AMD is laying off 4 percent of its global workforce as it sharpens focus on AI

AMD on Wednesday said that it would reduce its global workforce by 4% in a bid to focus on its main future growth opportunities. As a result of the decision, the company will have to lay off around 1,000 employees worldwide after doubling its headcount over the past three years.

Apple M4 Max CPU transcribes audio twice as fast as the RTX A5000 GPU in user test

Apple's all-new M4 silicon excels significantly in transcribing compared to other CPUs and GPUs, even discrete GPUs.Iniysa on Xreports that Apple's M4 Max accomplished anaudiotranscode with Whisper V3 Turbo in half the time of Nvidia's Ampere-based RTX A5000 GPU while using nearly eight times less power.

Intel's Special Edition Core i9-12900KS plummets to all-time low $240

Intel's three-generation-old Core i9-12900KS special edition flagship is on the best deal it's ever been on. Originally priced at a whopping $739, this chip is now 80% off at just $240 onAmazonfor a limited time.

AMD is purportedly preparing Ryzen 200 "Hawk Point Refresh" APUs

AMD is allegedly planning to refresh its Ryzen 8040 or Hawk Point lineup of APUs using the new Ryzen 200 branding—possibly byCES2025—per theGolden Pig Upgrade Pack. This is to better align AMD's upcoming offerings—including refreshes—with its existing Ryzen AI 300 series, and future products should be named based on the same nomenclature: Ryzen AI 400, Ryzen AI 500—you get the idea.

The Best CPU for Gaming in 2024

Our picks below will show you the best CPU for gaming. Of course, when shopping for the best CPU for gaming, you'll want to balance performance and features with your budget. You can also see how all of these processors stack up in ourCPU benchmarkshierarchy, and for detailed help on picking the best processor, you can check out our2024 CPU Buying Guide. And if you're on the fence about which CPU maker to go with, ourAMD vs. Intelarticle dives deep into the topic and comes up with a winner.

Researchers develop Python code for in-memory computing

In-memory computing has been in development for a while; however, software has yet to be released or compatible with this computing architecture.Techxplorereports that Technion researchers have developed software that works with processing in memory designs, specifically with Python code.

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers 14% better single core and 16% improved iGPU performance than Meteor Lake per early benchmarks

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 5 225H from the Arrow Lake-H mobile family has been tested at Geekbench (viaBenchleaks), delivering moderate uplifts compared to its predecessor in theCPUandiGPU(OpenCL) departments. However, even this sizeable uplift is still insufficient to leapfrog Lunar Lake, which sits comfortably at the top of the table at much lower power limits.

LG working with Jim Keller on new ‘Affectionate Intelligence’ processor

LGand Tenstorrent haveannouncedthat they will expand their collaboration efforts. The tech twosome already has some SoC plans in progress, but today they voiced the intention to develop new AI chips to push forward LS’s concept of ‘Affectionate Intelligence’ in AI-powered home appliances, smart home solutions, mobility, and commercial applications.

How To Use AMD Ryzen Master

AMD Ryzen Master is a powerful utility designed for overclocking AMD Ryzen processors. This software allows users to tweak CPU settings, monitor performance, and optimize their systems for better performance. Unlike traditional BIOS overclocking, Ryzen Master provides a user-friendly interface that enables real-time adjustments and monitoring. This guide will walk you through the steps to download, install, and effectively use AMD Ryzen Master for overclocking your AMD Ryzen processor.

Preliminary specifications for Intel's 65W and 35W Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake S CPUs leaked

Specifications of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 200T and 200 non-K series of CPUs have been shared on X by data aggregator and leakermomomo_us. These CPUs are expected to arrive byCES2025, in tandem with cheaper B860 and even H810 motherboard chipsets - making Arrow Lake accessible for budget-conscious consumers.