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Overclocker grabs CPU frequency world record with 14900KF at 9.12 GHz
By Hassam Nasir published
The i9-14900KF has been pushed past 9.12 GHz; topping the CPU frequency world-record chart.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D is selling like hotcakes at major German retailer
By Aaron Klotz published
ComputerBase reports that the ryzen 7 9800X3D can now be purchased more readily overseas at a higher asking price.
Intel Bartlett Lake CPUs power new 120 x 160mm COM-HPC modules
By Hassam Nasir published
Bartlett Lake-S is here, though in a hybrid configuration and only for NEX applications.
AMD chips now comprise 55 percent of Puget Systems orders — AMD makes big inroads in professional systems
By Hassam Nasir published
Data from Puget Systems reveals that AMD has dethroned Intel in overall CPU sales for workstations.
AMD says Intel's 'horrible product' is causing Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortages
By Paul Alcorn published
Team Blue in the rearview.
Imagination quits RISC-V CPU business to focus on GPUs and AI
By Anton Shilov published
No more RISC-V CPUs for Imagination Technologies as the company divests its Catapult business.
Where to buy AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D — AMD comments on supply for the new king of gaming CPUs
By Stewart Bendle last updated
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor is AMDs latest CPU release, but where can you pick one up, and are they in stock?
AMD quietly introduces Ryzen 5 9600 — non-X variant brings back Wraith Stealth cooler
By Dallin Grimm published
AMD stealthily dropped the Ryzen 5 9600 on its website today, confirming less powerful SKUs of the original Ryzen 9000-series
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