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Summary
Is Intel CPU development in even more trouble than we thought...!?! Ex employee reports as much...
 
My thoughts
As mentioned many times before we benefit the most from (at least) two strong CPU companies leading the development not from one winning and one in trouble...
"RetiredEngineer" (twitter handle) reports serious trouble in development since previous CPU generations and suggests problems with working environment, not the right people in the charge of the development as well as and that§s the worst in my opinion...the right people leaving Intel being the cause for what seems to be even worse situation than Intel is trying to portrait.
 
Jim Keller§s time at Intel described as "breath of fresh air" but he did not stay long enough to cause a postie long lasting change for better.
 
Can we get a Linus Tech Tips probe into CPU Intel / AMD development?!? 🙂

 
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Sources
 
https://di1it.cz/clanek/byvaly-pracovnik-intelu-zverejnil-co-stoji-za-problemy-spolecnosti

Tiger Lake and Process Improvements

Intel have not stood still with their well known 10nm problems. While 14nm "pluses" were a joke, at 10nm they will refer to major node milestones instead of pluses.
 

Look at that block in bottom right. "PCIe GEN4". As a reminder, Tiger Lake is the next generation Mobile CPU due to be released in September, so don't expect to see this on desktop.
 

Willow Cove's higher performance comes in 3 parts.
More clock from the improved 10nm process Bigger cache in CPU Faster ram support It remains to be seen how this will fit in the picture with Zen 3's impending arrival also.
 
The 10nm Sunny Cove cores in Ice Lake were good, but somewhat held back from their potential by their limited clock. Removing that barrier should be interesting. At the same voltage, we get a higher clock out of Willow Cove than Sunny Cove, but we also get more headroom at higher voltages than possible with Sunny Cove.
 
The other notable change is the L2 cache is now going up to 1.25MB per core, up from 512kB in Ice Lake, or 256k in Coffee Lake. This reminds me a bit of the re-balancing they did in Skylake-X when it came out, with 1MB of non-inclusive L2 cache.
 

 
This is similar to the CPU, but with more scaling potential. At the same voltage, far higher clocks can be attained, but it can also scale to lower and higher voltages. Want lower power, or higher performance? There is more room to adapt. 
 
 
My thoughts
"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated"
Intel have been working in the background and we now have some indication of where they are going. A combination of process and other design improvements should put them in a good position to keep in the game against AMD.
 
I know many will wish to see these new updates in a desktop CPU, we can still see what we have in the Tiger Lake mobile CPUs soon, and hope for similar on desktop in the not too distant future. While Intel's 10nm problems are well known, it is good to see they are eventually overcoming them and can offer more competitive 10nm offerings, especially given the previous reports of delays on their 7nm process.
 
On the Willow Cove core, while it may seem disappointing at first that there are no significant architectural updates from Sunny Cove, it will be interesting to see how much uplift the increased cache size and ram speed support will give. Sunny Cove already gave a good uplift from Skylake-Comet Lake family, so a further improvement over that would put Intel in as good a position as we can realistically expect to go against Zen 3's expected launch later this year.
 
The improved Xe LP graphics should also help keep Intel keep up. Where performance eventually falls we will have to wait and see, but it shouldn't be too long a wait.
 
There is a LOT more information than covered in this post. Do check out the links below for more information.
 
Sources
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15971/intels-11th-gen-core-tiger-lake-soc-detailed-superfin-willow-cove-and-xelp
 
Intel source
https://newsroom.intel.com/press-kits/architecture-day-2020/
Includes a 2h40m+ video.

I always thought of 4K and 8K more for a large format displays or rather TVs.
Well with new firmware update gaming with Freesync arrives on Samsung TVs.
They mention following 2018 models that will receive firmware update:
Q6FN, Q7FN, Q8FN, Q9FN, NU8000
All models are 4K and four of them have Samsung's QLED*.
* QLED - Quantum Dots as Fast As Possible
 
With freesync widely implemented on TVs will make living room gaming more pleasant.
One step closer to proper gaming TV...?!?
 
Source: http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/samsung-releases-freesync-firmware-update-on-four-2018-televisions.html
 

Do you remember router Turris Omnia?
CZ.NIC - Czech internet association is back with new campaign on IndieGogo introducing their new modular router.
Open hardware running free OS based on OpenWrt should be shipped in Q3 2018.
 
What does it mean modular you say? Well...



 
 
 
The IndieGogo campaign took off well...
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/turris-mox-modular-open-source-router-security-computers#/
 

Ahoj!
The only other post I found mentioning DJI Goggles is hardly compparrable. Just a bunch of screen grabs...no real info.
Cheers!

AMD is getting ready to present second generation of Project Quantum.
This time they are going all RED with new CPU generation Zen and GPU Vega.
 
We have updated standards (DisplayPort 1.3, HDMI 2.0) that will nicely compliment all new hardware.
When the first generation came out there were no VR headsets on the market ready to show off the strength of the hardware packed in this futuristic box. So sadly the time of "Liquid VR" - sign that AMD put right on the cover - was still yet to come.
Well, situation is different now and we can hope to see some cool demo of AMD Project Quantum v2 soon. Computex 2016...anyone?!?!
 
I am very excited to watch how will this second generation perform and hope to see this concept turned into a real mass produced computer.
I am feeling very optimistic and ready to go all in on RED in 2016. :-)
 
Source:
http://diit.cz/clanek/amd-project-quantum-neni-mrtvy

From what I read... You have a lot of users that just don't care about security that much and then you have users like me who care about security and what I would like to know is whether this way of using another device (phone in this case) is safe?!
 
It would be an interesting exercise for next DEF CON to test this new "feature" of Windows 10 and whether it could be exploited.
 

Computex 2015 - ASUS ROG

ASUS prepared a lot of nice products to showcase at Computex 2015.

ASUS ROG 34-Inch Curved G-Sync



Asus ROG G20CB


Asus ROG Claymore


Asus ROG Certified with In Win chassis


More news from Tom's Hardware:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/asus-rog-monitor-poseidon980ti-spatha,29222.html 
ASUS - new NVIDIA graphic cards announced
ASUS also announced nee graphic cards...
ROG Poseidon GTX 980 Ti

 
...and GTX 980 Ti DirectCU III STRIX

 
Source:
http://wccftech.com/asus-unveils-gtx-980-ti-directcu-iii-strix-graphics-card-computex-triple-fan-powered-massive-design/
 
 
ASUS feels ZEN...
...and wants you to join them :-)

ASUS Zen AiO



ASUS ZenPad (8-inch)


ASUS ZenFone Selfie


Source:
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-asus-announces-new-zen-aio-zenpad-and-zenfone-selfie-computex-2015
 

Here are couple of photos of Nvidia GTX TITAN X.
"Beauty and the Beast"
 
Source: http://pctuning.tyden.cz/component/content/article/1-aktualni-zpravy/33713-mame-exkluzivni-fotografie-nove-grafiky-nvidia-gtx-titan-x

Here are couple of photos of Nvidia GTX TITAN X.
"Beauty and the Beast"
 
Source: http://pctuning.tyden.cz/component/content/article/1-aktualni-zpravy/33713-mame-exkluzivni-fotografie-nove-grafiky-nvidia-gtx-titan-x

Here are couple of photos of Nvidia GTX TITAN X.
"Beauty and the Beast"
 
Source: http://pctuning.tyden.cz/component/content/article/1-aktualni-zpravy/33713-mame-exkluzivni-fotografie-nove-grafiky-nvidia-gtx-titan-x

Wikipedia Foundation partnered with American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as well as Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Watch and PEN American Center.

Whole section on NSA on ACLU website...
https://www.aclu.org/blog/tag/nsa

A word from Amnesty International USA...
http://www.amnestyusa.org/news/press-releases/amnesty-international-usa-joins-aclu-wikimedia-in-lawsuit-to-stop-mass-surveillance-program

PEN joins as well...
http://www.pen.org/press-release/2015/03/10/pen-joins-aclu-lawsuit-stop-mass-internet-spying-program

Wikipedia Foundation partnered with American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as well as Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Watch and PEN American Center.

Whole section on NSA on ACLU website...
https://www.aclu.org/blog/tag/nsa

A word from Amnesty International USA...
http://www.amnestyusa.org/news/press-releases/amnesty-international-usa-joins-aclu-wikimedia-in-lawsuit-to-stop-mass-surveillance-program

PEN joins as well...
http://www.pen.org/press-release/2015/03/10/pen-joins-aclu-lawsuit-stop-mass-internet-spying-program

Here are couple of photos of Nvidia GTX TITAN X.
"Beauty and the Beast"
 
Source: http://pctuning.tyden.cz/component/content/article/1-aktualni-zpravy/33713-mame-exkluzivni-fotografie-nove-grafiky-nvidia-gtx-titan-x

Here are couple of photos of Nvidia GTX TITAN X.
"Beauty and the Beast"
 
Source: http://pctuning.tyden.cz/component/content/article/1-aktualni-zpravy/33713-mame-exkluzivni-fotografie-nove-grafiky-nvidia-gtx-titan-x

Here are couple of photos of Nvidia GTX TITAN X.
"Beauty and the Beast"
 
Source: http://pctuning.tyden.cz/component/content/article/1-aktualni-zpravy/33713-mame-exkluzivni-fotografie-nove-grafiky-nvidia-gtx-titan-x

One review...

http://benchmarkreviews.com/23775/thermaltake-core-v21-micro-atx-case-review/

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559

It is worth mentioning Thermaltake label this case "Tt LCS Certified".

"Tt LCS Certified is a Thermaltake exclusive certification applied to only products that pass the design and hardcore enthusiasts standards that a true LCS chassis should be held to. The Tt LCS certification was created so that we at Thermaltake can designate to all power users which chassis have been tested to be best compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations to ensure you get the best performance from the best features and fitment."

Since I would like my next build to be a M-ATX motherboard/case I am always on a lookout for new cases in this category.
This new one from Thermaltake seems like a nice versatile design. I can imagine main machine on top and second for example FreeNAS machine at the bottom.
 
For a $69.99 this seems like a really good deal!
Thoughts?

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Core/C_00002559/Core_V21/design.htm
 





 
Complete gallery...
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_gallery.aspx?id=C_00002559