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

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.

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

Mesh architecture allows for massively scalable multi-core chips.

Quad-core technology for the masses.

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.

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.

Everything you need to know about AM2 -- without the headache.

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

Tera-scale project inches forward.

Chip giant unveils new processors as Dell and HP launch quad-core PCs andservers.

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

The 915 is an good budget choice, but elsewhere this family is eclipsed by newer offerings.