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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can Intel steal Phenom's performance thunder with this top-end quad core chip?

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

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

Beautifully engineered and constructed, the Mac Pro is also the fastest PC we’ve ever seen by some margin.

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

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