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AMD takes aim at Intel with new 96-core Threadripper 9000 series CPU
AMD has announced its latest Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series of CPUs at Computex today. The 9000 Series and 9000 WX-Series are built for the demanding workstation market, and the top Threadripper Pro 9995WX will ship with 96 cores and 192 threads. This flagship Threadripper chip is designed for professionals who are working on visual effects, simulations, and AI…
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Acer’s New Intel Arc GPUs Include a Tiny Card
Summary Acer just released its own Arc B580 and Arc A380, expanding options for Intel GPU buyers. Arc A380 features 8 Xe-cores, 6GB GDDR6 memory, and a reasonable price point, with Acer leading the way. Arc B580, with 20 Xe2-cores and 12GB GDDR6 memory, outperforms A380, providing more value for the money in Intel’s lineup. If you’ve been looking at…
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Can Lip-Bu Tan’s AI bet resurrect a stumbling Intel? – Computerworld
Bloomberg reports that Intel is planning a workforce reduction of over 20%, impacting more than 21,000 employees, as part of a restructuring led by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. With a $19 billion loss in 2024 and revenue falling to $53.1 billion, the chipmaker aims to streamline management, cut $10 billion in costs, and refocus on AI chips and foundry services,…
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Intel layoffs confirmed as CEO eyes ‘sustainable growth’
Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan has confirmed the company will be cutting its headcount in response to sluggish revenue. In an investor call, reported by Seeking Alpha, Tan said: “The first quarter was a step in the right direction, but there are no quick fixes as we work to get back on a path to gaining market share and driving…
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Intel facing a ‘monumental uphill battle’ – Computerworld
Changes to Intel’s executive management team by its new CEO, after just over a month on the job, is proof of the sense of urgency in the company to act quickly to compete with rivals Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC, an industry analyst said Monday. Mario Morales, group vice president, enabling technologies and semiconductors at IDC, was responding to a recent…
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How to enable TPM 2.0 on AMD and Intel motherboard BIOS for Windows 11
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 is a mandatory hardware requirement that must be enabled on your computer’s Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to upgrade to Windows 11, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration On Windows 11, TPM 2.0 is a security chip integrated into the motherboard of many modern computers, such as those…
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Intel Agrees to TSMC Takeover of Chip Foundries, Sources Say
Intel foundry. Image: Intel Intel has tentatively agreed to let Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) take over some of its chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will hold a 20% stake in the joint venture, contributing not cash, but value through sharing its chipmaking practices and training Intel staff, according to anonymous sources cited by the publication. Rumours of…
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Microsoft Finally Expands Copilot+ AI Features to Intel and AMD-Powered PCs
Accessibility features in Copilot+ PCs. Image: Microsoft Windows announced major updates to its portfolio, including Copilot+ PC experiences and Voice Access capabilities across Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel processors. A Windows Experience Blog, released Monday, described the AI-enhanced experiences that will soon be available on more devices, including Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, Intel Core…
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Intel CEO Tan Starts Company’s Pivot: Spin Off Non-Core Assets
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Image: Intel Business/YouTube Intel will spin off assets that aren’t part of its core mission, according to Bloomberg. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who became CEO in mid-March after Pat Gelsinger took a heavily encouraged suggestion to retire, made the announcement on March 31 at the Intel Vision conference. Tan did not define the core business or…
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Microsoft Copilot+ Features Arrive on AMD and Intel PCs
It’s been a while since Microsoft launched its first batch of Copilot+ PCs in partnership with Qualcomm. Intel and AMD soon came into the picture with their AI chipset that expanded the Copilot+ range. However, the AMD/Intel and Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs were not made equal, as the former lacked a few redefining features from the Snapdragon PCs. But that changes…
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