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The supply of new DDR5 memory is already running dry, driving up prices

DDR5 supply is becoming as hard to get as graphics cards due to a shortage of new PMIC chips.
Intel Announces The Xeon 5100 Microprocessor For Servers

Intel recommends updating to protect processors against critical vulnerability

Intel revealed that certain processors are potentially affected by a dangerous vulnerability that allows attackers complete access to the chip.
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Upcoming Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake chips could take the efficiency fight to AMD

A new rumor suggests that upcoming models in Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake lineup will fix a major problem with the chips available today: Power draw.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Upgrading to Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake: Motherboard, cooler, and more

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake platform is here, but you'll need more than a processor if you want to upgrade. Our checklist includes everything you need.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Despite Alder Lake launch, Intel isn’t ditching DDR4 yet

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and a new rumor suggests the company's next generation of CPUs will follow suit.
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AMD Zen 4D rumored to repeat the success of Intel’s Alder Lake hybrid design

Both Intel and Apple have demonstrated how effective hybrid CPU architectures can be. AMD wants its own slice of the hybrid pie -- if leaks are to be believed.
12900K processor sitting on a table.

Intel Core i5-12600K vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: Midrange CPUs, compared

The Intel Core i5-12600K is here, and it's poised to retake just about every inch of ground AMD clawed away from it with its Ryzen 5 5600X.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Intel Core i9-12900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: Flagship CPUs, tested

The Core i9-12900K is the flagship chip from Intel's new Alder Lake range, but how does it stack up to AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X behemoth? We find out.
Windows 11 is displayed on a laptop screen. The laptop is on a desk flanked by a task lamp and vase with flowers.

Flouting Microsoft’s rules, man gets Windows 11 to work on a 15-year-old PC

Microsoft initially stated that Windows 11 will have hefty hardware requirements, but a Twitter user proved that Windows 11 can run on a 15-year old PC.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Why the Apple M1 Max is Intel’s true competitor for Alder Lake and beyond

Intel just launched its Alder Lake chips, following on the heels of the M1 Max. The two launches reveal a shift in computing which could leave AMD in the dust.
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake undercuts AMD on price, claims supremacy in gaming

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake chips are arriving on November 4, and they boast significant performance gains over the AMD competition while costing less.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Why Alder Lake is more overclocking-ready than any previous Intel chip

Along with the announcement of 12th-gen Alder Lake processors, Intel detailed some key overclocking news for the upcoming generation, including XMP 3.0.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility.

How to rewatch Intel’s ‘Innovation’ Alder Lake launch event

Intel revealed its 12th-gen Alder Lake platform at Intel Innovation 2021. Here's how to rewatch the event and everything Intel announced.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel now says the chip shortage may not ease up until at least 2023

The ongoing chip shortage has left the PC and laptop market quite bare. Unfortunately, according to Intel, the situation may not improve until 2023.
An engineer smiles as she holds up two processor chips.

Micro Center spills the beans on Alder Lake, revealing price and release date

Micro Center just posted info on two Intel Alder Lake processors, revealing pricing, release date, and key specs for the upcoming generation.
A man standing in e-waste.

Recycling isn’t enough. Here’s what experts say will solve the e-waste crisis

The world has a massive e-waste problem. Recycling helps, but it's only one solution in a network of problems affecting how electronics impact the environment.
Intel Core i9-12900K box.

Some retailers are already selling Intel Alder Lake processors, at a cheap price

Someone was able to secure two Alder Lake processors weeks ahead of their rumored street date, and the price for each chip was much less than expected.
Concept art of an Intel DG2 graphics card.

Intel already has five gaming graphics card generations in the works

Intel has already revealed four generations of its upcoming Intel Arc graphics cards, and a new Twitter tease points to a fifth generation.
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We just got a preview of what Android apps on Windows 11 will look like

Amongst other features, Windows 11 was rumored to support Android apps, but it was launched without it. Leaked screenshots show what this feature may look like.
AMD Rizen CPU 7 in hand pins

What is a CPU?

What is a CPU? That's not an existential question, but your device would be lost without it. Here's what it does and why picking the right one is so important.
Intel Alder Lake performance core design.

Is Alder Lake good at gaming? Intel says developers need ‘careful planning’

A new developer guide from Intel shows how game devs can take advantage of its hybrid architecture. And it reveals some key details about the upcoming range.
The interior of the Surface Laptop Studio.

Microsoft might be building its own version of the Apple M1 chip for Surface

A recent job posting suggests that Microsoft could be developing its own M1 competitor for next-gen Surface devices, but it's too soon to say for sure.
Intel executive viewing a slide on Thunderbolt 5.

What is Thunderbolt 5?

Thunderbolt 5 is Intel's upcoming hardware connectivity interface succeeding the existing Thunderbolt 4.
Acer Orion 7000 sitting on a desk.

Acer’s first Alder Lake gaming desktop is crazy powerful and coming soon

Acer just announced the Orion 7000, which is its first gaming desktop to sport an Intel Alder Lake chip. And it looks like a monster of the machine.
10th Gen Intel Core processor on a motherboard.

The best budget processors

The processor is arguably the most important component in any desktop computer, so it's tricky to pick out. Check out our roundup of the best budget CPUs.
Intel Arc Alchemist concept art.

Intel says it may not have enough Arc Alchemist cards to meet demand

Arc Alchemist is right around the corner, but Intel isn't interested in dodging the GPU shortage that has left many gamers without a card for over a year.
An engineer smiles as she holds up two processor chips.

Intel’s Alder Lake Core i5 could be the new go-to budget gaming CPU

New benchmarks have surfaced for the Alder Lake Core i5-12400. And if they're real, this chip could be the go-to budget gaming CPU for years to come.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel Alder Lake leak reveals 12-core laptop chip that challenges AMD

A new benchmark leak revealed a 12-core Intel Alder Lake processor. Although the results aren't impressive, they say a lot about the next-gen chips.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel CEO says AMD’s lead is ‘over’ with the arrival of Alder Lake. But is it?

Intel's CEO is confident that Alder Lake will return Intel to the CPU throne. But with a few bad CPU launches, there are still plenty of reasons to doubt Intel.
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Intel Alder Lake box revealed, hinting at unique feature for flagship chip

Photos of Intel's upcoming Alder Lake box designs have leaked -- and the Core i9-12900K looks to come with a special extra for enthusiasts.
Lenovo Legion 9000K desktop PC.

The first Intel Alder Lake gaming desktop may have just leaked

Intel has confirmed that Alder Lake is coming in 2021, and now we have a glimpse at what could be the first PC packing the latest generation.
Loihi 2 is Intel's second-generation neuromorphic research chip. It supports new classes of neuro-inspired algorithms and applications, while providing faster processing, greater resource density and improved energy efficiency. It was introduced by Intel in September 2021. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

Intel’s Loihi 2 innovations bring brain-like processors closer to a reality

Intel hopes to defy Moore's law by designing a processor that works like a human brain and fits on your fingertip.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel processors could adopt one of the best Apple and iPhone features

A new rumor suggests that Intel is taking pointers from Apple with its M1 and iPhone chips, which could enable software desktops have never seen before.
LEDs forming a graphics card.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs could be in better shape than we expected

Intel Arc Alchemist graphics cards are launching soon, and new leaks provide a look into how the range will perform and how Intel will brand them.