Tag:CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9800X3D

It's a DDR4 vs DDR5 showdown, as we pit these AM4 and AM5 gaming CPUs against each other, comparing frame rates, app benchmarks, and more.

AMD will soon increase CPU, GPU, and motherboard prices by 10%, according to rumour

TSMC is apparently raising its prices by 10%, with AMD passing the buck to partners, likely resulting in consumers absorbing the cost.

Intel is reportedly replacing the Core i5-14600K with a CPU sporting eight P-Cores and DDR4 RAM support

This rumoured 16-core Raptor Lake Refresh chip would be better at gaming and multi-threading than the 14600K, and it would work with your old RAM.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F beats 5500 non-F by up to 16% in first gaming benchmarks

Early AMD Ryzen 5 5500F tests show a 3-16% frame rate uplift compared to the Ryzen 5 5500, thanks to its higher clock speed and faster PCIe support.

AMD unveils a new Ryzen CPU that works with DDR4 RAM, and it has a bargain price

With a faster clock speed than the 5500 and a free cooler for under £100, AMD's Ryzen 5 5500F offers a lifeline to anyone looking to build a budget PC.

This Intel-backed overclocking tool promises performance boosts of up to 60%, but there’s a catch

Hypertune aims to boost CPU and GPU performance, while reducing any overhead from your operating system, but it isn't free.

Intel CPUs reportedly set for 10% price rise in October

Looking to improve margins among declining shipments, Intel is apparently planning a price hike for PC CPUs, and may discontinue some products too.

Intel Nova Lake presentation leak shows a Q1 2027 release target

Intel is seemingly starting Nova Lake CPU mass production in 2026, followed by availability in 2027, with the flagship 52-core chip apparently coming later.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs. 7800X3D

We pit AMD's 8-core Zen 4 CPUs with 3D V-Cache against each other, in application and gaming benchmarks, to see which processor is the better buy.