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The best processor 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated Whether you're team Red or team Blue, we've got you covered with our picks for the best processors you can kit into your PC.

The best AMD processors 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated I'm rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.

AMD CEO says its chips made in the US will be up to 20% more expensive, but claims that it’ll be worth the price hike
By Darren Allan published
Lisa Su argues that while AMD CPUs could be up to 20% pricier if made in the US, that trade-off is worth it in terms of diversifying the supply chain.

Is Intel set for a great CPU comeback? Nova Lake in 2026 could copy AMD's playbook for a key gaming boost
By Darren Allan published
I don't know if there's a way back for Intel with PC gamers – but if there is, it's this rumored plan for Nova Lake to get more cache.

Firefox engineer warns Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are 'crashing more often because of the summer heat,' and it's making me worry about the future of these chips
By Darren Allan published
Should you be worried if you own one of these CPUs? The 14700K in particular is singled out as a concern.

Intel CEO reportedly admits 'it is too late for us' to catch AI leaders like Nvidia, but here's how it could still recover
By Darren Allan published
Lip-Bu Tan seemingly also said that "we are not in the top 10 semiconductor companies" any longer - a frank admission indeed.

Windows 11 desktop PCs could soon get Copilot+ AI powers, as Intel might radically switch tactics with next-gen CPUs
By Darren Allan published
Ready for your Windows 11 PC to get proper AI powers? Rumor has it Intel's next-gen desktop CPUs could deliver Copilot+ features.

Intel’s Nova Lake processors rumored to have unique hybrid architecture – are we moving away from discrete GPUs?
By Isaiah Williams published
We could be seeing upgraded iGPU performance in Intel's upcoming Nova Lake S desktop processors, if rumors about a hybrid architecture are true.

Can’t wait for AMD’s next-gen Ryzen CPUs? Zen 6 sighting hints they could arrive late in 2026, possibly packing a dream gaming chip
By Darren Allan published
What could be the Ryzen 10000 range of desktop processors might be with us sooner than the rumor mill expected.

Nvidia and MediaTek’s rumored gaming laptop chip could match the RTX 4070’s performance – and that’d be a potential game-changer for handhelds
By Isaiah Williams published
We could be seeing Nvidia enter the handheld gaming PC market space with a new gaming SoC, and a new rumor further hints at the possibility.
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