➀ AMD is reportedly developing a Zen 5-based CPU with X3D cache for Sony's PlayStation 6; ➁ The new UDNA GPU architecture will enhance performance through 3D stacking; ➂ Sony's PS6 will transition from RDNA to UDNA, marking a significant upgrade in console technology.

➀ MSI showcased a custom PC at CES 2025 featuring the MEG PC Build with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, dual RTX 4080 SUPRIM X graphics cards, Gen5 SSD, and a 1600W PSU; ➁ The setup is housed in the MEG MAESTRO-700L-PZ chassis and powered by an MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIe5 power supply; ➂ MSI's choice of hardware is impressive, though the absence of dual RTX 4090 SUPRIM X graphics cards is noted.

➀ NVIDIA's next-gen AI PC processor, expected at CES 2025, was not revealed; ➁ Leaks suggest it will have performance close to GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs; ➂ The processor may feature 20 cores and be used in laptops.

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➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures have been revealed in the Linux kernel; ➁ Nova Lake is expected to be the Core Ultra 400 series for desktops, while Razer Lake targets laptops; ➂ Nova Lake will likely use Intel's 14A or TSMC's 2nm process, debuting in 2025.

➀ MSI's upcoming Raider 18 HX NRE gaming laptop is rumored to feature Intel's Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 GPU; ➁ The laptop is expected to have 64GB of RAM and an 18-inch Mini-LED panel; ➂ The laptop is set to debut at CES 2025.

➀ Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptops have been leaked, revealing the removal of the TrackPoint and reduced connectivity options; ➁ The new laptops are expected to include Intel's Core Ultra 200 series CPUs; ➂ The full reveal is set for CES 2025.

➀ Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-HX laptop processors, including the Core Ultra 9 275HX, feature 24 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock up to 5.3GHz. The series will debut at CES 2025. ➁ The new Core Ultra 9 275HX processor was spotted inside a new Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop with 24 cores and 24 threads, boosting at up to 5.3GHz. ➃ Intel has dropped Hyper-Threading from its Arrow Lake CPUs, with the Core Ultra 9 275HX featuring a lower boost clock than the 285HX.

➀ Apple's next-gen M5 series processors are in the prototype phase using TSMC's N3P node; ➁ Mass production expected in 2025 and 2026 for M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra; ➂ Server-grade SoIC packaging and separate CPU and GPU designs for improved yields and thermal performance.

➀ Intel's shift to a more transparent strategy in technology announcements; ➁ The competition between Intel's PowerVia and TSMC's Super Power Rail; ➂ Andy Grove's philosophy of maintaining a 'healthy amount of paranoia'.

➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D features thick dummy silicon layers using 93% of the CCD stack for stability; ➁ The 3D chiplet is now positioned underneath the CCD; ➂ The thick silicon layer provides structural support and protection for the processor.

➀ AMD is expected to release the non-X version of the Ryzen 5 9600X in late January; ➁ The Ryzen 5 9600 will feature lower clock speeds than the Ryzen 9600X; ➂ The Ryzen 5 9600 box is rumored to include a Wraith Stealth CPU cooler.

➀ Fujitsu unveils its Monaka processor, a 144-core Armv9-based chip designed for future data centers; ➁ The chip is built on TSMC's N2 process and features a CoWoS system-in-package with SRAM tiles and hybrid copper bonding; ➂ Fujitsu aims for superior energy efficiency by 2026-2027, using air cooling.

➀ AMD is working to improve Ryzen 9 9800X3D stock levels; ➁ Availability expected in early 2025; ➂ Currently sold out everywhere

➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.

➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.

➀ Intel faces significant challenges, including stock price drops, layoffs, and CPU controversies. ➁ The company plans to spin off its Foundry division but will need to maintain control due to the $7.86 billion CHIPS Act deal with the U.S. government. ➃ Intel's CHIPS Act deal includes a 'change of control' restriction requiring Intel to retain 50.1% control or ownership of its Foundry business.

➀ AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series 'Shimada Peak' CPUs are launching with 96-core and 16-core models for HEDT systems; ➁ The flagship 96-core CPU includes 12 CCDs and 384MB of L3 cache; ➂ AMD's new Zen 5 architecture is ready for the huge SP6 socket.

➀ AMD believes the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D's overclocking capabilities will encourage gamers to upgrade from the previous Ryzen 7 7800X3D model; ➁ The 'overclocking factor' of the 9800X3D is expected to drive some 7800X3D owners to consider the new CPU; ➂ Martijn Boonstra, AMD's Product and Business Development Manager, highlighted the overclocking potential of the 9800X3D in an interview with PC Guide.

➀ Amazon has started early Black Friday deals with discounts on a range of PC hardware like GPUs, CPUs, PSUs, and motherboards; ➁ The article lists specific deals available on Amazon; ➂ The deals are expected to change as Black Friday approaches.