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Efficiency Comparison: Sandy Bridge Vs. Intel And AMD CPUsJan 3, 2011 - in Reviews
The second-generation Core processors arrived with a bang, but what sort of progress can you expect in the performance per watt department? We compare Core i5/i7-2x00 to AMD's Phenom with four and six cores, as well as previous-gen parts from Intel.
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Intel’s Second-Gen Core CPUs: The Sandy Bridge ReviewJan 2, 2011 - in Reviews
Although the processing cores in Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture are decidedly similar to Nehalem, the integration of on-die graphics and a ring bus improves performance for mainstream users. Intel’s Quick Sync is this design’s secret weapon, though.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: December 2010Dec 28, 2010 - in Reviews
AMD introduced a few new CPUs like the Athlon II X3 455, Phenom II X2 565, and the Phenom II X6 1100T. Intel is serving up an impressive Core i3-550 price drop. We consider the CPU landscape at the end of 2010 on the cusp of Sandy Bridge's introduction.
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Sponsored Article: Hyper Performance Computing with Intel Parallel Studio 2011 XEDec 8, 2010 - in Reviews
Believe it or not, Intel delivered the world’s first dual-core desktop processor only 5 years ago in 2005. That was the Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 840. At the time, Hyper-Threading already had been available for three years, yet it wa
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: November 2010Nov 21, 2010 - in Reviews
There aren't any processor launches in this month's column. However, some of Intel's CPUs are becoming more affordable, changing their standing in the recommendations, as are AMD's hexa-core Phenom II X6 chips. Meanwhile, the X4s are going up in price.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: October 2010Oct 26, 2010 - in Reviews
After a brisk September, filled with AMD CPU refreshes, October brings us Intel's new Pentium E5700. We're also getting a first look at the recently-released Phenom II X3 740. Oh, and there's that recent 50% price reduction on the speedy Core i7-950, too!
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Overclocking Intel’s Xeon E5620: Quad-Core 32 nm At 4+ GHzOct 21, 2010 - in Reviews
Two years ago, Intel's Core i7-920 was the best value available to overclockers. Since then, the company has launched scalable 32 nm desktop CPUs for the mainstream and ultra high-end, leaving out budget-oriented enthusiasts. Could Xeon fill that gap?
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Efficiency Analysis: Atom D510 Vs. Atom D525/ION2Oct 15, 2010 - in Reviews
Intel's Atom D525 offers a faster clock rate than its predecessor at the same 13 W TDP. Obviously, the new dual-core chip is going to be faster. But after we determined that the Core i3 is more efficient, can Atom D525 usurp the desktop contender?
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: September 2010Sep 27, 2010 - in Reviews
September delivers familiar (moderate) price adjustments, a handful of new processors from AMD, and news of upcoming models from Intel as well. We also learn some interesting information about Intel's pilot program to enable upgradable CPUs.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: August 2010Aug 16, 2010 - in Reviews
We look at three recently-released Intel processors, including the dual-core Core i3-550, the quad-core Core i5-760, and the Gulftown-based six-core Core i7-970, capable of processing 12 simultaneous threads. Is Intel putting pressure on the Phenom II X6?
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CORE Or Boost? AMD's And Intel's Turbo Features DissectedJul 28, 2010 - in Reviews
Intel arms its Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs with Turbo Boost. AMD's hexa-core Phenom II X6 chips sport Turbo CORE. Both technologies dynamically increase performance based on perceived workloads and available thermal headroom. Which one does the better job?
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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 Pentium 4 Vs. Atom: A Battle Of The GenerationsJul 16, 2010 - in Reviews
Most people know that Intel’s Atom is a slow, low-cost processor. But does it even offer enough performance to take it beyond desktop processors nearly a decade old? Today we're comparing a modern Atom CPU to two Northwood-class Pentium 4-based PCs.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: July 2010Jul 14, 2010 - in Reviews
This month we see retail availability of the new models from the AMD and Intel camps: the Athlon II X2 260, the Athlon II X3 445, and the Athlon II X4 640 from AMD, and the Pentium E6700, Core i5-655K, and Core i7-875K from Intel. Read about them here!
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Six-Core Analysis, Part 2: Intel Core i7-980X ScalingJul 7, 2010 - in Reviews
Intel's Turbo Boost technology provides a mechanism for improving system performance most significantly in lightly-threaded apps, even at peak loads. But what is the feature's impact on a Gulftown-based Core i7-980X processor with different core counts?
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In Pictures: 20 Heat Sinks That Look Cool, TooJul 2, 2010 - in Picture Story
Are you getting tired of that boring old fan whirling around inside your PC? Why not jazz it up with something big, flashy, and downright eye-opening? In today's picture story, we take a look at 20 heat sinks that give a new meaning to the word "cool."
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Game-Off: Seven Sub-$150 Processors ComparedJun 28, 2010 - in Reviews
Today, we're putting the newest and fastest sub-$150 processors against each other in a gaming competition to see which models offer the best bang for your buck. Will it be Intel's Core i3, its Clarkdale-based Pentium, or AMD's Athlon and Phenom II CPUs?
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The 5 GHz, Six-Core Project: Core i7-980X Gets ChillyJun 23, 2010 - in Reviews
Tom’s Hardware has been ringing the 5 GHz bell for years, yet those efforts have never yielded a practical daily-use solution. Today we take a look at how far off-the-shelf parts can take us with an ambitious 5 GHz, six-core overclocking project.
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Tom's Talks Moorestown With The Father Of CentrinoJun 21, 2010 - in Reviews
With its new Atom platform, Moorestown, Intel has made a lot of exciting claims and hinted at significant changes in our computing future. All good stuff, but we need more answers. To find them, we sat down with Intel’s godfather of ultra-mobility.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: June 2010Jun 8, 2010 - in Reviews
Intel's new Core i5-680 and Pentium E5500 are already available, and while AMD's new Athlon II lineup hasn't quite reached the same retail presence quite yet, the existing Athlon II line recently dropped in price. Check this month's column for details!
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Intel Core i7-875K And Core i5-655K Battle Beyond 4 GHzMay 27, 2010 - in Reviews
Do you like the idea of an unlocked clock multiplier, but don't want to pay $1,000 for an Extreme Edition? Intel's K-series CPUs bring overclocking down to the mainstream. The question is: can these scalable parts keep up with AMD's Black Edition CPUs?
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Gamers: Do You Need More Than An Athlon II X3?May 27, 2010 - in Reviews
AMD's Athlon II X3 440 is such a capable little chip, and and it costs so little. Is there any real point in spending more money on your gaming machine’s CPU? We explore this question with a head-to-head challenge against Intel's venerable Core i7-920.
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Phenom II X2 555 Vs. Pentium G6950: The RematchMay 21, 2010 - in Reviews
The last time we matched up Intel's Pentium G6950 against AMD's Phenom II X2 555, our overzealous overclocking efforts caused a processor meltdown. With a little more experience on Intel's 32 nm process (and caution), we offer a suitable rematch. Game on!
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: May 2010May 17, 2010 - in Reviews
April saw the introduction of AMD's Phenom II X6. Does this new architecture offer up enough performance to make the recommended list? We're bummed that there likely won't be a Zosma launch, but that makes it easier to pick our favorite gaming CPUs today.
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Overclocking: Get The Performance Of A Core i5 From Core i3May 14, 2010 - in Reviews
Intel’s $115 Core i3-530 doesn't include Turbo Boost technology and it doesn't boast hardware-based AES-NI, but it overclocks like a fiend. We benchmarked this dual-core, HT-equipped chip at 4.4 GHz and determined the most power-efficient overclock.
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Efficiency Analysis: Core i3 Trumps Atom On The DesktopMay 7, 2010 - in Reviews
Atom was designed to be a low-cost, low-power solution, but its value in the desktop space is debatable if you consider performance. We pit the cheapest Core i3 against Intel's Atom on a performance-per-dollar and a per-watt basis to see which is better.
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Core i7-980X: Dialing In Efficiency With The Right OverclockApr 9, 2010 - in Reviews
The new six-core Core i7-980X runs at a smokin' 3.33 GHz and has lots of overclocking headroom, thanks to Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. We dialed in multiple overclocked settings (up to 4.4 GHz) on our quest for the most efficient frequency.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: April 2010Apr 8, 2010 - in Reviews
March saw the introduction of the world's first hexa-core desktop CPU, Intel's Core i7-980X Extreme Edition processor. We talk about the monolithic juggernaut and some of the CPU world's latest pricing developments in this month's column.
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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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Is Intel's Core i3-530 Fast Enough For Performance Gaming?Apr 5, 2010 - in Reviews
Our latest "How Much CPU Do I Really Need?" article pits the cheapest Core i3 and price-matched Phenom II series processors against the highest-priced CPUs for the same two platforms. Can the low-cost parts provide a similar gaming experience?
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