A Geekbench leak reveals Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake processors with Xe3 graphics scoring 57,001 in OpenCL tests, nearly matching an RTX 3050 Ti. This represents more than double the performance of current Intel integrated graphics and could make thin laptops legitimate gaming machines.
Major chip stocks including AMD, Intel, and Nvidia are experiencing significant declines ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report tomorrow. The sell-off reflects investor anxiety about whether AI chip demand can meet sky-high expectations.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will reportedly feature both Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon processors depending on the region. The company is negotiating to reduce chip costs by $20-30 per device. Launch is expected by late February with March release.
Nvidia just dropped Apollo, its new open-source AI model for physics simulations. It’s designed to accelerate everything from semiconductor design to weather forecasting. The announcement comes just a month after four other major AI model families.
Intel’s advanced packaging technologies are attracting serious interest from Apple and Qualcomm, according to new job listings. Both companies are seeking engineers with expertise in Intel’s EMIB technology. This could signal a major shift in the chip packaging industry currently dominated by TSMC.
Samsung appears to be sticking with its familiar chip distribution strategy for the Galaxy S26 lineup. The Ultra model continues to dominate projected sales, accounting for half of all units. Basically, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips, previously destined for Windows laptops, will now support Android. This move aligns with Google’s ChromeOS-Android merger and could revitalize the laptop market. The first devices are expected in spring 2026.
MediaTek’s decision to ditch efficiency cores in its Dimensity 9300 chip back in November 2023 has paid off dramatically. The new Dimensity 9500 now competes directly with Qualcomm’s latest, while Samsung’s Exynos continues to lag behind with outdated architecture.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is shaping up to be dominated by Qualcomm’s silicon. The company is reportedly committing to a 75% Snapdragon, 25% Exynos split, a massive shift from the S25’s 100% Qualcomm strategy.
Cadence Design Systems is acquiring ChipStack, a Seattle startup that uses AI to accelerate chip verification. The entire 20-person team is joining Cadence, strengthening their AI-driven verification capabilities. ChipStack had raised over $7 million since emerging from AI2 Incubator in 2023.
