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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: September 2014Sep 16, 2014 - in Reviews
This month reveals a wealth of new processors including Intel's eight-core beast, the Core i7-5960X. We also look at other Haswell-E options and consider AMD's new 95 W, eight-core FX processors, the 125 W FX-8370, and other new models and price changes.
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Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 Review: Haswell-EP Redefines FastSep 8, 2014 - in Reviews
We compare three generations of Intel's Xeon E5-2690 processors, plus the flagship Xeon E5-2699 v3 to see how Haswell-EP affects the datacenter.
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Intel Core i7-5960X, -5930K And -5820K CPU Review: Haswell-E RisesAug 29, 2014 - in Reviews
Were you disappointed by last year's Ivy Bridge-E launch? Core i7-5960X, -5930K, and -5820K promise more excitement, sporting up to eight cores, DDR4 memory, a new X99 chipset, and an LGA 2011-3 interface. Should you jump to upgrade, though?
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Intel SSD DC P3700 800GB and 1.6TB Review: The Future of StorageAug 13, 2014 - in Reviews
With the introduction of its SSD DC P3700, P3600, and P3500, Intel is giving us our first taste of the PCIe-based NVMe specification. We take the flagship P3700 for a drive in its 800 GB and 1.6 TB incarnations. Just how fast is the future of storage?
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The Pentium G3258 Cheap Overclocking ExperimentJul 29, 2014 - in Reviews
You wanted a comparison of Intel's Pentium G3258 using low-cost platform components. Can an entry-level motherboard and bundled heat sink still deliver a satisfying overclocking experience, or does going cheap ruin this dual-core CPU's value appeal?
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Core i7-4790K Review: Devil's Canyon Tantalizes EnthusiastsJun 10, 2014 - in Reviews
Despite a clear performance advantage, Intel just doesn't seem like an enthusiast-friendly company. Certain elements in the organization want to change that perception, though. Devil's Canyon is meant to allay power users with more speed.
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A 1400 MB/s SSD: ASRock's Z97 Extreme6 And Samsung's XP941Jun 5, 2014 - in Reviews
Z97 ushers in new and exciting ways to attach and use storage devices. With support for M.2 PCIe and SATA Express, two sides of the same SSD coin, Z97 improves on Z87. But not everywhere. AsRock add to Z97 with some new tricks, and so we take a look.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan: Android, Atom, And MoreApr 7, 2014 - in Reviews
Hyundai is updating its luxury sedan with a new platform and design for 2015. We flew out to Arizona for a first drive of the 2015 Genesis.
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The SSD 730 Series Review: Intel Is Back With Its Own ControllerFeb 27, 2014 - in Reviews
Once up on a time, Intel's 10-channel controller drove the SSD market forward. When it was replaced by a 6Gb/s processor in 2012, that technology was enterprise-only. Finally, Intel is giving enthusiasts a taste of its home-grown solution in the SSD 730.
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Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2: More Cores, Cache, And Better EfficiencyJan 7, 2014 - in Reviews
Intel recently launched its Xeon E5-2600 v2 CPU, based on the Ivy Bridge-EP architecture. We got a couple of workstation-specific -2687W v2 processors with eight cores and 25 MB of L3 cache each, and are comparing them to previous-generation -2687Ws.
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Intel SSD 530 Review: A Revised Controller And 20 nm FlashOct 31, 2013 - in Reviews
Intel recently lifted the veil on a replacement for its SSD 520, not surprisingly called the SSD 530. It partners new SandForce silicon with IMFT's 20 nm flash for better power consumption and a more modest price tag. Does the evolution pay off?
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Intel Core i7-4960X Review: Ivy Bridge-E, BenchmarkedSep 2, 2013 - in Reviews
Intel's Core i7-4960X is ready for prime time. Architecturally, it's a small step up from its predecessor, though. Is there any reason you should be thinking about Ivy Bridge-E as an upgrade to Sandy Bridge-E on your X79 motherboard?
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Intel's 12-Core Xeon With 30 MB Of L3: The New Mac Pro's CPU?Aug 12, 2013 - in Reviews
Apple's next-gen Mac Pro will be optioned with up to 12-core Xeon E5 processors. We got our hands on the upcoming Xeon E5-2697 V2 (the same one that recently appeared in Primate Lab's Geekbench Browser) and put it through our Windows-based test suite.
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Ultrabook: Behind How Intel is Remaking Mobile ComputingAug 1, 2013 - in Reviews
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with some of Intel's high-level execs responsible for the Ultrabook initiative to talk about its inception, to track its progress over a few generations, and to get an idea of where Ultrabooks are going.
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The SSD DC S3500 Review: Intel's 6 Gb/s Controller And 20 nm NANDJun 11, 2013 - in Reviews
As enterprise SSDs become more specialized and application-focused, Intel is hoping its SSD DC S3500 will strike a chord with customers looking for excellent read performance on a budget. We compare this drive to other notable contenders in its class.
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The Core i7-4770K Review: Haswell Is Faster; Desktop Enthusiasts YawnJun 1, 2013 - in Reviews
Intel's Haswell architecture is finally available in the flagship Core i7-4770K processor. Designed to drop into an LGA 1150 interface, does this new quad-core CPU warrant a complete platform replacement, or is your older Sandy Bridge-E system better?
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Intel Silvermont Architecture: Does This Atom Change It All?May 6, 2013 - in Reviews
We sat in on a Silvermont deep-dive, the architecture powering Intel's next-generation Atom processors. Manufactured at 22 nm, armed with an out-of-order execution engine, and optimized for power, will this be what buries the ARM-based competition?
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Is This Even Fair? Budget Ivy Bridge Takes On Core 2 Duo And QuadMay 5, 2013 - in Reviews
Reader requests affect much of the work we do, and we constantly receive email asking for this one: compare Intel's older Wolfdale- and Yorkfield-based designs against today's budget-friendly Ivy Bridge-based processors. Well, you asked, and we deliver.
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In Pictures: Tom's Hardware At NAB Show 2013May 2, 2013 - in Picture Story
Tom's Hardware was in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago for the 90th annual NAB Show. Join us as we review what we saw on the show floor, including cameras, lighting, drones, storage devices, sounds equipment, monitors, and accessories.
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Acer Iconia W510 Tablet: A Tale Of Intel Vs. ARM And Acer Vs. AppleApr 24, 2013 - in Reviews
Some folks still say that the x86 ISA will never catch up to ARM when it comes to efficiency. Our granular power analysis demonstrates just how efficient x86-based CPUs can be, though. But how does Intel compete when we dig deeper into user experience?
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Almost 20 TB (Or $50,000) Of SSD DC S3700 Drives, BenchmarkedApr 14, 2013 - in Reviews
We've already reviewed Intel's SSD DC S3700 and determined it to be a fast, consistent performer. But what happens when we take two-dozen (or about $50,000) worth of them and create a massive RAID 0 array? Come along as we play around in storage heaven.
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Core i7-4770K: Haswell's Performance, PreviewedMar 17, 2013 - in Reviews
A recent trip got us access to an early sample of Intel’s upcoming Core i7-4770K. We compare its performance to Ivy Bridge- and Sandy Bridge-based processors, so you have some idea what to expect when Intel officially introduces its Haswell architecture.
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Crysis 3 Performance, Benchmarked On 16 Graphics CardsMar 4, 2013 - in Reviews
Crysis 3 boasts amazing graphics quality, and is based on an engine that takes the strongest PCs to their knees. Is it playable on low-end hardware? Can we run this one at its highest detail levels on today's graphics cards? Our benchmarks tell the story.
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $1,000 Performance PCFeb 27, 2013 - in Reviews
With his budget cut in half, Thomas is trying to take the value crown by building the highest-end PC in this quarter's System Builder Marathon for $1,000. Can he out-do the value of Paul's $600 config or Don's $800 effort using solid-state storage?
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $800 Enthusiast PCFeb 26, 2013 - in Reviews
Last quarter, Don had $1,000 to spend on a mid-range enthusiast-oriented PC. This time around, we challenged him to build something better with $800. Is that even possible? Our System Builder Marathon continues, as we benchmark three hand-picked setups.
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $600 Gaming PCFeb 25, 2013 - in Reviews
After one quarter after another of Pentium-based budget-oriented gaming builds, Paul Henningsen is ready to put together something a little more potent. We gave him an extra $100 and asked him to show us how to spend that money. He obliged, gladly.
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Gaming Shoot-Out: 18 CPUs And APUs Under $200, BenchmarkedFeb 11, 2013 - in Reviews
Now that Piledriver-based CPUs and APUs are widely available (and the FX-8350 is selling for less than $200), it's a great time to compare value-oriented chips in our favorite titles. We're also breaking out a test that conveys the latency between frames.
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Intel SSD DC S3700 Review: Benchmarking ConsistencyJan 30, 2013 - in Reviews
With the recent announcement of the SSD DC S3700, Intel is firmly targeting enterprise customers with something not normally seen on spec sheets: performance consistency. Will their latest offering live up to expectations, or fall short? Lets find out.
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Update: Intel Expands Our Battery Testing At CES 2013Jan 9, 2013 - in Reviews
We've already shown that x86 competes readily with ARM's simpler architecture when it comes to battery life. We continue our investigation at this year's CES, where Intel came packing its own tests on four current-generation tablets.