Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake chips could be more expensive than ninth-gen
Intel may be raising clock speeds with Comet Lake CPUs, but it might be raising prices, too, if early listings on European webstores are to be believed.
MacBook Pro to get 10th-generation Intel chips, according to leak
The MacBook Pro 13 could get a boost in 2020 in the form of 10th-generation Intel CPUs, according to a new leak. The new device could launch as soon as May.
Intel Comet Lake F-series chips make its next-gen all the more confusing
Intel's 10th-generation Comet Lake CPUs will come in 18 different guises, thanks to a mix of K-series, F-series, and standard, locked processors.
Exclusive: Internal Intel docs reveal 500-watt Xe graphics, ’tile’ architecture
Intel has been tight-lipped about its new Xe graphics cards. Digital Trends has obtained internal documents that reveal important architectural details and information on TDPs for these new cards.
Here’s why the death of Windows 7 is breathing new life into PCs
Even as fans mourn the death of Windows 7, the operating system's end-of-life offers new opportunities for Microsoft, Intel, and their OEM hardware partners to profit. As consumers and businesses upgrade this year, they'll also be dazzled by new technologies, like 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and new form factors.
Intel says it’s ‘maniacal’ about fixing PC processor supply shortages
On its fourth-quarter 2019 investor earnings call, Intel celebrated yet another record-breaking year in revenue. Supply shortages were a major theme in the remarks, though, with Intel hoping to be out of hole entirely by the end of 2020 as it ramps up production on 10nm processors.
Intel may slash CPU prices in late 2020 to counter AMD’s Zen 3 chips
Intel may slash the prices of its consumer CPUs in 2020, according to a new report. This is designed to combat AMD's upcoming next-generation Ryzen 4000 CPUs based on the Zen 3 architecture. If true, that dampens excitement for Intel's own next-generation chips, which are expected to debut in April.
AMD vs. Intel at CES 2020: Here’s how the chips fell this year
Intel and AMD have been competing forever, but AMD has been making great strides in the last few years and may surpass Intel in almost every industry in 2020. Following an underwhelming showing at CES 2020, Intel has an uphill battle to regain momentum from team red this year.
This is Intel’s first desktop graphics card, and I just played Warframe on it
Intel's been keeping its new DG1 discrete graphics card under wraps. But for the first time, we've been given a look at the desktop GPU and even played a game on it. It's not, however, the final consumer version. This developer edition is to help software vendors optimize for Intel's Xe platform ahead of its official launch.
Everything Intel announced at CES 2020: A.I., VR, and folding laptops
Artificial intelligence was a big theme during Intel's 2020 CES keynote, and the company showcased how intelligence can be added to its hardware to drive better performance. From tracking athletes to its new Tiger Lake processors found on the new Horsehoe Bend foldable, Intel showcased the use of A.I.
Why Intel teased three products at CES 2020, but didn’t really announce any
Intel responded to AMD’s CES 2020 keynote by revealing products not quite ready for prime time. These included its discrete graphics chip for PCs and Tiger Lake, the company's successor to Ice Lake. Meanwhile, AMD revealed its arsenal of new mobile processors, GPUs, and more.
CES 2020: Intel teases the world’s first 17-inch foldable OLED PC
During Intel's keynote at CES 2020, the company revealed the world's first 17-inch OLED foldable PC. Dubbed as Horseshoe Bend, the device is merely a concept with no known availability. It joined other multi-screened laptops during the presentation from Lenovo and Dell.
Intel announces Tiger Lake processors, with double the graphics performance
When new Ultrabooks launch later this year with Intel's new Tiger Lake processor, you'll be able to play HD games without needing to buy a gaming laptop with a discrete GPU. With double-digit performance improvements and double the graphics power, Intel's silicon is positioned to drive new form factors.
With Ryzen 4000, does AMD finally have a real shot at winning the laptop race?
AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops are ready to roll off the production line and they could be fantastic! But how many of them will actually make it to the public, and will they be bought? Strong performance is a given, but can AMD's comparably limited mindshare compete with Intel's dominance on mobile?
How to watch Intel’s CES 2020 press conference today and what to expect
Intel will join the ranks of the other major tech companies at CES 2020 to unveil all of its new exciting hardware and software slated for release in 2020. With plans for new CPUs, connective technologies, and maybe even a discrete graphics card, Intel may show a lot at CES 2020. Here's how to watch live.
CES 2020: What to expect from the annual tech show this week
It's finally here: the world's leading tech companies will showcase their latest hardware at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Here's what to expect, the conference dates, important events, and the latest CES 2020 news.
AMD is on the rise, but its processor market share is nowhere near 40%
AMD's CPU market share is growing considerably, but it's not at 40 percent yet. Not even close. While some reports might suggest as such, others report much more modest figures. Some suggest it's closer to 30, while others still claim that AMD has lost almost as much as it's gained in recent months.
Leaked Intel slide suggests 10900K can be up to 30% faster than 9900K
Intel's upcoming Comet Lake generation may not change much, but it will give Intel's top chips more cores and higher clock speeds, which can have a noticeable improvement on multi-threaded performance. In a leaked slide, Intel shows the flagship 10900K beating out a 9900K by as much as 30%.
Leaked Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake S picture confirms specification rumors
Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake S CPUs could be the biggest mainstream desktop CPU launch of 2020 -- at least for the blue team. With up to 10 cores and a rumored single-core frequency as high as 5.3GHz, the new 125w TDP will be necessary to give these big chips the power and thermal headroom they need.
Intel develops a cryogenic control chip expected to streamline quantum computing
Intel has announced the development of a cryogenic control chip for quantum computers and the new chip may help streamline the development of “commercially viable” quantum computers. The new chip is code-named Horse Ridge and is expected to be able to manage multiple qubits.
Qualcomm’s working with Apple ‘as fast as it can’ to help launch a 5G iPhone
With lawsuits behind them, Qualcomm says it is working closely with Apple to launch a 5G iPhone "as fast as it can." Qualcomm will supply Apple with crucial modem components, so the next iPhone to be released could be able to connect to high speed 5G networks. The 5G iPhone is rumored for release in late 2020.
Mobileye maps 28K miles of roads a day to prep for autonomous cars
Mobileye has struck a deal with the city of Barcelona to equip local vehicles with driver-assist tech. These vehicles are building a library of data to help improve safety. The data will also help lay the foundation for self-driving cars, which need detailed digital maps to navigate.
A revolutionary MacBook is coming, and the clues have been hiding in plain sight
Apple will soon launch its first ARM-based MacBook, ditching Intel processors along the way, and it could launch early in 2020. That’s a bold claim to make, but it’s based on sound reasoning and a plethora of rumors. Look closely enough and you can see the clues, from Mac Catalyst to Apple Arcade.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3 vs. Intel Cascade Lake X
Intel's Cascade Lake X CPUs will go head to head with AMD's third-generation Threadripper processors at the end of 2019, but which will come out on top? Typically Intel holds a single-threaded advantage, but with Zen 2 cores at the heart of the new Threadripper chips, AMD has a fighting chance to win everywhere.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs. Intel Core i9-9900KS
The big CPU battle of 2019 is the 9900KS vs. 3950X. Whether you're an AMD or an Intel fan, these two processors are amazingly powerful. They're great at gaming and productivity tasks but their price tags are nothing to sniff at.
High-speed 5G to hit PCs in 2021 through Intel and Mediatek partnership
Intel and Mediatek have partnered to co-develop the implementation of 5G connectivity on PCs like laptops and desktops, with a third developer coming onboard for M.2 card development. This collective will ensure that by early `2021, PC users have access to the fastest cellular data connections.
Intel CPUs attacked again as ZombieLoad V2 exploit rises from Spectre’s grave
Intel is facing another speculative execution exploit known as ZombieLoad V2, a new variant of the MDS attack vector. This one affects even those that have hardware fixes against the Meltdown exploit, potentially requiring Intel to release yet another microcode fix for its flagship chips.
You can buy a guaranteed 5.3GHz Intel Core i9-9900KS for $1,100
prIf you're willing to pay for the privilege, Case King and famed overclocker, Der8auer, have pretested a number of Intel Core i9-9900KS CPUs and can guarantee that they hit 5.3GHz on all cores with a little overclocking. They'll even give you all the settings for it, and have delidded it for better temperatures.
Intel and AMD are in an all-out, core-count war
Intel isn't going to break much new ground in 2020 with its server CPUs. It will debut a 14nm and 10nm processor line, much like its mobile sector, with Cooper Lake and Ice Lake chips. Neither will reach AMD's Epyc core counts though, and they'll launch just before AMD's next-generation, Zen 3 Epyc chips.
Samsung’s Galaxy Book S will be powered by a hybrid Intel processor
Samsung announced a partnership with Intel at its Samsung Developer Conference as part of a broad initiative to take on the Microsoft-Qualcomm partnership. This year's Intel-powered Galaxy Book S will come with a 10th-gen Lakefield processor designed to take on Microsoft's Surface Pro X, which comes with an ARM CPU.
Apple October 2019 event: Has it been canceled?
It seemed likely that Apple would host a huge event in October 2019, with the 16-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and AirPods Pro were all expected to have made an appearance. Here is all the speculation on if the event will happen and what we would expect to see Apple announce there.
The Intel Core i9-9900KS officially launches on Oct. 30 for $513
Intel's 9900KS CPU is nearly here, and it's arguably the best CPU Intel has ever released to mainsteam users. Rather than a brand new processor, it's like a 9900K with a guaranteed, out of the box overclock of 5GHz across all cores.
Intel’s Compute Element PCIE CPUs may make first appearance inside NUC 9 Extreme
Intel's relatively nebulous NUC Compute Element has made its first tentative appearance inside the upcoming NUC 9 Extreme. It combines a CPU die, storage, and memory on a module that connects to a single PCI Express x16 slot. It's an intriguing piece of kit that could offer upgrades in tiny systems.
Intel’s Core i5 Comet Lake-S CPU spotted in SiSoftware database
An Intel Core i5 processor recently appeared in SiSoftware's SANDRA database. It's possibly a Comet Lake-S CPU packing six cores and 12 threads. It appeared on a motherboard using a chipset designed for Intel's Comet Lake-S desktop parts. The listing follows a Core i3 model from the same family.