Intel Nova Lake-S Processors May Feature BFC Cache Variants
Leaked specifications for Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake-S processors reveal a new BFC suffix, potentially indicating models equipped with expanded last-level cache.

Leaked specifications for Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake-S processors reveal a new BFC suffix, potentially indicating models equipped with expanded last-level cache.

Gigabyte's latest BIOS update points to a 2027 release for Intel's Raptor Lake Next CPUs, maintaining compatibility with the LGA 1700 socket and DDR4 memory.

Twenty-five years ago, AMD launched its Performance Rating system to counter the industry's focus on clock speed as the sole measure of CPU power.

AMD is preparing the Verano CPU for AI server hosts, featuring 72 Zen 6 cores and a unique SB1 socket to support a specialized 24-channel LPDDR5X memory architecture.

Intel has discounted its 18-core Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor to a record low of $145.

Intel's 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs have hit all-time low prices during the Prime Big Deals Day event, signaling stabilized inventory for the platform.

Intel is restricting access to its Nova Lake DS processors, limiting early testing to a small group ahead of the December rollout.

Intel has implemented strict sampling controls for its upcoming Nova Lake processors, with flagship BFC models featuring dual-compute modules and large-capacity cache expected by late 2026.
An Amazon customer twice received old Intel Core i3 processors instead of the ordered AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, likely due to failures in the retailer's returned goods inspection process.

Arm has introduced initial Linux kernel patches for the TLBI Domains feature to optimize memory management performance on high-core-count server processors.

Buying used CPUs can lead to unexpected account bans if the hardware was previously flagged by anti-cheat software.

A user reports that their fourth Intel Core i9-14900K processor is failing despite BIOS updates and microcode patches intended to fix stability issues.

AMD's canceled 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X3D prototype featured 128MB of L3 cache and a 4.7 GHz boost clock, revealing early experiments with 3D V-Cache technology.

A gamer faced a permanent hardware ban in Valorant after purchasing a used processor that had been blacklisted by Riot Games' anti-cheat system.

Intel is introducing a new four-digit naming convention for its upcoming Nova Lake-S processor lineup, featuring models with up to 28 cores and large bLLC cache options.

An engineering sample of the unreleased AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3D has surfaced, revealing a 128 MB L3 cache configuration and higher clock speeds than previous prototypes.

An engineering sample of the unreleased 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3D with 128 MB of L3 cache has been identified in China.

Leaked specifications for Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors reveal a 28-core flagship and the introduction of BFC chips featuring up to 144MB of L3 cache.

Researchers have discovered a new Spectre v2 variant called Branch Target Reuse that affects Intel, AMD, and Arm processors, potentially exposing sensitive data through JIT compiler exploitation.

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors have passed critical USB4 and PCIe 5.0 compliance tests, signaling that the platform is in the final stages before its official market launch.
