Linus Torvalds, the principal developer and creator of the Linux kernel, recently criticized INTEL for undermining the importance of error-correcting code (ECC) memory. In a recent tech forum post discussing ECC memory, Linus openly blamed Intel for not making ECC RAM mainstream on consumer market, while at the same time praised AMD for supporting it on their Ryzen platforms. Continue reading Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, calls out Intel on the importance of ECC RAM in the consumer market space
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INTEL’s leaked roadmap confirms 11th gen Rocket Lake-S CPU lineup’s launch date window between Q1-Q2 2021 [UPDATE]
Back in October, Intel officially revealed its upcoming 11th Gen Rocket Lake-S desktop CPU lineup, based on the Cypress Cove core architecture. Rocket Lake (RKL) is a planned microarchitecture designed by Intel as a direct successor to the Comet Lake-S series of desktop CPUs and high-performance mobile devices. Continue reading INTEL’s leaked roadmap confirms 11th gen Rocket Lake-S CPU lineup’s launch date window between Q1-Q2 2021 [UPDATE]
Intel 12th gen Alder Lake-S desktop CPU platform’s “PCIe 5.0” configuration support reportedly spotted
Some new details have emerged regarding Intel’s 12th generation of Alder Lake-S Core processor lineup. As you may already know by now that Alder Lake-S Core processors are said to be the company’s first 10nm SuperFin-based mainstream desktop SKUs. We have also seen documents, datasheets, and release notes for these CPUs which have also appeared on Intel’s own developer website. Continue reading Intel 12th gen Alder Lake-S desktop CPU platform’s “PCIe 5.0” configuration support reportedly spotted
Intel might face a stringent motherboard chipset shortage in Q1 2021, price hike expected on some boards
2020 saw an unprecedented shortage of PC gaming hardware in the DIY market, and a price hike on some products as well. Mainly, GPUs and CPUs were mostly affected due to a shortage in supply of these chips. We have seen the Nvidia Geforce RTX 30 series, AMD RX 6000 series and Ryzen 5000 series products being out of stock in retail shelves, along with increased demand for these products from gamers in recent months. Continue reading Intel might face a stringent motherboard chipset shortage in Q1 2021, price hike expected on some boards
Intel’s 12th generation “Alder Lake-S” 16-cores/24-threads desktop CPU spotted in Geekbench database
In 2020’s second-quarter earnings press release, Intel confirmed that their next-gen Alder Lake-S CPU lineup will launch in late 2021. Intel also gave an update to analysts and investors on two crucial CPU projects of the company, namely 12th gen Alder Lake CPU lineup for the consumer desktop PC, and Sapphire Rapids chips for the HPC, and data centre/server market. Continue reading Intel’s 12th generation “Alder Lake-S” 16-cores/24-threads desktop CPU spotted in Geekbench database
Epic Games Launcher client may cause a spike in temperature on some AMD Ryzen and Intel CPUs
Even though Epic Games store has been giving away free PC games for this Holiday season, some gamers have been experiencing issues with the Epic Games Launcher client. There have been several reports that the Epic Games Launcher has been found to increase the temperature of some AMD Ryzen and Intel processors. Continue reading Epic Games Launcher client may cause a spike in temperature on some AMD Ryzen and Intel CPUs
Intel’s 11th gen desktop processor lineup will feature both Rocket Lake-S and Comet Lake-S “refresh” CPUs
The full list of Intel’s 11th Gen Rocket Lake and Comet Lake “Refresh” desktop CPUs was leaked recently by a Chinese tech news outlet, ijiandao coming via @Harukaze5719. The outlet also reportedly shared the general specifications for both the CPU families which are apparently going to launch under the same 11th-Gen moniker. Continue reading Intel’s 11th gen desktop processor lineup will feature both Rocket Lake-S and Comet Lake-S “refresh” CPUs
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AMD Zen 2, and older Zen/Zen+ chips lack support for Smart Access Memory (SAM), Intel CPUs since 4th generation are compatible [UPDATE]
AMD’s SAM or Smart Access Memory is a new tech feature that allows AMD CPUs to access all the VRAM in any Radeon RX 6000-series GPU. AMD’s solution was initially supposed to work with its latest Ryzen 5000-series Zen 3 CPUs, when they are paired with any RX 6000-series GPU, on any compatible B550/X570 500-series motherboard. Continue reading AMD Zen 2, and older Zen/Zen+ chips lack support for Smart Access Memory (SAM), Intel CPUs since 4th generation are compatible [UPDATE]
Intel’s 14 years old Celeron D 347 “Cedar Mill” processor overclocked to 8.37 GHz using liquid nitrogen/LN2
A blast from the past! It appears someone has managed to overclock INTEL’s 14-year old Celeron D 347 CPU to almost 8.37 GHz with Liquid Nitrogen cooling. This 2006 single-core LEGACY Celeron D 347 CPU belongs to the Intel Celeron D 300-series family of processors codenamed as “Cedar Mill”. Continue reading Intel’s 14 years old Celeron D 347 “Cedar Mill” processor overclocked to 8.37 GHz using liquid nitrogen/LN2
Intel to host two major virtual news conferences at CES 2021 event next year, will preview new tech
In a recent press release statement, Intel has announced the company would be hosting two virtual news conferences at the CES 2021 event, which is going to be delivered via a digital platform, as no audience will be present at any of the conferences. Continue reading Intel to host two major virtual news conferences at CES 2021 event next year, will preview new tech