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​Intel Taps TSMC’s 2nm Process for Nova Lake CPUs, Signaling Strategic Shift in Manufacturing Approach

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​Intel Taps TSMC's 2nm Process for Nova Lake CPUs, Signaling Strategic Shift in Manufacturing Approach

Intel is reportedly set to utilize TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process node for its upcoming 17th-generation Nova Lake processors, anticipated to launch in 2026. This move underscores a strategic pivot in Intel’s manufacturing strategy, balancing in-house production with external partnerships to optimize performance and efficiency. Embracing TSMC’s Advanced 2nm Technology TSMC’s 2nm process, featuring Gate-All-Around (GAA) …

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​Intel’s Nova Lake-S CPUs to Debut with New LGA 1954 Socket, Marking a Shift from LGA 1851 Platform​

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​Intel's Nova Lake-S CPUs to Debut with New LGA 1954 Socket, Marking a Shift from LGA 1851 Platform​

Intel is set to introduce its upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors with a new LGA 1954 socket, signaling a departure from the recently launched LGA 1851 platform. This transition, confirmed through shipping manifests and industry reports, indicates that the LGA 1851 socket will support only the current Arrow Lake and its forthcoming refresh, limiting its …

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​Intel Acknowledges Performance Degradation of Arc GPUs with Older CPUs; Investigation Underway​

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​Intel Acknowledges Performance Degradation of Arc GPUs with Older CPUs; Investigation Underway​

Intel has officially acknowledged performance issues when its Arc GPUs, particularly the Arc B580, are paired with older-generation processors. This confirmation follows months of user reports and independent testing highlighting significant frame rate drops and stuttering in certain gaming scenarios.​ In a recent statement on the Intel Community forum, a company representative addressed the concerns, …

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Threadripper 9000 Series Incoming: AMD’s Zen 5 Workstation CPUs Include New 12-Core Model

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Threadripper 9000 Series Incoming: AMD’s Zen 5 Workstation CPUs Include New 12-Core Model

AMD’s next-generation Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, codenamed “Shimada Peak,” has surfaced in shipping manifests, revealing a diverse lineup of high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstation CPUs. Notably, the series includes a 12-core variant, the Threadripper 9945WX, alongside other models such as the 64-core 9985WX and the 16-core 9955WX. These developments suggest that AMD is in the …

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