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Leak of PCB for Intel BMG-G10 X3 GPU prototype suggests high-end GPU plans

04-Nov-2025, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Despite featuring ambitious designs like up to 40 Xe2 GPU cores and wide memory buses, these proposed projects were scrapped.

Intel's Battlemage GPUs have significantly influenced the lower-end GPU sector with their B570 and B580 models, delivering impressive performance and ample VRAM (10GB and 12GB respectively), which outshines AMD and Nvidia's 8GB options in this price bracket. A recent leak of a PCB concerning a higher-tier ARC Battlemage GPU, specifically the rumored BMG-G10 X3, emerged through @GOKForFree. This indicates a more intricate development timeline for Battlemage than what was first indicated. There are reports suggesting that Intel...

AMD teases new Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU featuring 6 cores and 3D V-Cache tech

29-Oct-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Even though newer chips are available, AMD is still working on Zen 4 processors, with a new X3D offering coming soon.

It appears that AMD is preparing to significantly broaden its X3D CPU range. Recently, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPUs were leaked. Now, another lower-tier Zen 4-based X3D CPU has emerged, namely the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. @momomo_us discovered this new Ryzen CPU on X, and it has been listed by the UK retailer Westcoast. This CPU is believed to be a 6-core processor based on Zen 4. 7500X3D 100-000001904 — 188号...

Radeon AI Pro R9700 GPU pricing and launch date officially confirmed by AMD

27-Oct-2025, 4:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The Radeon AI Pro R9700 is launching for specialist retailers, offering the VRAM capacity needed to handle large language models.

AMD has announced that its Radeon AI Pro R9700 will soon be available for purchase at retailers. This graphics card, featuring 32GB of memory, will have a suggested retail price of $1,299. Previously, this GPU was only accessible through pre-built systems, requiring users to purchase entirely new machines to take advantage of it. Starting October 27th, this will no longer be the case. The graphics card is based on the same silicon as AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT, with its major...

Teardown of ASUS ROG Ally X highlights repair-friendly and tricky parts

23-Oct-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Customers will likely be happy to hear that upgrading and replacing key hardware components is quite easy, even when compared to the Steam Deck.

iFixit has put out a new "repair review" for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, informing users about the ease or difficulty of repairing the device. Fortunately, it seems that repairs and upgrades for the device will be quite straightforward, which is positive news for those looking to install larger SSDs or replace worn joysticks. Since the handheld uses the same type of screws throughout, the ROG Xbox Ally X can be taken apart with relative simplicity—there's no need...

NVIDIA reveals 72GB RTX PRO 5000 “Blackwell” GPU with stealth launch

22-Oct-2025, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

The RTX PRO 5000 "Blackwell" GPU from NVIDIA is now official, with its product page confirming the inclusion of 72 GB of GDDR7 ECC memory.

Nvidia has officially introduced a new version of its RTX PRO Blackwell PRO 5000 graphics card with 72GB of memory. This model features 50% more GDDR7 memory compared to Nvidia’s existing 48GB variant, making it a significant development for users dealing with memory-intensive tasks. Techpowerup was the first to notice this GPU, which Nvidia announced without involving the media. Both variants of the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPUs are reported to have the same 512-bit memory...

AMD plans X3D refresh, bringing 9850X3D and 9950X3D2 to boost gaming

22-Oct-2025, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

A new leak suggests that AMD is developing faster Zen 5 X3D gaming CPUs that feature boosted clock speeds.

AMD is reportedly developing new Ryzen 9000 X3D gaming processors, both of which are expected to have higher boost clock speeds than the current models. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D will see its maximum boost clock increase to 5.6 GHz, representing a 400 MHz bump over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This translates to a 7.69% increase. According to chi11ddog, there's also a Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 in the works. This processor will include two chiplets equipped with 3D V-Cache,...

Intel bags external 18A/AP orders, with Microsoft Maia among them

20-Oct-2025, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel's 18A process is reportedly going to be used by Microsoft to fabricate its Maia 3 "Griffin" AI accelerators.

Intel seems to have landed at least one major customer for its 18A/18AP lithography node, with Microsoft being one of them. Microsoft is reportedly utilizing Intel’s fabrication facilities to develop the Maia 3 “Griffin” AI accelerator. This information was shared by SemiAccurate’s Charlie Demerjian, and a Twitter/X user named @jumkanlosreve was the one to leak the subscription-only details. If this initiative proves successful, Microsoft is likely to partner with Intel for several future iterations of its...

Next-gen Intel graphics confirmed for Nova Lake in Linux Kernel update

16-Oct-2025, 10:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs will feature Compute Units (CUs), indicating a new integrated graphics solution.

Panther Lake has just been revealed, but many are focused on a specific topic: its Xe3 architecture, particularly the forthcoming Xe3P. This is anticipated to be a part of the ARC Celestial lineup, though recent findings suggest that the Compute Units (CUs) will also be included in the upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors. Lasse Kärkkäinen uncovered Linux kernel patches that contain a remark from an Intel engineer, indicating that the Xe3P will include an LPM variant...

AMD’s upcoming MI450 AI accelerator will use advanced 2nm silicon

15-Oct-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD CEO Lisa Su made a major announcement regarding the new Instinct MI450 AI accelerator, which is reportedly built on a 2nm manufacturing process.

In a discussion with Yahoo Finance, reported by Daniel Romero, AMD CEO Lisa Su has announced that the upcoming MI450 AI accelerator will be built on 2nm silicon. This advanced AI accelerator is expected to launch in 2026, with OpenAI planning a large-scale deployment of 1GW using these GPUs. Why is the choice of 2nm significant? The answer is straightforward: utilizing superior silicon leads to improved products. Nvidia’s forthcoming Vera-Rubin series AI accelerators...

AMD Zen 6 CPUs will support existing AM5 motherboards at launch

13-Oct-2025, 4:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

All AMD AM5 motherboards from the 600 and 800 series are expected to support the upcoming Zen 6 CPUs.

AMD's AM5 platform is expected to support CPUs through at least the Zen 6 generation, with recent motherboard previews from Asus and Asrock providing concrete evidence. This means users with Zen 4 or Zen 5 CPUs will be able to upgrade to Zen 6 without replacing their motherboards. An ITHome editor, Ruby_Rapids, shared a Chinese flyer for an upcoming Asus B850 motherboard, which clearly advertises Zen 6 CPU support. This infographic is the most compelling evidence that...

Xe3P architecture coming to Intel’s next Arc GPUs in roadmap update

13-Oct-2025, 6:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel updated its GPU roadmap with details on new architectures and products.

Intel has confirmed it is developing a "Next ARC Family" of GPUs, utilizing its "Xe3P" graphics architecture. This news, revealed at the 2025 Tech Tour US, follows an in-depth look at Intel's Xe3 GPU architecture, which is also used in Panther Lake. While Panther Lake's Xe3 GPUs are technically part of the Xe3 architecture, Intel classifies them under its ARC B-Series "Battlemage" family, even though existing "B-series" discrete GPUs are based on Xe2. Based on the image below and its square...

Sony confirms PS6 is coming ‘in a few years’ as AMD teases GPU leap

11-Oct-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

First signs of the PlayStation 6 emerge as Sony seemingly confirms.

Sony's lead tech visionary (Chief Architect) Mark Cerny hinted at an array of next-gen graphical capabilities alongside AMD’s Jack Huynh, offering players a preview of upcoming gaming hardware. In this conversation, Cerny mentioned a “future console (PlayStation 6?)” expected to include these advancements and likely to launch in “a few years’ time.” The next generation of consoles is set to include new ray tracing/path tracing technologies, enhanced AI, and cutting-edge memory compression methods. These innovations promise to enhance the visual appeal...