Microprocessors are the beating heart of your computer, and cutting edge technical advances continue to drive the technology forward. From chiplet tech and nanoprocessing to AI chips and more, Tom's Hardware is the industry standard for CPU news and reviews.
The latest reviews Need a new CPU? Tom's Hardware benchmarks, analyzes, and rates the hottest new silicon.
Ranked and Rated The most comprehensive CPU rating and ranking guide in the world -- the industry bible, only on Tom's Hardware.
News and Trends The latest industry buzz, up to the minute info on technological advances and breakthroughs, and more
Browse CPU-related content on Tom's Hardware:
Best Picks | Reference | Round Ups | How to | Opinion | Features
Latest about CPUs
Intel APO update boosts gaming performance by up to 14% in select titles
Intel has provided its first update for APO in 2025, featuring support for 15 new games and performance improvements of up to 14% recorded on its flagship Core Ultra 9 285K.
AMD launches Ryzen 5 9500F, claiming up to 24% faster than Ryzen 5 7500F in gaming
New budget king?
Qualcomm CEO says Intel ‘not an option’ for chip production — yet
Amon said that Intel “is not an option today,” but left open the possibility for a future partnership, adding “we would like Intel to be an option.”
Ryzen to the top: How AMD innovated in the gaming CPU market
Premium AMD has come a long way since Bulldozer
Best CPU deals 2025 — deals on AMD and Intel processors
We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 9000 iGPU-less CPUs listed for under $300 — unreleased Pro chips start at $350
U.S. retailers list AMD's Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F, as well as the Ryzen 9 Pro 9945, Ryzen 7 Pro 9745, and Ryzen 5 Pro 9645.
Intel files patent for 'Software Defined Supercore'
Intel's Software Defined Supercore (SDC) lets multiple CPU cores fuse into a virtual high-performance core to boost single-thread speed without building wider physical cores.
Core Ultra 3 205 flaunts 30% higher multi-core performance over Core i3-14100 in early benchmarks
Intel's newest entry-level Arrow Lake-S chip is benefiting a lot from its four extra E-cores
Intel admits its high-end desktop PC chips 'fumbled the football,' disusses 18A yield challenges and performance, Panther Lake ramp
Intel sees performance of Panther Lake processors as competitive, but it admits lower-than-desired 18A yields and weak offerings on desktop and data center markets.
