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The first Apple M2 Max Geekbench entries have recently been shared online. Based on their scores, the new chip seems to bring minor single-core performance improvements over the standard M2. However, the increased core count improves performance considerably in the multi-core test. The first entry spotted by ShrimpApplePro (via ArsTechnica) …

Before the Raptor Lake launch, it was rumoured that the processors would feature a new power delivery system named DLVR. This system has never found its way to Intel's new platform, but evidence of it still remains in the Asus motherboard BIOS.  Shamino (via HotHardware) stated that during the development …

We've already seen quite a few benchmark entries showing 13th Gen Core “H”, “HK”, and “HX” chips, but we've yet to see Intel's upcoming low-TDP offering. Fortunately for us, a Core i7-1370P was recently spotted, and even with its low-power requirements, it can nearly match a Ryzen 7 5800X in at …

While AMD hasn't officially announced its new Ryzen 7000 CPUs, all signs are pointing to an early 2023 launch for the first non-X chips. We now have further evidence of this, as the upcoming processors are now being listed at retail sites.  The listings were spotted by @momomo_us on PC21.fr, …

As APUs, the AMD Dragon Range and Phoenix will come with an iGPU. Leakers had already claimed that the iGPU would be based on the RDNA 3 architecture, but we now have proof of that. According to Coelacanth's Dream (via TomsHardware), a recent patch to the AMDGPU driver in Linux Kernel …

Does Intel's 13th Gen i7 impress as much as the i5? Or will it disappoint

We don't know what Intel is planning to unveil at CES officially yet, but according to reports, we can expect new processors and motherboards. The 13th Gen Core desktop processor lineup should expand with the introduction of non-K CPUs, as well as more affordable B-series motherboards.  According to ITHome (via …

We check out AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X - can it beat Intel's i7?

AMD's current top-end processor, the Ryzen 9 7950X, offers great performance but it is also expensive, with a launch price of $699 in the US, or £739.99 here in the UK. If you've been holding out for a sale before picking one of these up, then now is a great …

Samples of the next generation of Ryzen Threadripper processors have seemingly been sent out. Previously, a 64-core Threadripper CPU was spotted in online listings, and now, two benchmark entries for a 96-core CPU sample have surfaced.  The entries (1, 2) found by Benchleaks show the two processors were tested on …

Recent rumours have suggested that AMD will launch more affordable non-X Ryzen 7000 processors in early 2023, potentially during CES. According to a new source, we'll have at least three new processors, with prices ranging from $229 to $429.  As reported by VideoCardz, a Twitter leaker claims that there will …

AMD will be launching the first Ryzen 7000 laptop processors in early 2023, but in the meantime, benchmark entries are giving us some interesting details. This time around, a new Ryzen 9 mobile processor was spotted running Ashes of the Singularity.  The AoTS entry spotted by Benchleaks shows the upcoming …

Intel already announced the Core i9-13900KS for 2023, but it seems it won't be the only Raptor Lake chip we'll get next year. According to reports, Intel will refresh the Raptor Lake lineup next year. Additionally, the same source claims that AMD’s Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs might be limited to 6- …

Intel 13th Gen Core CPUs are already available for desktops, but laptop chips have yet to arrive. Still, these lower TDP processors are on the way and plenty of them are showing up in benchmark leaks. The latest is the Intel Core i7-13700HX, which is already featured in two Geekbench entries. …

Intel is expected to introduce a new batch of 13th Gen Core CPUs in early 2023. These are rumoured to be non-K chips, which should include the Core i5-13400. Thanks to some leaks, we already know most of the specs of this processor, but benchmark results are always better for …

Today we look at the new Zen 4 AMD Ryzen 5 7600X to see how it holds up against tough competition

Intel is already working on the next two generations of desktop chips. Named Meteor Lake-S and Arrow Lake-S, the two new architectures promise to bring architectural changes to Intel's CPU design philosophy. These changes are being made to accommodate the new features they'll introduce, but it seems Intel had to …

AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors come with up to two chiplets, each with eight Zen 4 cores. Depending on the SKU, the Zen 4 cores are enabled to match the specifications. For Ryzen 5 7600X CPUs, a single CCD would suffice. However, it seems that's not the case for every …

It seems AMD is getting ready to launch a few more Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. Besides the recently spotted Ryzen 7 7700, two new Ryzen 7000 series chips have also appeared in benchmark listings – the Ryzen 7 7800X and the Ryzen 3 7300X. Starting with the Ryzen 7 CPU, …

Just recently, we saw the first evidence that AMD is planning new Ryzen 7000 CPUs, offering non-X variants of the line-up. Now, the first benchmark entry for the Ryzen 7700 has appeared, giving us an early look at what to expect.  The entry shared by Benchleaks shows the Ryzen 7 …

The next generation of AMD server CPUs is almost upon us. On November 10th, the company will introduce what should be the EPYC 9004 series, bringing a new level of performance to the data centre market. AMD's ‘together we advance_data centres' event will be in person, but a live stream …

Our verdict on the i5-13600K - spoiler alert, it's a damn good CPU

In the past, AMD has released both ‘X' and non-X versions of its Ryzen CPUs. AMD has yet to announce non-X Ryzen 7000 series processors, but it seems they are on the way.  Leaker @momomo_us posted a simple tweet about the rumoured Ryzen 7 7700 CPU. As per the vague …

AMD has held the record for highest clock speed ever achieved by a CPU for quite some time. The previous record was set using an FX-8370, and that chip hasn't been dethroned since. That has now changed, with an overclocker managing to set a new clock speed record, pushing an …

The Intel i9-13900K is here and Leo puts it head to head with the Ryzen 7950X

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a great CPU for gaming, particularly amongst the current crop of desktop CPUs available on the market. However, there seems to be a way to squeeze out some extra performance without overclocking. It seems that by disabling one of the CPU's CCDs, you can …

The PC market enjoyed booming demand over the pandemic but things have dropped off considerably over the course of 2022. With low demand creeping in, AMD has reportedly reduced its production order for new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs.  You should have noticed by now that building a new PC with …

We're still a while away from the launch of new-gen EPYC processors. AMD has not said much about its plans yet, but a leak this week has revealed specs for the server CPU lineup, as well as expected performance.  According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the EPYC 9004 series will …

Intel has already confirmed which will be the first Raptor Lake chips to release. We are almost certain there will be more chips in the lineup, but we've only heard about them through rumours. Gigabyte, however, might have shared more than it should, confirming a total of 22 Intel 13th …

To overclock the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you would think that a Z690/790 motherboard would be necessary. However, some B660 motherboards can also do it via BCLK, as proven earlier this year. These boards were already used to overclock 12th Gen Core chips, and now we have confirmation that you should …