Chipworks takes the lid off Apple's A9X SoC
We've heard some pretty impressive performance claims about the A9X SoC in Apple's iPad Pro ever since the mega-slate made its public debut, and now we know a little more about the hardware that makes it all happen (even if it isn't quite surpassing x86 PCs just yet). Reverse-engineering firm Chipworks has teamed up with Anandtech to examine the guts of the A9X, and they've drawn some interesting conclusions looking at the floor plan of the 147-mm2 die.
Apple's SoCs are well-known for using two strong custom CPU cores, and the A9X doesn't depart from tradition in that regard. What is surprising is the large amount of chip area given over to graphics processing on the A9X. Anandtech believes that Apple has crammed 12 PowerVR Series7 ...
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Cyber Monday deals: Nvidia's Shield TV for $150 and more
It's Cyber Monday, and if your wallet isn't a smoking ash pile yet from the past week or so of deals, we have some more discounts for you to consider.
That's it for today's deals. If any stragglers pop up this week, we'll be sure to share. If we missed ...
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Autodesk uses HoloLens to bring 3D models into mixed reality
We've been seeing and hearing about the potential of Microsoft's HoloLens for the better part of a year. Now Autodesk is showing off what it can do with mixed-reality hardware with its Fusion 360 design and collaboration software. If this YouTube video is any indication, HoloLens could be a useful tool for designers who want to show off their work without actually making prototypes.
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AMD pledges fix for low fan speeds caused by Crimson Edition drivers
AMD's Radeon Software Crimson Edition packs new features, fixes, and a revamped UI. According to some users, though, the new software may also contain a nasty bug. Some gamers using the new driver software are reporting that their cards' fan speed is set too low, causing the GPU to overheat.
AMD is investigating these reports and promises a driver ...
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Lenovo's gaming PCs are getting an infusion of Razer DNA
Razer and Lenovo have announced that they're working together to produce Razer-customized versions of Lenovo's gaming-oriented desktops. The companies have already produced a prototype that was unveiled over the weekend at Dreamhack Winter 2015.
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