This is a 64-bit version of its x86 instruction set that's also known as AMD64, in a cross-licensing deal with rival CPU maker AMD. If Intel moves forward with the new x86S architecture ...

AMD has just unveiled a bunch of new processors for laptops, set to appear alongside some of the best graphics cards.

How can we push CPUs forward? That's the question the computing industry has been asking since the Intel 4004 processor ...

The 64 bit "word size" is only one aspect of internal processing. The CPU's clock speed, along with the speed of storage, RAM and input/output (the peripheral bus) all play roles in a computer's ...

While AMD does not yet support all AVX-512 instructions ... While we are on the topic of Intel64, the company recently proposed a 64-bit-only x86S architecture and it is currently looking for ...

Snippets from well-known leakers are suggesting that 2024 is going to be an exciting year for CPU enthusiasts ... of the terms are a bit confusing, then let me explain—AMD's CPUs have multiple ...

AMD says the RX 9070 will start at $549, the same price as Nvidia's RTX 5070. The slightly faster 9070 XT starts at $599, ...

EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) is AMD’s answer to Intel XMP, allowing for easy memory tuning, but it can introduce unintended voltage boosts to the CPU SoC or core if not tightly managed.

The best gaming CPU is one of the most hotly contested titles in the industry, changing hands with each successive new generation of processors. Both Intel and AMD have some excellent CPU ...

The 64-bit NX27V is a vector processor with 5-stage scalar pipeline that supports the latest RISC-V specification, including the IMAFD standard instructions, “C” 16-bit compression instructions, “P” ...

Or, if you’re on an older AM4 system, the 5800X3D is the best gaming CPU option. If you’re on a budget, though, X3D chips can be a bit expensive, so opting for the six-core AMD Ryzen 9600X or ...

AMD clearly has some catching up to do with Nvidia on the efficiency front, given that the much more expensive and significantly more powerful RTX 5080 usually draws 305W under full load. The 5080 has ...