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Intel Clarkdale 32nm CPU-and-GPU chip benchmarked (again)

Intel Clarkdale 32nm CPU-and-GPU chip benchmarked (again)

tech | previews | IDF 2009

Intel spills the beans on performance of its next-generation CPU/GPU chip known as Clarkdale.

AMD Athlon II X4 620 and 630: introducing the budget quad-core CPUs

AMD Athlon II X4 620 and 630: introducing the budget quad-core CPUs

tech | reviews

£80 for a quad-core chip? Can it be any good? Read on to find out.

Intel Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870 CPU review: bombarding the mid-range

Intel Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870 CPU review: bombarding the mid-range

tech | reviews

Intel's Nehalem architecture is brought to the mainstream with new Lynnfield chips. Find out if y...

 
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Intel's Arrandale priced and dated?

12th Nov 09 15:36 | tech | news

Intel's Arrandale priced and dated?

Mobile derivatives of Westmere detailed. Are these the notebook processors you've been waiting for?

AMD's Llano taping out, Bulldozer - not yet

12th Nov 09 10:46 | tech | news

AMD's Llano taping out, Bulldozer - not yet

Connecting the dots at AMD's financial analyst day draws a pretty clear picture about the varying states of readiness AMD's future products are in, with Llano to be the first ta...

Intel dual-core 32nm Clarkdale (Core i5) scaling to 4.7GHz

23rd Oct 09 19:59 | tech | news

Intel dual-core 32nm Clarkdale (Core i5) scaling to 4.7GHz

Upcoming 32nm part overclocked using air cooling.

AMD announces new low power processors

20th Oct 09 12:14 | tech | news

AMD announces new low power processors

AMD has announced a refresh to the Athlon II lineup as well as a new category of triple core processors for desktops

Intel to transition CULV laptops to dual-core chips in Q4 2009

1st Oct 09 10:33 | tech | news

Intel to transition CULV laptops to dual-core chips in Q4 2009

More power for your pound, Intel adds in across-the-board dual-core CULV support.

Intel discusses 22nm and beyond

24th Sep 09 15:06 | tech | news | IDF 2009

Intel discusses 22nm and beyond

Intel's Bob Baker pontificates on the possibilities for post-22nm and third-generation High K Metal gate.

Intel explains why Moorestown is good for smartphones and MIDs. We're not so sure.

23rd Sep 09 22:47 | tech | news | IDF 2009

Intel explains why Moorestown is good for smartphones and MIDs. We're not so sure.

Intel-powered smartphone to be based on Medfield core, we think.

AMD to introduce hexa-core Thuban processor in 2010

22nd Sep 09 09:45 | tech | news

AMD to introduce hexa-core Thuban processor in 2010

Going head to head with Intel's Westmere-derived Gulftown?

Intel to usher in Atom N450 and Atom N470 "Pineview" CPUs early in 2010?

9th Sep 09 12:03 | tech | news

Intel to usher in Atom N450 and Atom N470 "Pineview" CPUs early in 2010?

Rumour has it that the IGP-packing Atom N470 will be clocked at 1.83GHz with support for Hyper-Threading.

Intel to launch Core i5 750 processor on September 8th

2nd Sep 09 13:32 | tech | news

Intel to launch Core i5 750 processor on September 8th

A UK-based retailer has revealed that Intel's Lynnfield-based LGA 1156 processors will launch next week.

Intel's Core i5 750 "Lynnfeld" processor shows up early at US retail

13th Aug 09 11:19 | tech | news

Intel's Core i5 750 "Lynnfeld" processor shows up early at US retail

2.66GHz Nehalem-derived part already available, priced at $205.

Intel's 32nm Core i9 pictured? Gulftown in the flesh

3rd Aug 09 11:30 | tech | news

Intel's 32nm Core i9 pictured? Gulftown in the flesh

Westmere part makes an appearance in a dual-socket board that could indicate a Skulltrail refresh. Anybody fancy 24 cores?

AMD Phenom II X4 42 Black Edition TWKR now available to buy

15th Jul 09 10:27 | tech | news

AMD Phenom II X4 42 Black Edition TWKR now available to buy

AMD's cherry-picked processor is now available to buy, but there's a catch. There's only one, and it's up for auction.

AMD sheds light on the Phenom II X4 42 Black Edition TWKR

1st Jul 09 10:11 | tech | news

AMD sheds light on the Phenom II X4 42 Black Edition TWKR

AMD seems to have found a CPU to challenge Intel's Core i7, but there's a catch - you won't actually be able to buy one.

Making sense of Intel's Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 brands

18th Jun 09 10:06 | tech | news

Making sense of Intel's Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 brands

Intel's new brand structure is supposed to be less confusing for customers, but we're scratching our heads already.

Intel to usher in PineView-based Atom N450 as soon as October?

10th Jun 09 12:05 | tech | news

Intel to usher in PineView-based Atom N450 as soon as October?

The GPU-packing successor to the ubiquitous Atom N270 might be closer than we thought.

Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition: piling on the pounds

3rd Jun 09 04:00 | tech | reviews

Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition: piling on the pounds

What do you get with 3.33GHz clock-speed, four cores, and eight threads?

AMD brings 45nm process and Phenom to bear on dual-core CPUs

1st Jun 09 23:00 | tech | reviews

AMD brings 45nm process and Phenom to bear on dual-core CPUs

Find out if it's £50-£75 well-spent on a CPU.

Arctic Cooling launches Alpine 11 CPU coolers, offers support for Intel's Core i5

6th May 09 12:48 | tech | news

Arctic Cooling launches Alpine 11 CPU coolers, offers support for Intel's Core i5

Intel's mainstream Nehalem derivative is yet to be launched, but Arctic Cooling's sitting armed and ready.

AMD Phenom II X4 945 and 955 Black Edition CPU pricing explored

23rd Apr 09 10:19 | tech | news

AMD Phenom II X4 945 and 955 Black Edition CPU pricing explored

We said it would make good sense at £200. Let's see how it shapes up.

AMD predicting a great future for server-based Opteron

12th Nov 09 14:34 | tech | news

AMD predicting a great future for server-based Opteron

Magny-Cours, Interlagos and Valencia to provide greater Opteron performance in 2010 and 2011, says AMD.

AMD revamps Phenom II X4 965 BE chip. Lowers power.

5th Nov 09 10:52 | tech | news

AMD revamps Phenom II X4 965 BE chip. Lowers power.

Now at 125W, plus some other improvements.

AMD reduces prices on mainstream Phenom and Athlon CPUs

21st Oct 09 12:58 | tech | news

AMD reduces prices on mainstream Phenom and Athlon CPUs

Another bout of price-cutting sees the range-topping Phenom II X4 965 BE available for less than £150.

Intel's six-core, 12-thread Gulftown CPU could debut in Apple's Mac Pro

15th Oct 09 11:36 | tech | news

Intel's six-core, 12-thread Gulftown CPU could debut in Apple's Mac Pro

Industry sources suggest Intel's 32nm Westmere-derived part could arrive as part of a refreshed Mac Pro.

Intel Clarkdale 32nm CPU-and-GPU chip benchmarked (again)

25th Sep 09 14:41 | tech | previews | IDF 2009

Intel Clarkdale 32nm CPU-and-GPU chip benchmarked (again)

Intel spills the beans on performance of its next-generation CPU/GPU chip known as Clarkdale.

Six-core, 12-threaded Intel Gulftown CPU let loose at IDF 2009

24th Sep 09 05:44 | tech | news | IDF 2009

Six-core, 12-threaded Intel Gulftown CPU let loose at IDF 2009

The 'battle' for the high-end desktop space is on for 2010. AMD Thuban vs. Intel Gulftown. Will it even be a fight?

Intel talks openly about next-generation mobile CPUs. Core i7 on the move.

23rd Sep 09 17:28 | tech | news | IDF 2009

Intel talks openly about next-generation mobile CPUs. Core i7 on the move.

Clarksfield, Arrandale and Medfield to power Intel mobile devices through to 2011.

IDF San Francisco 2009 preview

22nd Sep 09 09:16 | tech | analysis | IDF 2009

IDF San Francisco 2009 preview

With Intel’s offering diversifying rapidly, this year’s showpiece event promises a deluge of information.

Intel Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870: launch-day pricing comparison

8th Sep 09 10:00 | tech | news

Intel Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870: launch-day pricing comparison

In the market for Intel's new Lynnfield processors? Here's what you can expect to pay on day one.

Intel's Lynnfield-based Core i5 and Core i7 processors get listed, priced

1st Sep 09 12:23 | tech | news

Intel's Lynnfield-based Core i5 and Core i7 processors get listed, priced

UK-based retailer lists Intel's upcoming processors.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition: piling on the megahertz

13th Aug 09 04:15 | tech | reviews

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition: piling on the megahertz

AMD launches its fastest-ever desktop processor, we take a look.

Intel to usher in Core i5 processors on September 6th?

21st Jul 09 12:01 | tech | news

Intel to usher in Core i5 processors on September 6th?

Mainstream Nehalem draws near, but will Lynnfield parts branded as both Core i5 and Core i7 cause confusion?

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition appears at online retailers

14th Jul 09 09:37 | tech | news

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition appears at online retailers

AMD's yet to officially confirm its next range-topping part, but it's appearing online priced at a tempting £180.

ASRock jumps the gun, reveals AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

29th Jun 09 14:53 | tech | news

ASRock jumps the gun, reveals AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

Higher-clocked Phenom II X4 en route.

Intel's new CPU branding - Core i3, i5, and i7

17th Jun 09 23:00 | tech | tech explained

Intel's new CPU branding - Core i3, i5, and i7

Intel goes beyond 5GHz with air-cooled Core i7 975 EE

8th Jun 09 13:26 | tech | news | Computex '09

Intel goes beyond 5GHz with air-cooled Core i7 975 EE

Ridiculously expensive, but it's a mighty fine overclocker.

Thermaltake shows off Frio CPU cooler

2nd Jun 09 15:25 | tech | news | Computex '09

Thermaltake shows off Frio CPU cooler

Sneak peek at one of Thermaltake's pre-production coolers.

Intel Core i7 975 EE goes up for pre-order, pricing not for the faint hearted

29th May 09 10:02 | tech | news

Intel Core i7 975 EE goes up for pre-order, pricing not for the faint hearted

3.33Ghz Extreme Edition chip to be the quickest Nehalem part on offer.

Unannounced AMD Athlon II X3 may feature unlockable fourth core

28th Apr 09 13:45 | tech | news

Unannounced AMD Athlon II X3 may feature unlockable fourth core

AMD's rumoured to be launching its new Athlon series later this year, and tri-core variants might feature a usable fourth core.

Intel Core i5 CPU speeds and pricing leaked.

20th Apr 09 08:16 | tech | news

Intel Core i5 CPU speeds and pricing leaked.

Core i5 set to do battle with AMD's finest.

AMD looks forward to Bulldozer and Bobcat

12th Nov 09 13:27 | tech | news

AMD looks forward to Bulldozer and Bobcat

AMD has provided a brief glimpse at its next-gen microarchitecture, on course to debut in 2011.

VIA unveils Nano 3000 series processors

3rd Nov 09 12:06 | tech | news

VIA unveils Nano 3000 series processors

VIA's fastest and most power efficient processors yet, says Taiwanese manufacturer.

Intel quietly rolls in Core i7 960 CPU

20th Oct 09 13:42 | tech | news

Intel quietly rolls in Core i7 960 CPU

Minor movements in the LGA1366 lineup.

Chip sales to fall less than expected in 2009, bouncing back in 2010

1st Oct 09 15:25 | tech | news

Chip sales to fall less than expected in 2009, bouncing back in 2010

2010 should see semiconductor sales increase by 13.8 per cent, according to market analyst iSuppli.

Intel lines up trio of mobile Core i7 processors

24th Sep 09 16:17 | tech | news | IDF 2009

Intel lines up trio of mobile Core i7 processors

Clarksfield processors bring Nehalem to the notebook, here's how Intel's fastest mobile parts compare.

The technology behind the majority of laptops in 2010: Intel showcases Arrandale

24th Sep 09 05:41 | tech | news | IDF 2009

The technology behind the majority of laptops in 2010: Intel showcases Arrandale

Want to know what kind of laptop you will be buying in 2010? Read on to find out.

AMD Athlon II X4 620 and 630: introducing the budget quad-core CPUs

16th Sep 09 04:00 | tech | reviews

AMD Athlon II X4 620 and 630: introducing the budget quad-core CPUs

£80 for a quad-core chip? Can it be any good? Read on to find out.

Intel Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870 CPU review: bombarding the mid-range

8th Sep 09 04:00 | tech | reviews

Intel Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870 CPU review: bombarding the mid-range

Intel's Nehalem architecture is brought to the mainstream with new Lynnfield chips. Find out if you should buy one as we take a look at three, plus the P55 chipset.

Interview with Ferrari's Luca Badoer

18th Aug 09 08:39 | tech | interviews

Interview with Ferrari's Luca Badoer

Veteran Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer will stand in for Felipe Massa at this weekend's Grand Prix. Here's a flashback to our exclusive 2004 interview.

Intel's Core i5 750 processor pictured and benchmarked

7th Aug 09 10:08 | tech | news

Intel's Core i5 750 processor pictured and benchmarked

Chinese users get their hands on Intel's upcoming Core i5 processor. Early benchmarks within.

Intel Atom processor

18th Jul 09 08:30 | tech | tech explained

Intel Atom processor

This HEXUS.help guide explains what Atom is, and how it’s changing the market.

Mobile Nehalem processors coming sooner than expected?

13th Jul 09 15:41 | tech | news

Mobile Nehalem processors coming sooner than expected?

Core i7 "Clarksfield" processors to debut in September, say industry sources.

Intel's 32nm Nehalem die shrink on course for 2009?

29th Jun 09 13:27 | tech | news

Intel's 32nm Nehalem die shrink on course for 2009?

Westmere-derived processors said to be on track for mass production later this year.

Intel Atom N450 to improve graphics, battery life in next-gen netbooks

12th Jun 09 10:19 | tech | news

Intel Atom N450 to improve graphics, battery life in next-gen netbooks

Rumoured specification hints at improved IGP and a reduced TDP that could result in passively-cooled systems.

Intel shows off PineView processor: Atom's successor laid bare

3rd Jun 09 11:40 | tech | news | Computex '09

Intel shows off PineView processor: Atom's successor laid bare

Atom's successor to integrate the CPU, GPU and memory controller into a single tiny chip.

AMD rolls out four new AM3 chips. Energy efficiency and dual-core to the fore

2nd Jun 09 08:58 | tech | news | Computex '09

AMD rolls out four new AM3 chips. Energy efficiency and dual-core to the fore

65W X3 and X4s, as well as Phenom II and Athlon II. Find out more.

Intel puts its feet up, pushes Core i5 back to September

26th May 09 14:54 | tech | news

Intel puts its feet up, pushes Core i5 back to September

With Core 2 still going strong, it seems Intel's in no hurry to launch mid-range Nehalem parts.

AMD Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition: Phenom-derived power for under £60.

28th Apr 09 12:54 | tech | first looks

AMD Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition: Phenom-derived power for under £60.

The newest Kuma chip arrives on the scene. We examine the value proposition at £60.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition: back with a bang

23rd Apr 09 04:00 | tech | reviews

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition: back with a bang

Cranking up the frequency and adding memory flexibility, has Phenom II come of age? We find out.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition already available for $275

17th Apr 09 14:58 | tech | news

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition already available for $275

Full retail-boxed processor already selling in Hong Kong.

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