AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900K – Reviews Are Out, Who Wins?

amd ryzen 7 5800x3d vs core i9-12900k

When AMD introduced the uniquely-designed AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD dubbed it the “world’s fastest gaming processor”. However, the Intel Core i9-12900K CPU is (also) holding that title. Based on various reviews from different media outlets, the Core i9-12900K has proven itself to be the fastest gaming CPU currently available. Recently, reviews of the Ryzen … continue reading

Intel Core i9-12900KS Released – See Specs, Price and Availability

intel core i9-12900ks special edition cpu

After several rumors and leaks, and Newegg inadvertently posting the i9-12900KS ahead of its launch, Intel has officially announced its latest flagship processor. The Core i9-12900KS is a binned version of the Core i9-12900K. If you are not familiar with binned chips, it means that the KS variant has a better silicone chip than the … continue reading

12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K CPU-Z Benchmark Scores Leaked

12th gen intel alder lake cpu

Recently, @Apisak from Twitter tweeted a CPU-Z screenshot revealing the CPU single thread and multi-thread score of the upcoming 12th gen Intel Core i7-1200K Alder Lake CPU. Unlike previous generations of CPUs, the 12th Gen Alder Lake processors feature a hybrid design. In particular, the Core i7-1200K has a total of 12 cores; 8 performance cores … continue reading

Intel 11th Gen vs 10th Gen CPU – Which One To Get?

Intel 11th Gen Vs 10th Gen CPU

Intel‘s latest 11th Gen Rocket Lake CPUs are now available. Reviews went live starting end of March, and it was not looking good for the “flagship” i9-11900K. Most reviewers did not recommend the i9-11900K since it’s expensive, power-hungry, and runs very hot. On the flip side, the Core i5-11600K was faring well against the Ryzen … continue reading

IBM 2nm Chip Technology Announced – It’s the World’s First!

IBM 2nm Wafer Sheet

IBM recently announced its breakthrough in semiconductor process and design with the world’s first chip featuring 2 nanometers (nm) nanosheet technology. While we have seen substantial performance gains and efficiency that a 7nm fab process can offer, IBM’s 2nm even push those numbers to a new level. IBM’s 2nm is said to offer up to … continue reading

Intel Core 1800 Alder Lake CPU Rocks 16 Cores and 24 Threads

12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake CPU

It has only been several weeks since Intel released the 11th Gen Intel Core Rocket Lake-S CPUs. But more information about Intel’s upcoming 12th Gen Alder Lake desktop processor is one by one surfacing on the web. Recently, specs about a certain Intel Core 1800 Alder Lake (engineering sample) CPU were leaked by Igor’s LAB. … continue reading