google TurboQuant Isn't Going To Fix or Solve The Memory Crisis Back in March, Google launched a new algorithm called TurboQuant, which significantly compressed the KV Cache. The result was a drastic savings, up to 6x, in memory requirements for AI workloads. As soon as the algorithm was announced, reports emerged that memory prices were seeing a drastic price reduction. It was easy to link Google's TurboQuant to the price drop, and some went into panic mode, […]

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The prices of AMD's Ryzen CPUs have increased by more than 50%, signaling a panic in the DIY market amid heightened AI demand. Japanese Users Are Paying Up To 57% More For AMD Ryzen CPUs As The AI-Related Price Bumps Continue In a report published by PC Watch, it is stated that the Japanese DIY market is seeing a huge surge in hardware prices. While DRAM and GPU prices are way above their original rates, the next component that is being affected is the CPU. The report lists several AMD Ryzen CPUs, mainly the new Ryzen 9000 parts, seeing over […]

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Intel's upcoming Z970 motherboards for Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs will replace both high-end Z890 and mainstream B860 options. Intel Z970 Motherboards To Cover An Extensive Market With Both High-End & Mainstream Options For Nova Lake Builders Intel's 900-series motherboards will have a wide range of options for PC builders. The flagship Z990 chipset will be the recommended choice for enthusiast Nova Lake Desktop CPUs, featuring a dual compute tile configuration, while the Z970 chipset will retain a primary focus on the high-end market. Based on a new post by Jaykihn at X, it looks like the Z970 chipset may not […]

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While we wait for the first Intel Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" laptops to make it to retail, the company has showcased its own reference design, which offers a clean design with a slim aluminum body. Intel Shows How Wildcat Lake Laptops Should Be Done With Its Reference Design, Awesome Colors & Fanless Operating In Low-Power Mode Last week, Intel announced its Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" CPUs. These CPUs will be powering laptops, with MacBook Neo being aimed as their main competitor. Now, Intel is showcasing its own reference design to the press, and honestly, it looks great. First […]

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Alienware unleashes its most powerful Area-51 Desktop PC to date, powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU & a starting price of $4299. Dell's Area-51 PC With AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Starts at $4299 & Fully-Spec'd Config Above $7000 Alienware recently launched its Area-51 Desktop PC with AMD's Ryzen 9000 & Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs. The gaming PC offers full-on ATX hardware, delivering impressive capabilities for pre-built gamers. Today, Alienware is updating its Area-51 Desktop PC with AMD's newly launched Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU, delivering faster speeds of up to 5.6 GHz, and the same 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache that […]

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Rambus has announced its LPDDR5X SOCAMM2 memory chipset, a vital component to enable the next-gen compact memory for AI datacenters. SOCAMM2 Lays The Key Foundation of Next-Gen AI Datacenters As Rambus Gears Up Its LPDDR5X-Based Chipset For Launch Press Release: Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, today announced a SOCAMM2 (Small Outline Compression Attached Memory Module) chipset designed to enable low-power, high-performance LPDDR5X-based memory modules for AI server platforms. The SOCAMM2 chipset represents the first step in a broader Rambus roadmap of LPDDR-based server module solutions, reflecting the company’s ongoing collaboration with industry partners to support new memory architectures optimized […]

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JEDEC has previewed its LPDDR6 memory standard, powering future AI datacenters & mobile platforms with 512 GB capacities & SOCAMM2 variants. JEDEC's LPDDR6 SOCAMM2 Modules Are Going To Be A Mouth-Watering Piece of Memory Technology For AI Datacenters Today, JEDEC unveiled a new set of features for its upcoming LPDDR6 memory standard "JESD209-6". The new memory standard will play a vital role in powering future AI datacenters, PCs, and mobile platforms. LPDDR6 will not just provide a more power-efficient memory solution, but it will also offer increased performance and higher capacities than existing LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X standards. Memory makers are […]

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TSMC has presented its latest technology roadmap through 2029, bringing advanced processes such as A13 and A12 by 2029. TSMC Reluctant To Use ASML's Advanced EUV Machines Due To Cost Constraints, Focuses On Die Shrinks For 2029 With A13 & A12 During TSMC's 2026 North American Technology Symposium, the company presented its latest roadmap, which includes some major updates. These new processes will offer a further refinement, such as savings in area size, and the utilization of new technologies. Starting with the roadmap itself, following the mass production of its N2 process technology, which is expected in the first products […]

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Intel 14A finally has a big name backing it up, and it's Elon Musk, who will be leveraging the process technology at the TeraFab project. Intel & Elon Partnership Deeper Than Expected As Musk Announces 14A Process Technology For Tesla's TeraFab During its Q1 2026 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made it official that the TeraFab project was going to use 14A, Intel's much-discussed process technology, which is expected to be a game-changer for them in the Foundry business. Elon stated that they (Tesla) are excited to use the Intel 14A process, calling it "State-of-the-Art". He also acknowledged that […]

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Bolt Graphics has successfully taped out its Zeus GPU, which is expected to offer up to 6x faster HPC & 5x faster Path Tracing performance than NVIDIA's RTX 5090. The Bolt Graphics Zeus "12nm" GPU Aims To Offer 5x Faster Path Tracing Performance Than An RTX 5090 "5nm" Graphics Card Last year, Bolt Graphics announced its Zeus chip and claimed some big numbers. Today, we can finally confirm that Zeus wasn't just a paper announcement, as the chip has been successfully taped out. In a press release shared with us, Bolt Graphics confirms that its Zeus GPU test chip has […]

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OpenAI is on a mission, an incredible mission, you might say, to scale up its AI compute capacity to 30GW by the end of this decade. 30GW By 2030: OpenAI Sets Ambitious Goals, but Will The Semiconductor Industry Be Able To Supply This Much Compute? Yesterday, Amazon and Anthropic announced that they were going to bring up 6GW of AI compute capacity by the end of this year. But their primary competitor, OpenAI, has more ambitious & mighty plans. Today, OpenAI announced that since the launch of ChatGPT, its revenue and compute resources have scaled at a rapid pace. This […]

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