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

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.

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.

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

Forthcoming 'Barcelona' chip to outpace Intel by 40 per cent, firm claims.

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

Company readies Phenom processors to compete with Intel's latest offerings.

Tera-scale project inches forward.

Forthcoming AMD chip to outpace Intel's by 40 per cent, firm claims.