Zen 3 Leaks, Pixel 5 Review & ARM Emulation Updates

Ryzen 7 5800X Performance Leaks

Recent leaks regarding the upcoming Zen 3-based processors have caused significant excitement. Key points regarding these leaks include:
• Benchmarks for the 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X appeared to show performance comparable to or exceeding the Intel Core i9-10900K.
• There is speculation that AMD may be skipping the 4000 series desktop names to align desktop and mobile nomenclature with the Ryzen 5000 series.
• While performance gains are promising, there is significant skepticism regarding the use of Ashes of the Singularity as a benchmark, which many consider an outdated or cherry-picked test.

Google 'Tech-tober' Hardware Releases

The episode covers the release of several new products, focusing heavily on the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G:
• The Pixel 5 features the Snapdragon 765G. While it offers 5G support, it is viewed by many as a performance downgrade compared to previous flagships.
• There is an ongoing debate regarding the sustainability of smartphone software support. Linus explores the controversial idea of paying a monthly subscription fee for extended operating system updates to combat e-waste.
• The announcement also included the Nest Audio, which appears to be a direct competitor to the Sonos ecosystem, and the Chromecast with Google TV.

Windows on ARM and Future Developments

Microsoft has announced plans to implement 64-bit x86 emulation support for Windows on ARM, a major move to address current compatibility flaws.

"Any performance is a lot better than... nope. Lol."

• This update aims to fix the issue where ARM-based devices were often limited to 32-bit applications.
• The host expresses cautious optimism, noting that while the technical implementation is difficult, this could finally make ARM laptops a viable alternative for mainstream users if battery efficiency is prioritized.