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It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anythin...
EVERSPACE 2 developer ROCKFISH Games, being headquartered in Hamburg, couldn't very well pass up on the Cologne-based Gamescom, especially since they've got the Titans DLC coming up soon. Due to launch on September 16 across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X) for a price tag of $15, this is the first story DLC for the space combat game that was fully released in 2023. I caught up with ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade and Communications Manager Lee Guille to learn more about EVERSPACE 2: Titans and to discuss various aspects of the industry, from their […]
Intel has detailed its next-gen Granite Rapids-D "Xeon 6 SOC" platform for edge computing customers, powered by the latest P-Core. Intel Xeon 6 SOC Is The Official Name For Granite Rapids-D "Edge" CPUs, Based on Intel 3 & Up To 42 Cores Demoed During Hot Chips 2024, Intel presented its latest Xeon 6 platform called Xeon 6 SOC, formerly Granite Rapids-D. This is an edge computing chip that is designed to offer compute density for AI and scalar workloads while retaining strong integrated connectivity. These chips are designed for space & power-constrained "ruggedized" environments, offering lots of reliance in the […]
Intel's next-generation Granite Rapids "Xeon 6900" CPU has been spotted in Geekbench with 120 P-Cores and loads of cache. Intel Granite Rapids "Xeon 6900P" Leak Shows 120 P-Core CPU With 504 MB L3 Cache Running On Dual-Socket Platform The CPU was spotted within the Geekbench 6 benchmark database and ran on the Intel AvenueCity RVP (Reference Evaluation Platform) which features two LGA 7529 sockets & a load of DDR5 DIMM slots. The chip itself is an engineering sample which we will explain why. Starting with the specifications, the leaked Intel Granite Rapids "Xeon 6900P" CPU features 120 cores and 240 […]
Intel's next-gen Granite Rapids-AP "Xeon 6900P" CPUs will feature some impressive specs with up to 128 P-Cores and over 500 MB of cache. Intel Granite Rapids-AP "Xeon 6900P" CPUs To Feature Up To 128 Cores, Full Lineup Leak Shows That Blue Team Will Achieve Core Count Parity With AMD's EPYC After 7 Years At Computex, Intel announced its next-gen Xeon 6 lineup coming in two configurations, the Xeon 6P based on the P-Core architecture and the Xeon 6E based on the E-Core architecture. The families are further segmented into four distinct lineups which include Xeon 6700P with up to 86 […]
Intel has followed up on AMD's Data Center AI performance claims for its 5th Gen EPYC Turin CPUs, saying 5th Gen Xeon is faster with the right optimizations. AMD Showed Its 5th Gen EPYC Turin CPUs With Zen 5 Cores Beating 5th Gen Xeon Chips In AI Benchmarks But Intel Says That 5th Gen Leads Against EPYC When Right Optimizations Are Used [Update - 6/18/24] - AMD has offered us an update regarding the Intel benchmarks and shared that the endnotes did provide the relevant data regarding what hardware and software stack was used in their tests comparing Turin with […]
China's server provider, Montage Technology, has rebadged Intel's Xeon 6E "Sierra Forest" CPU family & selling them under the C6E series. China Rebadges Intel's Xeon 6E "Sierra Forest" CPU Family, Features Same Specs But Different Branding If you remember Montage Technology from one of our previous posts, well then it was the same company that rebranded Intel's previous 5th Gen Xeon "Emerald Rapids" and sold them as their own. Now, the company has rebadged Intel's Xeon 6E "Sierra Forest" lineup & selling them under its C6E lineup with the tagline "Pioneering Energy-Efficient Computing, Powering Green Growth". The CPUs fall under […]
Intel seems to be ready to introduce its refreshed Sapphire Rapids "Xeon W-3500 & W-2500" workstation CPUs as confirmed by Dell & listed by online retailers. Intel Is On The Verge of Introducing Its Refreshed Sapphire Rapids "Xeon W-3500 & Xeon W-2500" Workstation CPUs As Confirmed By Dell The refreshed Intel Sapphire Rapids workstation CPU family is no mystery; we have already covered the lineup in detail. Now, Dell has listed support for these upcoming Xeon W-3500 & the Xeon W-2500 CPU lineup within the BIOS update for its Precision 7960 & 5860 workstation systems which will offer a drop-in upgrade […]
Intel has announced validation & optimization for its Xeon, Core Ultra, Arc & Gaudi product lineups for Meta's latest Llama 3 GenAI workloads. Intel Validates & Benchmarks Meta's Llama 3 GenAI Workloads Across Its Xeon CPUs, Core Ultra CPUs, Arc GPUs & Gaudi Accelerators Press Release: Today, Meta launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Gaudi accelerators, Xeon processors, Core Ultra processors, & Arc GPUs. Why It Matters: As part of its mission to bring AI everywhere, Intel […]
Intel's LGA 4710 socket-based reference platform, Beechnut City, has been picture & is ready to support Xeon 6 Granite Rapids & Sierra Forest CPUs. Intel's LGA 4710 Socket Is Huge But There's An Even Bigger LGA 7529 Socket For Xeon 6 CPUs On The Horizon, Ready For Granite Rapids & Sierra Forest Intel recently announced the brand new "Xeon 6" family codename for its next-generation Xeon CPU family segmented in the P-Core and E-Core lineups. While Intel has yet to unveil the specific SKUs featured under these lineups, it looks like YuuKi_AnS has some goodies for us which come with […]
Intel has revised its Xeon Scalable family naming to a simpler "Xeon 6" branding for its next-gen Sierra Forest & Granite Rapids CPUs. Intel's Simpler "Xeon 6" Branding Makes Sense For Its Next-Gen Sierra Forest E-Core & Granite Rapids P-Core CPU Families Currently, Intel uses the Xeon Scalable Family branding for its data center and enterprise chips. This branding was recently adopted by the 5th Gen Emerald Rapids CPUs but that is about to change as the blue team is moving to a simpler naming convention. Intel Xeon processors offer performance-efficient solutions to run current GenAI solutions, including RAG, that […]
Intel's next-generation Granite Rapids-SP Xeon CPU has been spotted with up to 160 cores and 320 threads coupled with lots of cache. Intel Granite Rapids-SP Xeon CPU Leak Reveals 160 Core & 320 Thread Variant, Early ES Sample The Intel Granite Rapids-SP "Xeon" CPU lineup is expected to be released later this year following the launch of the Sierra Forest lineup which will utilize the Sierra Glen E-Core architecture. The Xeon Granite Rapids-SP lineup will be making use of the Redwood Cove P-Core architecture. The next-gen Xeon family will be featured on the Birch Stream platform in both LGA 4677 […]
At MWC 2024, Intel is providing an update to its networking & edge computing platform which will see the release of Sierra Forest 288 Core CPUs this year and Granite Rapids-D Xeon CPUs for Edge in 2025. Intel Sierra Forest 288 Core Xeon CPUs For 5G Networking In 2024 & Granite Rapids-D Xeon CPUs For Edge Computing In 2025, Teased at MWC Intel recently revealed that its Sierra Forest CPUs based on the Sierra Glen E-Core architecture (an optimized variant of the Crestmont E-Cores used in Meteor Lake) will feature core counts ranging from 144 to 288. At MWC, Intel […]
Intel will soon release its refreshed Sapphire Rapids Xeon W-3500 & W-2500 workstation CPUs for consumers with slightly updated core counts. Intel's Sapphire Rapids Xeon W-3500 & W-2500 Workstation CPUs See A Slight Core Count Bump But Still Lag Behind AMD's Threadripper Offerings Just like the Sapphire Rapids Xeon W-3400 and Xeon W-2400 CPU family, the Xeon W-3500 & Xeon W-2500 CPU families will be based on the same Golden Cove P-Core architecture with a slight CPU core count bump. It looks like Intel is giving away the best it has to offer to workstation & HEDT PC consumers before […]
Samsung has been reported on multiple occasions to introduce a design change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, with the flagship said to feature rounded corners instead of sharp ones, resembling the company’s Galaxy Note 7. However, it is one thing to check out an artist’s impression of the smartphone and another to view an actual render, and we are happy to mention that an official image has come out, but there is a catch. The notable leakster responsible for showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to his fans has blurred it out unless his financial target is met. Donation goal from […]
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws...
Intel has detailed its next-gen Granite Rapids-D "Xeon 6 SOC" platform for edge computing customers, powered by the latest P-Core. Intel Xeon 6 SOC Is The Official Name For Granite Rapids-D "Edge" CPUs, Based on Intel 3 & Up To 42 Cores Demoed During Hot Chips 2024, Intel presented its latest Xeon 6 platform called Xeon 6 SOC, formerly Granite Rapids-D. This is an edge computing chip that is designed to offer compute density for AI and scalar workloads while retaining strong integrated connectivity. These chips are designed for space & power-constrained "ruggedized" environments, offering lots of reliance in the […]
Intel's next-generation Granite Rapids "Xeon 6900" CPU has been spotted in Geekbench with 120 P-Cores and loads of cache. Intel Granite Rapids "Xeon 6900P" Leak Shows 120 P-Core CPU With 504 MB L3 Cache Running On Dual-Socket Platform The CPU was spotted within the Geekbench 6 benchmark database and ran on the Intel AvenueCity RVP (Reference Evaluation Platform) which features two LGA 7529 sockets & a load of DDR5 DIMM slots. The chip itself is an engineering sample which we will explain why. Starting with the specifications, the leaked Intel Granite Rapids "Xeon 6900P" CPU features 120 cores and 240 […]
Intel's next-gen Granite Rapids-AP "Xeon 6900P" CPUs will feature some impressive specs with up to 128 P-Cores and over 500 MB of cache. Intel Granite Rapids-AP "Xeon 6900P" CPUs To Feature Up To 128 Cores, Full Lineup Leak Shows That Blue Team Will Achieve Core Count Parity With AMD's EPYC After 7 Years At Computex, Intel announced its next-gen Xeon 6 lineup coming in two configurations, the Xeon 6P based on the P-Core architecture and the Xeon 6E based on the E-Core architecture. The families are further segmented into four distinct lineups which include Xeon 6700P with up to 86 […]
Intel has followed up on AMD's Data Center AI performance claims for its 5th Gen EPYC Turin CPUs, saying 5th Gen Xeon is faster with the right optimizations. AMD Showed Its 5th Gen EPYC Turin CPUs With Zen 5 Cores Beating 5th Gen Xeon Chips In AI Benchmarks But Intel Says That 5th Gen Leads Against EPYC When Right Optimizations Are Used [Update - 6/18/24] - AMD has offered us an update regarding the Intel benchmarks and shared that the endnotes did provide the relevant data regarding what hardware and software stack was used in their tests comparing Turin with […]
China's server provider, Montage Technology, has rebadged Intel's Xeon 6E "Sierra Forest" CPU family & selling them under the C6E series. China Rebadges Intel's Xeon 6E "Sierra Forest" CPU Family, Features Same Specs But Different Branding If you remember Montage Technology from one of our previous posts, well then it was the same company that rebranded Intel's previous 5th Gen Xeon "Emerald Rapids" and sold them as their own. Now, the company has rebadged Intel's Xeon 6E "Sierra Forest" lineup & selling them under its C6E lineup with the tagline "Pioneering Energy-Efficient Computing, Powering Green Growth". The CPUs fall under […]
Intel seems to be ready to introduce its refreshed Sapphire Rapids "Xeon W-3500 & W-2500" workstation CPUs as confirmed by Dell & listed by online retailers. Intel Is On The Verge of Introducing Its Refreshed Sapphire Rapids "Xeon W-3500 & Xeon W-2500" Workstation CPUs As Confirmed By Dell The refreshed Intel Sapphire Rapids workstation CPU family is no mystery; we have already covered the lineup in detail. Now, Dell has listed support for these upcoming Xeon W-3500 & the Xeon W-2500 CPU lineup within the BIOS update for its Precision 7960 & 5860 workstation systems which will offer a drop-in upgrade […]
Intel has announced validation & optimization for its Xeon, Core Ultra, Arc & Gaudi product lineups for Meta's latest Llama 3 GenAI workloads. Intel Validates & Benchmarks Meta's Llama 3 GenAI Workloads Across Its Xeon CPUs, Core Ultra CPUs, Arc GPUs & Gaudi Accelerators Press Release: Today, Meta launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Gaudi accelerators, Xeon processors, Core Ultra processors, & Arc GPUs. Why It Matters: As part of its mission to bring AI everywhere, Intel […]
Intel's LGA 4710 socket-based reference platform, Beechnut City, has been picture & is ready to support Xeon 6 Granite Rapids & Sierra Forest CPUs. Intel's LGA 4710 Socket Is Huge But There's An Even Bigger LGA 7529 Socket For Xeon 6 CPUs On The Horizon, Ready For Granite Rapids & Sierra Forest Intel recently announced the brand new "Xeon 6" family codename for its next-generation Xeon CPU family segmented in the P-Core and E-Core lineups. While Intel has yet to unveil the specific SKUs featured under these lineups, it looks like YuuKi_AnS has some goodies for us which come with […]
Intel has revised its Xeon Scalable family naming to a simpler "Xeon 6" branding for its next-gen Sierra Forest & Granite Rapids CPUs. Intel's Simpler "Xeon 6" Branding Makes Sense For Its Next-Gen Sierra Forest E-Core & Granite Rapids P-Core CPU Families Currently, Intel uses the Xeon Scalable Family branding for its data center and enterprise chips. This branding was recently adopted by the 5th Gen Emerald Rapids CPUs but that is about to change as the blue team is moving to a simpler naming convention. Intel Xeon processors offer performance-efficient solutions to run current GenAI solutions, including RAG, that […]
Intel's next-generation Granite Rapids-SP Xeon CPU has been spotted with up to 160 cores and 320 threads coupled with lots of cache. Intel Granite Rapids-SP Xeon CPU Leak Reveals 160 Core & 320 Thread Variant, Early ES Sample The Intel Granite Rapids-SP "Xeon" CPU lineup is expected to be released later this year following the launch of the Sierra Forest lineup which will utilize the Sierra Glen E-Core architecture. The Xeon Granite Rapids-SP lineup will be making use of the Redwood Cove P-Core architecture. The next-gen Xeon family will be featured on the Birch Stream platform in both LGA 4677 […]
At MWC 2024, Intel is providing an update to its networking & edge computing platform which will see the release of Sierra Forest 288 Core CPUs this year and Granite Rapids-D Xeon CPUs for Edge in 2025. Intel Sierra Forest 288 Core Xeon CPUs For 5G Networking In 2024 & Granite Rapids-D Xeon CPUs For Edge Computing In 2025, Teased at MWC Intel recently revealed that its Sierra Forest CPUs based on the Sierra Glen E-Core architecture (an optimized variant of the Crestmont E-Cores used in Meteor Lake) will feature core counts ranging from 144 to 288. At MWC, Intel […]
Intel will soon release its refreshed Sapphire Rapids Xeon W-3500 & W-2500 workstation CPUs for consumers with slightly updated core counts. Intel's Sapphire Rapids Xeon W-3500 & W-2500 Workstation CPUs See A Slight Core Count Bump But Still Lag Behind AMD's Threadripper Offerings Just like the Sapphire Rapids Xeon W-3400 and Xeon W-2400 CPU family, the Xeon W-3500 & Xeon W-2500 CPU families will be based on the same Golden Cove P-Core architecture with a slight CPU core count bump. It looks like Intel is giving away the best it has to offer to workstation & HEDT PC consumers before […]