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All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.
The Best CPU for Gaming in 2024
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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.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires, effective immediately — two co-CEOs step in
By Paul Alcorn published
Intel announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger will retire and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective immediately.
CPU Price Index 2024: The cheapest price on every PC processor today
By Stewart Bendle last updated
In our CPU price index, we find the lowest prices on the most popular CPUs so you don't have to.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the best AM4 gaming CPU available, is just $199 for Cyber Monday
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The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is on sale for Cyber Monday, giving AM4 users a great chance to upgrade.
Intel Core 7 240H shows similar performance to Core i7-13620H on Geekbench
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The leaked Core 7 240H could potentially be a repackaged Core i7-13620H
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