Linux kernel will support Intel Hardware Feedback
Background tasks and light workloads can be run on the E-cores
The Linux 5.18 kernel is adding support this spring for the Intel Hardware Feedback Interface to make better decisions about where to place given work among available CPU cores/threads.
Intel has fixed issues with Alder Lake
Chipzilla had problems with gaming DRM
Chipzilla has assured the world+dog that it has fixed most of the problems gamers were having with its Alder Lake processors.
Intel rolls out new graphics driver for Alder Lake
For early adopters
Intel is rolling out a new version of the graphics driver for its processors with integrated graphics and discrete Iris Xe GPU.
Alder Lake incompatible with some games
DRM software breaks Valhalla
Intel has posted a release that the hybrid CPU core architecture on Alder Lake can be incompatible with certain games, specifically some protected by the anti-piracy DRM software from Denuvo.
G.Skill Trident Z5 hits DDR5-6800 on Intel Z690 motherboard
Running at 6800MHz with tight CL38 latency
Following the announcement of Intel's 12th gen Core Alder Lake CPUs and Z690 motherboards, coming on November 4th, G.Skill has revealed what its new Trident Z5 DDR5 memory is capable of achieving on that platform, hitting DDR5-6800 at CL38.
Intel officially announces 12th gen Core Alder Lake CPUs
Six SKUs, launching on November 4th
Intel has officially announced its new 12th gen Core CPUs, codenamed Alder Lake, which will officially launch on November 4th. Intel will have a total of six SKUs ready on launch day, including the Core i9-12900, Core i7-12700, and Core i5-12600, all coming in K and KF versions.
be quiet! will be ready! for Intel LGA1700 socket!
Free upgrade kit for a bunch of its coolers
be quiet! has announced that its CPU coolers will be compatible with the upcoming Intel LGA1700 socket, unveiling the list of its CPU coolers that will be eligible for a free upgrade kit.
Intel's 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs listed in the US
Core i9-12900K listed at $605
It appears that retailers/e-tailers are jumping the gun for Intel's upcoming 12th gen Core Alder Lake CPUs, and after the European listing, these CPUs are now listed in the US as well.
CPU-Z gets support for Alder Lake CPUs
RX 6600 XT, DDR5 memory, and XMP 3.0 as well
CPUID has updated its CPU-Z information software adding support for Intel's Alder Lake CPUs, Z6xx platform, Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU, DDR5 memory, and XMP 3.0.
Intel Core i7-12700 spotted on Geekbench
Performance close to Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel's upcoming Core i7-12700 has been spotted in Geekbench, showing a performance close to AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X CPU.