A smartly engineered processor, but for today’s applications it’s lacking in bang per buck.

An old standard, but one that still provides decent performance at a great price.

A cheap, lightweight choice for single-core applications, but you get the performance you pay for.

A beautifully tiny computer-on-a-board that you should only consider if you have a specific use in mind

We've put AMD and Intel’s new processors to the test, and there's one clear winner.

We test AMD’s first quad-core processor for both speed and power efficiency

There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces

A world first on the desktop, Phenom is good but a long way from outstanding.

Choosing a CPU for your PC isn’t an easy task. Here are our picks for budget, mid-range and high-end systems.

Sempron offers decent performance at rock-bottom prices for those on tight budgets.

Thought Core 2 was the only choice? Think again... AMD's far from dead.

A diverse family including some stellar CPUs and numerous also-rans.

If you’re locked into Intel, there’s value to be had. But AMD’s Sempron is the budget-buyer’s king.

Keep your computing costs under control with our 10 cash-saving secrets, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

Prepare to say goodbye to the Pentium as we reveal the next generation

This first of a new generation is only a little faster than the old, but its potential is clearly huge

A range of cut-down Core 2 Duo processors that are fine for everyday tasks.

In its day, it held the speed crown, but today’s dual-core CPUs leave it trailing for power, efficiency and value.

Plus, how we work out the ratings.