Hands-on testing, real-world insights, and side-by-side comparisons of the latest Processors from editors who know what matters most.

There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your ...

Upgrading or building out your workhorse PC on a tight budget? Here's how to shop for the right AMD or Intel processor for less than $300, along with the top-performing chips in our benchmark tests.

A fresh Intel CPU leak has given us the clearest picture yet of what the company's next generation of desktop gaming PC processors will deliver in its bid to beat the all-conquering AMD Ryzen X3D ...

Intel is having a bad time lately. The biggest scandal of the past few months has been the apparent hardware flaw causing 13th- and 14th-gen desktop CPUs to fail at high rates (which probably didn’t ...

These are the same chips AMD makes for regular laptops, but with different power settings better suited to a compact handheld system. There are handhelds based on Intel silicon (MSI’s Claw is the main ...

The list of the best processors is constantly shifting, with AMD and Intel constantly duking it out for a top slot. Although both companies have released some fantastic CPUs, they’ve put out plenty of ...

If your Intel CPU is acting up, rest easy — it’s not just you. In fact, the owners of some of Intel’s best processors have been going through a rough time lately — and that even includes game ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on who you ask, CPUs might top a list of the most important components you can find in a computer. People spend a lot of focus on ...