Tag: CPU
Your crashing Intel Core i9 may need to be severely underclocked to fix it
Intel Core i9-14900KS is a shadow of its former self when you attempt to run the CPU using a certified safe mode.
Just half of Intel’s i9-13900K CPUs are stable using Auto profiles
Only five out of ten Intel Core i9-13900K and two out of ten Core i9-14900K are stable using auto motherboard profiles.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F CPU hits retail at $299
AMD’s 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F processor is available to purchase at $299 as it lacks an iGPU, though it comes bundled with a Wraith cooler.
Deal of the day: AMD’s newest X3D gaming CPU falls to best price
Been waiting for the fledgling Ryzen 7 5700X3D to come down in cost? You're in luck as Amazon has dropped prices in the UK, US and Europe.
Best CPU in 2024 – the top AMD and Intel processors tested
You simply can't go wrong with any of these seven excellent processors.
Intel Core Ultra 5 240F may use two different core combinations
Intel Core Ultra 5 240F desktop processor rumours suggest it'll confusingly use a mix of 8P+16E and 6P+8E compute tiles.
Best CPU cooler in 2024 – air and AIO cooling tested
Looking for the best CPU cooler in 2024? From AIO to air, we've tested the five top coolers to keep your PC processor temps in check.
New thermal paste stencils take the fear out of fitting your CPU
A thermal paste stencil might sound over the top to some, but it's the perfect companion for first time PC builders.
Gigabyte Baseline BIOS setting tanks Intel’s Core i9 performance
Intel's Baseline mode on Gigabyte beta BIOS shows a massive performance reduction, transforming an i9 into an i7.
Qualcomm doubles down on Snapdragon X Elite against fake benchmark allegations
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite might not live up to the hype as OEMs call the processor's recent benchmarks into question.
Looks like Snapdragon X Plus rivals Intel and Apple after all
A new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus leak reveals the hardware in detail as well as the benchmarks, where the results are encouraging.
AMD GPU-less Ryzen processors to launch soon
AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F GPU-less APUs to reach retail sooner, opening the way for even cheaper AM5 builds.
