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

Curious to see what powers the Nehalem and Core i7 architecture? We reveal the tech behind the fastest Intel-powered computer on the planet.

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

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

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

Quad-core technology for the masses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Nehalem-based xeons are a landmark release, with exceptional performance married to great power.

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

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

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 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?