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Intel vs AMD: Which CPUs Are Better in 2026?
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.

Intel teases wider range of unlocked CPUs for future platforms
By Aaron Klotz published
In a new interview, Intel VP Robert Hallock unveiled a renewed focus on the entry-level enthusiast market with a commitment to release more budget-friendly unlocked CPUs over time.

Intel Core Ultra 250K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X faceoff — battle for the best $200 CPU
By Kunal Khullar published
With similar pricing and target audiences, these two processors offer contrasting strengths across gaming, productivity, and power consumption.

AMD to resurrect Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 with 10th anniversary edition, leaker claims
By Zhiye Liu published
AMD is rumored to launch the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition in the second quarter of this year.

Amazon returns buyer gets scammed out of a Ryzen 9 9950X3D
By Aaron Klotz published
Another victim of Amazon's return policy shares their story on Reddit, how they bought a Ryzen 9 9950X3D for just €163 only to get a 3D-printed base and an IHS of a 9950X3D.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 appears on Amazon with $1,000 pre-order price
By Jake Roach last updated
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 has started appearing at retailers, with Amazon currently offering the CPU at $1,000 — $100 above the suggest retail pricing.

AMD's market cap hits all-time high, Intel hits 25-year high on Agentic AI's insatiable demand for CPUs
By Anton Shilov published
Demand for CPUs by AI systems is creating positive sentiment and drives AMD and Intel stocks to their highs.

US appeals court restarts $3 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Intel
By Anton Shilov published
The U.S. Court of Appeals determines $3 billion VLSI lawsuit was not suitable for summary judgment and must instead be evaluated by a jury, so it must return to a district court for proceedings.
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