Tag: Intel

x86-S: Intel wants to drop legacy compatibility from processors

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

The scenario of Intel dropping backwards compatibility and creating a new version of x86 processors free of various “legacy burdens” has been discussed for a long time. The hype around ARM processors and the perceived or real advantages they gain by not carrying similar “baggage” highlighted this topic again. Intel has unveiled a proposal for a simplified pure 64-bit x86-S architecture that could bring about such a revolution, now. Read more “x86-S: Intel wants to drop legacy compatibility from processors” »

Core i5-13400F complete gaming tests (B0 vs. C0). W/o E cores too

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

The third and final Intel Core i5-13400F CPU test with measurements beyond standard will add to what the previous two have shown. We ran the two existing steppings – B0 (with Raptor Cove/Raptor Lake P cores) and C0 (Golden Cove/Alder Lake) – through all the games we use to test processors, in four different display setups. In the case of stepping B0 even with modified CPU settings, with E cores disabled. Read more “Core i5-13400F complete gaming tests (B0 vs. C0). W/o E cores too” »

When E cores are disabled: Core i5-13400F vs. Core i5-12400(F)

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

With the little (E) cores turned off, the Core i5-13400(F) becomes a 6-core processor with 12 threads in the same way that the older Core i5-12400(F) is. This intergenerational comparison is also a side product of tests main goal of which is to show the impact of E cores not only on computational and gaming performance, but also on operational characteristics. The biggest differences occur in the situations that mainstream PCs run into most often. Read more “When E cores are disabled: Core i5-13400F vs. Core i5-12400(F)” »

Not every Core i5-13400F is the same: Raptor (B0) vs. Alder (C0) lake

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

In the vast majority of Intel Core i5-13400F processor tests (including ours), you’ve studied the results of the variant built on the Golden Cove cores from the Alder Lake generation. But there is also an iteration from Raptor Lake (with Raptor Cove cores). However, this processor is harder to get hold of, its availability is considerably weaker, but it is obtainable. You’ll find out if it’s worth the extra effort from the comparative analysis. Read more “Not every Core i5-13400F is the same: Raptor (B0) vs. Alder (C0) lake” »

Intel LGA 1851 platform details: Z890 and Meteor Lake connectivity

Motherboards, News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Intel LGA 1700 desktop platform is now running on its second generation of processors (Raptor Lake) which will see a refresh in fall, but that will be the end of this socket. A new LGA 1851 socket is planned for Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake processors and a report has now revealed new features of this platform. Intel will give the processor-connected I/O interfaces an upgrade that will put it closer to the AM5 platform. Read more “Intel LGA 1851 platform details: Z890 and Meteor Lake connectivity” »

Not just Meteor Lake. Even TSMC-made 3nm Intel chips are delayed

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

There was a report that Intel allegedly cancelled the desktop version of the first 4nm Meteor Lake CPUs, which could indicate that the process is having issues similar to the early 10nm technology – like not reaching high enough clock speeds. But that may not be the only blow to Intel’s upcoming products. Now there are reports that even the 3nm chips, ironically enough those that it plans to outsource to TSMC, may be delayed as well. Read more “Not just Meteor Lake. Even TSMC-made 3nm Intel chips are delayed” »

Intel Meteor Lake to be mobile only, desktop 4nm CPUs cancelled

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Intel is now trying to catch up to TSMC and regain the manufacturing process leadership that underpinned its past dominance. So perhaps the biggest question for years to come is whether it has already managed to “fix” its factories, or whether processor delays and missed targets will be a recurring theme in the future. Warning sing are appearing that the first 4nm Meteor Lake processors could possibly end up like the notorious 10nm chips. Read more “Intel Meteor Lake to be mobile only, desktop 4nm CPUs cancelled” »

Intel Core i5-13400F: Best price/perf ratio, questionable for games

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

Thanks to the addition of E cores even in the lowest Core i5 Raptor Lake models (13400F and 13400), the raw performance between generations has advanced the most in years. However, the improvement may not always happen, the relatively small number of performance ones (P) combined with the lower Turbo Boost 2.0 clock speeds some games don’t like, and when they reach for E cores, the concept of big.LITTLE is at once detrimental. Read more “Intel Core i5-13400F: Best price/perf ratio, questionable for games” »

Intel Core i3-13100F: Tailor-made for cheap gaming builds

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

Within the Raptor Lake-S CPU segmentation, it belongs to the lowest class (Core i3), but at the same time it is the fastest 4-core processor at all. AMD hasn’t had anything that directly competes with the Core i3-1x10xF processors in this segment for quite some time. So Intel, alone in the field, is pushing these processors in small steps, and the Ci3-13100(F) is already a very well “polished” foundation for budget gaming PCs. Read more “Intel Core i3-13100F: Tailor-made for cheap gaming builds” »

Intel Lunar Lake: new “Conroe moment” processor revolution?

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

A brand new CPU core architecture coming out is a big thing in the world of processors. We’ve been anticipating that from Intel for a long time, particularly in the Skylake era of waiting for 10 nm. Intel has since fielded new architectures in Ice Lake and Alder Lake, but there could be a major architectural revolution in a few years. The chips following Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake are said to be brewing something completely new. Read more “Intel Lunar Lake: new “Conroe moment” processor revolution?” »

W790 board for Sapphire Rapids: 64L and 112L CPUs both supported

Motherboards, News | | Jan Olšan

One of December’s interesting news was the leak about Intel’s new Sapphire Rapids CPU platform for both high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstations. It’s three CPU platforms – but besides the 2S systems, we’re mainly interested in the two lineups for single-processor workstations: the pricier octo-channel Xeon W-3400 and the cheaper quad-channel Xeon W-2400 with fewer cores. But it looks like these two will be partially compatible. Read more “W790 board for Sapphire Rapids: 64L and 112L CPUs both supported” »

Breakthrough overclocking record: Raptor Lake achieves 9 GHz

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Intel’s Raptor Lake processors brought one surprise: breaking the absolute extreme OC record. There were doubts it would ever happen, as today’s CPU architectures are not optimized for the high clock speeds at all costs like the past record holders Pentium 4 and AMD FX. But Raptor Lake and Intel 7 Ultra manufacturing process have shown they are capable of even more and have conquered a milestone never-beaten before, now. Read more “Breakthrough overclocking record: Raptor Lake achieves 9 GHz” »

Return of Intel’s HEDT: W790, Xeon W-2400 and W-3400 processors

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Yesterday, we discussed Intel’s leaked roadmap for 2023, specifically the plans for desktop segment. But in addition to the mainstream LGA 1700 socket, this roadmap also shows new workstation platforms. Alongside the most expensive server-derived platforms, it reveals the W790 platform that should be a more affordable option representing a successor to older HEDT products like the X299 platform, and is therefore of much interest to us. Read more “Return of Intel’s HEDT: W790, Xeon W-2400 and W-3400 processors” »

Intel Core i7-13700K: Efficient choice for a gaming “workhorse”

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

The sixteen-core desktop Raptor Lake (Ci7-13700K) is a curious compromise between Core i9 (13900K) and Core i5 (13600K). Compared to the Core i5, it is significantly faster thanks to higher clock speeds and Turbo Boost 3.0 support, and it doesn’t lose much performance compared to Core i9 in lighter workloads, including gaming, but it is significantly more power-efficient. Read more “Intel Core i7-13700K: Efficient choice for a gaming “workhorse”” »

Intel Core i5-13600K: Better value than Ryzen 5 7600X? Yes and no

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

The Intel Core i5-13600K processor gives the impression of being from a slightly different class than the Ryzen 5 7600X. AMD’s Raphael with only 6 cores against 14 cores (albeit eight of them only small, Gracemont) of Raptor Lake may look like an underdog that should be significantly cheaper. However, one must be careful when making judgments. Although the Ci5-13600K is a great processor, so is the still only Ryzen 5 7000 in the game so far. Read more “Intel Core i5-13600K: Better value than Ryzen 5 7600X? Yes and no” »

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