Intel CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Processor Review - Team Blue Has Seen Better Days

October 28, 2024 | The Core Ultra 5 245K doesn't offer enough to warrant upgrading, though its power efficiency, low cooling requirements, and improved IGP are highlights.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor Review - Gamers Will Want More

October 25, 2024 | The Core Ultra 9 285K processor excels in some areas but definitely not all. Tough competition from AMD and Intel's 14th-gen lineup leaves us wanting more.

Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU Review

April 8, 2024 | Intel's Core i9-14900KS is best left to enthusiasts looking to set records and if you're going to attempt that you'll need high-end cooling and power.

Intel Core i5-14600K "Raptor Lake Refresh" CPU Review

October 17, 2023 | Intel's new Core i5-14600K processor delivers a modest uptick in performance when compared to its 13th Gen counterpart without increasing power usage.

Intel Core i7-14700K "Raptor Lake Refresh" CPU Review

October 17, 2023 | The Core i7-14700K processor delivers as it takes the crown as Intel's best gaming CPU in the newly launched 14th generation. Here's our full review.

Intel Core i9-14900K "Raptor Lake Refresh" CPU Review

October 17, 2023 | Intel got to work and produced the most out of its Raptor Lake architecture and the result is the just-released Core i9-14900K processor.

Intel Core i9-13900KS "Raptor Lake" CPU Review

February 23, 2023 | Intel's Core i9-13900KS "Raptor Lake" CPU is the first to hit 6GHz boost out of the box, but you're going to need to deploy a solid cooling setup.

Intel Core i7-13700K "Raptor Lake" CPU Review

October 31, 2022 | The new Intel Core i7-13700K "Raptor Lake" processor is a solid gamers CPU but really shines in productivity. Join us as we run it through its paces.

Intel Core i5-13600K "Raptor Lake" CPU Review

October 20, 2022 | Intel's just released Core i5-13600K processor is a treat for entry and mid-range gamers offering very good performance for the price.

Intel Core i9-13900K "Raptor Lake" CPU Review

October 20, 2022 | The Tick-Tock cycle returns as Intel's Raptor Lake refines what was possible with Alder Lake. Let's see what the Core i9-13900K processor is all about.

Intel Core i9-12900KS "Alder Lake" CPU Review

April 20, 2022 | Intel further refines its Alder Lake Core i9 processor with the 12900KS in an effort to hold its performance lead over AMD.

Intel Core i5-12600K "Alder Lake" CPU Review

November 8, 2021 | Intel's Core i5-12600K "Alder Lake" processor is an impressive CPU for its performance, low power consumption, and availability.

Intel Core i9-12900K "Alder Lake" CPU Review

November 4, 2021 | We knew Alder Lake CPU architecture would be good, but the top-end Core i9-12900K processor easily plants Intel on top once again.

Intel Xeon W-1390P and Supermicro X12 Motherboard Review

September 23, 2021 | Intel's Xeon W1390P processor and Supermicro's X12SAE-5 motherboard make a great combo. In this review, we check them out.

Intel Core i7-11700K CPU Review

June 14, 2021 | The Intel Core i7-11700K desktop processor is an attractive option given the latest round of price cuts! Join us as we explore it.

Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: 1080p, 1440p and 4K gaming

May 12, 2021 | Intel's new Core i7-11700K gets tested against AMD's Ryzen 7 3800X at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K -- how does it compare? Let's find out.

Intel Core i5-11600K "Rocket Lake S" CPU Review

March 30, 2021 | Intel's Core i5-11600K "Rocket Lake S" CPU aims to be a gamer's best friend. Let's explore the bottom of the K series SKUs.

Intel Core i9-11900K "Rocket Lake S" CPU Review

March 30, 2021 | Intel's brand new Core i9-11900K "Rocket Lake S" processor takes on AMD's Zen 3 might head-on as we pit it against the 5800X!

Intel Core i9-10850K LGA1200 CPU Review

October 13, 2020 | Flagship on a budget, the Intel Core i9-10850K processor delivers in terms of performance and price. Join us as take a look.

10th Gen: Intel Core i9 10900K & Core i5 10600K CPU Review

May 20, 2020 | Today we get to show you what Intel's new 10th Gen Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K processors can do. Come join us for the ride.

Intel Core i9 10980XE (Cascade Lake-X) Processor Review

November 25, 2019 | Intel's Core i9 10980XE CPU gets fully tested, and now we can finally show you just how it performs.

Intel Core i9-9900KS (Coffee Lake) Processor Review

October 30, 2019 | Intel claims its Core i9-9900KS is the CPU you need to build the world's fastest gaming PC. Let's take a close look at those claims.

Intel Launches Cascade Lake CPUs with up to 56 cores

April 2, 2019 | Intel takes another swing at AMD with Cascade Lake CPUs with 56 cores.

Intel Unlocked Xeon W-3175X (System) Review

January 30, 2019 | Intel's new Xeon W-3175X is a beast and worthy of its high price tag.

GIGABYTE Z390 9th Gen OC Guide & VRM Thermal Test

November 26, 2018 | An extensive overclocking guide and VRM thermal test for the GIGABYTE Z390 motherboards.

Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Review

November 13, 2018 | Intel refreshes its flagship CPU with the new Core i9-9980XE, but is it worth it?

Intel Core i9-9900K 9th Gen Coffee Lake Review

October 19, 2018 | Intel's very first consumer 8C/16T processor is the new king, the Core i9-9900K.

Intel Fall 2018 Event: Everything That Wasn't Streamed

October 9, 2018 | Everything you need to know about Intel's new processors!

Intel Core i7-8086K Coffee Lake Review

July 10, 2018 | We think the 8086K is the best CPU for the Z370 platform and the best overclocking CPU we have seen from Intel.

Supermicro X299 Overclocking Guide

May 24, 2018 | Steven goes into a deep dive with a sprawling overclocking guide on the Supermicro C9X299-PG300 motherboard.

Supermicro X11DAi-N Server Motherboard Review

March 30, 2018 | Looking for a workstation motherboard with support for two Intel Xeon Scalable Processors? Check out the X11DAi-N from Supermicro.

Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 Processor Review, Consumer Tested

March 28, 2018 | Intel's Xeon Gold 6154 Processor has been put to the test at a consumer level, how do you think it will do?

The Coffee Lake Overclocking Guide

January 17, 2018 | Our official Coffee Lake OC guide!

Intel launches 8th Gen CPUs with Radeon GPUs & Hades Canyon

January 7, 2018 | AMD product on an Intel processor. No way, right? Actually, it has happened. Let's discuss.

Intel Core i7-8700K and i5-8400 Coffee Lake CPU Review

October 5, 2017 | Intel today takes the covers off its newest desktop processors, the Core i7-8700K and i5-8400 Coffee Lake CPUs. Strap in as we check them out.

Intel Core i9-7980XE and i9-7960X CPU Review

September 25, 2017 | Intel's newest desktop processors hit the market today in the Core i9-7980XE and i9-7960X. But you are going to need up to $2000 to afford one.

Intel details 8th Generation Core CPUs with Kaby Lake-R

August 21, 2017 | Today Intel introduces its brand new 8th Generation Core processors with the Kaby Lake-R CPU. Let's take a look!

Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Skylake-X 8C/16T CPU Review

August 8, 2017 | Intel's Core i7-7820X X-Series Skylake-X 8C/16T processor gets examined to see where it sits in the market to help you on the buying decision.

Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Kaby Lake-X CPU Review

July 5, 2017 | Intel's Core i7-7740X X-Series Kaby Lake-X CPU gets put under the spotlight as we completely run it through its paces to see how it does.

Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Skylake-X CPU Review

June 19, 2017 | Intel's newest processor is here, the Core i9-7900X X-Series Skylake-X CPU. We take a deep dive into it and see what it's all about.

Intel Introduces X299, Kabylake-X, and Skylake-X

May 30, 2017 | In what is a solid response to AMD's Ryzen, Intel unveils its Core X-Series processors and X299 desktop chipset. Game on, PC fans!

Intel Core i3-7350K Kaby Lake CPU Review

February 15, 2017 | Intel's Core i3-7350K "Kaby Lake" processors gets fully examined and overclocked as we compare it against its bigger brother, the 7700K CPU.

Intel Kaby Lake 7700K CPU Review

January 3, 2017 | Intel's "Kaby Lake" 7700K desktop processor launches today, but how does it vary from the 6700K and other CPUs? Let's find out.

Intel 7th Gen Kaby Lake Core Processor Overview

August 30, 2016 | Intel has just officially released details on its 7th Gen "Kaby Lake" Core processors and we cover just as much as we can right here.

Intel Broadwell-E Core i7-6950X 10-Core Extreme Edition CPU Review

May 31, 2016 | Intel's 10-core/20-thread "Broadwell-E" Core i7-6950X 10-Core Extreme Edition CPU is here. It's super fast, and super expensive.

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!

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.

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.

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.