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

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

How will you be computing in the next 12 months? PC Authority brings you 2005's big technology stories - before they happen.

Performance per watt has taken a backward step, but it’s very fast with the right apps.

Quad core considered too much for the average user.

The entire industry is moving towards dual-core technology, but why? Tim Dean looks at some of the reasons for the shift.

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

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

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

Impressive technology, but increasing cores doesn’t necessarily increase performance.

Mesh architecture allows for massively scalable multi-core chips.

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

Quad-core technology for the masses.

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

Two packages on a chip will help AMD to regain chip lead.

An expensive board, but a fascintating way of getting a powerful, quiet system, especially if you're prepared to tweak.

What happens when multiple-core processors are no longer sufficient for our demands? Stuart Andrews looks at the future of CPUs.