Month: May 2025

WD Black SN880 Pro Achieves 14GB/s on PCIe 5.0

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Western Digital’s WD Black SN880 Pro achieves 14GB/s sequential read speeds on PCIe 5.0 platforms. The drive uses a new in-house controller and 232-layer TLC NAND. Reviewers have confirmed the results using CrystalDiskMark on Z790 motherboards.

Write speeds reach 12GB/s, with sustained performance over long transfers. Random read/write IOPS also see a 30% improvement over the previous generation. Thermal management is effective, with temperatures staying below 65°C under load.

These results position the SN880 Pro as a top choice for enthusiasts and professionals seeking maximum storage performance. The drive’s compatibility with next-gen motherboards ensures future-proofing. Competing PCIe 5.0 drives from Samsung and Corsair are expected to follow suit.

Samsung 990 Evo NVMe Drive Fails Sequential Write Tests at 80°C

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Samsung’s 990 Evo NVMe drive fails sequential write tests at 80°C. Independent reviewers have reported significant performance drops when the drive operates under sustained heavy loads. The issue appears related to thermal throttling and controller firmware.

CrystalDiskMark results show sequential write speeds dropping from 5,000MB/s to 1,200MB/s after 10 minutes at high temperatures. Read speeds remain stable, but write performance does not recover until the drive cools. SMART data logs confirm repeated thermal events during testing.

This finding raises concerns about the 990 Evo’s suitability for high-performance workloads in poorly ventilated systems. Samsung may need to address the issue with a firmware update or improved thermal solutions. Users should monitor drive temperatures to avoid performance degradation.

Intel Meteor Lake-H Mobile CPU Spotted in Retail Laptop

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Intel’s Meteor Lake-H mobile CPU has been spotted in a retail laptop ahead of launch. The 14-core, 20-thread processor uses a hybrid architecture with Redwood Cove and Crestmont cores. The leak comes from a European electronics retailer.

Performance testing in Cinebench R23 shows a single-core score of 2,100 and a multi-core score of 15,500. Power consumption peaks at 55W, with sustained performance under heavy workloads. Battery life tests indicate up to 10 hours of mixed use.

Meteor Lake-H’s early appearance suggests Intel is accelerating its mobile roadmap. The chip’s efficiency and performance improvements may challenge AMD’s Ryzen 8000 series in the laptop segment. OEM adoption will be key to widespread availability.

Qualcomm Oryon Desktop CPU Outperforms Apple M3

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Qualcomm’s Oryon desktop CPU has been benchmarked, outperforming Apple’s M3 in multi-threaded workloads. The chip, based on Nuvia’s architecture, features 12 high-performance cores and advanced AI acceleration. The leak originates from a system integrator’s pre-release testing.

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores reach 20,000, surpassing the Apple M3 by 8%. Power efficiency is a highlight, with the Oryon chip consuming just 65W under load. Single-core performance is competitive, matching Intel’s latest offerings.

Qualcomm’s entry into the desktop CPU market could disrupt the current x86 dominance. The combination of performance and efficiency may appeal to both consumers and enterprise users. Apple’s response with future M-series chips will be closely watched.

AMD Zen 5 Ryzen 9950X Surfaces in Geekbench

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AMD’s Zen 5 Ryzen 9950X has surfaced in Geekbench results, revealing significant IPC gains. The 16-core, 32-thread chip is built on TSMC’s 3nm process and features a redesigned cache hierarchy. The leak comes from a motherboard vendor’s internal testing.

Geekbench 6 scores show a single-core result of 3,100 and a multi-core score of 22,500, outpacing the Ryzen 7950X by 18%. Power draw remains similar to the previous generation, with peak consumption at 170W. Early gaming benchmarks indicate a 10-15% uplift in frame rates at 1080p.

This data points to AMD’s continued focus on efficiency and performance. The Zen 5 architecture’s improvements may pressure Intel to accelerate its roadmap. Enthusiasts and professionals alike will benefit from the increased performance per watt.

Intel Arrow Lake Engineering Samples Hit 5.8GHz Under LN2

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Intel’s Arrow Lake engineering samples hit 5.8GHz under liquid nitrogen. Overclockers at a recent event demonstrated the chip’s capabilities, achieving record-breaking Cinebench R23 scores. The 20-core, 24-thread processor uses Intel’s new 20A process node.

Benchmark results show a single-core score of 2,400 and a multi-core score of 38,000 in Cinebench R23. Power consumption during the run peaked at 350W, with temperatures maintained below -100°C. Geekbench 6 results also indicate a 20% improvement over Raptor Lake.

These figures suggest Arrow Lake will be a formidable competitor in the high-end desktop market. The extreme overclocking results may not translate directly to consumer cooling solutions, but they demonstrate the silicon’s potential. AMD’s Zen 5 lineup will need to match both performance and efficiency.