Category: processor

Samsung says its new flagship processor is 20 percent faster

[ad_1] The Exynos 990 follows the launch of the 980 in September — Samsung’s first processor and 5G modem in one– and last year’s Exynos 9820/9825. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate on phone screens, which means smoother gaming and scrolling. It can handle up to six cameras (although only three at once), and has […]

Intel discontinues its processors with AMD graphics

[ad_1] The move isn’t exactly unexpected. Kaby Lake-G was an “enemy of my enemy is my friend” design meant to counter NVIDIA’s laptop graphics by mating an 8th-generation Core processor with an AMD GPU that could outperform Intel’s then-current integrated video. Few PC makers saw fit to use it, though, and follow-ups to those systems […]

Google’s Pixel 4 will feature something called a ‘Pixel Neural Core’

[ad_1] According to the official spec sheet — obtained by 9to5Google — we’re looking at a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and up to a 90Hz display. Marked differences between the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are inevitably the screen size (5.7″ vs 6.3″) and battery (2800 mAh vs 3700 mAh). Both offer […]

Intel’s 10th-gen X-series CPUs include an 18-core model under $1,000

[ad_1] There aren’t any dramatic clock speed improvements, although the 12-, 14- and 18-core chips all hit a healthy max turbo boost of 4.8GHz. Really, this is all about refining the formula. In addition to the higher Turbo Boost Max 3.0 speed, they include support for up to 256GB of 2,933MHz DDR4 RAM, 72 platform […]

AMD delays 16-core Ryzen 9 CPU to November

[ad_1] We hope you weren’t determined to build an all-out AMD gaming rig in September. AMD has delayed the release of its 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor by two months to sometime in November. The company wants to meet “strong demand” for the highly parallel CPU, the company said in a statement to AnandTech. In […]

Samsung’s first 7-nanometer EUV processor will power the Galaxy note 10

[ad_1] The Exynos 9825 has the same Cheetah M4 cores and Mali-G76 GPU as the 9820, but Samsung hasn’t listed the die size or certain key processor CPU and GPU speeds. It did say, however, that the GPU would run at a higher clock speed, so it will outperform its predecessor, especially for mobile gaming. […]

MediaTek’s latest phone CPUs are built for gaming

[ad_1] The G90 chips will use HyperEngine game tech that promises to cut back on lag. and interruptions. Like some phones, it can invoke LTE to help out if you have a flaky WiFi connection. It can maintain two WiFi connections on different bands, too. Call and data concurrency keeps your internet access alive if […]

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus chip is built for gaming and VR

[ad_1] Those aren’t giant leaps, but Qualcomm is betting that they’ll be ideal for gaming, where GPU performance is more important than raw number crunching. The tweaks also make the 855 Plus helpful for AR and VR experiences, AI and anything else that’s particularly taxing. This isn’t your dream chip for 5G, though. The built-in […]

AMD denies improperly sharing CPU tech with China

[ad_1] The company claimed that it “diligently and proactively” told the Commerce and Defense Departments (plus other agencies) about the Sugon deal, and that there were “no objections whatsoever” to either the joint ventures or the technology handover. AMD further argued that the report left out vital details, such as the “significant protections” put in […]

Apple hires one of ARM’s top chip designers

[ad_1] Filippo signed on in May. He’s working in Austin, a known hub for Apple’s semiconductor plans. His experience bodes well for many Apple products, since Apple uses ARM-based chips not just as the heart of its mobile hardware, but as companions in Macs. You could see iPhones and iPads that continue to push boundaries. […]