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Ampere's 192-core CPUs break ARM64 Linux kernel in two-socket systems
By Aaron Klotz published
Core counts for ARM-based server CPUs are overwhelming Linux operating systems.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2023: CPU Rankings
By Paul Alcorn last updated
All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.

CPU Price Index 2023
By Stewart Bendle last updated
In our CPU price index, we find the lowest prices on the most popular CPUs so you don't have to.

Best CPU Deals 2023: Save on AMD and Intel
By Stewart Bendle last updated
We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs this holiday season.

Amazon unveils Graviton4 processors for HPC and Trainium2 processors for AI
By Anton Shilov published
Amazon revealed new Graviton4 processors for HPC and Trainium2 processors for AI workloads.

China could have access to the largest AI chips ever made — US government investigates Cerebras' UAE-based partner
By Anton Shilov published
The CIA investigating whether a major AI cloud service provider, which uses Cerebras hardware, has major ties with China.

AMD Ryzen 8040HS Hawk Point CPU benchmarks show minor gains
By Zhiye Liu published
AMD's Ryzen 8040HS (Hawk Point) processors break cover with the first benchmark leaks, showing minor gains over 7040HS (Phoenix Point). The future CPUs are destined to fight Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs.

Intel Arrow Lake-H 'leaked' in customs database
By Matthew Connatser published
A customs and shipping database revealed an engineering sample of an Arrow Lake-H CPU sporting 14 cores with integrated graphics, presumably a midrange SKU.

New Chinese Loongsoon chip matches Intel's 14600K in IPC tests
By Mark Tyson published
Loongson’s 3A6000 CPU is ready for prime time, and it has announced PC partners including a new Asus motherboard. The Chinese chip’s performance is similar to Intel’s Core i3-10100 CPU.

Intel's Overclockable 13th-Gen CPUs are up to 18% off — provide nearly identical performance to Intel's 14th-Gen CPUs
By Aaron Klotz published
Several of Intel's overclockable 13th-Gen Raptor Lake CPUs are up to 18% off for Cyber Monday, making them a great buy for your next gaming system or CPU upgrade.
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