The Computer Chip Wars have begun: Intel claims its new i9 Processor is Faster than Apple’s M1 Max

On Tuesday, Intel issued a press release claiming that its new 12th generation, i9 Processor which is focused on laptops and smaller computers, is faster than Apple’s new M1 processing chip. The below is from Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac: With frequencies up to 5GHz and 14 cores (with 6 high-performance cores and 8 energy-efficient cores), […]

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Intel wants to manufacture Apple Silicon Chips

Intel will soon be cut out of Apple’s processor supply chain as the tech giant moves to in-house silicon designs for Mac, but the chipmaker is looking to claw its way back in as a third-party manufacturer. Intel on Tuesday announced it will invest some $20 billion to build a pair of chip fabs in […]

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Intel ordered to pay VLSI $2.18 Billion for Patient Infringement

Intel Corp. has been ordered to pay $2.18 billion to VLSI Technology after losing a patent-infringement trial over technology related to chip-making. Intel pledged to appeal. ntel infringed two patents owned by closely held VLSI Technology LLC, the jury in Waco, Texas, said Tuesday. The jury found $1.5 billion for infringement of one patent and […]

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Incoming Intel CEO changes course – brings up Apple’s new M1 Chip

Intel’s new CEO, Pat Gelsinger, who doesn’t start his new role until February, is already trying to rally the stagnant maker of hot, slow x86 chips after being thoroughly embarrassed by Apple’s first-generation M1 chips. The Oregonian, a local newspaper in Oregon where Intel maintains a large presence, reports that the chip maker held an […]

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