Intel, AMD, and Other CPU News and Rumors
A new Intel Core Ultra 5 135U “Meteor Lake” CPU has appeared in the Geekbench database with an unusual 12 core and 14 thread configuration. Meteor Lake CPUs typically have a core configuration of P-cores, E-cores, and low-power E-cores. However, the Core Ultra 5 135U has just 2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 2 low-power E-cores.
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Dark Hero is an enthusiast-grade ATX motherboard designed for Intel’s latest 12th, 13th, 14th Gen Core processors. With support for DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and plenty of cooling and overclocking features, this motherboard can handle the most powerful CPUs on the market. Here are some of the best CPU options to pair with the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Dark Hero motherboard:
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Stratechery has just made interview withIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger. This interview with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger covers Intel’s progress and strategy across several key areas, including advanced packaging, next-generation transistors, competing with TSMC, separating design and manufacturing, the CHIPS Act, and AI.
Gaming at 1080p resolution is still very popular today. At 1920×1080, you don’t need an insanely powerful GPU to run games at high frame rates. However, having a capable CPU is still important for 1080p gaming, especially if you have a high refresh rate monitor.
When choosing a CPU for 1080p gaming, you’ll want to consider both single and multi-core performance. Games tend to be more dependent on single threaded speed, but multi-core CPUs can provide a smoother overall experience. You’ll also want to consider platform costs and upgrade paths.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is a powerful mid-range graphics card that was released by Nvidia in 2019. When building a gaming PC with an RTX 2060, it’s important to choose the right CPU to avoid bottlenecks and maximize performance. The CPU works together with the GPU to deliver high frame rates and smooth gameplay.
The GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti are powerful mid-range graphics cards from Nvidia, based on the Ampere architecture. They deliver excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance in modern titles. However, to get the most out of them, you need a capable processor that won’t bottleneck the GPU. In this guide, we’ll discuss the best CPUs to pair with the RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti to avoid bottlenecking and achieve high framerates.
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The Radeon RX 6800 XT is AMD’s flagship graphics card for gaming, offering excellent performance at 1440p and 4K resolutions. However, to get the most out of this powerful GPU, you need a capable processor that won’t bottleneck it. In this article, we’ll discuss the best CPUs to pair with the RX 6800 XT to build a high-end gaming rig.
The Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT are AMD’s latest high-end graphics cards based on the RDNA 3 architecture. With significant gains in performance over the previous generation, these GPUs demand a capable processor to avoid bottlenecking. When paired with the right CPU, the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT can deliver incredible frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
Choosing the right CPU for these GPUs depends on several factors – your budget, target resolution and frame rate, and whether you plan to stream or create content. AMD and Intel both have compelling options that can fully utilize the potential of the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT. Here are the best CPUs for each brand and price tier.
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The GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti are NVIDIA’s newest mid-range graphics cards based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. These GPUs are expected to deliver excellent performance for 1440p and 4K gaming. To get the most out of these powerful GPUs, you’ll need a capable processor that won’t bottleneck them. In this article, we’ll discuss the best CPUs to pair with the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti to build a well-balanced gaming rig.
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The GeForce RTX 4080 is Nvidia’s latest high-end graphics card for gaming and content creation. Powered by the advanced Ada Lovelace architecture, it delivers exceptional performance and cutting-edge features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-enhanced graphics.
To get the most out of this powerful GPU, you need a capable processor. The CPU works together with the graphics card to impact gaming performance and productivity. With the RTX 4080’s blazing fast speeds, you don’t want to bottleneck it with an inadequate CPU.
In this guide, we will recommend the best CPUs to pair with the GeForce RTX 4080 based on different use cases and budgets. We will consider performance in both gaming and creative workloads, as well as platform features and upgrade paths. Read on for our top picks to build a high-end RTX 4080 gaming rig or workstation.