Intel’s new chips just set an exciting benchmark for graphics
Intel's newly launched Core Ultra 200V processors offer some very promising prospects for GPU performance.
AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment
Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.
Intel is flipping the script on laptops with ‘historic’ Lunar Lake CPUs
Intel's new Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra Series 2 mobile chips will finally be available later this month.
IFA 2024: everything we expect from the huge tech show
As the event celebrates its 100th year, it's starting to feel like IFA 2024 could be its biggest show in years.
I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.
It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops
We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top.
How long do CPUs really last?
The CPU is the single most important component in your PC, and when it dies, the impact is catastrophic. How long does a CPU last? Let's find out.
How long do GPUs really last?
Graphics cards are one of the most important — and most expensive — components in a PC. How long do GPUs last? Find out in our guide to GPU endurance.
Despite patches, Intel CPUs still struggle with Black Myth: Wukong
Even though Intel recently released a new BIOS update, new reports of instability issues are cropping up in regard to Black Myth: Wukong.
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road.
I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.
Intel’s latest chip update is a step in the right direction
BIOS updates are slowly starting to roll out for Intel's best CPUs, and for once, it seems like good news.
Intel’s downfall hurts everyone
Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails.
This new patch might finally fix the issues with Intel CPUs
Intel's partners are beginning to release microcode patches that might fix the problems with 13th- and 14th-gen processors.
Intel’s highly anticipated new graphics card is releasing before the end of the year
A conference held by Intel and Asus reportedly confirmed the release date of Battlemage graphics cards, and it's coming up quickly.
Intel finally delivers some much-needed good news on its CPUs
Intel is on track with its 18A process and is aiming to tape out the chip design in the first half of 2025.
Intel is finally stepping up on its instability fiasco
Intel is finally providing details on its extended warranty for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. Here are all of the details.
Does RAM speed matter for PC performance?
Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much.
How to overclock RAM
When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
Laptops are compromising for AI, and we have nothing to show for it
Dedicated AI processors are now a mainstay in laptops, despite the fact that there isn't much of a use for them right now.
Intel commits to two-year extended warranties for unstable chips
Intel finally responds to the growing processors issue, though the details are the warranty are still slim.
Intel might get slapped with a class-action lawsuit
Intel's instability problem is only getting more pronounced, with a law firm now investigating a potential class-action lawsuit.
Why I finally gave up on gaming laptops
Gaming laptops serve a purpose, but I can't find room for one in my repertoire of devices any longer.
I’ve lost all hope in PC hardware this year
At the start of 2024, we all thought we had a lot of interesting PC hardware coming up. Now, in the second half of the year, things are starting to look bleak.
I grilled Intel about its massive stability problem — here’s what it told me
Intel needs to provide answers for the instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. I grilled the company, and here's what it told me.
Gamers are flocking to return Intel CPUs — and some are permanently damaged
A retailer has gone on the record about Intel's instability problems and claims high return rates for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs.
Intel is losing ground to AMD
Intel's market share has decreased to 71.9% in the third quarter of 2024. It remains the global leader in processor sales, but is steadily losing ground to AMD.
Intel ‘disgustingly’ rejected some faulty CPU returns, YouTuber says
Intel has addressed the instability issue on its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but a YouTuber says the problem goes deeper.
Intel breaks silence on disastrous instability problem
Intel has finally narrowed down the cause of instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but we still don't have a fix.
Intel responds to reported laptop CPU instability problems
After facing instability issues with their Core i9 desktop CPUs, Intel has denied that mobile chips have the same problem.
Is your Intel CPU crashing? Here’s how to RMA an Intel CPU
If you're experiencing crashes, instability, or poor performance, you should consider getting your processor replaced. Here is how to RMA an Intel CPU.
AMD just snatched the performance crown, even with an impaired Ryzen 9 9950X
An early sample of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has been tested, and it already manages to beat the Intel Core i9-14900KS.
Intel can’t stay silent for much longer
Instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs still haven't been resolved, and Intel's silence on the matter can't continue.
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
I carried a small piece of Taiwan home with me, and it's this pack of corn puffs that haven't left the side of my gaming PC.
Game developer calls Intel flagship CPUs ‘defective’
According to the game studio behind Path of Titans, Intel's best CPUs fail almost every time, pushing Alderon Games toward AMD instead.
This is the PC gaming hardware I’m still looking forward to in 2024
We're halfway through 2024, but there's still a ton of PC gaming hardware on the way. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most.
AMD is now more recognizable than Intel
A new report from Kantar says that AMD has higher brand recognition than Intel, and it's one of the top 10 rising brands, alongside the likes of Nvidia.
Intel just discontinued a CPU that’s only 2 years old
Intel is discontinuing several CPU models, including the Core i9-12900KS that was released just two years ago.