Intel core articles
AMD vs. Intel: The Evolution of CPU Gaming Performance
After looking at the last few generations of Intel and AMD CPUs separately, here's our final installment in the gaming performance progress series. We compare a decade of AMD and Intel CPUs head to head.
Alleged Intel Core i9-12900K and DDR5 combo beats AMD's Threadripper in Cinebench
Intel's Core i9-12900K beats Ryzen 9 5950X by 39% in Ashes of the Singularity
Making a Fast Quad-Core Gaming CPU
How much difference can L3 cache make with just 4 CPU cores active? We've gone back to test a variety of CPUs checking for frequency, number of cores and L3 cache to draw some conclusions.
Early benchmarks show how Intel's Core i9-12900K is coming after the Ryzen 9 5950X's performance crown
How CPU Cores & Cache Impact Gaming Performance
At some point you may have heard someone say that for gaming you need X amount of cores. Examples include "6 is more than enough cores," or "you need a minimum of 8 cores for gaming," let's address that misconception.
Intel Core i5-11400H Review: Mainstream Ryzen Challenger
The Core i5-11400H mobile CPU comes as a direct competitor to AMD's Ryzen 5 5600H, which means it's used across many mainstream, affordable laptops usually offered as the entry-level option in many popular laptop series.
The first 12th-gen Intel "Alder Lake" CPUs to hit the market will target enthusiasts
Ryzen 7 vs. Core i7: Revisiting the 2700X vs. 8700K
To revisit the battle between the Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 7 2700X, we'll be comparing them in today's games and benchmark them alongside the new Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 5800X, so owners of the older Core i7 and Ryzen 7 CPUs can see if the upgrade is worth it.
Intel Core i9 11980HK Review: The Fastest Tiger Lake CPU
The Core i9-11980HK is the top processor in Intel's mobile stack, so let's find out how it performs against Ryzen 9 and the more mainstream Core i7-11800H which is often available in the same systems.
Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Core i7-11700K vs. Ryzen 7 2700X: 30 Game Benchmark
Here's an updated look at the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 2700X and comparing it with more modern 8-core, 16-thread CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i7-11700K. Is it worth the upgrade?
Microsoft may tweak Windows 11 minimum requirements to include Intel 7th-gen and AMD 1st-gen Ryzen CPUs
Intel refreshes 11th-gen Core mobile lineup with the Core i7-1195G7 and i5-1155G7 CPUs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-11700K: 32 Game CPU Battle
Today we've got a classic head to head CPU battle in our hands, with a comparison between the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i7-11700K, both of which are 8-core, 16-thread CPUs that cost around $400.
CPU and GPU Availability and Pricing Update: May 2021
Here's our monthly update looking into the current state of the CPU and graphics card markets. The good news is that one of the two is looking quite healthy, while the other is looking perhaps even worse than it was a month ago.
Intel B560 is a Disaster: Huge CPU Performance Differences and a Power Limit Mess
Recently I found testing Intel B560 boards so frustrating that I had to stop to warn readers of the possible pitfalls when buying one such board. Our findings are alarming and something all potential buyers should know.
Intel and Nvidia launch 11th-gen Tiger Lake H45 CPUs and RTX 3050 GPUs for gaming and high-performance laptops
Intel Core i7-11370H Review: Quad-Cores Aren't Enough in 2021
The Core i7-11370H is part of the Tiger Lake H35 line-up that bridges the gap between the UP3 series for ultraportables, and the 45W H-series chips used for work and gaming machines. Unfortunately, it fails at it.
Top 5 Best CPUs: Intel Core vs. AMD Ryzen
With readers constantly inquiring about which CPU they should buy, and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust.
Intel Z590 Motherboard Roundup: Entry-Level VRM Test
Today we're taking a look at the VRM thermal performance of 8 entry-level Intel Z590 motherboards, which does not mean these are affordable for everyone, but they are considered budget-conscious Z590 motherboards with prices starting at $170.
Intel Core i5-11400F Review: The New Value Champ
The Core i5-11400F coupled with a B560 motherboard make for an interesting build configuration, as it's significantly cheaper than the Core i5-11600K/Z590 and less than the cost of the Ryzen 5 5600X.
First reviews of Intel's Core i5-11400 are in, and it's a worthy competitor to the Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i9-11900K Review: Not a Great Flagship CPU
Usually it's the flagship CPU grabbing the headlines, but frankly, the Core i9-11900K at a list price of $540, simply doesn't stand a chance. But because you'll want to know where it stands, here we are.