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Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 120W TDP, leaked shipping manifest states
By Hassam Nasir published
Increased clock speeds at no extra wattage.

AMD isn't increasing prices on CPUs, at least for now
By Zhiye Liu published
Industry sources have told Tom's Hardware that there has been no communication from AMD about price hikes on Ryzen processors.

Intel vs AMD: Which CPUs Are Better in 2025?
By Paul Alcorn 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.

Best Budget CPUs of 2025, Benchmarked and Ranked
By Paul Alcorn last updated
You can get a surprisingly powerful processor on the cheap. We've tested several cheap budget CPUs to help you find the right one for your needs and budget.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2025: CPU Rankings
By Paul Alcorn last updated
All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.

AMD mentions unreleased gaming-optimized Ryzen 7 9850X3D
By Anton Shilov published
The best gaming CPU seems to getting a stronger brother with higher clocks.

The Best CPU for Gaming in 2025
By Paul Alcorn last updated
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's Core i9-14900KF drops to sub-$400 all-time low — Raptor Lake Refresh flagship plummets in price
By Jake Roach published
Deals Intel's Core i9-14900KF has finally dropped below $400 for the first time.
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