AMD's Double VRAM RX 970 XT and Intel's Nova Lake AX Paused

Intel Nova Lake AX APU Details and Uncertainty

• 💡 Intel's Nova Lake AX APU, a competitor to AMD's ROG Flow with the Stricks Halo chip, has revealed more details.
• 🧠 The APU is expected to feature 28 cores (8 performance, 16 efficiency, and low-power island cores) and a large GPU with 384 execution units.
• ⚡ It boasts significant memory bandwidth with a 256-bit bus and LP DDR5X, surpassing AMD's Stricks Halo and Apple's M4 Max in memory throughput.
• ⚠️ However, reports indicate that the Nova Lake AX is currently paused on Intel's internal roadmap and may not be released.

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Intel's Return to Unified Core Architecture

• ⚙️ Intel is reportedly planning to return to a unified core architecture in future CPU generations, starting after the Razor Lake.
• 🔄 This means moving away from the current performance and efficiency core split, similar to their older architectures.
• 📉 This shift is part of broader changes within Intel, including layoffs and executive restructuring, which could impact product roadmaps.

New GPU and CPU Pricing Announcements

• 🚀 The Yeston Gravastar GPU, featuring an AMD Radeon RX970 XD with 16GB GDDR6, has launched for $900, a significant increase over MSRP.
• 💰 AMD has officially released pricing for Threadripper Pro chips, with the 96-core 9995WX costing $11,700.
• 📈 AMD also announced the Radeon AI Pro R9700, an RX970 XT variant with double the VRAM (32GB), expected to launch July 23rd, with leaked retailer pricing around $1,200.
• 🎮 While the 32GB VRAM might not significantly benefit gaming, it could be a more affordable option for tasks requiring substantial memory compared to Nvidia's offerings.