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Intel Xeon E5-2600: Doing Damage With Two Eight-Core CPUsMar 6, 2012 - in Reviews
Intel's vaunted Sandy Bridge architecture has finally made its way to the company's dual- and quad-socket-capable Xeon processors. We got our hands on a pair of eight-core Xeon E5-2687W CPUs to compare against the older Xeon 5600- and 5500-series chips.
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Intel Xeon E3-1275 Review: Sandy Bridge Goes ProfessionalMay 2, 2011 - in Reviews
We've already seen Sandy Bridge impress in the desktop space. Does Intel's latest processor architecture have what it takes to dominate the single-socket server and workstation space, too? We run the fastest workstation SKU through our benchmark suite.
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AMD’s Bulldozer And Bobcat Architectures Pave The WayAug 24, 2010 - in Reviews
Ahead of its most significant processor redesign since 2003, AMD is talking about its Bulldozer and Bobcat architectures, both of which are expected in 2011. Will AMD be able to catch up, or even surpass Intel's lead? The future looks interesting, indeed.
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Intel Xeon 5600-Series: Can Your PC Use 24 Processors?Jul 26, 2010 - in Reviews
The professional space is peppered with products derived from the desktop. Today we're looking at Intel's Xeon X5680 CPUs, which look a lot like Core i7-980X, only they're optimized for dual-socket platforms. We're also introducing new Adobe CS5 tests.
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Intel’s Xeon 7500-Series CPUs Target Enterprise ComputingApr 8, 2010 - in Reviews
Intel's x86 architecture has done well in the mid-range of the server market, but it's still not considered the proper solution for mission-critical systems. That'll change with Xeon 7500 (formerly Nehalem-EX), which could very well displace Itanium.
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Intel’s Atom D510 And NM10 Express: Down The Pine Trail With D510MODec 20, 2009 - in Reviews
Intel's Atom processor family showed promise when it launched back in 2008, but it certainly wasn't an ideal desktop platform. Atom is back with an integrated memory controller, on-die graphics, and a new two-chip configuration. But is it any better?
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Intel Core i7 (Nehalem): Architecture By AMD?Oct 14, 2008 - in Reviews
Intel's new Core i7 processors represent a major evolution of the Core 2-series, though a lot of the additions look like they come from AMD's playbook. Is there any truth here or are we the only ones thinking it?
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Nvidia's CUDA: The End of the CPU?Jun 18, 2008 - in Reviews
CUDA software enables GPUs to do tasks normally reserved for CPUs. We look at how it works and its real and potential performance advantages.
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Intel Skulltrail 3: 8 vs 4 Core PerformanceFeb 8, 2008 - in Reviews
We compare the performance of the dual-socket Skulltrail system to that of Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and QX9650 CPUs. All three are Penryns and share identical features, but the test results were not what we expected.
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AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition: New Hope?Feb 5, 2008 - in Reviews
AMD fans who want to overclock their processors can rejoice at news that the CPU maker is offering a Black Edition of its current fastest quad-core model.
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Update: New Notebook CPU ChartsJan 9, 2008 - in Reviews
We added a new interactive charts page that allows you to compare most of Intel's mobile Core 2 Duo processors. The results can also be contrasted to those of our desktop CPU charts.
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Parallel Processing, Part 1: CPU CoresOct 8, 2007 - in Reviews
Clock speed is only one part of the story. More and more PC components are laid out with multiple units to increase performance via parallelism. In part 1 of this article series, we compare single, dual and quad cores CPUs using identical architectures and clock speeds.
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Virtual Infrastructure Summit At VMWorld 2005Oct 26, 2005 - in Reviews
This past week VMWare hosted the 2005 VMWorld event, at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those of you who have no prior knowledge of VMWare, the key concept behind it is virtualization of computer hardware.
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A Cool Bunch: How To Put A Lid On The Die Temperature Of Your AthlonSep 16, 2002 - in Reviews
Testing, testing... THG has pulled all the stops to give you the latest in-depth look at the market for CPU fan coolers. No fewer than 55 products were subjected to the rigors of a comprehensive testing procedure with a new CPU simulator.
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Athlon XP Meets P4: A Comparison Of All CPUsOct 31, 2001 - in Reviews
We've got a monster comparison of CPUs highlighting the struggle between Athlon XP and Pentium 4. New benchmarks crown the performance leader as well as the winner for best price/performance ratio.
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AMD Launches Athlon Processor at 1300 and 1333 MHzMar 22, 2001 - in Reviews
Only a few weeks ago we learned from AMD's president Hector Ruiz that AMD is not feeling under any particular pressure to release the next speed grade Athlon processor, as long as the current models are successfully competing against the Pentium 4 products of archenemy Intel. A handful of reviewers and analysts know very well that samples of Athlon 1333 processors are running flawlessly for more than a month now. Today, on the first day of CeBIT2001/Germany, the world's largest computer convention, AMD is finally releasing its new high-speed Athlon processors. We have put them through rigorous testing.
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Final Recount: Pentium 4 vs. AthlonDec 6, 2000 - in Reviews
The final showdown between Pentium 4 and Athlon took place under Windows 2000. Is the AMD-optimized FlasK-version able to beat Pentium 4? How do the two opponents under the brand new BAPCo Webmark2001? Do you want to see the first results of Athlon at 1400 and 1466 MHz ? Then don't miss our FIFTH Pentium 4 article!
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Performance Guide: Intel Pentium IIIMay 11, 2000 - in Reviews
Our latest guide for Coppermine overclocking, including performance numbers. See which CPUs are suited best for overclocking and which models are still too expensive.
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Kryotech's SuperG 1 GHzNov 15, 1999 - in Reviews
AMD's Athlon processor is the first to reach the magic 1 GHz barrier! Kryotech's super cooling enables you to get the worlds fastest PC that leaves any Intel-based product in the dust.
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KryoTech's Cool Athlon 900 MHzOct 20, 1999 - in Reviews
Check out the new titleholder for the fastest system ever to be tested at Tom's Hardware Guide!
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KryoTech's Cool Athlon 800 MHzAug 13, 1999 - in Reviews
Kryotech's new highend-system makes it the currently fastest PC in the whole wide world. For $2,200 you get a box with an amazing overall performance, regardless if you're a professional workstation user or a gamer.
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Is Intel's New CPU Identification for Data Security Only a Marketing Gag?Jan 22, 1999 - in Reviews
Straight after I read about Intel's new plans to ensure higher data security over the Internet for e-commerce by implementing a identification number into their upcoming CPUs starting with Pentium III
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Big CPU Shoot Out: Intel Launches New Celeron with Mendocino Core and Pentium II 450Aug 24, 1998 - in Reviews
Yesterday (Aug 24, 1998) Intel announced three new processors, the Pentium II 450 and two new Celeron CPUs 'Celeron 300 A' and 'Celeron 333'
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CPU Performance from Socket 7 to Slot 1Apr 16, 1998 - in Reviews
A comparison of all currently available PC CPUs was more than overdue and although it's a horrible amount of work I felt forced to finally do one after Intel released not only a CPU for the high end but as well for the low end market
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The Overclocker's Dream: Kryotech's Home of Cool ComputingDec 5, 1997 - in Reviews
I came across Kryotech the first time at the Microprocessor Forum 'affinity session'. Kryotech showed an Alpha based system running at the amazing speed of 767 MHz