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The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2025
By Jarred Walton published
We've run hundreds of GPU benchmarks on Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics cards and ranked them in our comprehensive hierarchy, with over 80 GPUs tested.

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.

What is CAMM2? Meet the faster, smaller, upgradeable new memory standard
By Andrew E. Freedman published
CAMM2 and its sleeker laptop version, LPCAMM2, are part of a new memory standard allowing for slimmer, cleaner devices and faster performance.

What is an AI PC and do you actually need one?
By Andrew E. Freedman published
There are many ways that PC vendors are defining an AI PC. Here's how to cut through the noise (and figure out if you need one).

What Is 1440p? QHD/UWQHD Resolution Explained
By Brandon Hill published
What is 1440p resolution, also known as QHD or UWQHD? Quad high definition explained.

How Tom's Hardware Tests, Rates and Reviews Tech Products
By Avram Piltch published
We explain our testing methodology, our commitment to readers and what our product ratings mean.

What Is Binning? A Basic Definition
By Scharon Harding last updated
What is the meaning of binning? CPU, GPU and RAM binning explained.

What Is RAM? A Basic Definition
By Scharon Harding last updated
What is the meaning of RAM and how much RAM do you need? RAM, product names, DDR4, DDR5 and SRAM explained.
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