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Intel set to discontinue SGX after Xeon 'Diamond Rapids' and focus on expanding TDX capabilities to meet emerging security requirements of cloud computing, enterprise workloads, and agentic AI.

By Jake Roach Published
At the OCP Global Summit, AMD revealed Helion, a rack-scale reference design for agentic AI that can house up to 32,768 Zen 6 CPU cores.

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We're rounding up the best CPU deals available from your favorite retailers.

By Kunal Khullar Published
Raptor Lake Next is reportedly coming.

By Mark Tyson Published
Today, a quarter of a century ago, AMD launched its AMD Athlon XP processor family and its Performance Rating (PR) naming scheme.

By Anton Shilov Published
Dynatron quietly unveils air cooler for AMD's EPYC 'Verano' CPUs aimed at AI servers.

By Mark Tyson Published
Deals Intel's 18-core Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is down to its lowest price ever on Amazon, selling for just $145 on sale.

By Paul Alcorn, Jake Roach Last updated
You can get a surprisingly powerful processor on the cheap. We've tested several cheap budget CPUs to help you find the right one for your needs and budget.
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