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Intel vs AMD: Which CPUs Are Better in 2026?
By Jake Roach last updated
We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.

Where to buy AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
By Stewart Bendle published
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor is AMD's latest CPU release. Here's where you can pick one up.

Intel teases wider range of unlocked CPUs for future platforms
By Aaron Klotz published
In a new interview, Intel VP Robert Hallock unveiled a renewed focus on the entry-level enthusiast market with a commitment to release more budget-friendly unlocked CPUs over time.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 review: More cache, more cash
By Jake Roach published
A terrible value, but one of the most unique CPUs we’ve ever reviewed.

Intel Core Ultra 250K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X faceoff — battle for the best $200 CPU
By Kunal Khullar published
With similar pricing and target audiences, these two processors offer contrasting strengths across gaming, productivity, and power consumption.

AMD to resurrect Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 with 10th anniversary edition, leaker claims
By Zhiye Liu published
AMD is rumored to launch the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition in the second quarter of this year.

Amazon returns buyer gets scammed out of a Ryzen 9 9950X3D
By Aaron Klotz published
Another victim of Amazon's return policy shares their story on Reddit, how they bought a Ryzen 9 9950X3D for just €163 only to get a 3D-printed base and an IHS of a 9950X3D.
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