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Intel Nova Lake Launching in Late 2026? 52 Cores
Leaks about Intel's next-gen Nova Lake are growing. We sort out the timeline and board info eyeing a late-2026 launch.
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SMT Performance Comparison: Xeon 678X vs Threadripper 9980X
Explaining the setup and aim of testing SMT on/off for the Xeon 678X and Threadripper 9980X under identical conditions.
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Intel Introduces PISA, Enables LEO by Default on Nova Lake
Intel releases compute stack 26.35.39758.10 with LEO default on Nova Lake S and initial PISA support.
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Linux 7.3 Records Performance Gains on Panther Lake
The Linux 7.3 development kernel shows gains on Panther Lake. Detailed 7.2 comparison on the Framework Laptop 13 Pro.
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Intel One Mono Revived, Archival Reversed After Two Days
Intel reversed the archival of its developer monospaced font One Mono after two days. The legibility-focused open font will remain available.
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Lenovo Googlebook 15 Leak Reveals 15.3-inch OLED Model
Specs for Lenovo's Googlebook 15 have leaked, revealing a premium build with a 15.3-inch OLED and Core Ultra 5.
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New Onimusha Tested on 31 CPUs, X3D Fastest
31 CPUs tested in Capcom's new 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword.' X3D beats flagships by ~10%, while 12-core chips underperform.
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Intel Xeon 7 Diamond Rapids Features 256 Cores and 1.28TB Cache
Intel revealed details of its next-gen server CPU, Xeon 7 Diamond Rapids, at Hot Chips 2026, detailing an innovative architecture with up to 256 P-cores and 1.28TB of last-level cache.
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Snapdragon C for $300 PCs Claims 67% Battery Performance Improvement
Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon C specs for $300 laptops: 8-core, claims 67% better battery performance than Intel N250, AC performance undisclosed.
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Intel microcode update fixes eight security vulnerabilities
Intel released a CPU microcode update on August 11, 2026, fixing eight security vulnerabilities. Many issues affect Xeon 6 and Core Ultra processors.
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Linux 7.3 Improves Cluster Load Balancing for Intel Hybrid CPUs
Intel's patches merged in Linux 7.3 promise major improvements to cluster load balancing for hybrid CPUs mixing P-cores and E-cores.
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Linux 7.3 to Provide Stable Support for Intel Nova Lake S Integrated GPU
In the Linux 7.3 kernel cycle, next-generation Intel Nova Lake S processors' integrated graphics will be treated as stable. Previously requiring the force_probe parameter, it will now be enabled by default.
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Intel Arc Alchemist to Enable HuC Media Acceleration via Xe Driver
A patch has been submitted to add HuC media acceleration to the Xe kernel driver for Intel Arc A-Series (Alchemist), expanding GPU encoding/decoding capabilities beyond the i915 driver.
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Intel Itanium (IA-64) Emulator Successfully Boots Windows
Yufeng Gao and gdwnldsKSC release Intel Itanium (IA-64) emulator v0.1, successfully booting Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP 64-bit. Code to be released on GitHub soon.
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Vulkan Video Encoding Returns for Intel Alchemist GPUs
Vulkan Video H.264/H.265 encoding is once again available on Intel Arc A-series and other Alchemist GPUs, thanks to Igalia's contributions merged into Mesa 26.2.
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Nova Lake S Adds 7 GPU IDs to Linux 7.3
PCI device IDs for Intel Nova Lake S’s integrated Xe3P GPU have been added to the Linux 7.3 kernel. Seven IDs are now recognized, and new support includes resolving HuC firmware dependencies.
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Intel 18A Reportedly Resolves Wafer-to-Wafer Yield Issues
Reports suggest Intel has resolved wafer-to-wafer yield variation issues in its 18A process technology. While transitioning to a production capacity of 15,000 wafers per month, challenges such as defect density and parametric yield remain.
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Tarlin Teams Up with Four Major Manufacturers to Launch High-Quality Miniature PC Parts Capsule Toys
Japanese capsule toy maker Tarlin International has announced an official collaboration with ASRock, Gigabyte, MSI, and Intel to create detailed miniature PC parts that can be assembled for fun.
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Intel Linux Driver to Support HDR Through DP MST
Intel's Linux kernel display driver now supports HDR over DP MST. Google’s Gil Dekel submitted a patch adding just 60 lines of code, targeting integration in the Linux 7.3 cycle.
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zlib-rs 0.6.4 Released: Fixes Raptor Lake Crashes and Introduces SIMD Optimizations
zlib-rs 0.6.4 is now available. The update addresses crash issues on Intel Raptor Lake, fixes the AArch64 Adler32 bug, and includes AVX-512 VNNI optimizations.
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Intel 18A-P Enters Risk Production, Promises 9% Performance Improvement
Intel unveiled details of its 18A-P process during VLSI 2026 and announced its transition to the risk production phase, offering a 9% performance boost at the same power levels and introducing new transistor designs.
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Launches June 23 with Intel Arc G3 Extreme
MSI unveils new gaming handheld "Claw 8 EX AI+" featuring Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, 8-inch 120Hz VRR display, and ergonomic grip design.
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Intel Thermald 2.5.12 Adds Initial ARM Support
Intel has released version 2.5.12 of its Linux thermal control daemon, Thermald. The standout feature is initial support for the ARM architecture, contributed by Qualcomm engineers.
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Intel Adds GPU-less Variants to Core 200H Series for Small Form Factor PCs
Intel adds Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H with disabled integrated graphics to its Raptor Lake-based Core 200H series, targeting small desktop PCs.