Apple 5nm Chip-

Apple today will show more than the iPhone 12, a technological revolution

Today the company will make a fuss with the first devices that have a new type of chip

With the new processor, users of these devices can edit 4K video, modify high-resolution photos, and play graphically intensive games more easily than previously possible using fewer battery.

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The new 5-nanometer architecture means that the size of the transistors has been reduced and the processor board occupies more of them than was previously possible. These transistors are now only 25 atoms wide and billions of them can be placed on a single plate. Simply put, more processing power. Four years ago the industry doubted that such an advancement would be possible.

Such advancements would not have been possible before an unknown Dutch company called ASML. This company has developed a way to construct transistors on the silicon plate through a process called Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV). Its machinery costs $123 million a share. It is currently the only company that manufactures these devices and they are more cost-effective than alternative options due to the low level of defects.

Only two chipmakers have started using this technology commercially:

Both firms have their share in ASML alongside Intel which will start using the technology in 2021.

What exactly does 5-nanometer mean?

One nanometer is one of 1 billion Metter. This is the size that human hair grows every second. Transistors are used to measure the width of a component. But a decade ago the way chips are designed changed and nanometers are no longer used as a geometric effect. Today 5 nanometers is more of a marketing term and two companies with the same design can produce transistors with different performance.

To help you understand the size of transistors, at every 1 mm2 of the Apple chip are put 17,1 million transistors. The new structure with a stack of four nanosheets allows about 30 transistors to be placed onto the chip with the size of a fingernail bringing significant gains in efficiency and power.

In comparison to the 10 nm chip, the new 5 nm structure brings 40% performance improvements at fixed power, or 75% power saving at matched performance. This leads to more powerful and more efficient smaller devices.

N5 is the first TSMC process designed around extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV). Because it uses a 13.5-nanometer light instead of 193-nanometers, EUV can define chip features in one step—compared with three or more steps using 193-nanometer light.

Smarter smartphones

Everything that was said above matters because switching to 5-nanometer means that devices are more intelligent. As chips advance, more tasks are capable of performing and many of them can now be done locally instead of being sent to remote servers. We have already seen smartphones capable of transcribing voices or recognizing people in pictures without the need for an internet connection. With new processors, more complex tasks are possible with artificial intelligence which means that smartphones can better recognize the world around them.

Switching to smaller transistors, processors use less power and have higher performance. For this reason, TSMC 5-nanometer chips should be 15% faster than 7-nanometer ones or 30% more power-efficient.  Apple claims that the A14 can perform machine learning tasks 10 times faster than the A13. But consumers are more concerned about real-life benefits than theoretical digits.

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AMD Zen 3 Desktop CPUs

AMD Zen 3 5000 series Desktop CPUs Officially Revealed

How would be able AMD to create a third successful Ryzen 9 processor? Last year it was clear that the company had brought a real challenge to Intel especially in video game performance. With the new Zen 3 architecture, AMD went the illustrations once again to create a processor and platform which is more efficient. The company even got more turbo frequencies and 19% more (IPC) showing real performance.

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The Ryzen 9 5900X debuts on 15 November is a 12-core 24 threads chip with 4.8Ghz turbo frequency, 64MB L3 Cache and 105-watt thermal design. AMD says the 5900X offers 26% more gaming performance than the Zen 2. Specifically, it has increased performance per core where AMD has faced difficulties. The company says it is the first processor to go beyond 600 points in the Cinebenc R20 1T benchmarks with 631 points. The Core i9-10900K processor scores 544 points even though it has a higher frequency.

Ryzen 9 5900X

The rest of the 5000 line is a model Ryzen 5800X with 8 cores and one with 6 cores the Ryzen 5600X that sell for $449 and $299 respectively.

Lastly, the company had maintained a surprise, the Ryzen 5950X model with 16 cores and 32 threads as well as 4.9Ghz turbo frequency while maintaining the same thermal design of 105-watt starting at $799. It is the ideal solution for those who want the performance of a Threadripper but at a much lower cost.

What makes Zen 3 special? Redesigned design creating a unified 8-core complex that reduces instruction delays and allows cores to reach the processor L3 Cache itself. The results of this design will be felt mainly in games and their online streaming like Twitch. Overall Zen 3 is 24% faster than Zen 2 and 2.4 times faster than Zen 1. AMD said the company is currently working on the Zen 4 5-nanometer architecture.

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The first DDR5 RAM modules unveiled by SK Hynix

DDR5-4800 chips have speeds between 4,800 to 5,600Mbps while consuming less power than DDR4

Korean chipmaker SK Hynix introduced the first 64GB DDR5 RAM module, marking a big step compared to DDR4 DIMMs which have dominated computer memory since 2013. DDR5-4800 chips have speeds between 4,800 to 5,600Mbps while consuming less power than DDR4. The technology also makes possible 256GB modules available in size.

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The JEDEC standard of DDR5 RAM was officially introduced in July but SK Hynix has unveiled the first chip in 2018 with this memory. In addition to capacity, DDR5 will have two 32-bit channels instead of 64-bit making it easier to increase the bandwidth. It is the modules themselves that regulate the voltage and not the board with DDR5 allowing the memory output to control its frequency. SK Hynix also tested the modules at 6,400 Mbps and 8,400 Mbps.

By 2022 DDR5 memory will occupy only 10% of sales and by 2024 it will go to 43%. When this moment comes it will be the de facto the memory used on all new computers.

> Check next: The RTX A6000 and A40 are twice as powerful as the RTX 3090

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RTX A6000

The RTX A6000 and A40 are twice as powerful as the RTX 3090

The RTX A6000 goes on sale in mid-December while the A40 next year

Nvidia has a solution for professionals to get the Ampere architecture: RTX A6000 and A40. These two cards easily break the hegemony of the RTX 3090 with 10,752 CUDA cores and 48GB VRAM.

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They come to succeed the RTX Quadro 8000 and 6000 series. It is not known why Nvidia did not use the Quadro branding this time. The company did not go into the details of the frequencies but you can see them as a more powerful version compared to the RTX 3080 and 3090. The A40 model is passively cooled and has a memory frequency of 14.5Gbps.

NVIDIA A40
NVIDIA A40

They also have slower GDDR6 RAM compared to GDDR6X. As for the RTX A6000, the company says it is twice as fast as the RTX 8000.

Normally these are not cards for consumers but are options for those seeking graphic power for professional reasons. The A40 will be a solid solution for servers. RTX A6000 will be up for sale in mid-December while the A40 next year.

> Check next: Google Pixel 5 and 4a 5G officially revealed

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Xbox Series X Official

The Xbox Series X is official, will cost $499

Orders start on September 22nd

Microsoft confirmed the release of the Xbox Series X on November 10 for $499. Orders start on September 22nd. Regardless of the console, you choose to purchase, the company will offer free EA Access as part of the Game Pass giving players access to over 60 titles like Mass Effect or Battlefield.

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In addition to the Xbox Series X, Microsoft yesterday unveiled the budget model of the Xbox Series S. The latter will cost $299 but has enough power for 1440p up to 120fps. But if you are looking to play 4K games then the Xbox Series X is a must and offers enough hardware while costing 2 times less than a gaming computer.

Microsoft also talked about the titles that will come to Project xCloud, the platform where players play in the cloud and that debuts on September 15th. The platform has been in the testing phase since September 15th.

> Check next: The Acer Spin 7 is the first laptop with a 5G smartphone processor

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Intel 'Tiger Lake' 11th Gen Core

New Intel ‘Tiger Lake’ 11th Gen Core processors for thinner and lighter laptops unveiled

Intel 11th Gen “Tiger Lake” Processors will make new laptops thinner and lighter

Along with the new processors, Intel unveiled the Intel Evo which should make it easier for consumers to find the laptop they are looking for and get the most out of it.

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While it remains disappointing that the company has not made progress in terms of 7-nanometer architecture like competitor AMD, Intel is trying to make the 11th generation of processors more appealing to consumers.

Intel Evo is Intel’s “ultrabook” initiative. 11th generation Intel Evo certified laptops will wake up in less than 1 second, have 9 hours on a 1080p display battery life, and fast charging technology.

But let’s talk about new processors. Tiger Lake chips come in two packages: one with 12 to 28-watt and one with 7 to 14-watt. Thanks to this manufacturers have more flexibility in designs.

The fastest Tiger Lake chip will be the i7-1185G7 with Intel Xe graphics and speeds between 3 and 4.8Ghz Turbo. For laptops, the fastest processor is the i7-1160G7 with Iris Xe graphics and 1.2 to 4.4Ghz Turbo frequency. Overall you will notice up to 20% more processor performance and graphics compared to the previous generation Ice Lake.

As for Xe graphics, they are not a replacement for a discrete graphics card for gaming fans, but Intel showed impressive levels of performance. For example, they compared an 11th generation processor to Xe graphics and the Nvidia MX350 where the first generated 55fps and the latter 50fps. AMD Ryzen 4800U reached a maximum of 31fps.

To achieve a higher frequency than the previous generation, Intel has used a transistor processing process called “SuperFin”. Intel says these processors represent the biggest improvement in performance and speed over a generation. A 7-nanometer architecture would definitely be what we expect from Intel, however, the company still finds potential in 10-nanometers.

The new Tiger Lake processors debut today in several laptop models from the manufacturer ASUS, Dell, and Acer.

> Check next: Qualcomm brings the best of smartphones into laptops with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

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Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

Qualcomm brings the best of smartphones into laptops with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

At IFA 2020 the company introduced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G which promises significant improvements

Exactly in time ahead of IFA Berlin Qualcomm introduces the new generation of Snapdragon Compute chips. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G will bring up to 50% better performance, battery lasting several days, 5G connectivity, better security, and AI capabilities compared to the previous platform.

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The 5G connection works with both mmWave and Sub-6, it will have multi-gigabit and Wi-Fi 6.and supports Bluetooth 5.1 The audio and camera experience has also been improved, while the “Aqstic” system cancels out echoes and noises to dim the outside environment. As for the camera, the processor aims to bring better performance to the PC, as it can support recording up to 4K HDR and cameras up to 32MP.

Two 4K screens can be supported with a single USB-C cable. Qualcomm’s AI Engine will also be included in AI options such as “accelerated eye contact” in video calls and others will be used for business meetings.

Qualcomm did not explain the improvements compared to the previous generation but is more interested in comparing it to Intel processors. Specifically, it claims that the 8cx Gen 2 has the same performance as a 10th generation Intel Core i5 chip.

In terms of mobile connectivity, the 8cx Gen 2 has the same X24 LTE and X55 5G modem as the first model, but it remains in the hands of the device manufacturer what to put and what to leave. Although the first 8cx model debuted in December 2018, the first 5G laptops only started coming this year. As for the 8cx Gen 2, Qualcomm says we will see the first devices starting this year with the Acer Spin 7, Acer’s first 5G laptop.

Samsung has chosen a different path, of a 5G laptop with 11th generation Intel processor and the company’s own 5G modem.

> Check next: Next-Gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series Ampere Graphics Cards Announced: Starting at $499

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series Ampere Graphics Cards

Next-Gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series Ampere Graphics Cards Announced: Starting at $499

A graphics card capable of 8K gaming while having a dizzying price

Nvidia has managed to build a graphics card capable of 8K gaming at 60fps with ray-tracing while having a dizzying cost. Based on the Ampere architecture, the flagship RTX 3090 costs $1,499 and overshadows the previous generation RTX 2080 Ti according to company CEO Jensen Huang.

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The company has unveiled the next generation of 3000 series, and this time they come with Ampere tech to greatly improve speed and performance. The best card, the GeForce RTX 3090, is even capable of delivering 8K 60fps graphics including ray-tracing. It effectively replaces Titan series cards but will be more available to the public.

 RTX 3070RTX 3080RTX 3090
CUDA Cores5,8888,70410,496
Boost Clock1.73 GHz1.71 GHz1.70 GHz
Memory (VRAM)8GB GDDR610GB GDDR6X24GB GDDR6X
Memory Interface Width 256-bit320-bit384-bit
Graphics Card Power220 W320 W350 W
Target Performance1440p/4K4K 60 FPS8K 60 FPS
Price$499$699$1499

The RTX 3090 comes with 36 Shader-TFLOPS, 69 RT-TFLOPS, and 285 Tensor-TFLOPS. It packs up to 24 GB GDDR6X RAM and will cost from $1,499 in the US. Expect to find it from Nvidia and other retailers by September 24th.

RTX 3090
RTX 3090

The new graphics card will take up three PCI slots and brings with it the full potential of Nvidia airflow. But what sets this graphics card apart is 8K gaming. The company claims it can handle games at 60fps at this resolution thanks to the extra power and DLSS technology. Like the cheaper 3080 and 3070 variants, the RTX 3090 is among the first graphics cards with HDMI 2.1

Nvidia says the RTX 3090 can achieve 36 teraflops performance compared to the RTX 2080 which has 13.4 teraflops. It is also 50% more powerful than the Titan RTX. Comes with 24GB GDDR6 VRAM compared to 11GB of 2080 Ti. Despite Nvidia advertising 8K gaming, monitors at this resolution do not exist. But what the RTX 3090 is 4K with real-time ray-tracing. The graphics card has a 12-pin power connector.

The other version is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, a direct replacement for 2080. It will cost from $699 and be available from September 17th. Its main specifications are 30 Shader-TFLOPS, 58 RT-TFLOPS, and 238 Tensor-TFLOPS. On top of that is 10GB of GDDR6X RAM.

RTX 3080
RTX 3080

And lastly, the cheaper version, an RTX 3070 will also be available, priced from $499. Coming in October, it is claimed to be faster than 2080 Ti, which represents an amazing value for money. The main specifications are 20 Shader-TFLOPS, 40 RT-TFLOPS, and 163 Tensor-TFLOPS. It will also come with up to 8GB of GDDR6 RAM.

RTX 3070
RTX 3070

Each of the cards comes with dual fan technology, with attractiveness capability, absorbing air from one side and exhaling it to the other side. 

> Check next: Building a PC becomes cheaper with the launch of AMD A520 motherboards

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AMD A520 Motherboards

Building a PC becomes cheaper with the launch of AMD A520 motherboards

They offer support for current Ryzen 3000 desktop chips, including XT variants

AMD announced the launch of its new chips including the A520 chip, offering a solution to all those who while building their PCs, also worry about the economic side. The A520 motherboards stand in the AM4 socked and the models will be available from regular manufacturers anywhere in the globe.

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These boards support the current Ryzen 3000 desktop chips, including the XT variants, the recently launched Ryzen 4000-series (Renoir) APUs and will be compatible also with the 4th generation Ryzen (Zen 3) which will be released a little later in 2020, so there is the possibility of upgrading even later.

 A320A520B550X570
CPU Graphics Supportx16 PCIe 3.0x16 PCIe 3.0x16 PCIe 4.0x16 PCIe 4.0
CPU Storage SupportPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0
CPU USB Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 21 x USB 3.2 Gen 22 x USB 3.2 Gen 28 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Dual Graphics Support NoNoYesYes
General Purpose LanesPCIe 2.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
CPU Chipset UplinkPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
Overclocking SupportNoNoYesYes

The A520 motherboards should be available from manufacturers like MSI, ASRock and Asus priced from $100. Quite a friendly move for anyone who is going to build their own setup but is budget limited. While the AMD A520 chips give to entry-level Ryzen PC builders a list of new features compared to older A320 and B450 motherboards, some compromises have to be made.

The biggest compromise may be the lack of PCIe 4.0 compatibility. PCIe 4.0 gives a greater bandwidth when paired to compatible CPUs like Ryzen 3000 series. This means that your A520 chip won’t be able to give the maximum bandwidth of your CPU as a result you will be limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds. This may not be a big deal unless you use a PCIe 4.0 SSD to make use of higher speeds. On the other side, PCIe 4.0 does not matter on the graphics card since a PCIe 3.0 x16 is mother than enough. Should also mention that the new A520 chipset doesn’t support CPU overclocking and this is not a huge deal cos Ryzen 3000-series (codename Matisse) CPUs don’t have much manual overclocking headroom.

AMD A520 Motherboard Chipset
AMD A520 Motherboard Chipset

Aside for the entry-level (sub $100 US) prices, AMD A520 motherboards have o loot to offer like increased  I/O, support for next-gen Ryzen CPUs & APUs (besides the current ones) so there is path for upgradability, and better quality components, something not seen on older A320 chips. The new chips lands with 26 usable PCIe 3.0 lanes, supports up to four SATA III ports and as for the connectivity can accommodate up to five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two native USB 3.1 ports, and six native USB 2.0 ports.

Already a handful of motherboards already to go with the new chipset. These include:

  • ASRock A520M Pro4
  • Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus
  • Biostar A520MH
  • Gigabyte A520 Aorus Elite
  • MSI MAG A520M Vector Wi-Fi

> Check next: Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 Unveiled, Weighs Only 1kg And Can Go Up 16GB RAM

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Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13

Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 Unveiled, Weighs Only 1kg And Can Go Up To 16GB RAM

RedmiBook Air 13 is an ultrabook which weighs only 1.05 kg and comes with a 13.3-inch screen

Xiaomi is expanding its range of laptops and the well-known Chinese company has introduced the new model – RedmiBook Air 13 in the Chinese market, initially.

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The laptop screen has a resolution of 2560 x 1600p, with a 16:10 aspect ratio, offers support for the 100% sRGB color spectrum, 300 nits brightness, and the same brings the DC Dimming function. The RedmiBook Air 13 is powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210Y processor, which can reach 4.5GHz in Turbo Boost. It comes with 8 GB and 16 GB RAM options, and both variants have a 512 GB SSD. This slim laptop also has a heat transfer module.

RedmiBook Air 13
RedmiBook Air 13

The RedmiBook Air 13 packs a 41Wh battery that can last for 8 hours based on the usage, according to their claim. It also features a 65W Type-C adapter. As for the connectivity options, it features Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, two USB Type-C ports, and one 3.5mm headphone jack. It has a full-size keyboard but does not include a web camera nor a card reader. The device ships with Windows 10 pre-installed and uses intel’s integrated GPU.

The RedmiBook Air 13 will go on sale on August 17, with a starting price of around $705 for the version with 8 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD. The model with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD costs around $750. It’s available only in silver colour and there is no word for global availability.

> Check next: Microsoft Surface Duo will come in September at a $1,399 price tag

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