https://www.geeks.fyi/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:53:32 +0000 MyBB https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21880 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:58:35 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21880 Quote:Half the memory bus, half the bandwidth



HKEPC has published what appears to be the first hands-on performance test of DDR5 HUDIMM, a cut-down memory design that keeps only one 32-bit sub-channel instead of the two 32-bit sub-channels used by standard DDR5 UDIMM modules. The site says the test was carried out with ASUS support and used a BIOS that recognizes HUDIMM operation.

This is not a retail HUDIMM kit review. HKEPC says it simulated the format by masking one 32-bit sub-channel on a normal DDR5 DIMM with tape, then booting the system with HUDIMM-capable firmware. In the demo, the BIOS still identified the module as a 16GB G.Skill stick, but the information page showed 8GB effective capacity, while CPU-Z reportedly detected the memory as running in “1x 32-bit” mode.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Half the memory bus, half the bandwidth



HKEPC has published what appears to be the first hands-on performance test of DDR5 HUDIMM, a cut-down memory design that keeps only one 32-bit sub-channel instead of the two 32-bit sub-channels used by standard DDR5 UDIMM modules. The site says the test was carried out with ASUS support and used a BIOS that recognizes HUDIMM operation.

This is not a retail HUDIMM kit review. HKEPC says it simulated the format by masking one 32-bit sub-channel on a normal DDR5 DIMM with tape, then booting the system with HUDIMM-capable firmware. In the demo, the BIOS still identified the module as a 16GB G.Skill stick, but the information page showed 8GB effective capacity, while CPU-Z reportedly detected the memory as running in “1x 32-bit” mode.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21842 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:17:53 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21842 Quote:Special Edition of Ryzen 7 5800X3D revealed, same specs but is AM4 X3D back?



Leaker HXL has shared what appears to be a promo image for an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D “10 YRS AMD AM4 Anniversary Edition.” The slide points to a Q2 2026 launch and lists 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.5 GHz boost, 100 MB cache, and a 105W TDP. Those numbers line up with AMD’s official Ryzen 7 5800X3D specifications from the original product listing. 

This does not look like a new AM4 refresh with higher clocks or a changed cache layout. It looks more like a straight reissue of the original 5800X3D, a chip AMD launched globally on April 20, 2022, with a $449 SEP. 



Source: HXL

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is no longer a normal MSRP retail part in the US channel. Micro Center now lists it as “No longer carried,” while Newegg search results show prices around $471 to $510, with additional higher-priced seller offers still visible. That is well above the original $449 launch price. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Special Edition of Ryzen 7 5800X3D revealed, same specs but is AM4 X3D back?



Leaker HXL has shared what appears to be a promo image for an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D “10 YRS AMD AM4 Anniversary Edition.” The slide points to a Q2 2026 launch and lists 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.5 GHz boost, 100 MB cache, and a 105W TDP. Those numbers line up with AMD’s official Ryzen 7 5800X3D specifications from the original product listing. 

This does not look like a new AM4 refresh with higher clocks or a changed cache layout. It looks more like a straight reissue of the original 5800X3D, a chip AMD launched globally on April 20, 2022, with a $449 SEP. 



Source: HXL

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is no longer a normal MSRP retail part in the US channel. Micro Center now lists it as “No longer carried,” while Newegg search results show prices around $471 to $510, with additional higher-priced seller offers still visible. That is well above the original $449 launch price. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21841 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:16:20 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21841 Quote:Intel quietly launches Core 7 245HX, specs match Core Ultra 5 235HX



Intel has launched a new SKU in its mobile Core 200 series. Unlike the models already on the market, this one does not carry any Core Ultra branding, which makes the lineup even more confusing.

According to Intel ARK, the Core 7 245HX features 14 cores in a 6P+8E configuration, 14 threads, up to 5.1 GHz boost, 24 MB Intel Smart Cache, 55 W processor base power, and 160 W maximum turbo power. Intel also lists 3 Xe-cores for the integrated GPU, up to 1.8 GHz graphics frequency, and 13 TOPS for the NPU. 

Those figures are effectively identical to the Core Ultra 5 235HX. Intel’s page for that chip shows the same core layout, the same clocks, the same cache, the same power limits, and the same lack of ECC memory support. That makes the Core 7 245HX look less like a new product tier and more like a renamed Core Ultra 5 235HX. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel quietly launches Core 7 245HX, specs match Core Ultra 5 235HX



Intel has launched a new SKU in its mobile Core 200 series. Unlike the models already on the market, this one does not carry any Core Ultra branding, which makes the lineup even more confusing.

According to Intel ARK, the Core 7 245HX features 14 cores in a 6P+8E configuration, 14 threads, up to 5.1 GHz boost, 24 MB Intel Smart Cache, 55 W processor base power, and 160 W maximum turbo power. Intel also lists 3 Xe-cores for the integrated GPU, up to 1.8 GHz graphics frequency, and 13 TOPS for the NPU. 

Those figures are effectively identical to the Core Ultra 5 235HX. Intel’s page for that chip shows the same core layout, the same clocks, the same cache, the same power limits, and the same lack of ECC memory support. That makes the Core 7 245HX look less like a new product tier and more like a renamed Core Ultra 5 235HX. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21840 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:15:12 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21840 Quote:Intel launches Core non-Ultra Series 3 with Wildcat Lake die



The competitor to Apple’s MacBook Neo systems has arrived, I mean, that should be the goal for Intel’s new budget silicon. Unfortunately, the press release does not include any price ranges, so that’s only my guess. 

Today, Intel is launching its new Core Series 3 mobile processors, and Intel’s launch deck identifies the top Core 7 360 SKU as a Wildcat Lake part. The new family targets value laptops, commercial systems, and edge devices, with OEM rollouts starting today, April 16. Intel also says more than 70 designs are planned across multiple partners.


Source: Intel

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel launches Core non-Ultra Series 3 with Wildcat Lake die



The competitor to Apple’s MacBook Neo systems has arrived, I mean, that should be the goal for Intel’s new budget silicon. Unfortunately, the press release does not include any price ranges, so that’s only my guess. 

Today, Intel is launching its new Core Series 3 mobile processors, and Intel’s launch deck identifies the top Core 7 360 SKU as a Wildcat Lake part. The new family targets value laptops, commercial systems, and edge devices, with OEM rollouts starting today, April 16. Intel also says more than 70 designs are planned across multiple partners.


Source: Intel

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21788 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:55:16 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21788 Quote:Snapdragon X2, second time the charm?



Unfortunately, review coverage once again appears limited to the largest media outlets, so there is little point looking for smaller channels or niche sites covering this launch right now. In fact, it took longer than expected to put this roundup together simply because the first wave is so concentrated.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite is the company’s next-generation Arm chip for premium Windows laptops, and the model getting the most attention today is the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. It brings an 18-core CPU and an 80 TOPS NPU, but this launch is also heavily tied to ASUS, because most of the early reviews are based on the new Zenbook A16. Just like the last Snapdragon launch, the first round of coverage is showing the platform through one system more than through a broad lineup of laptops.

So far, the reviews are broadly aligned. Most outlets point to stronger CPU performance, good battery life, a light design for a 16-inch laptop, and a solid OLED panel. At the same time, the usual Windows on Arm limits are still part of the discussion, especially around app support and gaming.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Snapdragon X2, second time the charm?



Unfortunately, review coverage once again appears limited to the largest media outlets, so there is little point looking for smaller channels or niche sites covering this launch right now. In fact, it took longer than expected to put this roundup together simply because the first wave is so concentrated.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite is the company’s next-generation Arm chip for premium Windows laptops, and the model getting the most attention today is the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. It brings an 18-core CPU and an 80 TOPS NPU, but this launch is also heavily tied to ASUS, because most of the early reviews are based on the new Zenbook A16. Just like the last Snapdragon launch, the first round of coverage is showing the platform through one system more than through a broad lineup of laptops.

So far, the reviews are broadly aligned. Most outlets point to stronger CPU performance, good battery life, a light design for a 16-inch laptop, and a solid OLED panel. At the same time, the usual Windows on Arm limits are still part of the discussion, especially around app support and gaming.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21782 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:45:01 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21782 Quote:Intel adds another 16-core CPU with Arc B390 graphics



In early March, we exclusively revealed that Intel was preparing a new Panther Lake chip called Core Ultra X9 378H. Intel has now made this SKU official over the weekend. The new processor has appeared on Intel ARK as part of the Core Ultra Series 3 lineup.

On paper, the Core Ultra X9 378H is effectively identical to the Core Ultra X7 368H. Intel lists both parts with 16 cores and 16 threads in a 4P+8E+4LP layout, 18 MB cache, 25W base power, 80W maximum turbo power, and a 5.0 GHz max turbo clock. The iGPU is also unchanged, with both chips using Intel Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe cores and up to 2.5 GHz frequency.


© Intel

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel adds another 16-core CPU with Arc B390 graphics



In early March, we exclusively revealed that Intel was preparing a new Panther Lake chip called Core Ultra X9 378H. Intel has now made this SKU official over the weekend. The new processor has appeared on Intel ARK as part of the Core Ultra Series 3 lineup.

On paper, the Core Ultra X9 378H is effectively identical to the Core Ultra X7 368H. Intel lists both parts with 16 cores and 16 threads in a 4P+8E+4LP layout, 18 MB cache, 25W base power, 80W maximum turbo power, and a 5.0 GHz max turbo clock. The iGPU is also unchanged, with both chips using Intel Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe cores and up to 2.5 GHz frequency.


© Intel

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21693 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:30:31 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21693 Quote:AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 now official 

AMD has confirmed that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition will launch on April 22. The date was shared by Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics at AMD, alongside details on the new processor. This marks the first desktop CPU with dual 3D V-Cache in the Ryzen lineup.

The new processor is based on Zen 5 and features 16 cores and 32 threads on the AM5 platform. AMD states the chip offers 208MB of total on-chip cache, which is higher than any previous Ryzen desktop CPU. 

AMD has confirmed the 9950X3D2 has a 5.6 GHz boost clock as well as 200W TDP, the highest of all AM5 processors to date. The CPU has new monochrome packaging and Dual Edition branding. 

AMD is positioning the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 beyond gaming. Internal data compares the new model against the Ryzen 9 9950X3D in workstation-style workloads. The company lists gains of up to 7% in rendering benchmarks such as V-Ray and Blender, around 5% to 7% in content creation tools, and up to 13% in SPEC Workstation data science tests.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 now official 

AMD has confirmed that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition will launch on April 22. The date was shared by Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics at AMD, alongside details on the new processor. This marks the first desktop CPU with dual 3D V-Cache in the Ryzen lineup.

The new processor is based on Zen 5 and features 16 cores and 32 threads on the AM5 platform. AMD states the chip offers 208MB of total on-chip cache, which is higher than any previous Ryzen desktop CPU. 

AMD has confirmed the 9950X3D2 has a 5.6 GHz boost clock as well as 200W TDP, the highest of all AM5 processors to date. The CPU has new monochrome packaging and Dual Edition branding. 

AMD is positioning the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 beyond gaming. Internal data compares the new model against the Ryzen 9 9950X3D in workstation-style workloads. The company lists gains of up to 7% in rendering benchmarks such as V-Ray and Blender, around 5% to 7% in content creation tools, and up to 13% in SPEC Workstation data science tests.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21686 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:39:33 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21686 Quote:AMD RDNA 4m aka RDNA3.5+ 

AMD appears to be expanding its new RDNA 4m graphics branch in LLVM. A pending pull request adds GFX1171 and GFX1172 alongside the earlier GFX1170 target, and all three are listed under the same RDNA 4m section. Phoronix says the two new entries currently follow the same code paths and ISA capabilities as GFX1170, with no functional differences documented so far. 

The GFX1170 first appeared in February as an APU or SoC target inside the GFX11 family, which is normally associated with RDNA 3. AMD’s full RDNA 4 GPUs use the GFX12 family instead. Earlier patches already revealed that RDNA4m basically include FP8 and BF8 conversion support plus WMMA and SWMMAC-related updates, pushing it closer to RDNA 4 behavior in some areas, such as support for advanced ML-algorithms including FSR4. 

LLVM patch, Source: Freedesktop

FP8 Support 

• ❌AMD Strix Point ➡️RDNA3.5
  
• ❌AMD Strix Halo➡️RDNA3.5
  
• ✅AMD Medusa Point ➡️ RDNA3.5+/RDNA4m 
  
• ✅AMD Medusa Halo ➡️ RDNA5 
  

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:AMD RDNA 4m aka RDNA3.5+ 

AMD appears to be expanding its new RDNA 4m graphics branch in LLVM. A pending pull request adds GFX1171 and GFX1172 alongside the earlier GFX1170 target, and all three are listed under the same RDNA 4m section. Phoronix says the two new entries currently follow the same code paths and ISA capabilities as GFX1170, with no functional differences documented so far. 

The GFX1170 first appeared in February as an APU or SoC target inside the GFX11 family, which is normally associated with RDNA 3. AMD’s full RDNA 4 GPUs use the GFX12 family instead. Earlier patches already revealed that RDNA4m basically include FP8 and BF8 conversion support plus WMMA and SWMMAC-related updates, pushing it closer to RDNA 4 behavior in some areas, such as support for advanced ML-algorithms including FSR4. 

LLVM patch, Source: Freedesktop

FP8 Support 

• ❌AMD Strix Point ➡️RDNA3.5
  
• ❌AMD Strix Halo➡️RDNA3.5
  
• ✅AMD Medusa Point ➡️ RDNA3.5+/RDNA4m 
  
• ✅AMD Medusa Halo ➡️ RDNA5 
  

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21685 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:38:02 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21685 Quote:Intel Core Ultra Series 3 gets vPro platform for 2026 business PCs

Intel has officially launched its new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 commercial lineup with Intel vPro support, positioning the platform for business PCs in 2026. Based on the launch slides, the stack ranges from Core Ultra 5 332 up to Core Ultra X9 388H, and all listed SKUs are marked as Intel vPro eligible and part of Intel SIPP. Yes, those are the same SKUs that were already announced by Intel, but this lineup is only for SKUs supporting vPro technologies. 
 
At the top end, Intel lists 16-core parts such as the Core Ultra X9 388H, X9 386H, X7 368H, and X7 366H, with boost clocks up to 5.1 GHz and integrated NPUs rated at up to 50 TOPS. Select models also pair that with Intel Arc B390 GPU or Intel Arc Pro B390 GPU graphics with 12 Xe cores, while lower tiers use Intel Graphics with 4 or 2 Xe cores. The Ultra 5 338H is listed with 12 cores, a 47 TOPS NPU, and Intel Arc B370 or Arc Pro B370 graphics.

Depending on SKU, the slides list up to 20 PCIe lanes, four integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports with discrete Thunderbolt 5 support, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, plus memory support reaching LPDDR5x-9600 or DDR5-7200. Maximum memory capacity is shown at up to 128GB on select configurations, while processor base power is listed at 25W, with maximum turbo power up to 80W on higher-end chips.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel Core Ultra Series 3 gets vPro platform for 2026 business PCs

Intel has officially launched its new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 commercial lineup with Intel vPro support, positioning the platform for business PCs in 2026. Based on the launch slides, the stack ranges from Core Ultra 5 332 up to Core Ultra X9 388H, and all listed SKUs are marked as Intel vPro eligible and part of Intel SIPP. Yes, those are the same SKUs that were already announced by Intel, but this lineup is only for SKUs supporting vPro technologies. 
 
At the top end, Intel lists 16-core parts such as the Core Ultra X9 388H, X9 386H, X7 368H, and X7 366H, with boost clocks up to 5.1 GHz and integrated NPUs rated at up to 50 TOPS. Select models also pair that with Intel Arc B390 GPU or Intel Arc Pro B390 GPU graphics with 12 Xe cores, while lower tiers use Intel Graphics with 4 or 2 Xe cores. The Ultra 5 338H is listed with 12 cores, a 47 TOPS NPU, and Intel Arc B370 or Arc Pro B370 graphics.

Depending on SKU, the slides list up to 20 PCIe lanes, four integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports with discrete Thunderbolt 5 support, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, plus memory support reaching LPDDR5x-9600 or DDR5-7200. Maximum memory capacity is shown at up to 128GB on select configurations, while processor base power is listed at 25W, with maximum turbo power up to 80W on higher-end chips.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21684 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:36:39 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21684 Quote:Intel launches Arc Pro B70 and B65 with 32GB GDDR6 featuring “Big Battlemage” GPU

Intel has introduced two new Arc Pro workstation GPUs, the Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65. Both cards use the larger BMG-G31 GPU and both come with 32GB of GDDR6 memory. Intel is positioning them for local AI inference, agent workloads, software development, and professional graphics applications.

Arc Pro B70 is the top model in the new launch. Intel lists 32 Xe cores, 256 XMX engines, up to 367 peak TOPS, and 608 GB/s memory bandwidth. Board power is listed at 160W to 290W, while Intel’s own branded card is rated at 230W. The company says the B70 will be available starting March 25 from Intel and partners including ASRock, Gunnir, MAXSUN, Sparkle, Senao, Lanner, Onix, and others, with pricing starting at $949.

Arc Pro B65 uses a cut-down BMG-G31 configuration with 20 Xe cores and 160 XMX engines. It still carries 32GB of GDDR6 memory and is rated for up to 197 peak TOPS. Board power is listed at 200W. Intel says this model will launch in mid-April through add-in-board partners, and it will be priced below the Arc Pro B70. Intel has not announced pricing for B65 yet. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel launches Arc Pro B70 and B65 with 32GB GDDR6 featuring “Big Battlemage” GPU

Intel has introduced two new Arc Pro workstation GPUs, the Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65. Both cards use the larger BMG-G31 GPU and both come with 32GB of GDDR6 memory. Intel is positioning them for local AI inference, agent workloads, software development, and professional graphics applications.

Arc Pro B70 is the top model in the new launch. Intel lists 32 Xe cores, 256 XMX engines, up to 367 peak TOPS, and 608 GB/s memory bandwidth. Board power is listed at 160W to 290W, while Intel’s own branded card is rated at 230W. The company says the B70 will be available starting March 25 from Intel and partners including ASRock, Gunnir, MAXSUN, Sparkle, Senao, Lanner, Onix, and others, with pricing starting at $949.

Arc Pro B65 uses a cut-down BMG-G31 configuration with 20 Xe cores and 160 XMX engines. It still carries 32GB of GDDR6 memory and is rated for up to 197 peak TOPS. Board power is listed at 200W. Intel says this model will launch in mid-April through add-in-board partners, and it will be priced below the Arc Pro B70. Intel has not announced pricing for B65 yet. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21671 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:20 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21671 Quote:Intel with new Raptor Lake

On paper, the Core i7-13645HX is a Raptor Lake HX part with 14 cores and 20 threads, split into 6 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. Intel lists boost clocks up to 4.9 GHz, 24MB of Intel Smart Cache, 55W processor base power, 157W maximum turbo power, and support for up to DDR5-5600 or...

The closest match is the Core i7-13650HX. Both parts carry the same 6P+8E layout, 20 threads, 24MB cache, 4.9 GHz maximum turbo, and the same 55W base power with 157W turbo power. The differences are unusual, because Intel gives the i7-13645HX DDR5-5600 support instead of DDR5-4800, 89.6 GB/s...

Against the Core i7-13700HX, the i7-13645HX lands one tier lower in CPU resources. The i7-13700HX moves to 8 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores, 24 threads, 30MB cache, and a 5.0 GHz boost clock, while keeping the same 55W base power, 157W maximum turbo power, and 32EU integrated graphics....

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel with new Raptor Lake

On paper, the Core i7-13645HX is a Raptor Lake HX part with 14 cores and 20 threads, split into 6 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. Intel lists boost clocks up to 4.9 GHz, 24MB of Intel Smart Cache, 55W processor base power, 157W maximum turbo power, and support for up to DDR5-5600 or...

The closest match is the Core i7-13650HX. Both parts carry the same 6P+8E layout, 20 threads, 24MB cache, 4.9 GHz maximum turbo, and the same 55W base power with 157W turbo power. The differences are unusual, because Intel gives the i7-13645HX DDR5-5600 support instead of DDR5-4800, 89.6 GB/s...

Against the Core i7-13700HX, the i7-13645HX lands one tier lower in CPU resources. The i7-13700HX moves to 8 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores, 24 threads, 30MB cache, and a 5.0 GHz boost clock, while keeping the same 55W base power, 157W maximum turbo power, and 32EU integrated graphics....

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21666 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:03:35 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21666 Quote:NVIDIA Announces Vera CPU With 88 cores, Rubin Platform follows



NVIDIA has announced the Vera CPU alongside its Vera Rubin platform at GTC 2026, combining new CPU, GPU, networking and storage hardware into a rack-scale design aimed at agentic AI, reinforcement learning and inference. The company describes Vera as its first CPU built specifically for these workloads, while Vera Rubin packages seven chips and multiple rack types into one modular platform for AI factories.


Source: NVIDIA

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:NVIDIA Announces Vera CPU With 88 cores, Rubin Platform follows



NVIDIA has announced the Vera CPU alongside its Vera Rubin platform at GTC 2026, combining new CPU, GPU, networking and storage hardware into a rack-scale design aimed at agentic AI, reinforcement learning and inference. The company describes Vera as its first CPU built specifically for these workloads, while Vera Rubin packages seven chips and multiple rack types into one modular platform for AI factories.


Source: NVIDIA

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21652 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:14:10 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21652 Quote:Intel Arrow Lake Refresh official, but there’s no 290K Plus



Today Intel is announcing its Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop series, adding four new unlocked SKUs to the Arrow Lake-S lineup. The launch includes the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 270KF Plus, alongside the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and 250KF Plus. Intel says the new chips bring more efficiency cores, higher die-to-die frequency, faster official memory support, and a new software layer called Intel Binary Optimization Tool.

4 more cores, 900 MHz+, and a 15% performance claim



The main hardware change is core count. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus moves to 24 cores in an 8P+16E configuration, while Core Ultra 5 250K Plus moves to 18 cores with 6P+12E. Intel also says die-to-die frequency is up by as much as 900 MHz over the Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 245K, which it says improves CPU and memory controller communication and lowers latency.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel Arrow Lake Refresh official, but there’s no 290K Plus



Today Intel is announcing its Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop series, adding four new unlocked SKUs to the Arrow Lake-S lineup. The launch includes the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 270KF Plus, alongside the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and 250KF Plus. Intel says the new chips bring more efficiency cores, higher die-to-die frequency, faster official memory support, and a new software layer called Intel Binary Optimization Tool.

4 more cores, 900 MHz+, and a 15% performance claim



The main hardware change is core count. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus moves to 24 cores in an 8P+16E configuration, while Core Ultra 5 250K Plus moves to 18 cores with 6P+12E. Intel also says die-to-die frequency is up by as much as 900 MHz over the Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 245K, which it says improves CPU and memory controller communication and lowers latency.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21645 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:21:45 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21645 Quote:Ryzen AI Embedded P100



AMD has expanded its Ryzen AI Embedded P100 series with new 8-core to 12-core processors aimed at industrial automation and edge AI systems. The company says the new parts combine Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU on a single chip, with up to 80 system TOPS available in the higher-tier lineup. 

The company is positioning the updated range for industrial PCs, robotics, machine vision, and medical imaging. AMD also says the expanded P100 series can deliver up to 39% higher multithreaded performance and up to 2.1x higher total system TOPS versus the prior Ryzen Embedded 8000 generation, while ROCm support is meant to ease deployment of AI frameworks on embedded systems. 


Source: AMD

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Ryzen AI Embedded P100



AMD has expanded its Ryzen AI Embedded P100 series with new 8-core to 12-core processors aimed at industrial automation and edge AI systems. The company says the new parts combine Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU on a single chip, with up to 80 system TOPS available in the higher-tier lineup. 

The company is positioning the updated range for industrial PCs, robotics, machine vision, and medical imaging. AMD also says the expanded P100 series can deliver up to 39% higher multithreaded performance and up to 2.1x higher total system TOPS versus the prior Ryzen Embedded 8000 generation, while ROCm support is meant to ease deployment of AI frameworks on embedded systems. 


Source: AMD

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21644 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:20:44 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21644 Quote:Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 P-cores, 5.9 GHz boost and 125W TDP



Intel has officially introduced its Core Series 2 with P-core processors, the long-rumored Bartlett Lake 12P family. The launch happened at Embedded World 2026, and Intel is positioning these chips for mission-critical edge and industrial deployments, not mainstream desktop retail. Intel’s product pages now list the new parts as launched in Q1 2026.

The top SKU is the Intel Core 9 273PQE, which features 12 Performance-cores, 24 threads, 36MB cache, and boost clocks up to 5.9 GHz at 125W base power.

Intel also lists the 65W Core 9 273PE at up to 5.7 GHz and the 45W Core 9 273PTE at up to 5.5 GHz. All three use Intel 7 silicon and keep the same P-core-only layout, with no Efficient-cores. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 P-cores, 5.9 GHz boost and 125W TDP



Intel has officially introduced its Core Series 2 with P-core processors, the long-rumored Bartlett Lake 12P family. The launch happened at Embedded World 2026, and Intel is positioning these chips for mission-critical edge and industrial deployments, not mainstream desktop retail. Intel’s product pages now list the new parts as launched in Q1 2026.

The top SKU is the Intel Core 9 273PQE, which features 12 Performance-cores, 24 threads, 36MB cache, and boost clocks up to 5.9 GHz at 125W base power.

Intel also lists the 65W Core 9 273PE at up to 5.7 GHz and the 45W Core 9 273PTE at up to 5.5 GHz. All three use Intel 7 silicon and keep the same P-core-only layout, with no Efficient-cores. 

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