Intel CPU Vulnerabilities

Discussions focus on whether machines, servers, and services are affected by a vulnerability due to using Intel CPUs, referencing specific generations like Skylake, Xeon, Sandy Bridge, and support implications.

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VPOPCNTDQ CPU GPU MIC AMD SG AI VBMI C2558 IPC intel cpus cpu lake processors i7 atom gen laptops older

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clarry May 21, 2019 View on HN

Still using Intel CPUs, judging by the fine print.

leetcrew Mar 18, 2020 View on HN

what are they? looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago.

crabapple Nov 13, 2008 View on HN

what is in the cpus of those machines will be in the cpus of all machines. jesus, how much more legit can you get than intel telling you this is coming?

thcleaner999 May 30, 2020 View on HN

Good for them intel processors hasn’t changed last 2 years

anentropic Apr 3, 2024 View on HN

Lots offer Intel CPUs though...

baxtr Dec 3, 2022 View on HN

What Intel are you referring to?

azinman2 Apr 30, 2020 View on HN

Hardly unique to intel's cpus... they're just the biggest target.

lotsofpulp Mar 11, 2023 View on HN

Intel ones do, I am pretty sure.

LargoLasskhyfv Dec 3, 2025 View on HN

Slightly misleading when the used CPUs are intel Xeons, imo.

liaukovv Mar 25, 2021 View on HN

I sure would be if my intel processor wasnt 6 generations old