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Today, Intel launched 3 new processors: i7-5960K, i7-5930K, i7-5820K. Intel Core i7-5960K is Intel's first 8-core CPU. For this CPU a X99 chipset motherboard will be needed, using the new LGA 2011-3 socket. i7-5960K has a 3.0 GHz base clock speed that goes up to 3.5 GHz in Turbo, has 8 cores and 16 threads, 20MB cache, supports 4 memory channels of DDR4-2133, and has a 140W TDP. Together with i7-5960K, Intel also launched 2 6-core processors (12 threads), with 15MB cache. Those two have the same 4x DDR4 memmory channels, same 140W TDP, and same 2011-3 socket. The suggested price for these new CPUs are: -i7-5960K = $999 -i7-5930K = $583 -i7-5820K = $389 For more information check: - AnandTech - Toms's Hardware

Apple announced a special event on 9.9.2014, where the iPhone 6 should be unveiled, and rumors are that they will unveil also the iWatch. The iPhone 6 is supposed to have 2 sizes: 4.7 inch & 5.5 inch, should be thinner, and stronger, with a new processor, 64-bit A8. Also, in the same time, it's possible that the iOS 8 will be launched. All those rumors should be cleared on 9.9.2014, at the event held in Cupertino, California.

Undeva in cel de-al doilea sfert al anului viitor 2013, AMD va lansa un succesor pentru procesoarele Fusion – Trinity . Acesta se va numi Richland, si va fi realizat inntr-un nou proces tehnologic, de 28 nm. Ceea ce ne-ar indica faptul ca aceste chip-uri nu vor mai fi produse la GlobalFoundries. Dar asta o sa mai vedem. Si Richland va avea tot doua sau patru nuclee CPU, insa nu stim daca de generatie Piledriver sau Steamroller, si GPU din gama Radeon HD 8000 (speram cu tehnologie GCN). Controller-ul de memorie va fi compatibil DDR3 la 1866 MHz in dual channel, iar socket-ul folosit ar trebui sa fie tot FM2. Oricum, Richland va avea un adversar puternic de la Intel: Haswell. Sursa: arenait.net

Zilele acestea Intel a adus pe piata mult asteptata arhitectura Ivy Bridge, ce reprezinta o evolutie a precedentei Sandy Bridge , intr-un proces tehnologic de 22 nm HKMG 3D. Schimbarile la nivel de CPU nu sunt foarte multe, insa GPU-ul nou face cu adevarat diferenta. Acum vom vorbi insa numai despre modelele desktop, quad core-uri pentru inceput. Noile chip-uri sunt mult mai mici decat predecesorii lor, avand o suprafata de numai 160 mm2 (75% dintr-un quad core Sandy Bridge), in ciuda unei cresteri a numarului de tranzistori pana la 1.4 miliarde (cu 20% mai multi). Si cel mai mult s-a investit la nivel de GPU, care are acum 16 Stream Processors si 2 unitati de texturare in varianta cea mai performanta (HD 4000). Si exista si o versiune mai slaba, sub jumate ca numar de unitati (6 cu 1), HD 2500. Dar fiecare Stream Processor este de aproximativ doua ori mai rapid decat la Sandy Bridge, deci performanta creste considerabil. Si primim si compatibilitate DirectX 11, Ope...

Ivy Bridge i5 3570K vs Sandy Bridge i5 2500k Source: expreview.com

Arhitectura procesoarelor Bulldozer de la AMD a fost si este una noua, relativ unica in industria de profil. Pentru ca CPU-urile sunt alcatuite din module, fiecare modul avand doua unitati de calcul a numerelor intregi si o singura unitate pentru virgula mobila. Dar sistemele de operare de pana acum stiau sa lucreze numai cu nuclee reale, cu cate o unitate de fiecare fel, sau cu nucleele virtuale din cadrul tehnologiei Hyper-Threading. Viitorul Windows 8 a fost invatat cum functioneaza arhitectura Bulldozer. Dar acest sistem de operare se va mai lasa asteptat aproape un an. Si pana atunci aceste procesoare au un dezavantaj nemeritat. Asa ca AMD a inceput sa lucreze cu Microsoft in incercarea de a imbunatati situatia si sub Windows 7. Dar prima tentativa nu a fost una reusita, pentru ca ce repara pe o parte strica pe alta. Asa ca patch-ul respectiv a fost retras imediat. Acum avem cea de-a doua incercare. Si ne este promis acelasi spor de pana la 10% in multi threading...

CHIPMAKER  Intel has released its next line of chips. Code-named Sandy Bridge, the chips combine a graphics processor and one or more CPU microprocessor(s) on one silicon die. Intel announced the release of its latest chip family in advance of the  Consumer Electronics Show , which is one of the biggest technology events on the calendar, to allow its partners to show off their products made with the chips. Shedloads of computer, telly and gadget makers will introduce hundreds of products based on what Chipzilla calls the second-generation Intel Core processor family. Sandy Bridge's main advantages are for laptops but it will face some stiff competition from AMD, which will be releasing its Fusion chips at CES. Fusion is also a combined graphics and CPU chip technology. However Sandy Bridge is all about how people want better graphics on their portable devices. Intel claims that Sandy Bridge chips can quickly convert video from one format to another. While they are still not a...