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Intel business and news from across the web.- Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review - a surprise new mid-range gaming CPU kingThe Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a new mid-range gaming CPU that features 24 cores and a significant inter-die clock speed boost. This processor is positioned to challenge existing offerings and re-establish Intel's presence in the gaming CPU market.
Intel VP says future sockets should last longer and support more CPU generationsIntel's Enthusiast Channel VP, Robert Hallock, has indicated that the company expects future motherboard sockets to support more CPU generations, potentially ending its history of frequent socket changes. This shift aims to offer greater platform longevity, similar to AMD's approach with its AM4 and AM5 sockets, which could make Intel CPUs more competitive for PC builders.
Pearl Abyss working on bringing Arc GPU support to Crimson Desert, with Intel 'ready to assist'Developer Pearl Abyss is working to add support for Intel Arc GPUs to Crimson Desert, acknowledging that the game currently does not launch on systems with Intel graphics hardware. Intel has stated they have been assisting Pearl Abyss throughout the game's development and are ready to provide further engineering support.- Intel Offered Crimson Desert Compatibility AssistanceIntel offered compatibility assistance for the newly released RPG Crimson Desert after reports surfaced that Intel Arc graphics cards were unable to run the game. Developer Pearl Abyss had previously advised affected users to seek refunds.
- Sunday Tech BitsIntel is expected to announce its new Battlemage GPUs next week, though they may not appeal to gamers. Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its mandatory Microsoft Account policy for Windows 11, a move that has been met with internal dissatisfaction. Samsung is also mentioned in relation to unspecified developments.
Crimson Desert's in-game artwork shows telltale signs of AI courtesy of missing fingers and human bodies melting into horsesPlayers have raised concerns that Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert may be using AI-generated art and translations, citing examples of anatomical errors and repetitive assets. The game has also faced technical issues and delays, with Intel confirming that Crimson Desert does not currently support its graphics cards.- Intel says Crimson Desert devs ignored offers of help to support Arc GPUsCrimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has advised players expecting Intel Arc GPU support to seek refunds, stating they have not enabled it. Intel claims they repeatedly offered assistance to Pearl Abyss over several years to optimize support for their graphics hardware, but these offers were apparently ignored. The game is currently available on PC, with refunds available on platforms like Steam.
One of the best-value gaming laptops available right now: RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, OLED, Core Ultra 9 for $1,549The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S gaming laptop is available for $1,549.99, featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 240Hz OLED display, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. This deal offers significant value for a high-performance gaming laptop. Additionally, the article touches on Nintendo's potential Switch 2 design changes due to EU regulations and Nvidia's defense of its DLSS technology against AI upscaling criticisms.
Amazon US sold nearly half the number of CPUs it did this time last yearAmazon US CPU sales in February saw a significant decline compared to the previous year, with AMD dominating sales over Intel. This downturn is attributed in part to a widespread memory crisis, which has also impacted motherboard sales and overall PC building affordability. Analysts suggest that ongoing supply issues for memory and storage components will continue to affect the market.
Big update to SteamOS improves support for non-Valve handhelds, newer platforms, discrete GPUs, and Steam MachineSteamOS 3.8.0 Preview introduces significant improvements for non-Valve handhelds, newer AMD and Intel platforms, and discrete GPUs. The update enhances compatibility, video memory management, and controller support across various devices, including the Lenovo Legion Go and ASUS ROG Ally. It also brings preliminary support for the upcoming Steam Machine.- Evening Tech BitsIntel is collaborating with Microsoft to significantly accelerate PC game loading times, potentially up to 37 times faster. This initiative aims to improve the overall gaming experience on personal computers.
- This new Intel tech could instantly make your games load 37x faster with no downsidesIntel has released a new graphics driver that enhances loading speeds for games on systems equipped with Intel Core Ultra 2/3 series CPUs and Intel Arc B-series GPUs. This technology promises to significantly reduce game load times without any apparent drawbacks.
- Evening Tech BitsAMD is reportedly preparing a Zen 5 refresh to compete with Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs. The article also briefly touches on the potential decline of traditional RAM sticks.
Intel adds mobile chips to its updated Arrow Lake 'Plus' family with 8% more gaming performance despite no changes to core counts or their clock speedsIntel has launched its new Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile CPUs, offering an 8% increase in gaming performance over previous models without changes to core counts or clock speeds. This uplift is attributed to a new software layer called Intel BOT, which optimizes application code on the fly. The new chips are available now for OEMs, with laptops expected to ship shortly.
Intel Arc update adds pre-compiled shaders to speed up game load times by up to 3xIntel has released a new Arc graphics driver update that includes a Graphics Shader Distribution Service to pre-compile shaders, significantly reducing game load times by up to 3x on Intel Arc B-series GPUs and Core Ultra processors. This feature, also supported by Microsoft's API, aims to eliminate shader compilation wait times common in PC gaming and improve in-game stuttering. The update includes support for major titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and God of War Ragnarok.
Intel must also hate waiting for shaders to compile as it begins bundling pre-compiled code into Arc drivers for faster…Intel is introducing a new service that bundles pre-compiled shaders into its graphics drivers for Arc GPUs, aiming to reduce game loading times by up to 50% and minimize stuttering. This initiative, part of Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery system, will also be supported by Nvidia for GeForce RTX users later this year and is already being utilized by the Xbox ROG Ally.- Evening Tech BitsIntel has launched its new Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile CPUs, featuring the flagship 290HX and 270HX Plus models. Concurrently, Nvidia has updated its data center roadmap, introducing the Rosa CPU and stacked Feynman GPUs.
Acer Unveils Predator Helios Neo AI Laptops with RTX 5080 Power and Next-Gen Intel CPUs | Invision GameAcer has unveiled its refreshed Predator Helios Neo lineup of AI-powered gaming laptops, set to launch in June and July 2026. These laptops feature the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs, boasting high refresh rate OLED displays and advanced cooling solutions. Acer is emphasizing AI features for performance optimization, streaming enhancement, and gameplay assistance.
New report claims CPUs are next in line for a chip shortage but there's little evidence of that right nowA new report suggests CPUs may face a shortage due to AI demand and Windows 10 end-of-support system upgrades, with Intel and AMD reportedly increasing server CPU lead times. However, current retail pricing and the attractive cost of Intel's new Arrow Lake Plus processors indicate little real-world evidence of a significant shortage at this time.
Intel launch Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors and a "Binary Optimization Tool"Intel has launched its new Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series of mobile processors, including the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. These processors feature increased die-to-die frequencies and introduce the Intel Binary Optimization Tool, designed to enhance performance across various workloads. The new chips also support advanced connectivity options like Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Intel Thunderbolt 5.