For anyone looking to buy a workstation or server CPU, quad-core CPUs have become mainstream. Therefore it's important to know what you're getting for the money so I've compiled a chart with general ...

PC Desktop computers are one of the best platforms to customize, upgrade, and set one's preferences on, as different parts to combine can make one's work or gaming setup fulfill its functions. Two of ...

AMD has been unafraid to push back against the long-standing dominance of Intel in the CPU arena by talking up both the value-per-dollar and high-end performance delivered by their latest Ryzen ...

In case you are unaware, MediaTek holds the Top position in the global smartphone processor market with a 35% market share (as of Q3 2024). Qualcomm follows in second place, having a 25% market share.

An important factor to consider when deciding to purchase any laptop computer is the characteristics of the central processing unit, or CPU. Most processors found in consumer-grade notebooks are made ...

From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical jargon.

I have a 2014 15” MacBook Pro and am idly speculating some of the configs on the new 13” and 16” models. The processor in my 15” is a 2.8 GHz quad-core i7 (the “Haswell” generation). The new 13” can ...

During the company’s annual update video, Ampere Computing announced an extension to its Altra and Altra Max processor families called AmpereOne. AmpereOne features a new Ampere-designed core and new ...

It’s that time of year again. Arm has revealed a new line of CPUs and GPUs that could power your flagship Android phone in 2025. What does this mean for your next phone, though? Join us as we dive ...

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I'm trying to upgrade a system or two for virtualization tinkering and I'm having a hard time figuring out the naming scheme of all the various processors, their performance relative to one another ...