The recent leaks of the highly anticipated Ryzen 9800X3D CPU provide detailed insights into its specifications, including an 8-core, 16-thread design with a base clock of 4.7GHz and a boost clock of 5.2GHz. With a 120-watt TDP and a 32 + 64MB L3 cache featuring 3D v-cache technology, the 9800X3D promises significant gaming performance improvements over its predecessor, the 7800X3D. Additionally, the chip is expected to feature an unlocked overclocking multiplier, allowing for system-level overclocking and potentially reaching stable speeds of up to 5.6GHz, showcasing notable performance gains.
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Polish engineer creates postage stamp-sized 1980s Atari computer
Atari 400 and 800 InnovationsIn 1979, Atari launched the Atari 400 and 800, innovative home computers featuring custom graphics and sound chips, joystick ports, and advanced gaming capabilities, priced at $549 and $999. Fast forward 46 years, Polish engineer Piotr "Osa" Ostapowicz introduced "Atarino," potentially the smallest 8-bit Atari computer re-creation, fitting all essential components into a 2×1.5 cm module using FPGA technology. This design faithfully reimplements the original Atari architecture, enabling it to run...
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