Articles by Paul Alcorn, Deputy Managing Editor

As a teenager, Paul scraped up enough money to buy a 486-powered PC with a turbo button (yes, a turbo button). Back when floppies were still popular he was already chasing after the fastest spinners for his personal computer, which led him down the long and winding storage road, covering enterprise storage. His current focus is on consumer processors, though he still keeps a close eye on the latest storage news. In his spare time, you’ll find Paul hanging out with his kids or indulging his love of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Articles by: Paul Alcorn

Intel Roadmap Update Includes 144-Core Sierra Forest, Clearwater Forest in 2025

By Paul Alcorn published 29 March 23

Moving to 18A process node early.

Intel Data Center and AI Webinar Liveblog: Roadmap, New Chips, and Demos

By Paul Alcorn last updated 29 March 23

Intel unveils its latest roadmaps along with a new product and roadmaps at its Data Center and AI Investor Webinar.

AMD vs Intel: Which CPUs Are Better in 2023?

By Paul Alcorn published 28 March 23

We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.

How to Overclock Your CPU: Get the Most MHz from Your Processor

By Paul Alcorn published 26 March 23

We cover all of the nitty-gritty details of how to overclock a CPU.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2023: Processor Ranking Charts

By Paul Alcorn published 26 March 23

All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.

Best Thermal Paste for CPUs 2023: 90 Pastes Tested and Ranked

By Paul Alcorn published 25 March 23

We tested 90 different thermal pastes to help you find the best one to help cool your CPU.

Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder and Creator of Moore's Law, Dies at Age 94

By Paul Alcorn published 25 March 23

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, famous for defining Moore's Law, has passed away peacefully at his home in Hawaii.

How to Check Your CPU Temperature

By Paul Alcorn published 24 March 23

How can you check your CPU's temperature and what's a good or normal range? We break it down for you.

Nvidia CEO Comments on Grace CPU Delay, Teases Sampling Silicon

By Paul Alcorn published 22 March 23

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang answered our questions about the delay of the Grace CPUs and also shared more performance and technical details.

Raja Koduri Leaves Intel to Found AI Gaming Software Start-Up

By Paul Alcorn published 21 March 23

Intel Chief Architect Raja Koduri is leaving the company to start his own company.

Nvidia Tackles Chipmaking Process, Claims 40X Speed Up with cuLitho

By Paul Alcorn published 21 March 23

Nvidia introduced its new cuLitho technology that speeds up a critical chipmaking bottleneck.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i9-13900K Faceoff: Battle of the Gaming Flagships

By Paul Alcorn published 18 March 23

We put the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Intel Core i9-13900K through a six-round fight to see which chip comes out on top.

Best Budget CPUs of 2023, Tested and Ranked

By Paul Alcorn published 17 March 23

You can get a surprisingly powerful processor for less than $60. We've tested several cheap budget CPUs to help you find the right one for your needs and budget.

AMD Shoots Down EPYC Genoa Memory Bug Claims, Says Update On Track

By Paul Alcorn published 16 March 23

AMD repudiated a claim that its EPYC Genoa chips suffer from a bug in the memory subsystem that will require a redesign of the processor.

The Best CPU for Gaming in 2023

By Paul Alcorn published 12 March 23

Here is the best CPU for gaming for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.

AMD's First Official Ryzen 7 7800X3D Gaming Benchmarks vs Core i9-13900K, Up To 24% Faster

By Paul Alcorn published 11 March 23

AMD shared the first official gaming benchmarks of its hotly-anticipated Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPUs compared to the Core i9-13900K.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D Review: 3D V-Cache's Forgotten Middle Ground

By Paul Alcorn published 10 March 23

We put AMD's new gaming-focused $599 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X3D through our full gamut of tests to see if it comes out on top as the best CPU for gaming.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review: AMD Retakes Gaming Crown with 3D V-Cache

By Paul Alcorn published 5 March 23

We put AMD's new gaming-focused $699 16-core Ryen 9 7950X3D through our full gamut of tests to see if it comes out on top as the best CPU for gaming.

AMD Shares New Second-Gen 3D V-Cache Chiplet Details, up to 2.5 TB/s

By Paul Alcorn published 4 March 23

AMD shared new fine-grained details about its second-gen 3D V-Cache chiplet and the Ryzen 7000 I/O Die.

Intel Axes Rialto Bridge GPUs, Delays Falcon Shores to 2025

By Paul Alcorn published 3 March 23

Intel announced that it is canceling its Rialto Bridge GPUs, the successor to Ponte Vecchio, and moving to a two-year cadence of GPU releases for the data center.

The Best SSD for PS5 in 2023: Speedy NVMe Storage for Your Console

By Paul Alcorn published 3 March 23

We recommend the best SSDs for the Sony PS5 for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

Tested: No, Ryzen 7950X3D's iGPU Isn't 4X Faster

By Paul Alcorn published 2 March 23

We tested the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's integrated GPU to determine if it delivers the huge gains we've seen posted at various locations. (Spoiler: Nope)

AMD Offers $125 in Ryzen 7000 Discounts With Board and DDR5 Bundle, Free Game

By Paul Alcorn published 24 February 23

AMD announces a discount program for its Ryzen 7000 series processors that includes a free game along with motherboard and memory discounts.

AMD's Ryzen Master Has a High Severity Vulnerability, Update Available

By Paul Alcorn published 17 February 23

AMD's Ryzen Master software has a bug that allows an attacker to take control of the system, but a new update fixes the issue.

Intel Launches Overclockable Xeon W CPUs up to 56 Cores: a Return to HEDT-Class Chips

By Paul Alcorn published 15 February 23

Intel released 15 new Xeon W workstation processors with several overclockable models included, perhaps marking a return to HEDT.

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