Latest reviews of Processors

Updated The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with excellent power efficiency and performance

A quad-core chip on the cheap is a compelling concept. The new 3.1GHz AMD Athlon II X4 645 is certainly a quad-core chip, but is it cheap enough at £95?

A triple-core chip for dual-core money? Where do we sign up?

Unlike the 4600 and 3800 below them, the 5200 and upwards haven't chucked a meg and a half of cache over the edge in a desperate attempt to lose cost-weight. This still carries a full 2MB of L2.

AMD packs a new dual-socket desktop motherboard chipset

The quad core conundrum remains

Back for one more fight

Updated The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a high-end desktop processor that brings AMD's typical multi-core domination, but with a rebuilt architecture that pushes single-core higher than ever before.

The Intel Core i5-11600K is Intel's newest mid-range champion. Is it the best CPU for gamers or another flop?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is a quick refresh on the massively successful 3600X, but with higher boost clocks and a refined manufacturing process.