We were impressed with Intel's top-tier 12th-generation desktop chips. Though still power-hungry compared to competing AMD Ryzen processors, their combination of big performance cores (P-cores) and ...

New-gen Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000-series processors with more cores than ever are coming in November. We got an early chance to test-drive AMD's flagship workstation mega-CPU. Computers are my ...

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Apple is said to be testing a new round of MacBook Pro models kitted with next-generation M3 silicon, including the eventual M3 Max with more CPU and GPU cores than found on the current-generation M2 ...

As promised, Intel has launched the Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026. These are the long-awaited "Panther Lake" chips, and if Intel's claims hold up under our own testing, they look ...

Not all Core i7 CPUs are created equal. Is Intel's new flagship Core i7 a laptop must-have, versus the chip one rung down the ladder? Our performance tests help you decide. I’m the deputy managing ...

Fancy, expensive processors are fun, but for most people who just want to build a decent middle-of-the-road PC for gaming (and anything else), the best advice is usually to buy a Core i5 or Ryzen 5 ...

Something to look forward to: After a long stretch of disappointing news and underwhelming products, Intel may finally have something to get excited about. The upcoming entry-level Core Ultra 3 205 is ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google It's fair to say the launch of AMD's launch of its Zen 5 ...

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If you're looking to upgrade from an older Ryzen or building a new PC, the two most attractive options for gamers right now are arguably the Ryzen 5 5600 for ~$200 or the Ryzen 7 5700X for ~$300. A ...