AMD’s next generation of CPUs brings 45nm technology and higher clock speeds - but is that enough to compete with Intel’s latest and greatest?

The move to a new platform brings credible new challengers to Intel’s Core 2 processors

While Intel is rolling out new designs, AMD's focus is on getting the most out of its existing Phenom II process. The AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black edition is just what the doctor ordered.

Nothing incredible in terms of design, but it’s an impressively cheap way to get quad-core in your PC.

As you can see from the performance table, Core i7 is still a safe bet in terms of sheer speed, though the case for AMD is not as simple as that.

Both the fastest and the priciest card on test.

A capable card – decent performance without a high price.

The ATI HD 4800s hit a sweet-spot of performance and price. If you're after high-end performance at a few hundred dollars less than the 4870, then this is your card

A cheap card, with the bonus of reasonable gaming ability.

Not particulary quick, but a resonably priced media card.

When it comes to platforms, AMD's senior VP likes to think his firm has better offerings than its arch-rival Intel, and says this fall will be "very exciting" for his company.

From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.

From the Commodore 64 to Microsoft vs Apple, we take a look at the top 10 fights in technology history.

The AMD versus Intel fight is going for a rematch in the US courts, and it appears that Intel is getting mean right from the start..

As AMD makes its roadmap simpler to understand, Intel is doing the exact opposite and sowing confusion, giving its rival significant channel traction.

Intel's legal eagles are suing AMD in America as part of its defence in an antitrust case it has already lost in Europe.

AMD may be first to ship Direct X11 compatible graphics cards onto the market in a huge play for the company. It's hoped that the codec will encourage better support for HD and 3D content, particularly amongst Windows 7 users.

The Phenom II from AMD is here, and it has been billed as the company’s big comeback after a 2008 in which it was pummelled by Intel. So how does the CPU stack up against Intel's Core i7?

AMD HAS ANNOUNCED it will be launching its Opteron Magny-Cours 12-core server processor in late Q1 2010, only a tad later - and slower - than previously anticipated.