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FFmpeg devs boast of 94x performance boost through handwritten assembly code
FFmpeg developers achieve a unique performance achievement with a handwritten AVX-512 code.
Will next-gen Threadripper 9000 "Shimada Peak" CPUs have an X3D counterpart?
A WRX90 motherboard manual includes support for 3D V-Cache on AMD's Threadripper chips.
Intel reportedly scaling back R&D teams in Israel — several hundred talented staff will be laid off
Intel is reportedly laying off and letting go Israeli R&D personnel responsible for some of its most successful microarchitectures.
Windows Server 2025 supports CPUs packing two to 192 cores
Microsoft has revealed its CPU support list for Windows Server 2025 that includes the surprising entry of the Pentium G7400 and G7400T.
Apple's M4 Max is the single-core performance king in Geekbench 6
Apple retains its performance crown, beating the M3 Max by 30% in single-core performance making it the fastest chip in Geekbench 6.
Ryzen 9000 CPU prices plummet in anticipation of the holiday season
You will save a lot of money if you get a Ryzen 9000 series processor right now.
Sealed AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU stands the test of time
A user at X has got their hands on an untouched, box-packed, and brand-new AMD Athlon XP 2000+ dating back to 2002.
Ryzen 9 9900X has dropped to an all-time low price at Amazon
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X processor has dropped to a new all-time low price at Amazon—just $382 instead of its usual $499.
