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Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on Windows with X2 Plus
By Jake Roach published
Qualcomm is expanding its second generation of Windows chips with the X2 Plus lineup, which claims a 35% jump in single-core and a 17% increase in multi-threaded performance.

Chinese enthusiast overclocks Ryzen 7 9800X3D to 7.33 GHz, setting a new world record for the chip
By Hassam Nasir published
Breaking the previous record by just a few megahertz.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2026: 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's upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D might cost around $500, according to new listings
By Hassam Nasir published
Similar price, but what about performance?

Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Faceoff
By Hassam Nasir published
Raptor Lake vs Arrow Lake Clash!

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

Old Ryzen AM4 CPUs top Amazon US, UK Amazon charts as DDR5 pricing pushes buyers to last-gen platform
By Jowi Morales published
The five-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X and its 2024 refresh, the 5800XT, are among the best-selling CPUs this holiday season despite being two generations behind Zen 5.

AMD's dual-cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 appears in first benchmark leaks
By Hassam Nasir published
Early numbers paint a likable picture.
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