A leak in the Factorio benchmark database reveals the existence of AMD’s highly anticipated Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, suggesting an imminent release. While the benchmark itself provides little insight into the CPU’s performance, it confirms that the chip is in testing and likely to be unveiled soon.
Intel’s upcoming Core 200 series CPUs might not be using the new Arrow Lake architecture, potentially resorting to rebranded older chips. This revelation comes from benchmark results and suggests a strategy similar to Intel’s previous rebranding of Raptor Lake chips as Meteor Lake. The move potentially impacts non-Ultra versions of Core 200 series CPUs, targeting budget laptops, while higher-end models will likely utilize the latest Arrow Lake technology.
Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K, the flagship of the Arrow Lake desktop CPU lineup, has reportedly achieved the top spot for single-thread performance, surpassing even the previous champion, the Core i9-14900KS. This impressive feat is based on early benchmarks, and the final performance of the processor is yet to be determined. However, the leaked information provides exciting insights into the specifications and capabilities of Intel’s new flagship processor.
Intel’s upcoming Arc Battlemage graphics cards, expected in early 2025, have been benchmarked, revealing performance that falls between the current Arc A750 and A770. This suggests a potential mid-range offering, but further testing and the final product’s price are needed to determine its true value.
Black Myth: Wukong’s benchmark tool reveals the game’s demanding graphics and potential performance bottlenecks, but also hints at strong optimization with features like DLSS 3. The benchmark allows players to test their hardware and prepare for the game’s release on August 20.
An engineering sample of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X processor has been benchmarked, revealing substantial performance improvements over its predecessor and Intel’s latest chip. The new processor boasts a 45% increase in AES encryption and a 39% boost in FP32 and FP64 operations compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X. Additionally, the Ryzen 9 9950X demonstrates up to 55% faster performance than Intel’s Core i9-13900K in specific workloads.
Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) has reported a net return of 8.0% for 2023, falling short of its benchmark return of 9.3%. The investment manager experienced varying returns across its asset classes, with public equity investments performing well at 15.8%. However, losses in real estate (-8.4%) weighed on overall performance.
