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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.

CPU upgrades aren't dead from the DDR5 apocalypse — here are in-place DDR4 upgrades you can still make
By Jake Roach published
Let's make the best of a bad situation.

Homegrown Chinese CPUs bring Core i7 Raptor Lake performance to domestic gaming PCs
By Zhiye Liu published
Chinese PC maker Thunderobot has launched the Black Warrior Hunter Pro gaming PC with a domestic Hygon C86-4G CPU and a GeForce RTX GPU.
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