http://www.tomshardware.com en 10 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:09:37 +0200 http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_us.jpg http://www.tomshardware.com http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-overclocking-core-i7-3770k,3198.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-overclocking-core-i7-3770k,3198.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:01 CEST We recently took our first look at Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture. Then, we evaluated its efficiency. Now, we turn to overclocking. Recently, each of Intel's die shrinks has helped increase frequency headroom. This time, however, we ran into some walls.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i5-3570-low-power,3204.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i5-3570-low-power,3204.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 CEST After recommending Sandy Bridge last year, we weren't particularly impressed by the new Ivy Bridge-based Core i7-3770K as an upgrade. But are Intel's more mainstream third-gen Core i5 processors any more attractive? We grab four models to find out.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 CEST This month's update includes Intel's much anticipated Ivy Bridge-based processors, and how their introduction to the market affects our recommendations. In addition, AMD's new Trinity APU is discussed, and we consider its formidable graphics prowess.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a10-4600m-trinity-piledriver,3202.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a10-4600m-trinity-piledriver,3202.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 CEST AMD steps up to the plate with an all-new processor. Armed with the updated Piledriver CPU core and VLIW4 graphics architecture, the Trinity APU represents an impressive improvement over the Llano generation. But can it stand up to Intel's best efforts?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3720qm-ivy-bridge-mobile-ultrabook,3185.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3720qm-ivy-bridge-mobile-ultrabook,3185.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 CEST We've already seen that Ivy Bridge doesn't make much of a splash in the desktop space. But we collected notebooks based on Ivy Bridge, Sandy Bridge, Arrandale, and AMD's mobile Llano, and found that the new architecture's effect on mobility is profound.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-benchmark-core-i7-3770k,3181.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-benchmark-core-i7-3770k,3181.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:00 CEST One of Intel's worst-kept secrets ever, Ivy Bridge is an evolutionary die shrink of Sandy Bridge with improved integrated graphics. The flagship Core i7-3770K is great if you're replacing an old PC. But it's a tough sell if you already own a Core i7 CPU.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/xeon-e5-2687w-benchmark-review,3149.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/xeon-e5-2687w-benchmark-review,3149.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:00:01 CET 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.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g620-amd-a8-3870k-radeon-hd-6670,3140.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g620-amd-a8-3870k-radeon-hd-6670,3140.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:00:01 CET What can you get for $140? How about AMD's top-of-the-line A8-3870K APU with four CPU cores and an integrated Radeon HD 6550D? That's also enough for a Pentium G620 and discrete Radeon HD 6670. We benchmark both to uncover the best budget-oriented option.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-4100-core-i3-2100-gaming-benchmark,3136.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-4100-core-i3-2100-gaming-benchmark,3136.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CET Following our sub-$200 gaming CPU comparison, we put Intel's Core i3-2100 and AMD's FX-4100 under the microscope. This time, we test a number of different graphics cards from AMD to see how GPUs affect perceived processor bottlenecks.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-overclocking-efficiency,3133.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-overclocking-efficiency,3133.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CET Intel's six-core processors are fast, but enthusiasts almost always want to push unlocked multipliers harder. Core i7-3960X can easily exceed 4 GHz, but what happens to power efficiency when clock rates go up? Sandy Bridge-E demonstrates weaknesses there.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-financial-analyst-day-trinity-kaveri-kabini,3126.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-financial-analyst-day-trinity-kaveri-kabini,3126.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 CET We've been waiting on AMD's Financial Analyst Day for more information on how the company plans to approach new and current businesses moving forward. Ahead of the big event, AMD pre-briefed us on the news. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/opencl-simhd-vreveal,3122.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/opencl-simhd-vreveal,3122.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CET We've been bugging AMD for years now, literally: show us what GPU-accelerated software can do. Finally, the company is ready to put us in touch with ISVs in nine different segments to demonstrate how its hardware can benefit optimized applications.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,3120.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,3120.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 CET We really like to hunt down great values in the processor space. Since our last round-up of affordable CPUs, AMD released its Llano-based APUs and Bulldozer-based FX family. Also, Intel introduced a handful of Sandy Bridge-based Pentium chips.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-7-hotfix-bulldozer-performance,3119.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-7-hotfix-bulldozer-performance,3119.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 CET Introducing a new processor architecture takes a colossal effort. AMD's modular Bulldozer design ran into its share of resistance at launch. Can a handful of software updates turn the company's flagship FX-8150 into the powerhouse AMD promised?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bulldozer-efficiency-overclock-undervolt,3083.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bulldozer-efficiency-overclock-undervolt,3083.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:00 CET AMD’s FX processor line-up was supposedly designed with efficiency in mind, according to AMD. We're putting this claim to the test, assessing the Bulldozer architecture at a number of different clock rates and comparing the results to Intel's CPUs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3930k-3820-test-benchmark,3090.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3930k-3820-test-benchmark,3090.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:01 CET Core i7-3960X is undeniably fast. But at more than $1000, it’s hardly an option for most enthusiasts. We got our hands on the Core i7-3930K and Core i7-3820 to gauge their overclocked performance and determine if they’re able to best the flagship part.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/picturestory/576-gold-silver-cpu.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/picturestory/576-gold-silver-cpu.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:00 CET Processors are responsible for operating on all of your precious data. But did you know that they also are made up, in part, of precious metals? We're going to show you how to recover the gold and silver hidden away inside your old CPUs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-overclocking,3077.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-overclocking,3077.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 CET November was a busy month in the CPU world, with the introduction of Intel's LGA 2011 platform and the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition CPU. The Core i7-3930K and Core i7-2700K processors also made it to online retailers, in addition to AMD's FX-4100.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sandy-bridge-e-efficiency-core-i7-3960x,3075.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sandy-bridge-e-efficiency-core-i7-3960x,3075.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:00:00 CET Ironically, when it comes to performance, Intel’s Core i7-3960X is the real Bulldozer. Since its power consumption levels are lower than the Gulftown-based Core i7, it should also deliver amazing performance per watt as well. Is that really the case?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-x79-sandy-bridge-e,3071.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-x79-sandy-bridge-e,3071.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:00:00 CET Intel's Sandy Bridge design impressed us nearly a year ago, but it was intended for mainstream customers. The company took its time readying the enthusiast version, Sandy Bridge-E. Now, the LGA 2011-based platform and its accompanying CPUs are ready.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-power-consumption-efficiency,3060.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-power-consumption-efficiency,3060.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:00:01 CEST We've already seen AMD's Bulldozer architecture come up short in the performance benchmarks. However, the company also claims it made important improvements to power consumption. Can FX-8150 at least score some points in the energy efficiency department?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-overclocking,3052.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-overclocking,3052.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:00:00 CEST AMD's long-awaited FX-series CPUs arrived in October, and we discuss the impact that the company's Bulldozer architecture has on gaming. AMD also introduced other products into retail, including its Phenom II X4 960T, A4-3300, and Phenom II X2 270.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-8150-zambezi-bulldozer-990fx,3043.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-8150-zambezi-bulldozer-990fx,3043.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:00:00 CEST Perhaps the most hotly-anticipated launch in 2011, AMD’s FX processor line-up is finally ready for prime time. Does the company’s new Bulldozer architecture have what it takes to face Intel’s Sandy Bridge and usher in a new era of competition?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-sandy-bridge-cpu,3030.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-sandy-bridge-cpu,3030.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:00:00 CEST AMD's Zambezi processor isn't here yet. But Intel is keeping us busy with 16 new Sandy Bridge-based CPUs, all of which are covered in this month's update. AMD shows us a couple of new Llano-based chips, and we get our hands on Intel's Core i7-3960X.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vpro-amt-management-kvm,3003.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vpro-amt-management-kvm,3003.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:00:01 CEST It's common to manage PCs remotely in today's business environment. Intel's vPro technology aims to simplify that task by giving IT professionals hardware-level tools to make remote management easier. Today we look at three generations of vPro.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-x79-performance,3026.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-3960x-x79-performance,3026.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 CEST It's always interesting to get hands-on time with unreleased hardware. We were recently able to benchmark Intel's upcoming Core i7-3960X CPU, comparing it to Core i7-990X, Core i7-2600K, and AMD's Phenom II X6. Will you be in line for Sandy Bridge-E?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deus-ex-human-revolution-performance-benchmark,3012.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deus-ex-human-revolution-performance-benchmark,3012.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:01 CEST The highly anticipated prequel to the game that started it all, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is now available. We take a close look at this intriguing title, the first to offer in-game morphological anti-aliasing and AMD HD3D support upon its release.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-gaming-performance,3007.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-gaming-performance,3007.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 CEST August gives us a number of price cuts, especially across AMD's Phenom II X4 and X6 families. We consider the impact of lower prices, in addition to how all this may fit into the imminent release of Bulldozer, AMD's next-generation desktop architecture.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-llano-processor,2989.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-llano-processor,2989.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:00:00 CEST July sees Intel's ratio-locked Core i7-980 emerge, while AMD's A6-3650 and A8-3850 APUs show up at retail. In addition, the new Sandy Bridge-based Pentium G800 processors challenge AMD's sub-$100 gaming CPU dominance for the first time in recent memory.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/processor-architecture-benchmark,2974.html#xtor=RSS-18211 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/processor-architecture-benchmark,2974.html#xtor=RSS-18211 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:00:00 CEST The CPU landscape is really complex. Both AMD and Intel offer tons of different models. But how would today’s processors perform if they didn't have multiple cores? We take 16 different CPUs and compare them all using a single core running at 3 GHz.]]>