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Intel axes thousands of technicians and engineers in sweeping U.S. layoffs
Despite claims that layoffs target mostly mid-level managers.
Core Ultra 5 245HX blasts past desktop counterpart in PassMark
In a weird twist, Intel's Core Ultra 5 245HX is allegedly faster than the desktop Core Ultra 5 245 in PassMark, featuring better single-core and multi-core scores.
AMD's 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX benchmark results listed in Geekbench database
As AMD's 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX approaches its launch, unofficial benchmark results have been posted to the Geekbench database, revealing some details about its performance.
AMD's record-low Ryzen 9000 CPUs pricing is still available, but Prime Day ends today — Ryzen 9 9950X gets $215 off, Ryzen 5 9600X drops to $165
Deals AMD is offering deep discounts for the 9950X and the 9600X.
More Intel layoffs are hitting, this time in Israel — company is even considering dramatic decision to shut down Fab 28
Intel is to cut hundreds of jobs in Israel, including hundreds at its Fab 28 plant near Kiryat Gat. The company is reportedly considering shutting down the aging facility altogether.
GlobalFoundries acquires MIPS
GlobalFoundries will acquire MIPS to integrate RISC-V-based CPU and AI IP into its portfolio, shifting from a pure-play foundry to a provider of complete compute solutions.
Next-gen Intel and AMD CPUs get AIDA64 support — AMD Zen 6 and Intel Wildcat Lake referenced in latest version
A new version of AIDA64 has dropped, featuring support for AMD's upcoming Zen 6 CPU architecture and Intel's upcoming entry-level CPU architecture codenamed Wildcat Lake.
Intel's Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' to reportedly pack 192 cores, 16 memory channels, and 500 watts of power consumption
Intel's upcoming Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' processors will feature up to 192 Panther Cove cores, 16 DDR5 memory channels, PCIe Gen 6 support, and a 500W TDP.
