Samsung Exynos 2500 Benchmarks Put New SoC Close to Qualcomm Competiti
Samsung's Exynos 2500 SoC has [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], this time giving us a clearer indication of what to expect from the upcoming SoC that will power the next generation of Samsung flagship smartphones. There are three total runs that have appeared on Geekbench, putting forward anywhere between 2303 and 2356 points in the single-core Geekbench 6 benchmark and 8062 and 8076 points in the multicore benchmark. Meanwhile, the [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] in the current-generation Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra manages a single-core score of 2883 and a multicore score or 9518 on the same Geekbench 6 benchmark. [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], with the spec sheet revealing a Samsung Xclipse 950 GPU paired with 10 Arm Cortex CPUs (1× Cortex-X5, 2× Cortex-A725 at 2.74 GHz, 5× Cortex-A725 at 2.36 GHz, and 2× Cortex A520 at 1.8 GHz).
The new SoC is reportedly the first chip to use Samsung's 3 nm GAA process, [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] that Samsung may be using the new SoC across its entire next-gen global smartphone line-up, starting with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This would be a stark departure from previous releases, where the US versions of the Galaxy S line-up featured Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, with the international Galaxy S smartphones packing the in-house Exynos designs. In recent years, however, Samsung has pivoted to using Snapdragon SoCs across all regions.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Microsoft Adds Steam Library to Xbox PC App on Windows
Microsoft is letting Xbox Insiders try out a new library in the Xbox PC app on Windows that brings together games from Steam, Battle.net, Xbox, and Game Pass in one central spot. Once you install a supported title, it automatically shows up in your library and in the recent games list, so you don't have to hunt through different launchers. You can also hide any storefront you don't use in the app's settings to keep your view clean. Before the holidays, Microsoft will roll this feature out to handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, so you can carry your entire collection on the go. Over time, more PC storefronts will be added, making the Xbox PC app an even more complete hub for your games. To get started, just download the Xbox Insider Hub on your PC, join the PC gaming preview, and you'll see the combined library appear in your Xbox app.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Splitgate 2 Developers Face Layoffs After Rocky Launch for Free-To-Pla
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate and the recently announced follow-up, Splitgate 2, has just announced a round of layoffs to an undisclosed number of "valued 1047 Games team members," according to an announcement on LinkedIn. The studio says that the decision was made at a time when the company is "redirecting resources to build the best game for our players." In addition to the job cuts, 1047 Games's co-founders, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian, are not receiving salaries at this time. The announcement claims that the studio is working on the next phase of Splitgate 2 and using community feedback to perfect the gameplay experience.
Adding insult to injury, the company's CEO was [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] for wearing a hat that said "Make FPS Great Again" to the Summer Game Fest event shortly after releasing Splitgate 2, which faced a somewhat negative reception because of generic battle royale gameplay mechanics and aggressive monetization tactics. Currently, the game has a "Mixed" review rating on Steam just over a month after its initial launch into Early Access. According to an [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], he was unaware of the game's aggressive monetization and $80 launch bundles, which were also part of the reason the game was heavily criticized at launch. The first Splitgate game also had a somewhat mixed response at its initial Beta launch in 2019, so it would not be surprising to see the game and developer bounce back from this hit, however, some of the original Splitgate community seems to have been burned by the rocky launch and CEO's recent statements.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Intel "Nova Lake-HX" Enthusiast Mobile Processor Debuts New BGA2540 Pa
Intel's next generation Core Ultra 300-series "Nova Lake-HX" enthusiast mobile processor is expected to debut a new BGA package, the BGA2540. This was sniffed out from shipping manifests of prototype boards of the processor. Although not socketed, mobile processors tend to carry forward package sizes and pin maps across generations, to simplify notebook mainboard and cooling solution designs for OEMs. Over the past several generations, the enthusiast notebook segment of mobile processors from Intel, designated by "-HX" in the codename, have meant notebook-friendly BGA variants of the maxed out "-S" segment silicon, with the highest core counts on the by the company in the client segment.
We've known from older reports that the maxed out desktop "Nova Lake-S" sees a significant increase in core counts, with a core configuration of 16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, and 4 low power island E-cores, a 3-tiered hybrid processor topology similar to "Meteor Lake." Intel is looking to at processor base power values as high as 150 W for its top Core Ultra 9 K-series SKUs. It's very likely that this silicon will be carried over with either the same or similar core-count to "Nova Lake-HX," which is why Intel is needing a larger package for mobile. The desktop "Nova Lake-HX" will require a motherboard change, as the processor is expected to debut the new LGA1954 socket.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) An Intel-HP Collaboration Delivers Next-Gen AI PCs
AI PCs are a new class of laptops designed to deliver AI-enhanced experiences—from productivity to creativity—that adapt to users' needs and enhance people's lives. For HP's Intel-based AI PCs, Intel contributed more than just hardware like its Intel Core Ultra processors. Intel worked closely with HP to co-engineer and optimize hardware platforms for AI workloads. By fine-tuning performance across the central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU) and neural processing unit (NPU), Intel helped HP benchmark and validate real-world use cases, ensuring selected AI applications run efficiently on HP devices.
HP's latest AI PCs for business users—including the EliteBook X, EliteBook Ultra (announced in January at CES 2025) and EliteBook 8 (unveiled in March at HP Amplify)—are examples of how Intel's software and platform teams worked closely with HP to optimize performance and AI readiness on Intel Core Ultra-based systems. "We are delighted by the exceptional results Intel's Client Software team and HP's Commercial Personal Systems team achieved for the recent release of Intel Core Ultra 200V series devices," said Carla Rodriguez, vice president and general manager of the Client Software Ecosystem in the Client Computing Group at Intel.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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GPU IPC Showdown: NVIDIA Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace; AMD RDNA 4 vs RDNA
Instructions per clock is a metric used to define and compare CPU architecture performance usually. However, enthusiast colleagues at [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] had an idea to test the IPC improvement in GPUs, comparing it across current and past generations. NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 series faces off against the Ada Lovelace-based RTX 40 generation, while AMD's RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 lineup challenges the RDNA 3-based RX 7000 series. For NVIDIA, the test used RTX 5070 Ti and 4070 Ti SUPER, aligning ALU counts and clock speeds and treating memory bandwidth differences as negligible. For AMD, the test matched the RX 9060 XT to the RX 7600 XT, both featuring identical ALUs and GDDR6 memory. By closely matching shader counts and normalizing for clock variations, ComputerBase isolates IPC improvements from other hardware enhancements. In rasterized rendering tests across 19 popular titles, NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture delivered an average IPC advantage of just 1% over the older Ada Lovelace.
This difference could easily be attributed to normal benchmark variance. Ray tracing and path tracing benchmarks showed no significant IPC uplift, leaving the latest generation essentially on par with its predecessor when normalized for clock and unit count. AMD's RDNA 4, by contrast, exhibited a substantial IPC leap. Rasterized performance improved by around 20% compared to RDNA 3, while ray-traced workloads enjoyed a roughly 31% gain. Path tracing results were even more extreme, with RDNA 4 delivering nearly twice the FPS, a 100% increase over its predecessor. These findings suggest that NVIDIA's performance improvements primarily stem from higher clock speeds, increased execution unit counts, and enhanced features. AMD's RDNA 4 represents a significant architectural advance, marking its most notable IPC gain since the original RDNA launch.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) Lenovo Intros Its Chromebook Plus Powered by MediaTek Kompanio Ul
Lenovo unveiled its new Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14", 10), the world's first Chromebook powered by MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor and exclusive Google AI features for hybrid AI functionality. Designed for professionals, students and creators, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14", 10) sets a new standard for Chromebooks in many categories, including 50 TOPS for supercharged performance, the capability to handle AI features both on device and via cloud and quad speakers and Dolby Atmos for a truly captivating multimedia experience.
"Our society has embraced the freedom of hybrid and remote work, but that freedom demands the workforce and their devices to be productive regardless of location and to do more in less time," said Benny Zhang, Executive Director and General Manager of Chromebooks in Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group. "The Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14", 10) delivers the most powerful AI capabilities ever on a Chromebook. Whether you are an executive needing AI performance through the day, an artist wishing to create outside the studio, or an everyday user looking to browse, learn or play, this premium device is your perfect everyday companion."[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Thermaltake Launches the WAir CPU Cooler for Workstations
Thermaltake has launched the WAir CPU Cooler a cooling solution for workstations that handle demanding tasks like 3D rendering and AI processing. This cooler supports Intel LGA4677 and AMD sTR5/SP6 sockets and is capable of delivering up to 500 W TDP cooling capacity. It measures 143.2 x 115 x 165 mm (L x W x H) and has a single-tower design with aluminium fins. Thermaltake WAir cooler features six 6 mm diameter heat pipes connected to a large nickel plated copper base with high-quality solder paste between heat pipes and heat sinks to enhance thermal conductivity.
The WAir uses two upgraded TOUGHFAN 14 Pro units. Each fan is 140.8 x 140.8 x 26.4 mm in size and runs at speeds from 500 to 1500 RPM controlled by PWM. Users can adjust the fan positions to fit different memory module heights. The fans have liquid crystal polymer (LCP) blades that help reduce vibration at top speeds. Each fan delivers up to 83.4 CFM airflow with 1.86 mm-H₂O static pressure and 24.4 dBA noise levels. The fans connect with 4-pin PWM connectors and offer 50,000 hours of operational life. Thermaltake didn't provide exact pricing and availability for the WAir CPU cooler series.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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AMD Research Unveils Real-Time GPU-Only Pipeline for Fully Procedural
An AMD research team has introduced a game-changing approach to procedural tree creation that runs entirely on the GPU, delivering both speed and flexibility, unlike anything we've seen before. Showcased at High-Performance Graphics 2025 in Copenhagen, the new pipeline utilizes DirectX 12 work graphs and mesh nodes to construct detailed tree models on the fly, without any CPU muscle. Artists and developers can tweak more than 150 parameters, everything from seasonal leaf color shifts and branch pruning styles to complex animations and automatic level-of-detail adjustments, all in real-time. When tested on an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, the system generated and pushed unique tree geometries into the geometry buffer in just over three milliseconds. It then automatically tunes detail levels to maintain a target frame rate, effortlessly demonstrating stable 120 FPS under heavy workloads.
Wind effects and environmental interactions update seamlessly, and the CPU's only job is to fill a small set of constants (camera matrices, timestamps, and so on) before dispatching a single work graph. There's no need for continuous host-device chatter or asset streaming, which simplifies integration into existing engines. Perhaps the most eye-opening result is how little memory the transient data consumes. A traditional buffer-heavy approach might need tens of GB, but AMD's demo holds onto just 51 KB of persistent state per frame—a mind-boggling 99.9999% reduction compared to conventional methods. A scratch buffer of up to 1.5 GB is allocated for work-graph execution, though actual usage varies by GPU driver and can be released or reused afterward. Static assets, such as meshes and textures, remain unaffected, leaving future opportunities for neural compression or procedural texturing to further enhance memory savings.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) Rapidus Announces Collaboration with Siemens for 2 nm Semiconduct
Rapidus Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced logic semiconductors, today announced a strategic collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software for semiconductor design and manufacturing processes for the 2 nm generation. Rapidus will collaborate with Siemens to jointly develop a process design kit based on the Calibre platform, the industry-standard verification solution that enables highly accurate and efficient physical verification, manufacturing optimization and reliability assessment from semiconductor design through to fabrication, while continuing to further its design and verification ecosystem.
This collaboration supports the manufacturing for design (MFD) concept advocated by Rapidus to achieve high yield and short turnaround time from the early stages of manufacturing. Further, Rapidus and Siemens EDA will build a reference flow that holistically supports design, verification and manufacturing from front-end to back-end. This reference flow provides a smooth development environment for Rapidus' Rapid and Unified Manufacturing Service (RUMS).[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) ViewSonic Introduces VG41V Video Conferencing Monitors
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduces its new USB-C video conferencing monitors—VG41V Series, featuring Windows Hello facial recognition for secure, instant login to digital workspaces. Available in 24-inch and 27-inch Full HD, as well as 27-inch QHD models, the new series is designed for everyday professional use, eliminating virtual meeting setup complexities while enhancing productivity across diverse workspaces.
Optimized Meeting Experience with Intuitive Features
With facial recognition via Windows Hello, professionals can securely log in to their devices in seconds. Building on this ease of access, the VG41V Series' built-in high-quality 5MP webcam comes with adjustable tilt for optimal framing and includes a sliding lens cover that protects users' privacy when the camera is not in use.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Briefly Drops Below MSRP in Europe
The GeForce RTX 5090 flagship graphics card may be a hot commodity in Asia due its dual-use in AI acceleration farms, and in the US it may be saddled with crippling import tariffs, besides unethical retail practices, but gamers in Europe have it good. ComputerBase.de reports that their price-tracker has detected RTX 5090 cards briefly available at prices lower than MSRP—a first for the RTX 5090 anywhere in the world.
The MSI RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC was launched as an MSRP-priced card listed at USD $1,999. German retailer Mindfactory.de had the card listed at €1,999 including VAT, which would make this lower than the MSRP and street prices of RTX 5090 in the US and Asia. Hours later, the retailer corrected the price to €2,600. The general trend with graphics card pricing seems to be that EEA (European Economic Area) countries currently have the best pricing on graphics cards, due to their lower import tariffs than the US, relatively rare scalper gray-marketing, and lower demand cards like RTX 5090 for use-cases other than gaming or professional graphics.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Intel GPUs Gain 20% Performance by Disabling Security Mitigations
Intel GPUs, both iGPUs and Arc, on Linux, can achieve a surprising 20% performance boost by taking direct action within their own graphics stack. The company has long incorporated security mitigations into its open-source Compute Runtime to protect against vulnerabilities like Spectre, but these safeguards have carried a hidden cost. With the introduction of a build-time option named NEO_DISABLE_MITIGATIONS, Intel now allows users to compile the Compute Runtime without these extra checks, thereby reclaiming up to 20% in OpenCL and Level Zero workloads. Behind the scenes, Intel's engineers have been testing unmitigated builds on GitHub for months, and the results have been clear: disabling these driver-level mitigations can significantly speed up shader compilation, AI-driven upscaling routines, and physics simulations that rely on GPU compute.
Intel's confidence in disabling these checks stems from the fact that modern Linux kernels already address Spectre vulnerabilities comprehensively at the operating system level. To keep users informed, the Compute Runtime build will emit a warning if it detects a kernel lacking the necessary patches, ensuring transparency about any residual risk. Canonical's Ubuntu team has partnered with Intel to introduce this enhancement in its upcoming 25.10 release. But make no mistake, this is Intel's initiative: the company is driving the performance improvements, publishing unmitigated binaries upstream, and coordinating with distribution partners to make the change broadly available. Security teams at Intel have analyzed the potential attack surface and concluded that the performance gains far outweigh the minimal risk, especially given that Intel's own builds have been running unmitigated without incident.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Cooler Master Launches the NR200P V3 Compact Case Series
Cooler Master has introduced the new NR200P case now in its V3 iteration. The NR200P V3 is a Mini-ITX case designed for compact builds requiring high-performance cooling solutions. The case measures 378.2 x 185 x 292 mm with protrusions (18.62-liter volume) while supporting full-size components. The exterior combines aluminium, SGCC steel, mesh panels, and ABS plastic components. The CNC-machined aluminium side panels feature magnetic latching mechanisms for tool-free access. Large mesh side panels facilitate airflow while maintaining component visibility. The NR200P V3 accommodates 240 mm and 280 mm AIO liquid coolers through top-mounted radiator support. Additional cooling options include dual 120 mm or 140 mm fans at the top. Bottom ventilation supports up to two 120 mm slim fans (maximum 15 mm thickness) when no 3.5-inch drive is installed, or one 120 mm slim fan with a drive present.
It can accommodate CPU coolers up to 70 mm in height and supports graphics cards up to 361.5 mm in length, 160 mm in height, and 78.5 mm in width (3.8 slots). A PCIe 5.0 x16 riser cable enables vertical GPU mounting, with an included GPU support bracket for stability. Power supply compatibility covers SFX and SFX-L form factors. Storage capacity includes one 3.5-inch HDD bay (expandable to two) and one 2.5-inch SSD bay (expandable to two). Front I/O provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, and a 3.5 mm headset jack. The Cooler Master NR200P V3 ships in black finish with a two-year warranty (retail pricing was not yet disclosed) targeting users requiring maximum performance in minimal desktop space.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) LG Display Begins Mass Production of Ultimate Gaming OLED Panel w
LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has successfully begun mass production of the world's top OLED monitor panel, incorporating its latest proprietary technology as the company accelerates its push into the premium monitor panel market. The 27-inch OLED monitor panel achieves a peak brightness of 1,500 nits thanks to the application of the company's core fourth-generation OLED technology, Primary RGB Tandem.
In addition, LG Display has successfully developed a 540 Hz OLED monitor panel - surpassing the highest refresh rate currently available - and plans to unveil it soon. As a result, LG Display is leading the world's OLED technology across the "triple crown" of key elements that determine gaming monitor picture quality - brightness, refresh rate, and response time.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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(PR) Gigabyte Announces Revolutionary Ultra Turbo Mode Performance Boo
GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in high-performance motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, today announces the groundbreaking Ultra Turbo Mode feature for its Intel Z890 series motherboards. This innovative BIOS level enhancement unlocks significant gaming performance boosts of up to 35% without requiring any additional hardware investment. With a simple BIOS update, users can access dramatically enhanced system performance, further solidifying GIGABYTE's commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and performance-driven solutions.
Maximize Performance without Extra Expense
The Ultra Turbo Mode extracts maximum performance from systems without the need for expensive hardware upgrades. By intelligently optimizing BIOS settings, this revolutionary feature unlocks hidden potential in the latest Intel Core Ultra 2 9/7/5 K-SKU processors. The results are impressive: memory performance achieves a remarkable boost of up to 68% in AIDA64 testing across various high-performance memory configurations. Gaming performance also sees significant gains, with up to 35% higher frame rates in demanding AAA titles like Hitman 3: Dartmoor.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF Edition Debuts with GC-HPWR Connector
ASUS has expanded its BTF GPU ecosystem with the launch of the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB GDDR7 BTF OC Edition, marking the first Astral model to adopt the detachable Graphics Card High-Power (GC-HPWR) connector. Building on improvements showcased in version 2.5, this new variant is engineered to [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] through the high-power slot alongside the traditional 12V-2x6 connection located behind the PCIe connector. The ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF Edition inherits the core specifications of its non-BTF sibling, which we [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], but distinguishes itself with enhanced power delivery and compatibility. ASUS's removable GC-HPWR adapter allows integration with both standard motherboards and upcoming BTF-ready boards, promising greater flexibility for system builders and the aesthetic experience of no cables connected to the GPU.
This model employs the same four-fan configuration, vapor chamber, and optimized fin spacing, while a phase-change GPU thermal pad ensures maximum contact with the GPU die. According to ASUS, the quad-fan layout can boost airflow and pressure by up to 20%. Additional features include real-time monitoring of temperatures and power draw on the 12V-2x6 connector, accessible via GPU Tweak III, which also provides fine-tuning controls such as voltage and frequency adjustments, as well as thermal mapping. Although pricing has yet to be confirmed, ASUS will reflect the card's feature set with a price increase. Availability is expected in the third quarter, alongside other BTF products, such as the white-edged TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT and various ROG motherboards.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 & 470 "Gorgon Point" APUs Surface in Shipping Ma
Last month, a confidential presentation in China gave AMD's laptop partners their first glimpse of what's coming next. The slides hinted at modest clock-speed improvements and the addition of more entry-level models, all under the [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Not long after, NBD's shipping manifests today show a series of new FP8, FP10, and FP12 product codes. These identifiers don't match any existing "Strix Point" or "Kracken Point" chips, so it's clear AMD is gearing up for a Ryzen AI 400-series refresh set to roll out around mid-2026. Despite the new name, Gorgon Point sticks with the same winning formula. It still uses Zen 5 and Zen 5c CPU cores alongside RDNA 3.5 graphics and XDNA 2 neural accelerators. Core counts haven't changed, so you'll see configurations ranging from 4 to 12 cores just like before, with up to 4x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c cores.
What's different, according to the leaked partner slides, is a slight bump in boost clocks. The top-end Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and 470 chips are now rated for up to 5.2 GHz, a slight but welcome increase from the previous 5.1 GHz, while maintaining a 28 W default TDP. AMD is also broadening its reach into budget laptops. In addition to the Ryzen 9 HX upgrades, the company will introduce new Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 models. Early leaks mention parts numbered 440 and 430, as well as a mystery Ryzen 3 SKU. These entry-level chips will use the same Gorgon Point silicon but will be tuned for cost-sensitive devices. Branding will likely follow AMD's recent pattern. Given how AMD has renumbered previous families, slotting Gorgon Point into familiar retail channels should be straightforward. Until AMD makes an official announcement, these shipping manifests and partner leaks are the best clues we have about the performance and efficiency gains in the next wave of AI-accelerated laptops.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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TechPowerUp and ID-Cooling Announce Summer Giveaway
TechPowerUp and ID-Cooling bring our readers from all over the world a sizzling hot Giveaway for the Summer. Give your CPU the chill it deserves with ID-Cooling, one of the leading brands with PC cooling hardware. We have six prizes up for grabs, each a segment-leading product by ID-Cooling. One lucky winner gets an ID-Cooling SL360 AIO CLC and a pack of three AF-127-ARGB-K fans, for a prize value of $200. Two lucky winners each get an ID-Cooling FX360 INF AIO CLC with AS-120-ARGB-K fans, for a prize value of $100, each. Lastly, three lucky winners each get an ID-Cooling Frozn A620 PRO SE dual fin-stack CPU air cooler.
The SL360 is ID-Cooling's top AIO liquid CPU cooler, with a smart display on top of the pump-block that puts out real-time monitoring stats. It comes with a trio of premium AF-127-ARGB fans that have fluid dynamic bearings. The FX360 INF is a compelling mid-range 360 mm AIO liquid CPU cooler, with an infinity reflection ornament on the pump-block, and some ARGB lighting bling. The Frozn A620 PRO SE is a powerful dual fin-stack tower-type CPU cooler capable of taking on even high core-count desktop CPUs. Once again, the Giveaway is open worldwide, wherever legal, it's open from today (June 27) until July 4. We will announce winners on July 7. There are seven ways to drop your hat in, and you can increase your chances of winning by sharing the Giveaway across your social media, vising the ID-Cooling website to check out their products, or their social media handles.
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