CPUs
For numerous generations of their desktop processor releases, Intel has made available a selection of high-performance special edition "KS" CPUs that add a little extra compared to their flagship chip. With a lot of interest, primarily from the enthusiasts looking for the fastest processors, Intel's latest Core i9-14900KS represents a super-fast addition to its 14th Generation Core lineup with out-of-the-box turbo clock speeds of up to 6.2 GHz and represents the last processor to end an era as Intel is removing the 'i' from its legendary nomenclature for future desktop chip releases. Reaching speeds of up to 6.2 GHz, this sets up the Core i9-14900KS as the fastest desktop CPU in the world right now, at least in terms of frequencies out of the box...
VIA Q3 2004 Chipset Roadmap Updates
We take a quick look at VIA's latest roadmap for their chipsets. Competition in the chipset arena is really starting to heat up as the various parties race...
12 by Jarred Walton on 10/16/2004.09 Athlon 64: Value, Speed and Overclocking
AMD quietly introduced their first processors with the 90nm die-shrink. How do the 90nm parts compare to the current 130nm processors? Is overclocking all we hoped...
89 by Wesley Fink on 10/14/2004A bit about the NX bit; Virus Protection Woes
Today we look at buffer overflows and how NX doesn't stop them.
17 by Kristopher Kubicki on 10/11/2004AMD CPU Roadmap: Q3'04 Lots More Semprons
In our latest update to AMD's roadmap, we look at the future of the various AMD platforms. Perhaps more interesting than what is included is what is not...
15 by Jarred Walton on 10/8/2004Announcing RS690 and Kaleidoscope IGP; Expanding the ATI Core Logic Sector
ATI has come a long way with their core logic, doubling their SKUs in the next 18 months. We have some details on all the new product code...
7 by Jarred Walton on 9/27/2004Intel Roadmap Update: Mobile and Server Edition
A look at the latest Intel roadmap, focusing on the mobile and server segments.
6 by Jarred Walton on 9/2/2004Roadmap Update: Pentium 4 6xx now with Enhanced Speed Step
NetBurst takes a hint from P6? It looks like the solution to Prescott's cooling issues might be Intel's version of Cool 'n Quiet already in place on Dothan.
17 by Kristopher Kubicki on 9/1/2004<b>Updated</b> CPU Cheatsheet - Seven Years of Covert CPU Operations
To honor AnandTech's seven years of dedication to the internet, we called in some extra firepower to finish off the expanded edition of our CPU cheat sheet Now with...
74 by Jarred Walton on 8/28/2004NVIDIA's CK8-04; The Best K8 MCP (On Paper)
NVIDIA begins to disclose its most ambitious chipset to date, details inside.
47 by Kristopher Kubicki on 8/20/2004Ambitious VIA: Multiple PCI-E Graphics Slots
Is VIA supporting dual PEG out of fear of getting left behind in NVIDIAs SLI glory?
17 by Kristopher Kubicki on 8/13/200464-bit Pentium 4 "F", 2MB Prescotts and 925XE Updates
Smithfield got everyone's attention a few days ago, for today how about 64-bit Intel CPUs on the desktop?
13 by Kristopher Kubicki on 8/5/2004Doom 3: CPU Battlegrounds
Find out how your CPU will handle Doom 3 in our extensive performance investigation.
59 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 8/4/2004Announcing Smithfield; Your Dual Core Intel CPU
Ever wonder what happened to that processor Intel announced would replace Tejas? It has a name now, and we have details about it!
13 by Kristopher Kubicki on 8/2/2004AMD Sempron: A Fresh Take on Budget Computing
Shortly after the launch of the latest Intel Celeron processor, AMD responds with their new line of budget chips. We take a look at how the Sempron stacks up...
55 by Derek Wilson on 7/28/2004A Place for SiS; New Athlon64, P4 and Integrated Graphics Chipsets
SiS answers back at ATI and NVIDIA with real DirectX 9 IGP, DDR2 and PCIe support for Q1'05.
2 by Kristopher Kubicki on 7/27/2004Previewing RS400; ATI's Unique Position
Manufacturers tell us Intel will deploy DDR2-667 in Q1'05. ATI has plans for DDR2-667 in its upcoming RS400 chipset, but can ATI pull together for a successful deployment...
4 by Kristopher Kubicki on 7/23/2004Intel's 90nm Pentium M 755: Dothan Investigated
Intel's new 90nm Pentium M is not only a high performing mobile chip, but it can hang with the desktop CPUs too.
28 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/21/2004Breaking Intel's Overclock Lock: The REAL Story
Want the truth about how to break Intel's 925X overclock lock? Manufacturers tell us what is REALLY going on and what they are doing to bypass the lock.
16 by Wesley Fink on 7/16/2004Know your Processor Cores: Codename Cheatsheet
Forget your CPU core specs? Here is a little cheatsheet for you!
15 by Kristopher Kubicki on 7/12/2004Intel Q3 and Q4 Roadmaps: 1066MHz FSB and Stack Protection Near
We told you about those new Intel CPUs with the "E" stepping that enables XD stack protection. Inside we have timeframe details, as well as model information for...
8 by Kristopher Kubicki on 7/11/2004