The Upgrade Path: AMD Ryzen 3700X to 5800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-9900K
Following up with our CPU testing from last week: How do the 3700X and 9900K compare today, and how does the 9900K stack up against the 5800X3D? It's an interesting question and a great comparison to look back on.
CPU makers are experimenting with alternative substrates to double clock speeds
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-9900K: 8-Core CPUs, 4 Years Later
Today we're taking a look back at CPUs released in the last 4 to 5 years, the Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-9900K. There's a good reason (but not an obvious one) why we chose these two CPUs.
Apple M3 and the state of CPUs
The big picture: Apple's M3 launch stood out for its focus on how people actually use computers, the lack of AI acronyms and the fact that they launched three chips all at once. It is only getting harder to compete with them. As with all things Apple, the M3 has been extensively covered in the press, but beyond the performance metrics, a few things stood out for us, and here's our thesis on the overall sector.
AMD Ryzen 5 7545U and Ryzen 3 7440U mobile processors launched with Zen 4c cores
Latest Steam survey sees AMD and Windows 11 crash as a new top language appears
Loongson CPU approaches traditional x86 performance in new benchmarks
A hot potato: China is willing to fight US restrictions on advanced technology with domestically-produced chip products, and the highly-discussed Loongson CPU line is receiving further confirmation regarding its presumed capabilities when compared to traditional x86 microchips.
Intel to unveil Meteor Lake Core Ultra and 5th-gen Xeon CPUs at AI event on December 14
PC CPUs are getting more interesting, and competition is coming
Why it matters: Five years ago there were only two companies that made CPUs, today there are a dozen. Most of the new entrants went after the big, profitable data center market, but now competitors are coming for PCs. Nvidia and AMD are reportedly preparing Arm-based CPUs for PCs. With Microsoft opening up the market for Arm laptop CPUs, this spells bad news for Qualcomm today, and potentially bad news for Intel over the very long term.
Meteor Lake CPUs, now shipping to manufacturers, can run Dying Light 2 on integrated graphics
Application Optimization in 14th-gen Intel Core processors can boost gaming performance by over 30%
Intel Core CPU Clock-for-Clock Benchmark Test
A clock-for-clock (IPC) test of Intel LGA 1700 processors: we're comparing the 12th-gen, 13th-gen, and "new" 14th-gen CPU models to offer insight into their architectural improvements, if any.
Delidding Intel's Core i9-14900K can drop CPU temperatures by up to 12°C
Nvidia and AMD are planning Arm-based CPUs for consumer PCs
What's going on with SiFive and RISC V?
Why it matters: RISC V pioneer SiFive has gone through several iterations, but has now solidified a business model that essentially positions it as a direct competitor to Arm. If they can continue to execute they will benefit from much of the very healthy RISC V momentum.
Intel's new acceleration program is pushing for 100 million AI PCs by 2025
AMD returns to the high-end desktop space with Threadripper 7000 CPUs
Extreme overclocker makes Intel Core i9-14900KF scream to a record-breaking 9 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 9 and non-K Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs show up on Geekbench
Intel Core i9-14900K, i7-14700K and i5-14600K Review
Intel is launching today their latest-gen Core desktop CPUs with three new models: the Core i9-14900K, Core i7-14700K, and Core i5-14600K, all sound familiar, maybe too familiar. Let's test them.