Broken Silicon

Matt from Alderon Games, a game developer with a focus on multiplayer projects, dives into the cutting-edge topics of gaming hardware and performance. He analyzes the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2's potential and whether it can handle AAA titles. The discussion also touches on the PS5 Pro's capabilities, including its ability to run future games smoothly. Matt sheds light on the severe flaws of Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs, raising concerns about reliability and transparency in the tech industry. With insights into Snapdragon’s architecture and the state of ray tracing, this conversation is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts.

We analyze AI 9 HX 370 Performance, discuss Intel’s Raptor Lake Instability, and give a PS5 Pro update! [SPON: New Customers get $25 OFF Purchases of $100+: https://micro.center/ujv5 ] [SPON: Shop Micro Center’s Back-to-School: https://micro.center/b8e287 ] [SPON: Sign Up for Early Access to Micro Center Miami: https://micro.center/8ebu ] [SPON: Get 10% off Tasty Vite Ramen with code BROKENSILICON: https://bit.ly/3wKx6v1 ] 0:00 Velociraptor Kickflips & Tom's Accent (Intro Banter) 5:00 Games using more than 8GB of VRAM (Correction) 8:05 Zen 5 Strix gets first Reviews, Early Sales LEAK!!! 26:01 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with 55 TOPS NPU 31:12 AMD Delays Desktop Ryzen 9000 Series 39:26 Intel Bartlett Lake Leaked - Raptor Lake Refresh Refresh 47:44 Intel Raptor Lake's Flaws EXPOSED 1:05:48 Will this cause Intel shortages? What are the implications for IFS? 1:13:20 PS5 Pro Update - It's NOT cancelled 1:19:16 PS VR2 comes to PC, RTX 3050A, Nvidia preparing APUs (Wrap-Up) 1:26:10 Intel naming Conspiracies, P-Core vs E-Core, ARM Market Share (Final RMs) https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-Zenbook-S-16-laptop-review-The-first-Copilot-laptop-with-AMD-Zen-5-inside-a-1-3-cm-thick-case.868219.0.html https://www.anandtech.com/show/21485/the-amd-ryzen-ai-hx-370-review/6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyZgHSv9C2k&ab_channel=PCWorld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8WKR0VHfJw https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-375.html https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/a-third-amd-strix-point-ryzen-ai-cpu-has-been-officially-confirmed-the-ryzen-ai-9-hx-375-debuts-just-above-hx-370 https://www.anandtech.com/show/21489/amd-delays-ryzen-9000-launch-1-to-2-weeks-due-to-chip-quality-issues https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-9000-launch-delay-due-to-typo-ryzen-7-9700x-ryzen-5-9600x-confirmed https://www.tweaktown.com/news/99350/intel-bartlett-lake-desktop-cpus-lga1700-socket-up-to-8-6-hybrid-12-core-only/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFE4q35buKs&ab_channel=Moore%27sLawIsDead https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206529/intel-13th-14th-gen-crashing-instability-cpu-voltage-q-a https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/intel-admits-damage-to-unstable-14th-gen-and-13th-gen-cpus-is-permanent-incoming-patch-is-a-preventative-not-a-cure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVdmK1UGzGs&ab_channel=GamersNexus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVdmK1UGzGs&ab_channel=GamersNexus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUzbNNhECp4&ab_channel=ActuallyHardcoreOverclocking https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-5-pro-2024-release/ https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2024/07/23/no-mans-skys-ps5-pro-enhancements-have-seemingly-been-discovered/ https://x.com/bomber_that/status/1814539101745365132 https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-launches-psvr2-steam-app-less-than-2-weeks-before-pc-support-rolls-out https://www.techpowerup.com/324920/samsungs-hbm3-chips-approved-by-nvidia-for-limited-use https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-A-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.867762.0.html https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-transitions-fully-towards-open-source-gpu-kernel-modules/ https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-A-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.867762.0.html https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-quietly-launches-new-14th-gen-cpus-without-e-cores-flagship-core-i9-14901ke-flaunts-eight-p-cores-and-a-58-ghz-boost-clock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wendell joins to discuss what is likely causing 13th & 14th Gen failures, Ryzen 9000, and the future of AI! [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer to get Win 11 Pro for $23: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Get 10% off Tasty Vite Ramen with code BROKENSILICON: https://bit.ly/3wKx6v1 ] [SPON: Support MLID w/ AOC T8PLUS Mini PC: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D255YJJB?ref=myi_title_dp ] 0:00 Intel’s Official Response is Ridiculous 3:51 Intel Raptor Lake Instability Analysis 26:57 What do we know as FACT about Raptor Lake Instability? 36:59 What should Intel owners do NOW? 42:20 Can Wendell still recommend Intel? 45:16 Could Meteor Lake & Emerald Rapids have the same flaw?! 52:49 What needs to change? Is this a market shifting event? 1:07:50 AMD Zen 5 Strix, Sound Wave ARM APU, Lunar Lake 1:17:39 Intel Panther Lake 1:19:25 Ryzen 9000 Desktop 1:26:52 RDNA 4, Zen 6 Medusa 1:47:15 Nvidia RTX 5000 Series, AI Bubble 2:04:43 CrowdStrike Outage, ARM on Windows 2:13:54 Nvidia buying an x86 License, AMD Server Momentum Check out Level1Techs: https://www.youtube.com/c/Level1Techs Last Episode Wendel was on: https://youtu.be/HGCaGIxIa2k Wendell's Intel Instability Video: https://youtu.be/QzHcrbT5D_Y?si=4zbtp1au1xqmqQOe Wendell's ARM Video: https://youtu.be/qKRmYW1D0S0?si=U93uINpzeQ1U-tnI Wendell’s Strix Interview: https://youtu.be/dA-AErBc2qQ?si=pBCzQGZTix5caKbx https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/dev-reports-that-intels-laptop-cpus-are-also-crashing-several-laptops-have-suffered-similar-crashes-in-testing https://www.anandtech.com/show/21469/amd-details-ryzen-ai-300-series-for-mobile-strix-point-with-rdna-35-igpu-xdna-2-npu/3 https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-takes-cpu-market-share-from-intel-in-desktops-and-servers-but-intel-fights-back-in-laptops https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-instability-extends-to-laptops/ https://hothardware.com/reviews/intel-xeon-6-preview https://www.pcgamesn.com/nvidia/gpu-intel-raptor-lake-issues Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss Intel’s Stability Problems, future CPU Releases, and RTX 5000! [SPON: Go to Jawa.gg to build your next PC Hassle Free: https://jawa.link/MLIDJuly24 ] [SPON: Support MLID w/ the MinisForum AtomMan G7 PT: https://s.minisforum.com/3zBrtCE ] [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer to get Win 11 Pro for $23: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] 0:00 Dan's Potty Mouth and YouTube Annoyances (Intro Banter) 4:20 Esher, Escher, and LGA 1700 Servers (Corrections) 12:21 New Testing Suggests 8GB is at its limits in 1080p 26:20 Future VRAM Requirements, AMD vs Nvidia Software 38:54 Nvidia RTX 5090's 500w TDP "Leaked" by Seasonic 44:55 Intel’s Stability Issues Explode into Public View 50:24 Are Intel's problems mainstream knowledge yet? Would Nvidia buy x86? 1:07:04 Intel Arrow Lake AND Meteor Lake Refresh FULLY Leaked! 1:23:22 Panther Lake & Cougar Cove IPC Leaked! 1:32:37 Microsoft Massively Raises pricing for XBOX Owners 1:41:31 Intel Z890, ARM ASR, TSMC, Samsung stops Making Nintendo Switch 2 (Wrap-Up) 1:51:19 Noctua GPU Coolers, FSR & DLSS in 2024, ASUS Strix Strix (Final RMs) https://www.techspot.com/review/2856-how-much-vram-pc-gaming/ https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-50-graphics-card-family-tdps-leaked-by-seasonic https://alderongames.com/intel-crashes https://youtu.be/yfjc7JaNCRY?si=2WDDlN0zFz2fkkwb&t=4884 https://youtu.be/QzHcrbT5D_Y?si=6WiU-_ubWSZ83VnR https://youtu.be/ARvIZGvukL4?si=QgqDriX4K6n9kKxJ https://wccftech.com/warframe-intel-14th-13th-gen-cpus-responsible-for-instability-issues/ https://youtu.be/2PO7hjYpWms?si=5Hf4BI-8k_B19apW&t=657 https://youtu.be/2PO7hjYpWms?si=vQkrJw1E43rlh-hT&t=1057 https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/game-pass-updates-july-2024 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microsoft-is-raising-prices-making-changes-for-xbox-game-pass/ https://x.com/jaykihn0/status/1808631780163137863 https://wccftech.com/amd-surpasses-intel-brand-recognition-nvidia-bags-6th-spot-single-largest-brand-value-growth/ https://community.arm.com/arm-community-blogs/b/graphics-gaming-and-vr-blog/posts/introducing-arm-accuracy-super-resolution https://www.techpowerup.com/324323/tsmc-to-raise-wafer-prices-by-10-in-2025-customers-seemingly-agree https://www.techpowerup.com/324386/arm-unveils-accuracy-super-resolution-based-on-amd-fsr-2 https://www.techpowerup.com/324319/amd-to-acquire-silo-ai-to-expand-enterprise-ai-solutions-globally https://www.techspot.com/news/103709-sony-killing-off-recordable-blu-ray-bidding-farewell.html https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/intel-arrow-lake-leak-suggests-overclocking-is-exclusive-to-the-most-expensive-z890-motherboards https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yelv4e72o Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fabio, a technology enthusiast, discusses FSR 3.1 vs DLSS 3, AMD vs Nvidia frame generation, FSR's importance for RDNA 4 success, PS5 Pro PSSR speculations, and GPU shopping advice. Detailed comparisons, performance testing, and future advancements in upscaling technologies are explored, offering insights on the competitive dynamics in the GPU market.

The podcast delves into AMD's Zen 5 processors and efficiency, delays in the Strix launch, Lunar Lake benchmarks, Zen 5 pricing, Strix Halo with 3nm RDNA 3.5, FSR 3.1 review, AMD's potential shift away from dGPU, Sony and Apple suspending VR development, Nvidia preparing for an AI bubble burst, and upcoming 5000XT launch and XBOX Keystone confirmation.

High Yield joins to discuss if Intel Skymont IPC, RDNA 4 Price/Performance, and Nvidia RTX 5000! [SPON: Save 5% on OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite w/ “OBSBOTspr” https://goo.su/GL480 / https://goo.su/zFbGuQ ] [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer to get Win 11 Pro for $23: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Support MLID by checking out the COSWHEEL CT20: https://www.coswheelebike-eu.com/allot/transfer/1000226?redirectPath=%2Fproducts%2Fct20-ebike ] 0:00 Why was Max’s first video about the Steam Deck? 6:41 Is AMD aggressive enough? 13:36 Has RDNA 3 met expectations with recent drivers? 18:27 Will Intel's LGA 1851 have longevity? 27:24 Meteor Lake vs Zen 2 - Who did chiplets better? 38:19 Why Intel’s Future hinges on Arrow Lake succeeding! 44:17 Would Max bet that LNL is more efficient than Strix? 49:07 Is Intel sandbagging Arrow Lake IPC? 1:02:02 Will Diamond Rapids have Hyper-Threading? 1:08:08 Is Skymont any stronger than it SHOULD be? 1:14:45 Will AMD ever use Little Cores? 1:30:06 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite 1:41:48 Future of ARM on Windows - Nvidia? 1:49:33 AMD RDNA 4 Performance & Pricing Expectations 2:01:28 Nvidia RTX 5000 Expectations Check out High Yield’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HighYield Last time High Yield was on BS: https://youtu.be/ZL0AtNEkEL0?si=pG3WwVLMYTJMUkKx MLID Navi 48 Leak: https://youtu.be/Hbx4AUcQ5do?si=N2TZniAc7ZV7Z34D The Phawx X Elite Review: https://youtu.be/SVz7oGGG2jE?si=4e6x-IVXlcp6Imh- High Yield Lunar Lake Analysis: https://youtu.be/ba5w8rKwd_c?si=yVGxJLqGngVLYwCI https://x.com/carygolomb/status/1798299608663335180 https://www.guru3d.com/review/intel-core-i9-13900k-review/page-8/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We evaluate the Snapdragon X Elite, leak new Intel Instability Testimonials, and discuss Zen 5!!! [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer to get Win 11 Pro for $23: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Get 10% off Tasty Vite Ramen with code BROKENSILICON: https://bit.ly/3wKx6v1 ] 0:00 Tom Suddenly has a Zen 4 Build, Naming Schemes (Intro Banter) 9:20 Apple Unveils “Apple Intelligence” 20:43 Qualcomm X Elite Releases to Mixed Reviews 43:26 Will Qualcomm generational gains outpace AMD & Intel? 54:08 AMD Confirms Zen 5 Performance Details 1:01:10 Zen 5 Pricing Exclusively Leaked by MLID 1:17:29 Will Zen 6 increase laptop core counts? 1:19:55 Intel Angry Devs Leak - It's affecting Game Development! 1:27:42 Is Intel Sandbagging with Arrow Lake? 1:31:06 Nvidia RTX 5000 Specs Allegedly Leaked 1:40:08 Strix Benchmarks, Intel Sued, Nvidia overtakes MS (Wrap-Up) 1:44:31 Nvidia x86, Strix Halo, TSMC Pricing, Bloodborne on PC (Final RM) https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-apple-intelligence-everything-to-know-about-ai-features-coming-to-iphones-macs-and-ipads/ https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/06/15/can-apple-stock-go-much-higher-analysts-dont-think-so-heres-why/ https://www.wlbt.com/2024/06/18/mcdonalds-is-ending-ai-based-drive-thru-ordering-because-its-not-reliable-enough/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svZHybT9Jg4&t=1551s&ab_channel=TechTablets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSx0WZfDbE0&ab_channel=Dave2D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyHs5-XYh6s&ab_channel=MatthewMoniz https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-vivobook-s-15-copilot-pc-review https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/snapdragon-x-elite-copilot-review-roundup/ https://beebom.com/snapdragon-x-elite-early-impressions/ https://www.notebookcheck.com/Asus-Vivobook-S-15-OLED-im-Test-Mit-dem-Snapdragon-X-Elite-in-ein-neues-Notebook-Zeitalter.847338.0.html https://x.com/9550pro/status/1803024986195857758 https://x.com/carygolomb/status/1803068239255085437 https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-aida64-cache-test-confirms-increased-l1-l2-bandwidth https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-ryzen-9000-wont-beat-the-previous-gen-x3d-models-in-gaming-but-theyll-be-close-improved-3d-v-cache-coming-too https://youtu.be/ytH3MzK0on8?si=qHa0Gnju0p4w8UrG https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-comments-internally-on-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-and-finally-brings-a-comprehensive-update-of-its-own-investigation-leak/ https://www.pcworld.com/article/2368768/intel-denies-root-cause-found-for-cpu-instability-continues-to-investigate.html https://x.com/kopite7kimi/status/1800437391519551830 https://x.com/3DCenter_org/status/1800532888284549542 https://www.3dcenter.org/news/geruechtekueche-die-hardware-daten-der-consumer-chips-von-nvidias-blackwell https://www.youtube.com/live/3qLMoDgV4qw?si=PjhptJyVPKM1J_oD https://wccftech.com/amd-instinct-mi300x-fastest-gpu-geekbench-opencl-benchmark-faster-than-rtx-4090/ https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-radeon-890m-rdna3-5-igpu-to-be-36-faster-in-gaming-than-780m-claims-laptop-maker https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-has-dropped-support-for-win-10-for-the-ryzen-ai-300-series-chips https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-intel-corporation-class-action-lawsuit-intc.html https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1802737528874955169?t=lf09mapBi3v4IAGhA4DNRA&s=19 https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-is-now-the-most-valuable-public-company-in-the-world https://fsi9-prod.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-03/DiRestaGoldstein_AIGeneratedImages_Preprint.pdf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The creators of Spirit of the North 2 share their journey from founding Infuse Studio to embracing indie development. They delve into the shifty landscape of game creation today, revealing how tools like Unreal Engine 5 have shaped their work. The duo discusses the anticipated performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the challenges of developing for its hardware. They also shed light on the evolving role of environmental storytelling, player demographics, and the exciting features of their upcoming game, Spirit of the North 2.

Lion Cove is only getting a 14% IPC increase, and we discuss all Computex 2024 News! [SPON: Go to Jawa.gg to build your next PC Hassle Free: https://jawa.link/MLIDMay24 ] [SPON: New Customers get $25 OFF $100 Orders at Micro Center! https://micro.center/1gje ] [SPON: $23 Win11 Pro w/ "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Shop Micro Center’s Top Deals for May: https://micro.center/iy37 ] [SPON: Get the latest Tech News, Reviews, and Guides at MC News: https://micro.center/246240 ] 0:00 Tom needs Sleep, but he saw Modest Mouse! (Intro Banter) 4:15 Onshoring Silicon Misconceptions (Corrections) 10:01 Midrange GPU Pricing's INSANE, AMD Rebaits Backfires 20:10 Should you sell your 4090? How strong can RDNA 4 be? 26:23 Nvidia Unveils Vera Rubin & Snubs Gamers at Computex 35:20 Is Nvidia overhyped? Is the Copilot+ TOPs requirement arbitrary? 37:41 AMD Reveals EPYC Turin, MI325X, MI350X, and more! 47:18 Zen 5 Architecture & Ryzen 9000 Granite Ridge Detailed! 58:23 Should you wait for B850 or buy a 7800X3D w/ B650 now? 1:02:54 AMD AI 9 300 Strix Unveiled! 1:09:15 Does AMD know how to be #1? What’s the point of Sound Wave? 1:18:08 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite gains TONS of OEM Support 1:26:26 Intel Lunar Lake Analysis – Red Flags Galore! 1:40:55 5090 28GB, 17.6 Gbps DDR6, EPYC 4004, GT 710 GDDR6 (Wrap-up) 1:43:47 Economic Bubbles, Public Perception of AI, Hot Chips Sponsors (Final RM) https://youtu.be/o_qlPl58qcY?si=Cy4Xy2yWifd_42d8 https://amzn.to/4eb1Qsj https://www.youtube.com/live/pKXDVsWZmUU?si=qmpygSerkontpjAd https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/computex-2024-jensen-huang/ https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/g-assist-ai-assistant/ https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-unveils-vera-rubin-as-next-gen-gpu-architecture-patron-rubin-ultra-to-sport-12-hbm4-stacks https://www.youtube.com/live/MCi8jgALPYA?si=eJ6SRFpx8ExKPxBW https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-6-2-amd-accelerates-pace-of-data-center-ai-innovation-.html https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-6-2-amd-unveils-next-gen-zen-5-ryzen-processors-to-p.html https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-6-2-amd-unveils-next-gen-zen-5-ryzen-processors-to-p.html https://www.youtube.com/live/5R3QpKMciEw?si=EqoIImjaJ13rhFn0 https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2024/06/qualcomm-computex-2024-keynote-unveils--the-pc-reborn--with-snap https://signal65.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NewSurfaceLaptop2024_Signal65LabInsights_r1.01.pdf https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/events/computex.html https://www.anandtech.com/show/21425/intel-lunar-lake-architecture-deep-dive-lion-cove-xe2-and-npu4/6 https://twitter.com/thraxbert/status/1797809739138728240 https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-rtx-5090-new-rumored-specs-28gb-gddr7-and-448-bit-bus https://videocardz.com/newz/next-gen-lpddr6-memory-to-hit-up-to-14-4-gbps-data-rate-ddr6-up-to-17-6-gbps https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-launches-epyc-4004-cpus-on-am5-package-up-to-16-zen4-cores-3d-v-cache-for-699 https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-6800.c3713 https://www.microcenter.com/product/674503/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-raphael-am5-42ghz-8-core-boxed-processor-heatsink-not-included https://youtu.be/YywHyv66If4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.