Intel CPUs - Page 2
Browse our Intel CPUs section, featuring 87 items curated from the Processors category. Dive into the latest releases, detailed buying guides, expert tips, performance benchmarks, and hands‑on reviews - everything you need to compare options, stay ahead of trends, and make the best informed choices. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.
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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.
Intel Core i7 5960X EE (Haswell-E) CPU and X99 Chipset Review
August 29, 2014 | It's here! The platform for people wanting absolutely awesome power: Intel's X99, DDR4, and the Core i7 5960X Extreme Edition CPU. Let's take a look now!
Intel Pentium G3258 (Haswell) 20th Anniversary CPU Gaming Performance
July 21, 2014 | We wrap up our Intel G3258 CPU coverage by seeing what happens against the i7-4790K in a gaming environment. Follow on as Shawn tells us all about it.
Intel Pentium G3258 (Haswell) 20th Anniversary Edition CPU Performance
July 15, 2014 | Intel celebrates 20 years with the Intel Pentium G3258 processor. We find out just what it's all about in this performance overview article by Shawn.
Intel Core i7 4790K (Devil's Canyon) CPU Review
June 20, 2014 | Codename Devil's Canyon is out from Intel. We see just what the new Core i7 4790K processor is all about as we put it through our CPU testing regiment.
Intel Core i7 4790 (Haswell Refresh) CPU and Z97 Performance Preview
May 6, 2014 | We check out one of the upcoming CPUs that the Intel Haswell refresh brings to the table. Let's see just what the i7 4790 and Z97 can do in our testing!

Intel Core i7 4770K (Haswell 4th Gen) CPU and Z87 Express Chipset Review
June 1, 2013 | Like any Intel launch, Haswell is the world's worst kept secret. But today it all becomes official and we can start to talk about it in detail.
Intel Core i7 3970X Extreme Edition (Sandy Bridge-E) CPU Review
November 28, 2012 | We're checking out the new Core i7 3970X EE from Intel. The only thing probably more insane than its performance is its price tag. Intel's top-dog is in the house!
Intel Core i7 3770k (LGA 1155) Ivy Bridge CPU Review
April 23, 2012 | Intel's Ivy Bridge platform officially launches today and we check out the brand new Core i7 3770k from Intel in our full review.
Intel Ivy Bridge Overclocking with the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K CPUs
March 20, 2012 | We check out overclocking results from the new Ivy Bridge processors; the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K.
Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i7 3770K
March 19, 2012 | We look at the big brother to the upcoming Ivy Bridge based Intel Core i5 3570k, the i7 3770k. Let's move with haste and check it out.
Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i5 3570K
March 19, 2012 | We take the upcoming Intel Core i5 3570k for a quick spin around the GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H to see what we can expect from Ivy Bridge next month.
Eyefinity Examined with Sapphire HD 6970 x4 and Core i7 3960X
November 25, 2011 | We pull out our three U2410s again and pair them with four HD 6970s and the new Sandy-Bridge E platform.
Core i7 3960X with 4-Way CrossFireX HD 6970 Performance Analysis
November 24, 2011 | We find another HD 6970 lying around and throw it into the fray. How's 4-Way CrossFireX traveling these days?
Intel Core i7 3930K (LGA 2011) CPU Review
November 23, 2011 | Don't want to spend Extreme Edition money, but want to get in on Sandy Bridge-E? Maybe the i7 3930K is your weapon of choice.
Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition (LGA 2011) CPU Review
November 14, 2011 | The much anticipated replacement to the X58 platform is here. We look at the 3960X EE and the associated X79 chipset!
AMD FX-8150 vs. Intel i7-2600k CrossFireX HD 6970 x3 Head-to-Head
October 13, 2011 | We throw three HD 6970s into both our Z68 and 990FX setups and see what happens with our overclocked CPUs.
Intel Core i7-2600K and Core i5-2500K (Sandy Bridge) CPUs
January 2, 2011 | Intel is looking to start the New Year off with quite a bang as they launch not just one, but two redesigned CPUs. Say hello to the i7-2600K and the i5-2500K.
Intel Core i7-875K (Socket 1156) Unlocked CPU
May 27, 2010 | Intel has upped the overclocking ante on their CPU line-up with a new "K" series CPU. Will these unlocked parts really help with your OC addiction?
Intel's new Gulftown Six Core CPU meets LN2 Extreme Cooling
March 11, 2010 | The rein of Gulftown starts today. Let's see what it can do with some LN2 extreme cooling on tap!
Intel Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU
March 10, 2010 | Intel is stepping up the game with the release of the Core i7 980X; their 32nm, 6-core, 12-thread productivity monster for the 1366 socket.
Intel 32nm Clarkdale Core i5 661 CPU with integrated GPU
January 3, 2010 | Intel had a great 2009 with Nehalem and Lynnfield. Will Clarkdale and 32nm kick 2010 off with a bang or a pop? Let's take a look and see.
Intel 'Lynnfield' Core i5 750 and Core i7 870 Performance Testing
September 7, 2009 | Core i7 LGA 1366 Intel shocked the high-end CPU performance world. Now Lynnfield LGA 1156 is set to change the mainstream playing field, too.
Intel Core i7 975 3.33GHz Processor Tested
June 2, 2009 | Intel has a new flagship weapon out in its Core i7 975 processor and today we get the chance to see how deserving it is of its flagship status.
Stock to Clocked - Core i7 920 at 3.8GHz
November 30, 2008 | With the new Core i7 920 in hand, it's time to overclock it and see what kind of performance boost we can achieve.
Core i7 920 Core Disabling Performance Analysis
November 28, 2008 | We start disabling cores on the new Core i7 920 and see what it does to performance. Our results were very interesting!
Intel Core 2 Evolves- QX9650 45nm Penryn
November 11, 2007 | We've got our first 45nm Intel processor in hand, this in the form of the Yorkfield quad core QX9650.
Intel QX6850 Quad-Core CPU - 1333MHz FSB
July 20, 2007 | With Intel taking Core 2 to 1333MHz, we decide to find out how significant the gains are from the higher FSB.
nVidia nForce 680i SLI Chipset - Core 2 Enthusiasts Dream?
November 19, 2006 | We take a look at nVidia's latest chipset, the nForce 680i. It is an amazing chipset with impressive overclocking!
Intel Core 2 Quad - Kentsfield arrives with Four Cores
October 31, 2006 | Intel is releasing their newest CPU today, the Core 2 Quad Q6700. It's just like a Conroe but comes with four cores.
Overclocking Intel Core 2 Processors - How far will they go?
August 28, 2006 | Everyone knows Intel Core 2 is a good processor but what happens when you take an E6700 and X6800 Extreme and overclock?
Intel Core 2 Duo is here - could it be Intel's day to shine?
July 13, 2006 | Could it be Intel's day to shine today? We take a close look at their new Core 2 Duo processors, the X6800 and E6700.
Benchmarking Intel Conroe Core 2 X6800, E6700 and E6600
June 9, 2006 | We benchmarked the complete set of Intel Conroe Core 2 processors including X6800, E6700 and E6600. Photos included!
Intel's newest processors - Smithfield 840 and Presler 955 XE
January 5, 2006 | Intel has just launched a new chipset platform (975X) and a couple new Dual Core processors. Let's take a closer look!


