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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Ben Wilson, Harish Jonnalagadda published
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?

New EU regulations could spell the end for stock CPU coolers
By Richard Devine published
Hardware New EU regulations mean CPU (and all other PC hardware) will need to shrink its packaging and make sure it's sustainable.

Intel's Core i5-14600K excels when paired with Z790 or B760 motherboards
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Intel's Core i5-14600K CPU is a midrange CPU that pairs well with Z790 and B760 motherboards. I've put together this list with a wide range of prices and features to help you decide.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H review: Efficient power but flawed AI
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is the flagship in a new line of mobile chips, and it's impressive in several ways. Its approach to AI is also confusing, though.

Here's what we know (so far) about NVIDIA's alleged ARM chips for laptops
By Sean Endicott published
CPUs NVIDIA will reportedly release its first-ever ARM-based chips for Windows PCs. The rumored N1X chip is expected by the end of 2025 and its sibling, the N1, is expected in 2026.

The worst of CES 2025
By Cale Hunt published
CES 2025 CES 2025 was full of new and high-tech gadgets, but not everything we saw was positive. Here are some of the goods that gave us pause or otherwise leaned toward disappointment rather than surprise.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D debuts far ahead of Intel's desktop flagship
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD also teased its new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs at CES 2025, complete with a new naming scheme.

The world's best CPU for gaming is out, and here's where to buy
By Cale Hunt last updated
It's here! AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D — the best CPU for PC gaming in 2024 — is now available to buy. Here's what you need to know, including where to buy and whether it's worth an upgrade.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: Retaining the title of best gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a higher price tag than its predecessor, but it's still the best pick for gamers and far cheaper than Intel's underwhelming offering.

NVIDIA and MediaTek might be collaborating on a 3nm AI PC CPU that could potentially blow Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite out of the water — and it reportedly tapes out later this month
By Kevin Okemwa published
3NM AI PC CPU NVIDIA and MediaTek are reportedly working on a 3nm AI PC processor.
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