Intel’s next-gen Nova Lake chips may skip game-boosting X3D cache rival for mobile SKUs and debut on Razor Lake-HX instead, leaker claims — new rumor says Razor Lake family reportedly uses TSMC’s N2X node

Nova Lake desktop CPUs look to be the exclusive recipient of bLLC, Intel’s answer to AMD’s X3D, as the company looks to debut bLLC on mobile with Razor Lake-HX, and possibly Razor Lake-AX. As such, the Razor Lake family is also rumored to be manufactured on TSCM’s N2X process node.

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Intel says it will launch new core with Nova Lake on desktop first, not in data center — VP Robert Hallock hopes enthusiasts ‘do the math’ compared to AMD
 Intel says it will launch new core with Nova Lake on desktop first, not in data center — VP Robert Hallock hopes enthusiasts ‘do the math’ compared to AMD

Intel’s Robert Hallock says he hopes enthusiasts “do the math” compared to AMD, highlighting that the company’s new core architecture will release in consumer processors before the data center.

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The PC age began 45 years ago with the breakthrough Intel 8088 processor — 8-bit bus fueled 45 years of x86 dominance
 The PC age began 45 years ago with the breakthrough Intel 8088 processor — 8-bit bus fueled 45 years of x86 dominance

45 years ago, in August 1981, the PC age began in earnest with the launch of the IBM PC Model 5150. At its heart was the Intel 8088 microprocessor.

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D faceoff — seeing double with Zen 4 X3D
 AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D faceoff — seeing double with Zen 4 X3D

AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700X3D takes on the old favorite across performance, pricing, and power consumption.

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Intel says PC market is ‘a tale of two kingdoms’ with mainstream ‘taking a beating’ — VP suggests a split between mainstream and enthusiast sockets across the industry
 Intel says PC market is ‘a tale of two kingdoms’ with mainstream ‘taking a beating’ — VP suggests a split between mainstream and enthusiast sockets across the industry

Intel VP Robert Hallock suggests the PC industry is going to see a split between mainstream and enthusiast sockets if current market conditions don’t let up.

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Older Raptor Lake CPUs are a ‘core part of the portfolio’ for years to come, says Intel — there’s been a ‘sudden inrush of demand’ for LGA 1700 chips due to DDR5 prices
 Older Raptor Lake CPUs are a ‘core part of the portfolio’ for years to come, says Intel — there’s been a ‘sudden inrush of demand’ for LGA 1700 chips due to DDR5 prices

Intel has seen a “sudden inrush” of demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, and it says they’ll remain a part of the company’s lineup for desktop builders “for years to come.”

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Intel VP Robert Hallock sets Nova Lake expectations, teases return to Raptor Lake for DDR4 platforms — our full 1:1 interview transcript
 Intel VP Robert Hallock sets Nova Lake expectations, teases return to Raptor Lake for DDR4 platforms — our full 1:1 interview transcript

We speak to Robert Hallock, Intel VP & GM of Enthusiast Channel Business, about Nova Lake rumors, how the company is focusing on DIY builders during RAMageddon, and how Raptor Lake refresh induced a paradigm shift for the company.

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AMD borrows $4.75 billion for ‘general corporate purposes’ — company gives no insight into how it plans to spend cash injection

In a surprising move, AMD announces plans to raise $4.75 billion and does not give a clue how it plans to spend them.

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Analysts see ‘increasing foundry success conviction’ as Intel CEO puts $12 million more of his own money in company — analysts point to accelerating foundry progress and capex expansion

Intel’s Lip-Bu Ran reportedly buys $12 million worth of Intel stock as analysts believe that the management is increasingly convinced about landing external customers.

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Qualcomm details Snapdragon C specs for $300 laptops for the first time — claims 67% faster performance on battery than Intel N250, AC performance remains a mystery (updated)
 Qualcomm details Snapdragon C specs for $300 laptops for the first time — claims 67% faster performance on battery than Intel N250, AC performance remains a mystery (updated)

Qualcomm has detailed the specs for its Snapdragon C processor, with 8 cores and claimed “all-day” battery life.

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