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Intel plans array of upgrades to stave off AMD data centre competition
Intel plans to upgrade its existing chips and combine them with a new memory technology to help stave off competition from AMD.
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AMD flags patches to fix chip flaws uncovered by cyber security research firm
AMD plans to release patches to fix some of the flaws in its microprocessors recently pointed out by Israeli cyber security firm, CTS Labs.
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Researchers claim AMD's Ryzen, Epyc security co-processor and chipset have major flaws
However, it's unknown whether potential attacks on AMD's Ryzen arising from the claimed vulnerabilities will prove to be significant.
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Spectre and Meltdown patches ramp up reboot rate in newer Intel chips
Data center computers with Intel’s newer chips might reboot more often than normal due to problems with Spectre and Meltdown patches.
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Microsoft security patches are slowing down servers and PCs
Microsoft has announced that software patches released to guard against microchip security threats slowed down some PCs and servers.
Features about AMD
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Laptop buying guide 2013: How to find the right notebook for you
Anyone in the market for a new laptop this year has a lot to consider before parting with some cold hard cash. You still have to weigh the usual choices--display type, CPU, memory, graphics, hard disk, battery life and weight/footprint. But entirely new form factors give you even more to choose from. New mobile CPUs from Intel and AMD have upped the ante, too--not only in terms of processor speed, but with graphics performance and battery life as well.
