Category: Processors

The Core i5-14400F analysis is complete. Rare stepping (C0) tested

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

For completeness of Intel Core i5-14400F processor tests we add the results of its second stepping. We’ve already tested the B0 variant, now it’s time for the C0. Its availability in stores is, at least at the moment, considerably worse and the question arises whether it is worth it at all. Is there any point in aiming for stepping C0 or is B0 also “okay”? Or does it “not matter” (what you get in the shopping lottery)? Read more “The Core i5-14400F analysis is complete. Rare stepping (C0) tested” »

Zen 6 finally brings more advanced 2.5D chiplets, has RDNA 5 GPU

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

So far, little information has emerged about what to expect from AMD Ryzen processors with the Zen 6 architecture. The core itself should be an evolution of Zen 5, given AMD’s model resembling “tick-tock”, where even-numbered cores are less aggressive enhancements of tech introduced in odd-numbered ground-up redesigns. But it looks like everything else in the SoC could be a radical shift from the aging concept of Ryzen processor uncores. Read more “Zen 6 finally brings more advanced 2.5D chiplets, has RDNA 5 GPU” »

Intel Core i3-14100F: Four cores whipped to the max

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

It’s the fastest Core i3 yet, but it’s also the hungriest. The 14100F’s (Raptor Lake Refresh) biggest competition in its own ranks is in the form of older models (13100F and 12100F). These are a bit slower, but lower-power. The “better” choice depends on what holds more weight on your scales. Maybe it will be that record-breaking speed? In this class (Core i3), power consumption is always relatively low. Read more “Intel Core i3-14100F: Four cores whipped to the max” »

Microsoft tightens Windows 11 requirements, breaks all Core 2 PCs

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Windows 11 came out with fairly strict hardware requirements, causing worries with mandatory TPM2 for a while, for example. It also officially supports only a very limited list of new processors, with the vague threat that future updates may not work on older ones. Now Microsoft has quietly tightened the screws. Fortunately, it is not going to enforce this whitelist, but the system will stop working on a number of older processors. Read more “Microsoft tightens Windows 11 requirements, breaks all Core 2 PCs” »

AMD confirms Zen 5 details: 6 ALUs, full-performance AVX-512

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Zen 5-based AMD processors will launch this year (perhaps in Q3). Unlike Zen 4 which was just Zen 3 refined, Zen 5 will be another big upgrade, and according to various hints including statements by the architect Mike Clark, it could be AMD’s most interesting core since the first Zen. Interestingly, up until now, the only information about it has come from a single YouTuber source. But it has just been officially confirmed directly by AMD. Read more “AMD confirms Zen 5 details: 6 ALUs, full-performance AVX-512” »

Non-hybrid Intel gaming CPU? Bartlett Lake to have 12 big cores

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Although releasing a fresh LGA 1851 desktop platform with brand new Arrow Lake processors this year, news are coming that Intel also plans another refresh of Raptor Lake processors as a plan B. But these chips, called Bartlett Lake, may yet be more interesting than one would expect. In fact, they might feature an entirely new, more powerful chip without E-Cores aimed at gaming performance, that would still run on the LGA 1700 socket. Read more “Non-hybrid Intel gaming CPU? Bartlett Lake to have 12 big cores” »

Arrow Lake CPU spotted. Missing HT and AVX-512 confirmed

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Couple days ago, documents leaked on Arrow Lake-S processors and Generation 800 chipsets – Intel’s next-gen desktop platform with the new LGA 1851 socket, due out in the second half of the year. Besides the things we already analysed, those documents also indicate that Arrow Lake P-cores have only one thread. This has now been confirmed by a log from testing a sample of this CPU. After 22 years, Intel processors are dropping HT. Read more “Arrow Lake CPU spotted. Missing HT and AVX-512 confirmed” »

Zen 5 is delayed. AMD has confirmed desktop launch in H2 2024

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

First there was a report that things might not be so hot with Intel’s next generation of desktop processors – the 2nm Arrow Lake on the LGA 1851 platform. To make things better, the other side seems to have its own issues too: AMD’s Zen 5 will be delayed. Hopefully it won’t be anything dramatic, but the reports of spring launch that we recently shared won’t come true. It’s not clear if this will also delay gaming models with 3D V-Cache. Read more “Zen 5 is delayed. AMD has confirmed desktop launch in H2 2024” »

Ryzen 9000 with Zen 5 cores is in production. Launch in 3 months?

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

AMD still hasn’t officially said anything about when Zen 5 processors might hit the market. But it looks like it could be surprisingly soon. Usually, if something is supposed to come out “in 2024”, it’s more likely to come out towards the end of it, but according to rumors, the Ryzen 9000 desktop processors (as Zen 5 might be called) could come out in just a few months at an early date, similar to the release of Ryzen 2000. Read more “Ryzen 9000 with Zen 5 cores is in production. Launch in 3 months?” »

Intel Core i5-14400F – refresh in the most popular range

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

Also on the list of lower-power Intel Raptor Lake Refresh processors with 65W TDP is the Core i5-14400F. That is, a model that, mainly because of its attractive price-performance ratio, often ends up in lower-budget PC builds. In the 14th generation, Intel sped up the single-core boost and also E cores. And there are more changes in the small details. For example, the fact that different steppings built on different silicon are again common in e-stores. Read more “Intel Core i5-14400F – refresh in the most popular range” »

65W and 35W Intel Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs are available now

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Hardly a surprise as news of these CPUs was leaked long ago, but Intel has now launched the main part of its new generation of desktop processors during CES 2024 – the 14th-gen Core CPUs with 65W and 35W (nominal) TDP, i.e. regular models with a locked multiplier. Until now, only the 125W K models for enthusiasts have been on the market, but there’s finally more affordable models out, as well as the low-power T-labeled options. Read more “65W and 35W Intel Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs are available now” »

Intel launches new Emerald Rapids Xeon CPUs with fast cadence

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Last week, Intel released 4nm Meteor Lake processors with long-awaited chiplet architecture. At the same time, Intel is also releasing the second generation of chiplet Xeons called “Emerald Rapids”. It follows very quickly after the previous “Sapphire Rapids” and, along with various improvements and fixes, it curiously walks back on chiplets a bit, as it uses only two instead of four. This has not only reduced costs but also power draw. Read more “Intel launches new Emerald Rapids Xeon CPUs with fast cadence” »

Zhaoxin KX-7000: China’s new x86 CPU surprises with 3.7 GHz clock

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

While the US has blacklisted various Chinese CPU manufacturers, Zhaoxin keeps rolling with its x86 processors (albeit rooted in non-Chinese Centaur Technology and VIA). And now they have a new generation of x86 processors, dubbed the KX-7000, which could be its most interesting effort yet (perhaps like the recent Loongson 3A6000). It is a chiplet processor that also seems to have finally ended the tradition of insufficient clock speeds. Read more “Zhaoxin KX-7000: China’s new x86 CPU surprises with 3.7 GHz clock” »

Amazon unveils 96-core ARM Graviton4 CPU and Trainium2 AI chip

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Last month, Microsoft unveiled their first custom processors being developed for datacenter and Azure services. Also Amazon, which was the first of these US hyperscalers to go the custom hardware route, is now launching new CPUs for its servers. And with it Trainium2, already the second generation of an in-house developed AI accelerator. Amazon also revealed that it has already produced over two million of its CPUs. Read more “Amazon unveils 96-core ARM Graviton4 CPU and Trainium2 AI chip” »

Ryzen 8000G parameters leaked. Ryzen 5000GT for AM4 is coming

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

It looks like AMD could launch quite a few new desktop processors after the turn of the year. Last week, alleged specifications of Ryzen 8000Gs were leaked, which will be a desktop version of the 4nm Phoenix SoC with Zen 4 architecture. At the same time, reports appeared telling of new upcoming releases for the old AM4 platform, which is supposedly getting new models again, perhaps also some APUs with integrated graphics. Read more “Ryzen 8000G parameters leaked. Ryzen 5000GT for AM4 is coming” »

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