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Testing CPU scaling in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is an enigma, and it shows an almost perfect representation of how CPUs should scale.
Nvidia will only produce one 88-core Vera CPU model — Jensen says the company will make billions of dollars from a single SKU
Nvidia intends to build a multi-billion-dollar CPU business with its Vera processors, but only plans to offer one SKU.
AMD claims it had no knowledge of fake Ryzen 5 7430U CPUs in Chuwi laptops
New evidence suggests that the PCB manufacturer is at fault for the scandal, not Chuwi
AMD reportedly strikes back with Zen 5 refresh to counter Intel's latest Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs
Reputable leaker shares alleged specifications for the unannounced Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X processors from AMD.
Intel launches Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile CPUs, new lineup includes 290HX Plus & 270HX Plus flagships
No performance metrics for the 270HX Plus yet.
Intel Xeon 6 selected as host CPU for Nvidia DGX Rubin NVL8 systems
Intel announced today at Nvidia GTC 2026 in San Jose that its Xeon 6 processor will serve as the host CPU in Nvidia's DGX Rubin NVL8 systems.
First credible leak of an AMD Zen 6 processor pops up on Geekbench
While the result doesn't mean much due to this being early silicon running at low clocks, it proves that AMD has Zen 6 consumer CPUs up and running.
Shopper scores $1,000 in PC hardware for just $86 in a shocking pricing glitch
The spoils include a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, B850 motherboard, 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM, and a 240mm AIO liquid cooler.
