Articles by: Paul Alcorn

Paul Alcorn

Paul Alcorn is the Deputy Managing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He writes news and reviews on CPUs, storage and enterprise hardware.

Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Face-Off: The Gaming Value Showdown

By Paul Alcorn published 23 January 22

We put the Core i5-12400, Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 5 5600G through a six-round fight to see which gaming chip comes out on top.

Nvidia Officially Increases European Prices on RTX 30-Series GPUs

By Paul Alcorn published 21 January 22

Nvidia explained its recent price hikes in the EU as being tied to fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Intel’s Bitcoin-Mining 'Bonanza Mine' Chip Bags First Big Customer (Updated)

By Paul Alcorn published 19 January 22

An S-4 filing indicates that crypto-mining startup GRIID, which is set to go public for $3.3 billion on the NYSE in the coming days, has signed a long-term deal with Intel for its "BMZ2" ASICs.

Intel To Unveil Bitcoin-mining 'Bonanza Mine' Chip at Upcoming Conference (Updated)

By Paul Alcorn published 18 January 22

Intel will unveil its ultra-low-voltage energy-efficient Bitcoin-mining "Bonanza Mine" chips at the ISSCC chip conference in February.

AMD Raising EPYC CPU Pricing 10 to 30%, Intel's Sapphire Rapids Delayed: Report

By Paul Alcorn published 15 January 22

A report from the Mizuho Securities investment banking firm indicates that AMD is raising pricing for its EPYC datacenter CPUs by 10 to 30%.

Best Cheap CPUs of 2022, Tested and Ranked

By Paul Alcorn published 13 January 22

You can get a surprisingly powerful processor for less than $60. We've tested several cheap CPUs to help you find the right one for your needs and budget.

Intel 12th-Gen Alder Lake Pricing, Benchmarks, Specs and All We Know

By Paul Alcorn published 12 January 22

Here's everything we know about Intel's disruptive 12th-gen Alder Lake chips that come with the first hybrid x86 architecture for the desktop PC.

AMD: Ryzen 6000 'Rembrandt' in AM5 for Desktop PCs, DDR5 Pricing Could Impact Release Date

By Paul Alcorn published 9 January 22

We spoke with AMD representatives about the impact of DDR5 pricing and scarcity on its next-gen processors for laptop and desktop PCs.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2022: Intel and AMD Processors Ranked

By Paul Alcorn published 8 January 22

All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 10th Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 3 and Threadripper 3000.

AMD: We're Exploring Supporting Ryzen 5000 on 300-Series Motherboards

By Paul Alcorn published 6 January 22

AMD's David McAfee tells us that the company is exploring how to add support for Ryzen 5000 to older motherboards.

Best CPU for Gaming in 2022

By Paul Alcorn published 5 January 22

Here are the best gaming CPUs for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.