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Panther Lake and Nova Lake reportedly power Intel's next-gen automotive SoCs, Intel releases new roadmap
By Hassam Nasir published
Intel's next-generation "Frisco Lake" and "Grizzly Lake" SDV SoCs for automobiles reportedly follow consumer architectures, with a one-year cadence.

Best CPU deals 2025: Save on AMD and Intel
By Stewart Bendle last updated
We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs.

Intel to announce a 20% workforce cut this week: Report
By Anton Shilov published
Intel is reportedly planning to cut over 20,000 jobs as part of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's push to streamline management, reduce costs, and refocus the company amid ongoing business struggles.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K performance sees 6% improvement since launch on Linux
By Dallin Grimm published
Six months after its commercial release, a recently re-tested Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows a 6% performance boost, thanks to BIOS revisions and better P/E core scheduling.

TSMC's N2 process reportedly lands orders from Intel
By Hassam Nasir published
Rumors suggest that Intel is contracting TSMC to utilize its N2 process node for Nova Lake, likely alongside its own 18A node.

Tested: 'Intel 200S Boost' yields 7% gaming performance increase, covered by warranty
By Paul Alcorn published
Memory and fabric overclocking now covered by the warranty wrapper.

AMD 16-core Zen 5c die shots show long, narrow CCX, all 16 cores sharing a single L3 cache
By Aaron Klotz published
Die shots of AMD's new Zen 5c die have been exposed, revealing a drastically different design compared to Zen 4c, featuring a single-CCX design with a highly elongated shape.

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs will seemingly use a new LGA1954 socket
By Hassam Nasir published
Next-generation Nova Lake CPUs from Intel will reportedly require a new motherboard, shifting to an LGA1954 socket.
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