AMD specific news
AMD Confirms 64-core Threadripper 3990X for 2020edit
Just a short while after launching the brand new 3rd-gen Ryzen Threadrippers 3960X and Threadripper 3970X, which come with 24 and 32 cores respectively, AMD has confirmed that it will, in fact, release a Threadripper 3990X as well, with a whopping 64-cores. There’s also currently no information about the pricing for the upcoming Threadripper 3990X, but judging by the prices of the recently released Threadrippers 3960X and 3970X, this one isn’t going to come cheap. The 32-core Threadripper 3970X is priced at $1,999 by AMD, so the 64-core 3990X might very well touch the $3000 mark.
Publication: Beebom
The overclockable AMD Athlon 3000G proves its worth at benchmarksedit
It’s been few weeks or so AMD has announced its new entry-level CPU which is the successor to the very popular Athlon 200GE. Specs remain almost the same with some minor upgrades like the new 12nm architecture, base/boost clock speed of 3.5 GHz. There’s the same Vega 3 graphics with 3 graphics core while the GPU clock speed has been increased to 1,100 MHz. It packs in 1MB of L2 and 4MB of L3 cache, and it has the same 35W TDP, also features the same AM4 socket motherboard support.
Publication: Technosports
AMD to launch world’s first 64-core CPU in 2020 (PROACTIVE)edit
AMD has confirmed that it will announce the world’s first 64-core CPU for desktop computers in 2020. As VideoCardz reports, the 64-core AMD Threadripper 3990X will feature 128-threads and 288 MB of total cache. The company has not shared any details on clock speeds or launch schedules, but it is expected to arrive in January and cost more than the 3970X which is priced at USD 1999.
Publication: Business Standard
64 core (PROACTIVE)edit
Next year, AMD will release the first Threadripper CPU with 64 computing cores and 128 threads.
Publication: The Asian Age (Mumbai and Delhi editions)
64 core (PROACTIVE)edit
Next year, AMD will release the first Threadripper CPU with 64 computing cores and 128 threads.
Publication: Deccan Chronicle (Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai editions)
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NVIDIA Releases GeForce 441.41 Game Ready Driversedit
NVIDIA today released the latest version of GeForce software. Version 441.41 WHQL comes game-ready for “Halo: Reach,” which includes performance optimization and bug fixes specific to the game. The drivers also include optimization for “Quake II RTX v1.2” update, which includes higher-resolution textures and more lighting content. With GeForce 441.41, NVIDIA has also added OpenGL and Vulkan API support for Image Sharpening. With this, NVIDIA’s implementation of Image Sharpening beats AMD’s by supporting two APIs AMD doesn’t yet: DirectX 11 and OpenGL. Both AMD and NVIDIA support DirectX 9, DirectX 12, and Vulkan.
Publication: Tech Power Up
Asus Zenbook 14 Review: An overpriced thin and light for casual users.edit
The Asus Zenbook 14 is not a gaming or a creator focussed laptop so we’ll be looking at it from a different perspective. With its thin and not so light form factor, a decent but basic mobile processor and lack of dedicated graphics, the Zenbook 14 is not setting or breaking any records. So let’s take a look at how it is to use on a day to day basis doing casual work and if the price is right! CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500U Mobile Processor (4C/8T, 6MB cache, 3.7GHz Boost) with Radeon™ Vega 8 Integrated Graphics.
Publication: TechQuila
10th Gen Intel Core i5-10600K with Z390 Motherboard Spottededit
This year has been full of innovations in the PC space, especially from AMD. The company launched the first 7nm CPUs based on the Zen 2 design and the Navi 10 GPU lineup also fabbed on TSMC’s 7nm node. NVIDIA managed to make their RTX cards a lot more appealing while also launching the GTX 16 series cards for those not interested in ray-tracing just yet while Intel also launched the first wave of 10nm Ice Lake mobile chips after what seemed like forever. However, somehow for the fifth year in a row, most of their chips were once again based on the 14nm Skylake core architecture.
Publication: TechQuila
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NVIDIA Releases GeForce 441.41 Game Ready Driversedit
NVIDIA today released the latest version of GeForce software. Version 441.41 WHQL comes game-ready for “Halo: Reach,” which includes performance optimization and bug fixes specific to the game. The drivers also include optimization for “Quake II RTX v1.2” update, which includes higher-resolution textures and more lighting content. With GeForce 441.41, NVIDIA has also added OpenGL and Vulkan API support for Image Sharpening. With this, NVIDIA’s implementation of Image Sharpening beats AMD’s by supporting two APIs AMD doesn’t yet: DirectX 11 and OpenGL. Both AMD and NVIDIA support DirectX 9, DirectX 12, and Vulkan.
Publication: Tech Power Up
10th Gen Intel Core i5-10600K with Z390 Motherboard Spottededit
This year has been full of innovations in the PC space, especially from AMD. The company launched the first 7nm CPUs based on the Zen 2 design and the Navi 10 GPU lineup also fabbed on TSMC’s 7nm node. NVIDIA managed to make their RTX cards a lot more appealing while also launching the GTX 16 series cards for those not interested in ray-tracing just yet while Intel also launched the first wave of 10nm Ice Lake mobile chips after what seemed like forever. However, somehow for the fifth year in a row, most of their chips were once again based on the 14nm Skylake core architecture.
Publication: TechQuila
Intel collaborates with MediaTek to provide 5G modem to the next generations of its productsedit
In order to provide 5G modems to its PCs and laptops, Intel has announced its partnership with MediaTek. As a part of the partnership, the Intel will be providing 5G solutions, including a 5G modem to be developed and delivered by MediaTek. According to the company, it will also be providing optimisation and validation across the platform and lend system integration and co-engineering support to further enable its OEM partners.
Publication: Gadget Bridge
Dell cuts full-year revenue forecast on PC chip shortageedit
Dell Technologies Inc (DELL.N) cut its full-year revenue forecast on Tuesday as its PC business grapples with a shortage of chips from Intel Corp (INTC.O), sending its shares down nearly 5% in extended trading. Dell is the third-biggest PC maker after China’s Lenovo Group Ltd (0992.HK) and HP Inc (HPQ.N), with the business accounting for nearly half of its total revenue. “Intel CPU shortages have worsened qtr-over-qtr, impacting our commercial PC and premium consumer PC Q4 forecasted shipments,” Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Clarke said on a post-earnings call with analysts.
Publication: Reuters
Intel Looks to Sell Home Chips Unitedit
Intel is seeking buyers for its connected home division, a unit that makes chips used in home internet access gear, according to people familiar with the matter. It has hired a financial adviser and is seeking to sell unit that has annual sales $450 million.
Publication: The Economic Times
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Asus Zenbook 14 Review: An overpriced thin and light for casual users.edit
The Asus Zenbook 14 is not a gaming or a creator focussed laptop so we’ll be looking at it from a different perspective. With its thin and not so light form factor, a decent but basic mobile processor and lack of dedicated graphics, the Zenbook 14 is not setting or breaking any records. So let’s take a look at how it is to use on a day to day basis doing casual work and if the price is right! CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500U Mobile Processor (4C/8T, 6MB cache, 3.7GHz Boost) with Radeon™ Vega 8 Integrated Graphics.
Publication: TechQuila
Dell cuts full-year revenue forecast on PC chip shortageedit
Dell Technologies Inc (DELL.N) cut its full-year revenue forecast on Tuesday as its PC business grapples with a shortage of chips from Intel Corp (INTC.O), sending its shares down nearly 5% in extended trading. Dell is the third-biggest PC maker after China’s Lenovo Group Ltd (0992.HK) and HP Inc (HPQ.N), with the business accounting for nearly half of its total revenue. “Intel CPU shortages have worsened qtr-over-qtr, impacting our commercial PC and premium consumer PC Q4 forecasted shipments,” Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Clarke said on a post-earnings call with analysts.
Publication: Reuters
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