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Intel's 11th-gen Rocket Lake will launch at the end of March, report says
Intel’s 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S chip, which touts faster gaming performance than AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chips, will hit the shelves on March 30.
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GPU sales spike by 20%, fuelled by crypto-currency miners and laptop sales
GPU sales grew 20 per cent at the end of 2020, spurred by pandemic-induced gaming, a new mining craze, and huge demand for laptops.
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Intel's 11th-gen Rocket Lake will launch at the end of March, report says
Intel’s 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S chip, which touts faster gaming performance than AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chips, will hit the shelves on March 30.
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Intel fires shot at AMD's storage performance. Here's what to believe
Intel has test results that show the 11th-gen Rocket Lake outpacing Ryzen 9 5950X in PCMark 10.
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Intel benchmarks claim Apple's M1 isn't faster. Let's reality-check the claims
Intel just clapped back with a carefully crafted takedown of Apple's Arm-based M1 chip. Let's review the claims, one by one.
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Intel regains market share from AMD in notebook, desktop PCs
Mercury Research confirmed that Intel took back a small amount of market share in the desktop and mobile PC space during the fourth quarter of 2020.
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Intel or AMD Ryzen: Which CPU is best?
AMD has been unafraid to push back against the long-standing dominance of Intel in the CPU arena by talking up both the value-per-dollar and high-end performance delivered by their latest Ryzen chips.
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What's the difference between an Intel Core i3, i5 and i7?
Over a half-dozen generations of Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs have come and gone but most consumers are still asking the same kinds of questions. What's the difference and is it worth paying for a CPU with more cores or a faster clock-spe...
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Upgrade your motherboard the easy way
Even accomplished geeks shy away from motherboard upgrades on their main PCs. Years ago, I would often upgrade gaming and test systems in my own basement lab, but keep chugging along with a production machine using a two-year-old motherboard and CPU.
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How to: Build your own killer budget PC
Selecting components to build a fast PC for everyday office and multimedia tasks is never an easy undertaking, no matter how well you know your stuff. You have to make a large number of decisions about components, and the longer you take to research ...
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Part Three: Building a PC -- installing the CPU
This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here.
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What is the difference between Intel Core i3, i5 and i7?
Does an Intel Core 5 have a 5-core processor? Which branch of Intel's product lineup is going to offer you the best value for money or gaming performance? Is there such thing as an Intel Core i6? Here's what you need to know:
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Which Intel Core CPU is the best? How do I decide between a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9?
From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical jargon. What is hyper-threading and how do you tell if your ...
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The abundance of 'things that can go wrong' at an esports event like IEM Sydney
Speaking at a panel ahead of IEM, ESL Vice President for Pro Gaming Michal Blicharz starts things by admitting that “running esports events is extremely complicated.”
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In Pictures: IEM Sydney 2019
It's that time of year again. Here's a look inside Intel Extreme Masters Sydney 2019.
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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich unexpectedly steps down at a critical point in Intel's evolution
Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich stepped down after it was disclosed that he had a consensual relationship with an employee, which is against Intel policy. We consider his legacy and whether his replacement will follow the path he set, in AI, com...
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Exploring the Rise of Ultrabook™ 2-in-1 Device Usage at Intel
As previous Intel IT studies have shown, “one size does not fit all” when it comes to technology. Therefore, we believe it is important to offer multiple technology choices, enabling employees to select the best device for their jobs and ways of working to maximize productivity. We will continue to offer the Ultrabook 2-in-1 as a refresh option for those who prefer its unique flexibility, portability, and touch capabilities.
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