We examine the features of Intel's newest chipset and review the first motherboards to use the chipset.

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

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

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

You’ve been asking us for more info about what Intel’s new CPU will mean for those upgrading in the next 12 months. Here’s what you need to know.

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

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

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

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

Intel unloaded a swag of new Penryn-class CPUs at CES today. Zara Baxter explores the new platform and what it means for your PC.

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

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

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

Squeeze that extra bit of power out of your existing hardware. Tim Dean looks at the principles of overclocking and examines the potential performance increase.

Istanbul offers more performance at same power draw as quad-cores.

There is only one card in this picture. No, really. Okay, let’s discuss this.

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

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

There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces