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Intel 18A SRAM density trails TSMC’s N2
Published in PC Hardware
Friday, 06 December 2024 09:39

Intel 18A SRAM density trails TSMC’s N2


But size is not everything

As semiconductor manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of fabrication technology, SRAM cell size and density have emerged as critical benchmarks.

Intel’s partners furious at Kicking Pat Gelsinger’s “retirement”
Published in News


Scapegoating

Intel's business partners are unhappy with the departure of former CEO Pat Gelsinger, who claims that his exit is a massive concern for the future of Intel's business.

Intel investors worry about Kicking Pat’s exit
Published in News
Wednesday, 04 December 2024 11:42

Intel investors worry about Kicking Pat’s exit


Share prices fall six per cent

The cocaine nose jobs of Wall Street are worried about Intel’s future after the surprise “retirement” of Pat [Kicking] Gelsinger this week.

US chips are unsafe, claims China
Published in News
Wednesday, 04 December 2024 10:23

US chips are unsafe, claims China


Gloves off in renewed tech tensions

China’s top industry associations have banded together to declare US semiconductor products “no longer safe.”

Kicking Pat retires  
Published in News
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 08:53

Kicking Pat retires  


Gelsinger failed to turn Chipzilla around fast enough

Pat [kicking] Gelsinger was retiring from Chipzilla retirement and stepped down from the board of directors -- effective immediately.

Chang claims Cook had a gutsful of Intel
Published in News
Monday, 02 December 2024 09:34

Chang claims Cook had a gutsful of Intel


Complained to Chang

The supreme pooh bah of the fruity cargo cult Apple Tim Cook didn't mince words when discussing Intel's contract manufacturing division with TSMC founder Dr. Morris Chang (pictured).

Intel Arc Battlemage could be announced next week
Published in Graphics


Two SKUs launching in mid-December

According to the latest information, Intel could announce its new Arc Battlemage graphics card next week, on December 3rd, with availability expected a week later, on December 12th. Intel will launch two SKUs, the Arc B580 and the Arc B570, with the rest of the lineup coming at a later date.

Qualcomm has lost interest in Intel takeover
Published in News
Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:46

Qualcomm has lost interest in Intel takeover


Kicked the tyres and a bit worried about the rust

Pretty much as we expected, Qualcomm has lost interest in buying Chipzilla.

Intel might not spin off its Foundry arm
Published in News
Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:56

Intel might not spin off its Foundry arm


CHIPS act prevents it

Chipzilla said its deal for $7.86 billion in US government subsidies restricts the company's ability to sell stakes in its chipmaking unit.

Intel Arc B580 Battlemage leaks in Geekbench benchmark
Published in Graphics


Confirms 20 Xe2-cores, 12GB of VRAM and 2.85GHz clock

With the Intel B580 graphics card launch apparently just around the corner, it does not come as a surprise that we are now getting the first leaks from popular benchmarks. The latest one, from the Geekbench benchmark, pretty much confirms previous rumors of 20 Xe2 GPU cores, 12GB of VRAM, and a 2.85GHz clock.