AMD is ditching the archaic PGA system motherboard makers loved so much and switching to Intel’s side in its mainstream processor line with the new AM5 socket. This is something Threadripper had already overcome from the start and now it is going to do it in a big way with its new processors, but the ...
If there’s anything that characterizes this new generation of processors, it’s the amount of hurdles Intel is putting on the table to support them with older chipsets. What seemed easy in terms of the buying decision now needs to be scrutinized. What are its advantages, curiosities or key features? Which one is best for each ...
Each type of socket has a list of advantages that clearly distinguish it from the other and although we cannot postpone the battle between LGA vs PGA, we have to look at who benefits from its use and in particular its reasons. Intel specifically stopped using the PGA for years and focused on the LGA, ...
Intel's response has been pending, possibly for all their 10 nm problems, CPU shortages and Zen's extra responsiveness. out of 5 processors each sold from AMD. Lisa Su's share never stops rising and with Intel sales slowing down, but apparently and as it is already ripe, Swans' reaction is on the way. Intel Comet Lake-S ...
