Tag:CPU

Intel shoots down Core Ultra 9 290K Plus – “we’re not going to make one”

Intel's Robert Hallock tells us it has no intention of releasing the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, despite clear signs of the CPU's existence.

Best CPU 2026 – the top AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors tested

Find the perfect CPU for your needs, whether that's an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D for gaming, or an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus for content creation.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Pitting the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus against the Ryzen 5 9600X, we unpack which CPU is the best value for money for under $200.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is now official, and coming very soon

Boasting 192MB of L3 cache, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is the first AMD processor where both 8-core chiplets have 3D V-Cache.

Intel and AMD gaming CPU prices are reportedly going up, as server chip production gets prioritised

Getting an AMD or Intel CPU at a fair price could become more difficult in the coming months, if you can find one at all.

Geekbench calls Intel Binary Optimisation results “invalid”, but its assessment may change

Until Geekbench can detect whether Intel Binary Optimisation is running, all results with compatible CPUs are flagged as potentially invalid.

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus vs. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Intel and AMD face-off for the $299 CPU crown, as we examine how the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Ryzen 7 9700X stack up against one another.

Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus may still exist after all, as new CPU benchmark results emerge

In the wake of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh launch, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has made another surprise appearance via Geekbench 6.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus review: a high value CPU for creators

Providing unparalleled multi-core value at $199, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a compelling choice of CPU for a budget workstation.