AMD Ryzen 7 2700X & Ryzen 5 2600X Review; Damn you, Bezos

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech April 19 Zen+ is Here [AMD Ryzen 7 2700X & Ryzen 5 2600X Review](.kEZiJMXbSprjmKqSHjNb9pkHqGmPQ6wc1vvuAjTuhHk) It's been great to have more competition in the CPU sector since Ryzen arrived. Based on the refreshed Zen+ architecture, today we're [testing AMD's new X processors](.bvF8lB0BTPZtP1z2ADMiTC7_bNNeFP0Koot1_CV50ZE): the 2700X is an 8-core/16-thread CPU with a 3.7 GHz base and a 4.3 GHz max boost and the 2600X is a 6-core/12-thread CPU operating at 100 MHz lower clocks. .z_lyyYh9wLYHBSfGWgaLUkLR8Wlz3kci3TDKe7LiJNk .G2YZytUQG7lQlUBXE5mGl_lxAF2lSs9-TQRPqadNHmo It's been great to have more competition in the CPU sector since Ryzen arrived. Based on the refreshed Zen+ architecture, today we're [testing AMD's new X processors](.piieibylfQKlYqvbQFQ9SZX563xzgP6HVn3t8LtQsUo): the 2700X is an 8-core/16-thread CPU with a 3.7 GHz base and a 4.3 GHz max boost and the 2600X is a 6-core/12-thread CPU operating at 100 MHz lower clocks. .h5RruxrP7nZMf-9keBAhszArumw6S1mmNuT2tXj_whM Azure [Microsoft is developing its first Linux distribution to help secure IoT devices](.iiKotRhegR7UOlVr-WwYtZBc11DgUR0nH7JWxvTkwdQ) As more devices are connected to the internet, there is an equally growing concern about security. Internet of Things (IoT) devices often prioritize cost or convenience ahead of security and this has lead to a massive increase in botnets that… .Dq5eCuuxnW3pY9Zp1aZ0UWVJdCn3VRNjgeUvud6vDhM As more devices are connected to the internet, there is an equally growing concern about security. Internet of Things (IoT) devices often prioritize cost or convenience ahead of security and this has lead to a massive increase in botnets that… Graphics Wars [AMD takes aim at Nvidia's controversial GeForce Partner Program](.spP5bce-amj3knIFDLpit42Dwz-81p4F3bJJjBLNiiQ) It’s been just over a month since Kyle Bennett’s HardOCP investigation exposed elements of anticompetitiveness in Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program (GPP). Now, AMD has indirectly blasted its rival in a new blog post, which emphasizes the importance of PC gamers… .mO46xB-C9PwxZXXVfasxgNKZ9nSg8FqtFOUaqb1jVo8 It’s been just over a month since Kyle Bennett’s HardOCP investigation exposed elements of anticompetitiveness in Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program (GPP). Now, AMD has indirectly blasted its rival in a new blog post, which emphasizes the importance of PC gamers… Amazon [Jeff Bezos reveals that over 100 million people now subscribe to Prime](.I1fh4n3xBMTFSpqs7ptU7oob3U3rI-2t1_cPi_tVxxs) Amazon has never been open about the number of people who subscribe to its Prime service, but in Jeff Bezos’ latest annual shareholder letter, the CEO spelled out just how many members it now boasts: over 100 million globally. .JB1icuhX0BbEuoSG4NBHm32BGcq9Sn3nWc0bb7i8k_Q Amazon has never been open about the number of people who subscribe to its Prime service, but in Jeff Bezos’ latest annual shareholder letter, the CEO spelled out just how many members it now boasts: over 100 million globally. Smartphones [Samsung Galaxy S9+ Review: Iterative Upgrade, Exynos Fail](.vGD4t69XlBj1RRz1C1ketwuEDdLW2rwWg8shFoJ5vkk) In the Android world, there is no bigger event than Samsung's yearly launch of their latest Galaxy S devices. It is also one of the earliest on the year cycle with the [Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+](.MiFsMDmOP0zWLc1qURogU2qTh2Lhy_SqEwiByDRCO0E) arriving at MWC in late February. Both devices present iterative updates for 2018, with upgrades on most fronts along with some neat feature additions as well as more gimmicky ones. .YawaugDfNQLwkmv9pYO2wGRWoFZHLFAMjGv6ycssGDo .X6BzjO1yeBWfmsaLlB-8vEnOw_SIlehaYjIzFBMjkQg In the Android world, there is no bigger event than Samsung's yearly launch of their latest Galaxy S devices. It is also one of the earliest on the year cycle with the [Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+](.fs3vWgSfaTd6KiAtXhsbkTDH38VQoh1ML34Jg3V3q5E) arriving at MWC in late February. Both devices present iterative updates for 2018, with upgrades on most fronts along with some neat feature additions as well as more gimmicky ones. .uikjnupL-ZnusQKvQnO41BBv5cNWA21n20Wc0yfdsCQ Featured Story [Intel Stratix chip performs over 10 trillion calculations per second](.mAPHZKTGfdkStVVegEoJoXDI3xB9fABRYcMRwqWbxGI) Compute solutions are becoming more situational for high performance applications. Quantum, neuromorphic, and parallel processing architectures are pushing boundaries of what is possible. Intel has shared details on its latest field programmable gate array capable of performing more than 10… .4byfylMzCD0qWBBzvsNzwLcuSt6YCcfKFgP32bU727w Compute solutions are becoming more situational for high performance applications. Quantum, neuromorphic, and parallel processing architectures are pushing boundaries of what is possible. Intel has shared details on its latest field programmable gate array capable of performing more than 10… Cybersecurity Tech Accord [Major tech companies unite to fight cyberattacks](.KYRQMDCVOv3DtGEL9HmMYdhQcNRvfh85IykPExwitow) A group of 34 major tech companies, including Cisco, Facebook, Microsoft, HP, RSA, and Oracle, have signed the Cybersecurity Tech Accord. This accord promises to establish partnerships to share vulnerabilities, provide consumers with better ways to protect themselves, and refuse… .8IGt7XxrQsXbMJh1f4mqz0GgT7BNIMR1AA_ThWnFVWo A group of 34 major tech companies, including Cisco, Facebook, Microsoft, HP, RSA, and Oracle, have signed the Cybersecurity Tech Accord. This accord promises to establish partnerships to share vulnerabilities, provide consumers with better ways to protect themselves, and refuse… Opinion [The unseen opportunities of AR and VR](.4EVaPC0gJMYtZbwKbRbc4TcUF-dug7aNRfW9d3FwAEI) Some of the most exciting and revolutionary innovations to appear on the scene over the last few years are augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). At their core, these eye-opening technologies—and the many variations that lie between them—are fundamentally… .aYQqK5dTdqdENF37anul4kX6Ueo5Y-uGuPvGyIjjb-w Some of the most exciting and revolutionary innovations to appear on the scene over the last few years are augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). At their core, these eye-opening technologies—and the many variations that lie between them—are fundamentally… Security [Intel Threat Detection tech offloads malware scanning to integrated graphics](.IWSBM7azzWghCU2kyf9X7lRtBoOSGV639qIU4hlMFP8) Antivirus and anti-malware software is a necessary evil for keeping machines secure against ever evolving cyber-threats out there. System resource usage has been a complaint among end users of security software for years. Intel announced today at RSA 2018 they… .MzdB5ydarkat40kuveuVERedgh4j0-_P4-F7vBJuOrU Antivirus and anti-malware software is a necessary evil for keeping machines secure against ever evolving cyber-threats out there. System resource usage has been a complaint among end users of security software for years. Intel announced today at RSA 2018 they… [Ryzen 2nd-gen chips are already being overclocked beyond 5.8 GHz](.AFykpQ6SnxyTQUY7VNFiSo4sts3t7W4Abx0d1xKttsc) .J9AsBsI4-yCyOk0PbmxwmBEz_rs-Bzdem75wsMuXY20 AMD finally opened up pre-orders for its second-generation of Ryzen chips last week, with the processors set to arrive this Thursday (April 19). While we still can’t talk about performance figures, the chips have already been overclocked to 5.8 GHz… [Asus rebrands 'Republic of Gamers' Radeon graphics cards to AREZ](.66B6dTqqTbnG39iT37S0DzATfTT85rt-D7XA4LGSMJM) .9I4SUpQX9NuCTZNuP7NaD8JBhqh__4EtSOXyUssagSg In what is likely a response to Nvidia's GeForce Partner Program, Asus has officially rebranded its ROG lineup of AMD graphics cards to AREZ. The change allows for ROG to be exclusive to GeForce products while AREZ will be specific… [Battlefield V team loves that Call of Duty may ditch its campaign](.y4YginwaN-g4ffPSOCMN6_RoIf1BFZM5vUaZ4Lc53HM) .wadl6vgORT1w6CNPLsgMFrFNZm2QWEQGmWlz3xfbEJg Earlier today we stirred up some controversy when we reported that Treyarch might be ditching the single-player campaign in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The consensus among TechSpotters is that Activision and Treyarch are shooting themselves in the foot… [CoD: Black Ops 4 reportedly drops solo campaign, adds Battle Royale mode](.-vuhIQeb2AiSPkOYgyfmdCnjgcegw2q3GkTRQ-zea1A) .BGpqeWXqGfFRPsYcgydNlo3lUrzQrYf9D5NLrtjnObM The Call of Duty series is best-known for its multiplayer action, but throughout the franchise’s 15-year history, the games have always contained a solo campaign. According to a report from Polygon, however, that won’t be the case with Call of… [Hyperloop TT plans to develop the world's first commercial Hyperloop system in Abu Dhabi](.4tD_16lesUs8lPXu9h40Fl1zlCWhguZMWeMS7IG6oCI) .wIGBg-uJGevxdQ6f-ikjuHMn0UBCrPWEnZYgPf4CVN4 Hyperloop technology is advancing quicker than many may think - the technology will soon be making its way to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. [European regulatory filing suggests iPhone SE 2 could arrive within next month](.5y0a_zOp4CYdFFuLPfL2smb4icTCfCccJTgKg4GXvRA) .-5xpsKHFMrJKgZE9CXR1_9FX2mobuxK9yLIFJGykiGk It seems last year’s report claiming that Apple would launch a successor to the iPhone SE in the first half of 2018 could turn out to be accurate. 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