Intel core articles
DDR5 vs. DDR4 in the Latest PC Games
As next-gen CPUs quickly approach, we've updated all our CPU benchmark data and have retested some Intel CPUs to highlight DDR5's impact on modern PC gaming performance.
The Best Gaming CPUs of the Past Two Generations: The Full Update
Soon we'll see the arrival of AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but in the meantime we've updated all our CPU benchmark data to recap how the current Intel and AMD generations played out.
Intel Lunar Lake chips might be delayed, while competing Snapdragon X and AMD Strix Point are ready to go
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: The Definitive Test
In this comprehensive shootout comparing AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel's Core i9-14900K, we explore Intel's Extreme and Performance profiles, stability issues, and their impact on gaming performance.
Intel still doesn't know what is causing Core i9 desktop CPUs to crash
Framework Laptop 13 gets a new Core Ultra model with a 120Hz VRR display and improved webcam, current users can also upgrade
AMD might have renamed its upcoming Ryzen AI mobile chips (again) to one-up Intel's numbering scheme
The legendary Zilog Z80 CPU is being discontinued after nearly 50 years
Intel is relaunching the Core i9-14900K... wait, it's the 6.2GHz Core i9-14900KS
New MSI firmware could mean lower temperatures for multiple Intel CPUs and motherboards
Two of the world's first desktop PCs discovered during routine home cleaning
In a nutshell: Even in this connected era where anything of value already seems to be on eBay, amazing discoveries are being made. In London, a routine house cleaning by a waste company uncovered two of the world's first desktop PCs, released back in the early 1970s, of which only three are known to still exist today.
Intel Core Ultra NPUs receive a boost from Windows 11 DirectML preview
The Best CPU Coolers - Early 2024
How should you keep your CPU cool? The more powerful your CPU is, the bigger and better cooler you'll need, but rest assured our guide will cover many great options at every size and price point.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K
It's time to take an updated look at the gaming performance of the Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, comparing head-to-head AMD and Intel's best gaming processors to see which one you should buy.
Intel is refining its computing vision and where it sees the PC going
Intel compares AMD's new Ryzen laptop naming scheme to snake oil salesmen
Intel Z790 Motherboard Roundup: 11 Motherboards Tested
If you're in the market for a new system or platform upgrade, and you've decided to go with Intel's 14th-gen Core CPU platform, these are the new Z790 motherboards you want to be aware of.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs. Intel Core i5-9600K: 2023 Revisit
Let's revisit the gaming performance of two budget CPUs from years past: the Ryzen 5 3600 and Core i5-9600K to see how they compare in today's games but also determine which platform has aged best.
Best CPU Deals, AMD vs Intel: Holiday CPU Buying Guide
A look at the CPU market and pricing to see what would truly constitute a Black Friday sale and give our advice on the kind of deals you can expect during the holiday shopping season.
Retailer lists Intel Core i9-14900KS with 6.2GHz stock speed, a consumer CPU record
The Upgrade Path: AMD Ryzen 3700X to 5800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-9900K
Following up with our CPU testing from last week: How do the 3700X and 9900K compare today, and how does the 9900K stack up against the 5800X3D? It's an interesting question and a great comparison to look back on.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-9900K: 8-Core CPUs, 4 Years Later
Today we're taking a look back at CPUs released in the last 4 to 5 years, the Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-9900K. There's a good reason (but not an obvious one) why we chose these two CPUs.
Intel Core CPU Clock-for-Clock Benchmark Test
A clock-for-clock (IPC) test of Intel LGA 1700 processors: we're comparing the 12th-gen, 13th-gen, and "new" 14th-gen CPU models to offer insight into their architectural improvements, if any.