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Lunar Lake CPU die.

Everything we know about Lunar Lake, Intel’s big next-generation chips

Intel's Lunar Lake is a mobile-first generation of energy efficient CPUs that may well launch before the end of 2024. Here's what we know so far.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

How hot is too hot for your CPU?

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G APU installed in a motherboard.

AMD Zen 5: Everything we know about AMD’s next-gen CPUs

Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Reviewers agree: Intel’s latest chip is truly ridiculous

Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel just launched the ‘world’s fastest’ CPU

DeepCool Assassin IV in a PC.

What’s the biggest CPU cooler ever made?

Pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Here’s how two of the best budget CPUs stack up against each other

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

What CPU do I have? Here’s how to easily check

Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel Arrow Lake: everything we know about the 15th-gen chips

Over the shoulder view of a person using a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop.

What is CPU usage, and how to fix high CPU usage

CPU cooler installed in the Hyte Y40 case.

The best CPU coolers to buy for every budget

Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

All the ways to lower your CPU temperatures, from easy to expert

Intel announcing the Meteor Lake release date on Intel Innovation.

Intel Meteor Lake is coming to desktop, but there’s a big catch

Is Intel Meteor Lake really coming to desktops? That question is a lot tougher to answer than it might seem.
Intel processors next to each other.

ASRock may have released a major leak about Intel Raptor Lake

An unexpected source came forward with new information about Intel's rumored Raptor Lake refresh. Will the new CPUs be worth the money?
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

These two CPUs are the only ones you should care about in 2023

Forget the high-end stuff. You can get away with buying a $200 CPU and still enjoy your new PC. These two CPUs are the champions of performance-per-dollar.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D box.

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 5 5600X3D could completely dethrone Intel in budget builds

AMD's new Ryzen 5 5600X3D is soon going on sale as part of an exclusive partnership with Micro Center.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 3D V-cache compared

AMD has created some serious competition for its flagship Ryzen 9 7950X -- the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Here's how they stack up against each other.
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D inside of its packaging.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: only one choice for PC gamers

AMD's latest 3D V-Cache beast, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, is here, and it poses a big threat to Intel's Core i9-13900K.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

Intel’s Core i9-13900KS hits 6GHz out of the box, but there’s a catch

Intel's latest CPU, the Core i9-13900KS, has just arrived. This monstrous chip is pushing the limits in more ways than one.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

CES 2023: Intel’s new 13th-gen CPUs are faster, cheaper, and more efficient

Intel has just unveiled a massive list of new desktop processors, including some ultra-efficient chips that cost less than the K-series models.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

AMD drops huge price cuts on Ryzen 7000-series processors right now

AMD has cut the prices for its Ryzen 7000-series processors by up to $120 in some cases.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Intel Core i9-13900K vs. Core i9-12900K: Is it worth the upgrade?

Intel's latest flagship, the Core i9-13900K, brings up the core count and offers various upgrades. How does it compare to the Core i9-12900K?
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel Raptor Lake CPUs: Everything we know about the 13th-gen processors

Raptor Lake is Intel's 13th generation of processors, and they're finally here. Here's everything you need to know about specs, pricing, and performance.
Intel's CEO holding a Raptor Lake processor.

Intel just accidentally leaked a mysterious 34-core CPU

A mysterious 34-core Intel Raptor Lake CPU was spotted at Innovation 2022, but is it really a Raptor Lake?
The Ryzen 9 7900X sitting against a box.

You probably can’t hit max clock speeds on AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is going to have a high maximum clock speed, but most of us won't be able to achieve it -- here's why.
intel raptor lake hits 8 ghz fcb67zxxwaerpie

Intel Raptor Lake sets a sizzling new record for clock speeds

Intel has revealed new information about the upcoming Raptor Lake CPUs. Expect the clock speeds to hit previously unseen heights.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Leak confirms Intel Raptor Lake may bring huge core increase

The official specifications for Intel Raptor Lake were just leaked, revealing everything there is to know about the upcoming next-gen CPUs.
A Ryzen 5000 chip on the left and a Ryzen 7000 chip on the right against a blue background

There’s a problem with those amazing Ryzen 7000 benchmarks

New benchmarks of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X just emerged. The CPU absolutely destroyed its predecessor. But can you trust these results?
Lightmatter's Passage interconnect.

This startup claims to have unlocked the secret to speedy CPUs

A startup has just introduced the idea that could unlock the future of chips -- replacing electrical wiring with photonics. Here's what we know about it.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

New AMD B650 Extreme motherboards are built for budget overclocking

Alongside the new Zen 4 CPUs, AMD has revealed more information about the AM5 platform and the budget B650 and B650 Extreme motherboards that are coming soon.
AMD Ryzen processor inside a motherboard.

Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU outperforms Zen 3 by up to 40%

Two upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 processors appeared in leaked benchmarks. In some of the tests, they destroyed the processors from the current generation.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD and Asus team up to make Zen 4 overclocking a breeze

Asus has just revealed that it will be adding a Dynamic OC Switcher feature to its ROG AM5 motherboards. This means good news for overclockers.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake boosts performance, but the requirements are staggering

Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900K may come with an extra mode that boosts performance while bringing the power consumption to a staggering level.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD steals Intel’s spotlight with new Ryzen 7000 release date

According to a new leak, AMD may delay the launch of Ryzen 7000. The new date would ramp up the competition between AMD and Intel.