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Intel is reportedly planning to release two new 22-core processors for its Nova Lake-S lineup, codenamed 'Nova Lake-S'. These CPUs are expected to feature a game-boosting cache and will include both a 125W unlocked variant and a 65W locked part, potentially falling under the Core Ultra 5 tier.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD has reinstated memory encryption in its consumer CPUs following user feedback. Separately, an article discusses how tempered glass panels can negatively impact GPU cooling and offers a solution.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD will reintroduce memory encryption on its Ryzen 9000 CPUs via a BIOS update in July, a feature known as TSME. This decision comes after receiving significant community feedback.
Evening Tech Bits
Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket is set to support future processor generations including Nova Lake and Razor Lake, potentially offering a longer lifespan than previous Intel sockets. A new device is also mentioned that could significantly improve processor performance.
AMD Wants You To Keep Using Your Old Hardware For A Lot Longer
AMD is focusing on extending the lifespan of existing PC hardware as a business strategy due to rising costs. The company is re-releasing the popular AM4 CPU, the 5800X3D, and introducing the new AM5 CPU, the 7700X3D, while committing to support the AM5 platform until 2029.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD 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.