➀ Major deals on high-capacity SSDs like 24TB Seagate HDD ($249) and 8TB WD_Black SN850X ($515.98);

➁ GPU discounts include ASRock RX 9070 16GB ($549) and MSI RTX 5050 ($239);

➂ Standout offers: Dell's 500Hz gaming monitor at $399 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU hitting all-time low ($489).

➀ SiPearl's Athena1, Europe's first sovereign dual-use 80-core CPU, combines military-grade security and civilian applications;

➀ Based on Arm Neoverse V1 with TSMC 6nm process, supports encrypted communications and defense systems;

➁ Strategic manufacturing shift planned to reduce reliance on Asian supply chains by 2027.

➀ A YouTube video by 'High Yield' provides a clear analysis of AMD's advanced Strix Halo triple-die processor using chiplet technology;

➁ The 24-minute video explains AMD's innovation in chiplet design and its significance in processor development;

➂ Chiplet technology is rapidly evolving, highlighted by AMD's approach to improving performance and integration.

➀ Intel is in early talks with Apple for a potential investment and collaboration, following recent funding from NVIDIA, SoftBank, and U.S. CHIPS Act equity conversion.

➁ Apple transitioned from Intel CPUs to its own Arm-based chips in 2020 but still uses Intel-related technologies like Thunderbolt and PCIe.

➂ A partnership could boost Intel's public image and align with Apple's $600B U.S. investment pledge, though negotiations remain uncertain.

➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, labeled as the 'world's fastest gaming CPU,' hits an all-time low price of $429 at Amazon.

➁ Newegg offers bundled deals combining the 9800X3D with motherboards, DDR5 RAM, and air coolers, targeting both upgrade-focused users and full-system builders.

➂ The processor's 3D V-Cache technology delivers an 8% performance boost over its predecessor, dominating Intel in gaming benchmarks while maintaining moderate cooling requirements.

➀ NVIDIA plans to invest $5 billion in Intel stock, pending regulatory approval, boosting Intel's share price significantly.

➁ Intel will manufacture custom x86 CPUs for NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and data centers, potentially integrating NVLink technology, impacting AMD's market position.

➂ Intel will also develop x86 SoCs with NVIDIA RTX GPU chiplets for consumer PCs, positioning NVIDIA to expand into both x86 and Arm-based consumer devices.

➀ Intel confirms Arrow Lake refresh for 2026 and Nova Lake launch by late 2026, extending into 2027;

➁ Acknowledges desktop performance gaps but remains confident in its roadmap;

➂ Faces competition from AMD's Zen 6 CPUs, with potential socket compatibility issues for Nova Lake.

➀ SiFive launched its 2nd Gen Intelligence Family of RISC-V CPUs tailored for AI applications, featuring smaller sizes, lower power consumption, and enhanced accelerator IP integration;

➁ The new series includes X100/X200/X300/XM models with RVA23 standardization for improved software compatibility, and introduces dual interfaces (SSCI/VCIX) to optimize accelerator control;

➂ Architectural innovations like configurable cache hierarchy and optimized exponential functions aim to boost performance for AI accelerators while maintaining flexibility in embedded and large-scale systems.

➀ AMD launches Ryzen 5 9500F as a China-exclusive Zen 5 CPU with 6 cores and 5 GHz boost clock.

➁ Claims up to 24% gaming gains over Ryzen 5 7500F, averaging 15% better performance in benchmarks.

➂ Priced at ~$180 (1,299 Yuan), but current pricing strategy may limit competitiveness vs AMD's other Zen 5 chips.

➀ Intel unveiled its next-gen 288-core Xeon Clearwater Forest processor at Hot Chips 2025, built on Intel 18A process and 3D packaging technology, significantly outperforming the Sierra Forest generation with enhanced cache, E-cores, and memory bandwidth.

➁ The processor utilizes an all-E-core design for power-efficient multi-threaded workloads, featuring architectural upgrades including a 9-wide decoder (up from 6-wide), doubled execution ports (26 ports), and a 17% IPC uplift in SPECint 2017 benchmarks.

➂ Leveraging 3D stacking (Foveros Direct 3D) and advanced power delivery (BSPDN), Clearwater Forest boasts 1300GB/s DDR5-8000 memory bandwidth per socket and claims a 3.5x rack-level performance-per-watt gain over Sierra, targeting data center power efficiency.

➀ The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, exclusive to Latin America, shows 12% faster multi-core performance in Geekbench compared to the non-X3D version;

➁ Equipped with 96MB 3D V-Cache, it addresses the original 5500's cache limitations, enhancing gaming and productivity performance;

➂ Despite strong benchmarks, its $185 price is deemed uncompetitive in Western markets, limiting its launch to price-sensitive regions.

➀ Intel's unannounced Core Ultra 7 254V Lunar Lake leaked with multi-core scores 12.8% lower than the 256V and below entry-level Ultra 5 228V in PassMark benchmarks;

➁ Positioned as a budget variant for cheaper laptops, it shares 8-core config and cache with high-end SKUs but may feature reduced memory;

➂ Lunar Lake chips focus on efficiency and integrated RAM, with rumors suggesting possible 2x4V memory configs for the 254V.

➀ Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to meet President Trump to address concerns over his ties to China and reaffirm Intel's commitment to U.S. semiconductor independence.

➁ Intel faces mounting challenges, including a 50% valuation drop, workforce reductions, and delayed Ohio plant development, compounded by political scrutiny over its CHIPS Act funding.

➂ Trump's stringent semiconductor policies, including 100% tariffs on non-domestic chip production and revenue-sharing demands for AI GPU exports to China, highlight escalating U.S.-China tech tensions.

➀ Ken Shirriff's CT scans reveal the Intel 386 CPU's intricate six-layer ceramic packaging, including gold bond wires and copper power planes.

➁ The packaging acted as a critical bridge between microscopic die features and macroscopic socket pins, enabling reliable performance.

➂ The 386's advanced design marked Intel's shift to high-pin-count packaging, crucial for early multitasking PCs.

➀ AMD reports record $7.685B Q2 2025 revenue driven by 69% YoY growth in client CPUs and 73% surge in gaming GPUs;

➁ An $800M write-off from MI308 GPU export restrictions to China slashed gross margins to 40%, but net income still rose 229% YoY;

➂ Projects Q3 revenue of $8.7B±$300M, fueled by MI350 AI accelerators and holiday season demand.

➀ Intel's 18A manufacturing process reportedly suffers from defect densities three times higher than required for profitable yields, raising concerns about its Panther Lake CPU production;

➁ Yields improved from 5% in late 2024 to 10% in mid-2025, still far below the 50% threshold needed for acceptable profit margins;

➂ Despite public confidence in a Q4 2025 launch, internal challenges may force Intel to sell Panther Lake chips at low or negative margins initially.