The latest processors as of July 2024 include notable releases from both AMD and Intel.
AMD:
- Ryzen 9000 Series (Zen 5):
- Ryzen 9 9950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.3 GHz base clock, 5.7 GHz boost, 80MB cache, 170W TDP.
- Ryzen 9 9900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.4 GHz base clock, 5.6 GHz boost, 76MB cache, 120W TDP.
- Ryzen 7 9700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz base clock, 5.5 GHz boost, 40MB cache, 65W TDP.
- Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.9 GHz base clock, 5.4 GHz boost, 38MB cache, 65W TDP .
These processors are based on the new Zen 5 architecture, promising significant performance improvements and better power efficiency compared to the previous Zen 4 lineup. They support DDR5 memory and feature enhanced power management features.
Intel:
- Arrow Lake (upcoming):
- These processors will feature upgraded core architectures (Lion Cove for P-cores and Skymont for E-cores) and are expected to be fabricated on TSMC’s 3nm process. This lineup aims to compete directly with AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series.
- Current High-End Options:
- Core i9-14900K: Part of the Raptor Lake Refresh, offering 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-cores), a boost clock up to 6.0 GHz, and high performance in both productivity and gaming tasks.
- Core i7-14700K: 20 cores (8 P-cores and 12 E-cores), with a boost clock up to 5.6 GHz, positioned as a strong competitor in the mid-range segment .
Both AMD’s and Intel’s latest processors show significant advancements in performance, power efficiency, and support for new technologies like DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0. These updates are crucial for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking top-tier computing power.
Apart from AMD and Intel: Qualcomm also in the competition of making processors for pc and laptops.
Qualcomm:
Qualcomm’s latest processors for PCs are part of the Snapdragon X Series, with the Snapdragon X Elite being the flagship model. This processor aims to bring high performance and energy efficiency to laptops, making it a competitive option against Intel and Apple.
Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) Key Features:
- CPU: Qualcomm Oryon CPU with 12 cores, up to 3.8 GHz, and single/dual-core boost up to 4.3 GHz.
- GPU: Qualcomm Adreno GPU with up to 4.6 TFLOPs of performance.
- NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS for AI tasks.
- Memory: Supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM with a transfer rate of 8533 MT/s.
- Storage: NVMe over PCIe Gen 4 and UFS 4.0 support.
- Connectivity: Snapdragon X65 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth LE 5.4.
- Other Features: AV1 encoding/decoding for 4K HDR video, multi-display support (up to UHD 120Hz), and on-device AI capabilities.
The Snapdragon X Elite claims to outperform Apple’s M2 Max in single-threaded tasks with 30% less power consumption and provides substantial efficiency improvements over Intel’s Core i9-13980HX (Qualcomm Tech) (Windows Central).
Snapdragon X Plus
This variant offers 10 cores at up to 3.4 GHz and retains many features of the Elite model but with slightly lower GPU performance (3.8 TFLOPs) and clock speeds .
These processors are designed to bring advanced AI capabilities, improved graphics, and better overall performance to ARM-based Windows laptops, potentially revolutionizing the market by offering an alternative to traditional x86-64 processors from Intel and AMD (Windows Central).
