Tag:CPU

Future Intel CPU sockets could support more generations, says Intel VP – “we are listening”

Intel's Robert Hallock confirms that he sees a future where Intel motherboard sockets support more generations of CPUs. LGA1954 could have a long life.

Best CPU cooler 2026: AIO and air coolers tested for Intel and AMD processors

Here are the best air, passive, and AIO coolers for your PC build, whether you're using an AMD Ryzen or Intel Core CPU.

AMD Ryzen 5 9650X and Ryzen 7 9750X are reportedly in the works, with slightly higher clock speeds

AMD is reportedly preparing a 6-core Ryzen 5 9650X and 8-core Ryzen 7 9750X, with 100MHz higher boost clocks than their predecessors.

How to use Precision Boost Overdrive to speed up your AMD Ryzen CPU, and what each PBO option does

Here's a full guide to how every AMD Precision Boost Overdrive option works to improve your CPU frequency and performance. Configure wisely.

Apple MacBook Neo CPU beats AMD and Intel chips in single-core benchmarks

Apple's A18 Pro processor shows impressive single-core performance on the MacBook Neo, putting Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm to the test.

Intel announces its “fastest gaming desktop processors ever” – meet Arrow Lake Refresh

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus are now official, with more cores, and an intriguing new change to boost gaming performance.

An interview with Intel: why Bartlett Lake isn’t coming to desktops, Panther Lake handhelds, CPU sockets, and more

We talk to Intel UK general manager, Simon Wilyman, about gaming handhelds, Bartlett Lake on the desktop, and RAM prices.

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs contain new tech to “boost performance” in games, according to leak

A leaked invite to a session about Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors states that they have "new technical features" specifically targeted at gaming.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus benchmarks break cover with a mixed bag of results

An early Intel Arrow Lake Refresh benchmark points to greater multi-threaded chops but only a minimal change in single-threaded performance.