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Best Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset
By Joe Shields last updated
Here are the best motherboards we've tested, for all the recent AMD and Intel CPU platforms.

Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA
By Paul Alcorn last updated
We recommend the best SSDs for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2026
By Jeffrey Kampman last updated
We've run hundreds of GPU benchmarks on Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics cards and ranked them in our comprehensive hierarchy.

Best Gaming PCs of 2026
By Andrew E. Freedman last updated
We test the best gaming PCs with our typical gauntlet of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure overall prebuilt system performance.

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.

The Best CPU for Gaming in 2026
By Jake Roach 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 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.

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.
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