Tag:CPU

Future Intel CPUs could feature RGB LEDs

A new patent published by Intel details how the company could insert RGB LEDs into a processor for aesthetics and diagnostics.

Intel Nova Lake release on horizon, as platform passes USB and PCIe compliance tests

Several device IDs associated with Intel's new Nova Lake CPUs, and their 900-series chipsets, pass compliance testing, suggesting a launch is looming.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9800X3D

It's a DDR4 vs DDR5 showdown, as we pit these AM4 and AM5 gaming CPUs against each other, comparing frame rates, app benchmarks, and more.

AMD will soon increase CPU, GPU, and motherboard prices by 10%, according to rumour

TSMC is apparently raising its prices by 10%, with AMD passing the buck to partners, likely resulting in consumers absorbing the cost.

Intel is reportedly replacing the Core i5-14600K with a CPU sporting eight P-Cores and DDR4 RAM support

This rumoured 16-core Raptor Lake Refresh chip would be better at gaming and multi-threading than the 14600K, and it would work with your old RAM.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F beats 5500 non-F by up to 16% in first gaming benchmarks

Early AMD Ryzen 5 5500F tests show a 3-16% frame rate uplift compared to the Ryzen 5 5500, thanks to its higher clock speed and faster PCIe support.

AMD unveils a new Ryzen CPU that works with DDR4 RAM, and it has a bargain price

With a faster clock speed than the 5500 and a free cooler for under £100, AMD's Ryzen 5 5500F offers a lifeline to anyone looking to build a budget PC.

This Intel-backed overclocking tool promises performance boosts of up to 60%, but there’s a catch

Hypertune aims to boost CPU and GPU performance, while reducing any overhead from your operating system, but it isn't free.

Intel CPUs reportedly set for 10% price rise in October

Looking to improve margins among declining shipments, Intel is apparently planning a price hike for PC CPUs, and may discontinue some products too.