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Apple finally included a telephoto lens in its iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, with the upgrade extended to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is just one of the many examples of how the Cupertino firm adopts various standards much later than the competition, likely because it wants to offer the best configuration to customers. One other technology that the company is said to bring for the iPhone 18 that rivals like Samsung introduced years ago is variable aperture for the main camera, and according to one analyst, another supplier will provide these parts. Sunny […]
The use of TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process for the M4 series has made Apple’s latest chipsets more thermally efficient, but that does not mean that a capable cooling solution should be ignored from the rest of the hardware configuration. In fact, depending on how robust that solution is, we can actually get more performance from the M4, as demonstrated in the latest Premiere Pro 4K Export test, where the redesigned Mac mini is faster than Apple’s updated 14-inch MacBook Pro. However, one other hardware ends up taking the crown, and we will discuss why this is happening. The 24-inch M4 […]
Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S Desktop "Core Ultra 200" CPUs have been spotted in 24 and 20 core flavors, and also reveal no SMT support. Intel Driver Logs Confirm Two Arrow Lake-S "Core Ultra 200" Desktop CPU Configurations: A 24 Core & A 20 Core Variant Intel's Arrow Lake-S CPUs will mark a major transition for the desktop platform. You will be getting a chip with a brand new architecture in all regards and a new platform based around the LGA 1851 socket. The Arrow Lake-S CPUs will be comprised of Lion Cove P-Cores and Skymont E-Cores. We've so far seen […]
Intel's next-gen LGA-1851 socket has finally surfaced, and will support both Meteor Lake-PS & Arrow Lake-S "Core Ultra 200" CPUs. Intel's LGA-1851 Shows High Resemblance With Its Predecessor, With Changes Made To The Mounting Mechanism: Supports Meteor Lake-PS "Core Ultra 100" & Arrow Lake-S "Core Ultra 200" CPUs The LGA-1851 platform has set high hopes for consumers looking to switch to new standards, as the socket type will house Intel's Arrow Lake-S CPUs. Still, interestingly, Intel has disclosed that the LGA-1851 will debut with the Meteor Lake-PS series, which is a lineup intended for the embedded segment, as discussed in […]
Intel has announced its brand new Core Ultra "Meteor Lake PS" & Core "Raptor Lake PS" CPUs for Edge, utilizing the LGA 1851 & LGA 1700 socketed platforms. Intel Goes All In On The Edge With New LGA-Socketed CPUs In Core Ultra "Meteor Lake PS" & Core "Raptor Lake PS" Flavors We were expecting to see the new PS series launch soon and it looks like they are finally here. The chip was announced by Intel during Embedded World 2024 as its new Edge portfolio. The PS lineup of chips is made for emerging AI workloads and comes packed with […]
The first Intel Lunar Lake CPU, the Core Ultra 5 234V, has been spotted within recent firmware drivers and features 8 cores with a Battlemage iGPU. First Intel Lunar Lake CPU Makes Appearance Under "Core Ultra 200" Branding: Core Ultra 5 234V With 8 Cores & Battlemage "Xe2" Arc iGPU This is certainly not the first time that we have seen an Intel Lunar Lake-MX chip leak out but it is definitely the first time that we have seen a sample leak under the Core Ultra 200 branding. The same branding is expected to be used by the Arrow Lake […]
Qualcomm has shared even more performance numbers of its upcoming Snapdragon X Elite PC CPUs, now showcased to be over 50% faster than Intel's fastest Core Ultra chips in Geekbench 6 benchmark tests. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite CPUs Now Compared Against Intel's Core Ultra Chips, Over 50% Faster & Much More Efficient As Per Official Claims The latest numbers were shared by Qualcomm with PCWorld, who managed to get numbers of the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite CPUs, powered by the Oryon core architecture, against Intel's very recent Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs. Previously, Qualcomm has shared official numbers which compared […]
Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake & Raptor Lake-H Refresh mobility CPUs are going to be branded under the Core Ultra 200 & Core 200H branding. Intel Core Ultra 200 Branding For Arrow Lake CPUs & Core 200H Branding For Raptor Lake-H Refresh CPUs The information comes from the trustworthy leaker, Golden Pig Upgrade, who has posted about the branding for the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake and Raptor Lake-H Refresh CPUs. This will be the third outing of the Raptor Lake lineup for laptops and the second time that it has been refreshed. So coming straight to the branding, the Intel Arrow […]
Intel has silently added a new low-tier SKU within its Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" lineup, the Ultra 5 115U, which features just 2 P-Cores. Intel Core Ultra 5 115U "Meteor Lake" Is The Lowest-End CPU By Far, Just 2 P-Cores at 4.2 GHz Peak Clocks While Intel did extensively showcase its Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" series, the firm forgot to reveal some of its SKUs, or they decided to add on more entrants considering the market conditions. Similarly, Intel has released a new Meteor Lake CPU out of the wild, with this one labeled the Core Ultra 5 115U, and […]
ZOTAC has released its new ZBOX Mini PC lineup which takes full advantage of AI NPUs featured on Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen CPUs. These options come in a diverse range of models ranging from compact to completely fanless designs, making them a great fit for all kinds of users. Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen-Powered ZBOX Mini PCs Released By ZOTAC, Harnessing The Power of NPUs For Accelerated AI Computing Press Release: ZOTAC announced three brand-new series of compact form-factor mini AI PCs powered by cutting-edge processors. These mini AI PCs, powered by Intel and AMD processors with […]
It looks like some form of socketed Intel Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" CPUs might just be coming to LGA 1851 socketed motherboards. Intel Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" CPUs Hinted For Industrial Mini-ITX Motherboards With LGA 1851 Socketed Despite The Blue Team Denying Any Such SKUs IBASE, an embedded and industrial PC/component manufacturer has become the first company to list its upcoming LGA 1851 socketed motherboards featuring support for Intel's Meteor Lake-PS "Core Ultra" CPUs. Before talking about why we have reservations about this platform, let's take a look at the motherboard itself and what it has to offer. In terms […]
Intel has released its latest Game On driver, 5379 WHQL, which brings another round of huge FPS uplifts for Arc A-Series GPUs & Core Ultra CPUs. Intel Game-On Driver Boosts Performance By Up To 172% For Arc GPUs & Core Ultra CPUs, Four New Games Supported Including Diablo IV With Ray Tracing & Horizon Forbidden West It's fair to say by this point that Intel's software division is really putting in the extra time by not only working on new game support in the latest Game On Drivers but also making sure that the performance in existing titles is up […]
The world of Mini PCs is more vibrant than it ever was. We are seeing more manufacturers hop into this field, offering unique solutions to cater to consumers in the PC market. The manufacturers are not only offering Mini PC solutions but also designing new and innovative platforms such as 3-in-1 tablets, handhelds, and even AR/VR sets leveraging similar hardware capabilities. Among the increasing list of manufacturers is ACEPC, a US-based firm that was established in 2017 and has rolled out quite a large array of products since its inception. The company offers both AMD and Intel-powered systems and is […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S Desktop "Core Ultra 200" CPUs have been spotted in 24 and 20 core flavors, and also reveal no SMT support. Intel Driver Logs Confirm Two Arrow Lake-S "Core Ultra 200" Desktop CPU Configurations: A 24 Core & A 20 Core Variant Intel's Arrow Lake-S CPUs will mark a major transition for the desktop platform. You will be getting a chip with a brand new architecture in all regards and a new platform based around the LGA 1851 socket. The Arrow Lake-S CPUs will be comprised of Lion Cove P-Cores and Skymont E-Cores. We've so far seen […]
Intel's next-gen LGA-1851 socket has finally surfaced, and will support both Meteor Lake-PS & Arrow Lake-S "Core Ultra 200" CPUs. Intel's LGA-1851 Shows High Resemblance With Its Predecessor, With Changes Made To The Mounting Mechanism: Supports Meteor Lake-PS "Core Ultra 100" & Arrow Lake-S "Core Ultra 200" CPUs The LGA-1851 platform has set high hopes for consumers looking to switch to new standards, as the socket type will house Intel's Arrow Lake-S CPUs. Still, interestingly, Intel has disclosed that the LGA-1851 will debut with the Meteor Lake-PS series, which is a lineup intended for the embedded segment, as discussed in […]
Intel has announced its brand new Core Ultra "Meteor Lake PS" & Core "Raptor Lake PS" CPUs for Edge, utilizing the LGA 1851 & LGA 1700 socketed platforms. Intel Goes All In On The Edge With New LGA-Socketed CPUs In Core Ultra "Meteor Lake PS" & Core "Raptor Lake PS" Flavors We were expecting to see the new PS series launch soon and it looks like they are finally here. The chip was announced by Intel during Embedded World 2024 as its new Edge portfolio. The PS lineup of chips is made for emerging AI workloads and comes packed with […]
The first Intel Lunar Lake CPU, the Core Ultra 5 234V, has been spotted within recent firmware drivers and features 8 cores with a Battlemage iGPU. First Intel Lunar Lake CPU Makes Appearance Under "Core Ultra 200" Branding: Core Ultra 5 234V With 8 Cores & Battlemage "Xe2" Arc iGPU This is certainly not the first time that we have seen an Intel Lunar Lake-MX chip leak out but it is definitely the first time that we have seen a sample leak under the Core Ultra 200 branding. The same branding is expected to be used by the Arrow Lake […]
Qualcomm has shared even more performance numbers of its upcoming Snapdragon X Elite PC CPUs, now showcased to be over 50% faster than Intel's fastest Core Ultra chips in Geekbench 6 benchmark tests. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite CPUs Now Compared Against Intel's Core Ultra Chips, Over 50% Faster & Much More Efficient As Per Official Claims The latest numbers were shared by Qualcomm with PCWorld, who managed to get numbers of the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite CPUs, powered by the Oryon core architecture, against Intel's very recent Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs. Previously, Qualcomm has shared official numbers which compared […]
Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake & Raptor Lake-H Refresh mobility CPUs are going to be branded under the Core Ultra 200 & Core 200H branding. Intel Core Ultra 200 Branding For Arrow Lake CPUs & Core 200H Branding For Raptor Lake-H Refresh CPUs The information comes from the trustworthy leaker, Golden Pig Upgrade, who has posted about the branding for the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake and Raptor Lake-H Refresh CPUs. This will be the third outing of the Raptor Lake lineup for laptops and the second time that it has been refreshed. So coming straight to the branding, the Intel Arrow […]
Intel has silently added a new low-tier SKU within its Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" lineup, the Ultra 5 115U, which features just 2 P-Cores. Intel Core Ultra 5 115U "Meteor Lake" Is The Lowest-End CPU By Far, Just 2 P-Cores at 4.2 GHz Peak Clocks While Intel did extensively showcase its Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" series, the firm forgot to reveal some of its SKUs, or they decided to add on more entrants considering the market conditions. Similarly, Intel has released a new Meteor Lake CPU out of the wild, with this one labeled the Core Ultra 5 115U, and […]
ZOTAC has released its new ZBOX Mini PC lineup which takes full advantage of AI NPUs featured on Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen CPUs. These options come in a diverse range of models ranging from compact to completely fanless designs, making them a great fit for all kinds of users. Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen-Powered ZBOX Mini PCs Released By ZOTAC, Harnessing The Power of NPUs For Accelerated AI Computing Press Release: ZOTAC announced three brand-new series of compact form-factor mini AI PCs powered by cutting-edge processors. These mini AI PCs, powered by Intel and AMD processors with […]
It looks like some form of socketed Intel Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" CPUs might just be coming to LGA 1851 socketed motherboards. Intel Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" CPUs Hinted For Industrial Mini-ITX Motherboards With LGA 1851 Socketed Despite The Blue Team Denying Any Such SKUs IBASE, an embedded and industrial PC/component manufacturer has become the first company to list its upcoming LGA 1851 socketed motherboards featuring support for Intel's Meteor Lake-PS "Core Ultra" CPUs. Before talking about why we have reservations about this platform, let's take a look at the motherboard itself and what it has to offer. In terms […]
Intel has released its latest Game On driver, 5379 WHQL, which brings another round of huge FPS uplifts for Arc A-Series GPUs & Core Ultra CPUs. Intel Game-On Driver Boosts Performance By Up To 172% For Arc GPUs & Core Ultra CPUs, Four New Games Supported Including Diablo IV With Ray Tracing & Horizon Forbidden West It's fair to say by this point that Intel's software division is really putting in the extra time by not only working on new game support in the latest Game On Drivers but also making sure that the performance in existing titles is up […]
The world of Mini PCs is more vibrant than it ever was. We are seeing more manufacturers hop into this field, offering unique solutions to cater to consumers in the PC market. The manufacturers are not only offering Mini PC solutions but also designing new and innovative platforms such as 3-in-1 tablets, handhelds, and even AR/VR sets leveraging similar hardware capabilities. Among the increasing list of manufacturers is ACEPC, a US-based firm that was established in 2017 and has rolled out quite a large array of products since its inception. The company offers both AMD and Intel-powered systems and is […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]