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Mobile Core i7-920XM: Power Is The Price For Better PerformanceOct 14, 2009 - in Reviews
Nehalem has finally gone mobile. But despite the advanced manufacturing that has gone into making Core i7 Mobile more efficient, it's still rated at up to 55W TDP and includes features like Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost to keep it close to that limit.
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Intel Core i5 And Core i7: Intel’s Mainstream Magnum OpusSep 7, 2009 - in Reviews
We set off testing Intel's Lynnfield processors with low expectations, but were surprised to find the new LGA 1156-based CPUs are capable of holding their own and then some. Read on for more about Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, P55, and our recommendation.
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Phenom II On Ice: AM3 Overclocked With LN2Feb 10, 2009 - in Picture Story
As the Tom's Hardware staff hammered away on our own Socket AM3 Phenom II processors, Ton Khowdee of Team IRONMODS was on a special assignment of his own, tuning the living daylights out of an X3 720 BE under LN2, hoping to hit 6 GHz.
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Overclocking Guide Part 2: Suggested Components and SettingsJan 4, 2007 - in Reviews
So you think you might like to try overclocking, but your old parts just won't cut it? Entry into the world of overclocking doesn't have to break the bank - we have a few selections and suggestions to help get you started.
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AMD's Dual Core Laptops Have Arrived: Introducing the Turion 64 X2Aug 22, 2006 - in Reviews
AMD's mobile 64 bit dual core CPU 64 X2 is neck and neck with Intel competitor Core Duo - at least in some areas. Is there enough here to convince you to opt for a Turion 64 X2 laptop?
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Intel's 65 nm Process Breathes Fire into Double-Core Extreme EditionDec 28, 2005 - in Reviews
Intel's first 65 nm double-core processor seriously merits the hyperbole of its Extreme Edition name. The 3.46 GHz, FSB 1066 and 4 MB L2 device shows that Intel's still got some bite and wait till you see what happens when it is overclocked at 4.26 GHz.
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Prescott Reworked: The P4 600 Series and Extreme Edition 3.73 GHzFeb 21, 2005 - in Reviews
The new 600 series P4 finally offers energy management, a whopping 2 MB L2 cache and 64 bit extensions. At the same time, a new Extreme Edition version is being launched. But will this be enough to challenge AMD's performance superiority?
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AMD's Opteron 250 vs. Intel's Xeon 3.6 GHz in a Workstation Duel of the EliteSep 27, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD Opteron 250 continues to gain respect and share in the enterprise workstation sector. But now, Intel's new Xeon processor, packed with a 3.6 GHz clock speed and the retreaded E7525/Tumwater platform, is available in the channels. Will Intel's new Xeon steal some of the AMD Opteron 250's lunch?
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Welcome The Latecomer: Pentium 4 Prescott 3.4 GHzMar 22, 2004 - in Reviews
Several weeks after the initial Prescott launch, the 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 Prescott is now available. We take a look at the processor's performance and detail how Intel will change its processor nomenclature roadmap (the megahertz war is officially over).
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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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El Cheapo: Duron 1300 vs. Celeron 1300Jan 21, 2002 - in Reviews
A good basis for low-cost systems - AMD introduces its fastest Duron with 1300 MHz. Is this CPU worth getting?
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Performance Matters: AMD Introduces AthlonXP ProcessorOct 9, 2001 - in Reviews
The wait is finally over. Today AMD is releasing its first desktop processor based on the 'Palomino' core under the name AthlonXP. The launch of AthlonXP is also marking AMD's step away from the usual clock frequency rating of processors to a new rating system suggesting 'relative performance'. I consider this the real big deal about today's launch. It requires a lot of discussion.
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Lo-Cost Duel: Duron 1100 vs. Celeron 1200Oct 3, 2001 - in Reviews
It doesn't get any cheaper than this: both manufacturers offer entry-level 1 GHz CPUs for less than $130. How fast are they in comparison to the high-end processors - which is a better choice, AMD or Intel?
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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 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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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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Intel's Enemy No. 1: The AMD K6 CPUApr 6, 1997 - in Reviews
For quite a long while we didn't hear too much from the Texan CPU manufacturer, that used to give Intel so much trouble in the days of the 386 and 486