CPUs, Chipsets & SoCs for 2015

Ask the Experts: Which CPU upgrade? Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, or the Q6700?

November 6, 2015 | I want to upgrade my Intel Pentium 4 506 to something better, help!

Intel Skylake Microarchitecture - High Level Info from IDF 2015

August 24, 2015 | We attended IDF 2015 last week and learned more details about Intel's latest microarchitecture named Skylake. Here are the details for you.

Intel Skylake Core i7-6700K CPU (Z170 Chipset and GT530) Review

August 5, 2015 | Today is a big day for Intel with the launch of its newest desktop platform, Z170 and a new CPU, the "Skylake" Core i7-6700K. Here's our full take!

AMD A-Series A10-7870K Kaveri Refresh APU Review

August 3, 2015 | Much attention these days is given to Intel's Core CPUs, but how about AMD's latest A10-7870K Kaveri Refresh APU? It might just surprise you.

Intel Core i7-5775C 3.3GHz Broadwell LGA-1150 CPU Performance Overview

July 2, 2015 | We take a close look at Intel's Core i7-5775C 3.3GHz Broadwell processor. We tell you all about it and compare it against the Core i7-4790K.

Ask the Experts: In which situations will an Intel processor beat an AMD processor?

March 10, 2015 | Will an Intel processor beat an AMD processor at most things? Or are there certain scenarios where the AMD will come out on top?

Intel's new Cherry Trail x5, x7 and x3 Atom SoC Lineup Preview

March 2, 2015 | Today at MWC 2015, Intel unveiled its upcoming Cherry Trail x5 and x7 SoC processors as well as full details on the Atom x3. Here's our preview.

Ask the Experts: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i7-4790K for video production/rendering PC?

February 24, 2015 | Which CPU should I purchase for gaming, 3D design, rendering and video editing? Intel or AMD?

AMD Carrizo Performance Mobile APU with Excavator Core Preview

February 24, 2015 | AMD recently introduced the world to its latest mobile APU, Carrizo. With it, AMD promises large power savings and performances in the years ahead.

Intel Broadwell 5th Gen Core Processor Family Preview

January 5, 2015 | Steven gives us a look at Intel's upcoming Broadwell 5th Gen Core processor family, what you can expect from it and what it means for you in 2015.