Core i9 instability, US sues Adobe, AMD’s bad benchmarks + more!
Jun 18, 2024
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Discussing Intel's Core i9 instability, the US Dept of Justice suing Adobe, and AMD facing criticism for misleading benchmarks. Plus, news about Proton, TikTok ads, DJI drones, electricity generation from organisms, and X-ray vision for smartphones.
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Quick takeaways
Intel is addressing i9 instability caused by a microcode bug, while AMD faces scrutiny for misleading Ryzen benchmarks.
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Intel's High-End CPU Instability Issue
Intel's high-end CPUs have faced ongoing instability issues, particularly related to a bug in the microcode for the ETVB feature. This bug allowed processor cores to overclock beyond their limits, even in cases of excessive heat. Although Intel has acknowledged this issue and released a patch, further investigation is needed for a comprehensive solution, especially considering the instabilities observed in Core i9 and i7 processors.
AMD's Misleading Benchmarks and Industry Benchmark Practices
AMD has come under scrutiny for publishing misleading benchmarks for their Ryzen 5000 CPUs, showcasing them outperforming Intel's CPUs. With concerns raised about the use of underpowered GPUs in these tests, the performance bottleneck shifted to the GPU rather than the CPU, potentially skewing the results in favor of AMD. The podcast also highlighted industry concerns, mentioning Intel's history of misleading benchmarks and the importance of independent reviews for accurate performance assessments within the tech industry.
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Challenges with Core i9 CPUs, US sues Adobe, AMD's controversial benchmarks