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AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X3D is no longer exclusive to the U.S.
By Anton Shilov published
AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X3D is no longer exclusive to Micro Center in the U.S. as it becomes available in Germany.

Intel Xeon W-3595X 60-core CPU overclocked to 5.80 GHz
By Anton Shilov published
Intel's Xeon W-3595X, 'Sapphire Rapids Refresh,' seems to have a better overclocking potential than the predecessor, but at what power?

Next-gen Intel Core Ultra 300 CPU specs reportedly leaked
By Aaron Klotz published
Leaks suggest that Intel's upcoming Panther Lake-H CPUs will have five configurations, including TDPs up to 45W and some offering up to 12 Xe core integrated graphics.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2024: 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.

Intel announces cancellation of 20A process node for Arrow Lake, goes with external nodes instead, likely TSMC [Updated]
By Paul Alcorn published
Out with the Intel node, in with TSMC.

Microsoft adds Copilot+ support for new CPUs
By Jowi Morales published
Select new AMD and Intel laptops will receive the Copilot+ PC moniker in November through a free Windows update.

Best CPU Deals 2024: Save on AMD and Intel
By Stewart Bendle last updated
We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs.

Intel allegedly has 'stock availability issues' for Core i9-13900K and 14900K CPUs (Updated)
By Anton Shilov published
Intel reportedly runs out of replacements for its range-topping Core i9-13900K/14900K 'Raptor Lake' CPUs.
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