Latest about CPUs
Vendor claims Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is ready for launch
A PC manufacturer in China asserts that AMD and Intel are preparing their flagship HX CPUs, likely for CES.
The Best CPU for Gaming in 2025
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.
Best Budget CPUs of 2025, Benchmarked and Ranked
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.
MSI releases first final BIOS with Intel's promised performance improvements for Arrow Lake
MSI has released the updated BIOS for Intel's Arrow Lake chips with the 0x114 microcode and new CSME firmware.
Intel's budget Core Ultra 200 series chips have smaller heat spreaders than higher-end models
Leaked images show that the Core Ultra 5 245 and 225 use a different IHS than other Core Ultra 200 CPUs, and it's not clear why.
AMD Strix Halo Ryzen AI MAX laptop chip matches the desktop Ryzen 9 7950X
A leaked 16-core Strix Halo APU is toe-to-toe versus the Ryzen 9 7950X, per Geekbench.
Intel opens pre-orders for Arrow Lake non-K 65W CPUs in China
Pre-orders for 65W Arrow Lake chips are set to go live in China today.
Intel's low-power Twin Lake NX50 series specs leak - Alder Lake again
Intel is reportedly preparing a successor to its Alder Lake-N series codenamed Twin Lake.
