We are almost to Alder Lake's launch - Tom & Dan give their final thoughts on Intel's upcoming bombshell release. They also discuss the Threadripper cancellation, and Q1 GPU releases! [SPONSOR: Get 10% off Tasty Vite Ramen with Code “brokensilicon” at: https://bit.ly/3oyv4tR] [SPONSOR: dieshrink = 3% off games, brokensilicon = 25% off Win10: https://bit.ly/MoWin10Pro] 0:00 Favorite Scary Movies, Favorite Games of 2021 (Intro Banter) 8:07 American Chocolate, 30-SUPER vs RTX 4000, Steam Deck (...
Oct 26, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 124
Keith Kadera, Senior Animator & Games Consultant at Red Storm, joins to discuss gaming hardware & AAA development. Why are games delayed? What advantages do consoles have? Where are graphics going? [SPONSOR: dieshrink = 3% off games, brokensilicon = 25% off Win10: https://bit.ly/MoWin10Pro] 0:00 Who is Keith? What do animators and riggers do at AAA studios 5:11 What got you into this career? What games left an impact on you? 12:57 Early Professional Work - Savage Skies, the Ozzy Osbourne...
Oct 19, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 123
Tom & Dan discuss the latest Nvidia Ampere, AMD RDNA 2, and Intel Alchemist news. Tom also offers an Exclusive interview of the founder of Silicon Lottery – a CPU binning business that just closed. [SPONSOR: Get 10% off Tasty Vite Ramen with Code “brokensilicon” at: https://bit.ly/3oyv4tR] [SPONSOR: dieshrink = 3% off games, brokensilicon = 25% off Win10: https://bit.ly/MoWin10Pro] 0:00 This Episode is Different 3:33 Wii COD4, Reesie's Name, Foldable Phones 13:06 RX6600 Performance, Pricing,...
Oct 12, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 122
An AI researcher joins to discuss ways AI & Neural Engines can improve everyday products and games. [SPONSOR: Get 10% off Tasty Vite Ramen with Code “brokensilicon” at: https://bit.ly/3oyv4tR] [SPONSOR: dieshrink = 3% off games, brokensilicon = 25% off Win10: https://bit.ly/MoWin10Pro] 0:00 What is the field of Field Research? How makes an "AI Chatbox" Successful? 9:12 Why Neural Engines & on-device AI processing is important for upcoming apps. 13:00 Can Neural Engines be used for video ...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 121
Intel isn't just about to launch Desktop Graphics Cards, they are also bringing a Neural Engine to Meteor Lake - and we gotta talk about it! We also discus RDNA 4 Performance, RDNA 4 pricing, RTX 3070 SUPER, Nvidia DLAA, and PS5's "custom" Zen 2 CPU. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/3izasOD 0:00 Lab Dan (Intro Banter) 2:40 Texas Instruments Pr...
Sep 28, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 120
Daniel Nenni literally wrote the book on silicon manufacturing and how the fab business evolved over the past 50 years. There's really no one better to discuss the causes...and hopefully end of the current silicon shortages. We also discuss Nvidia buying ARM, and Intel's ability to catch up to AMD and TSMC. 0:00 Who is Daniel Nenni? What is his background? 3:50 Have there been semiconductor shortages like this before? Will it crash? 10:20 Is the silicon shortage overblown? What caused the silico...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 119
How good will Intel’s Low End Gaming GPU be in 2022? How will RADEON & Nvidia combat it? How will the PlayStation 5 & XBOX Series “Pro” consoles compare? Tom & Dan discuss it all this week! [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/3izasOD 0:00 Modern OS Design & Amazon Planning for Zombies (Intro Banter) 9:43 8K120 with Display Port 2....
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 118
Paxton Galvanek is Operations Director at Funcom, who is currently building a AAA Online Survival Game set in the Dune universe. We discuss everything that goes into AAA game development, and the hardware that propels it. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/3izasOD 0:00 What is an Operations Director do for a studio? 3:50 Paxton's Gaming Origins ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 117
Intel Alder Lake, Xe Arc, and Lunar Lake news galore! Following Hot Chips 33 Tom & Dan discuss the latest Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and more gaming hardware news. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/3izasOD 0:00 Hot Chips, PS5 Screws, and Staying Dry during Hurricane Season (Intro Banter) 8:32 MI200 Codename, Precious Metal Shortages (Corrections a...
Aug 31, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 116
Josh Walrath from PC Perspective joins Tom to recap eras where PC Gaming was far more expensive than now…and why the market is starting to look like those old eras again. Intel Xe Arc DG2, the future of Ray Tracing, RDNA 3, and even 3dfx Interactive are all discussed. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/3izasOD 0:00 Who is Josh Walrath? What got ...
Aug 24, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 115
There are no shortages of AMD, Nvidia, Intel, PlayStation, or Nintendo Gaming Hardware News this week....nor are there shortages of profits for these companies… [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink 0:00 Hot Chips 2021 vs 2019, AMD GPU Mindshare (Intro Banter) 9:45 Ti-83 as a Gaming Handheld, Nintendo Design & Profits 20:15 RX 6600 XT Reviews – Reviewers Cry, Gamers Buy 30:32 Navi 23 can sustainably be sold fo...
Aug 17, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 114
Tom interviews a GPU Seller & System Integrator from Silver Knights in person! We discuss the truth behind the Nvidia Ampere & AMD RDNA 2 launches, GPU supply, MSRP manipulation, and the state of PC Gaming. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkeyoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/3izasOD 0:00 Who is Ted? What does a "System Integrator" do? 7:00 Prebuilt Customer Service Chall...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 113
With leaks emerging that AMD & Nvidia are openly discussing killing off the sub-$400 market…Tom and Dan ask – is it already dead? And did the sub-$300 market actually die last year? They also discuss, Intel’s new Process Roadmap, Nvidia Ampere Next, Xe DG2, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch Pro, and much more! [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfK...
Aug 03, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 112
Chris Rey is a VFX Artist currently working on the new God of War, and previously worked on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. He makes vehicle explosions, Zombie lasers, and Norse spells look cool! We discuss the organization of PlayStation Studios, Activision, and the hardware behind special effects. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI 0:0...
Jul 27, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 111
Zen 4 Raphael tops out at 16 Cores on AM5, but 96 Cores are coming to Threadripper afterwards! We discuss upcoming AMD products, Valve Steam Deck Concerns, Intel buying GlobalFoundries, and Switch 2 Whispers…. [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI 0:00 Reesie dog was sick – should her vet bills be considered a Business Expenses? (Intro Banter...
Jul 20, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 110
Today's guest has extensive experience developing on PC, Switch, PlayStation, XBOX, and Mobile! We discuss the business behind games, FSR, DLSS, Nvidia vs RADEON, Zen vs Intel Core, & more! [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI 0:00 Bryan Heemskerk's Lisa Su Pixel Art 5:22 Comparing PS3 & XBOX 360 Hardware 15:21 Bryan's Education &...
Jul 13, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 109
Tom & Dan discuss upcoming AMD Zen 3D & Zen 4 codenames, core counts, and how Intel will compete on TSMC 3nm. There’s also heavy FSR 2.0, DLSS 2.2.9, 6600 XT, PlayStation, and XBOX talk! [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI 0:00 Happy Fourth of July, Hot Weather, Was The Italian Job a Good Movie? (Intro Banter) 6:00 The PS3 CELL CPU ...
Jul 06, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 108
Colin Moriarty of Sacred Symbols joins Tom of Moore's Law Is Dead to discuss the state of XBOX, PlayStation 5, and gaming Journalism. We also talk about upcoming exclusives... [SPONSOR for cheap Windows & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI 0:00 Sacred Symbols, Can Ratchet & Clank run on PS4? (Intro Banter) 6:29 Dealing with Fanboys, and choosing to be an outsider ...
Jun 29, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 107
In this special edition of Broken Silicon - Tom & Dan cover the AMD FSR launch the evening after the launch, and also go deep into their thoughts on the Microsoft & Nintendo E3 Press Conferences. There's also heavy discussion of the Silent Hills Conspiracy, Intel Raptor Lake, 6900 XT Liquid Cooling, and the 3070 Ti Launch. 0:00 Is Dan Socrates? Is Tom a Dork for having a Mini?(Intro Banter) 4:56 Do companies try to have shortages? 8:22 Is Tom overestimating Alder Lake’s Importance? (Corr...
Jun 23, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 106
James was a Senior Product Manager at AMD who stewarded Zen, Threadripper, and more to success! He now works at SiFive – A RISC-V company that seems poised to become part of Intel… [SPONSOR cheap Win10 & Gaming Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink Windows 10 Key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI 0:00 Who is James Prior? What did he do at Rage3D & AMD? 8:00 Remembering the HD 6670 – one of the last great $80 GPUs 11:54 Th...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 105
On our 2-Year Anniversary we discuss Zen 3D, Zen 4, Intel Alder Lake, FSR, RX 6800M, 3080 Ti, Xe, Van Gogh, SteamPal, & PlayStation’s Crossgen. [SPONSOR for cheap Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 25% software discount code: brokensilicon 3% EVERYTHING discount code: dieshrink 0:00 Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Dan's Favorite Leaks (Intro Banter) 8:08 Tiger Lake Competitiveness, LGA vs PGA (Corrections) 16:42 AMD Zen 4 Raphael Leaks Discussion 35:35 Zen 3D Confirmed for 2022 - what are AMD's opt...
Jun 08, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 104
The Nvidia & AMD Computex Keynotes, RDNA 2 Mobility , Intel Alder Lake, & laptop design are discussed with special guest Jarrod'sTech. [SPONSOR for cheap legitimate Keys: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] [25% software code: brokensilicon] [3% EVERYTHING code: dieshrink] [Link to Win10 Pro: product: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI] 0:00 Thoughts on RTX 3080 Ti, 3070 Ti, and Nvidia's Keynote 3:30 Who is Jarrod? Why Review laptops? 8:13 Initial Reactions to AMD FSR 10:00 Is FSR more exciting than when DL...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 103
How much Infinity Cache is enough for 1440p? Is the RTX 3090 Ti really launching to fight the RX 6900 XTX? What should we expect out of Zen 4? The latest gaming hardware news is discussed! [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bit.ly/2GcGdJn Windows 10 pro OEM +Office 2019 package: https://bit.ly/2Orz0Jx 0:00 Dark Souls, Snobby Engineers, Frog Killing ...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 102
An anonymous engineer who specializes in Azure & SAP discusses the server-centric design of the XBOX Series X, Intel Ice Lake Xeon, AMD EPYC, and other subjects related to gaming and servers. [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bit.ly/2GcGdJn Windows 10 pro OEM +Office 2019 package: https://bit.ly/2Orz0Jx 0:00 Anonymous Guest Introduction 7:33 Gu...
May 18, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 101
Tom & Dan round out the first 100 episodes of Broken Silicon with deep discussions on Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, 3070 Ti, AMD FSR, RDNA 3, Zen 4, Intel Alder Lake, Xe DG2, and Nintendo Switch news. [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bit.ly/2GcGdJn Windows 10 pro OEM +Office 2019 package: https://bit.ly/2Orz0Jx 0:00 100th Episode of Broken Silicon! Dan ...
May 11, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 100
VP of Engineering, Lead Software Developer, and Bitcoin developer - Jimmy Song is a man who has worn many hats. He joins to discuss Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and other semiconductor subjects. [NOTE: This was on Recorded March 26th] [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bit.ly/2GcGdJn Windows 10 pro OEM +Office 2019 package: https://bit.ly/2Orz0Jx 0:00 T...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 99
Tom discusses what he can say about Intel Lunar Lake’s IPC – it’s MUCH higher than their current products. Then, the MLID brothers discuss the 6900 XTX, 3080 Ti pricing, AMD APUs, & other news. [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bit.ly/2GcGdJn Windows 10 pro OEM +Office 2019 package: https://bit.ly/2Orz0Jx 0:00 Tom has moved, and Dan was sick! (...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 98
Senior Editor at AnandTech Dr. Ian Cutress joins Tom to discuss everything Intel vs AMD vs Nvidia. This includes a Postmortem on Rocket Lake, challenges bringing big.LITTLE to windows, and who will be most equipped to win the Heterogenous Silicon Wars of 2025. [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/ For a limited time get 30% TOTAL off on the website!] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bi...
Apr 20, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 97
While Intel may have some impressive products coming…so does AMD according to the latest leaks. We break down the latest Nvidia, AMD, Intel, PlayStation, XBOX, and Nintendo Hardware news. [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/ For a limited time get 30% TOTAL off on the website!] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https://bit.ly/2GcGdJn Windows 10 pro OEM +Office 2019 package: https://bit.ly/2Orz...
Apr 13, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 96
Josh of NFC has been building the most compact high-performance cases for years. His builds have been featured on Linus Tech Tips and his perspective on DIY building is very unique. We discuss the state of modern graphics card design, and AMD's new success in SFF. [SPONSOR: https://www.cdkoffers.com/ For a limited time get 30% TOTAL off on the website!] 20% software discount code: brokensilicon Windows 10 Pro OEM key: https://bit.ly/2vfKucI Office 2016: https://bit.ly/3aBenUX Office 2019: https:...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 95
