Quad-core technology for the masses.

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

Quad core considered too much for the average user.

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.

Future AMD chip leads Intel by 25 per cent, chipmaker boasts.

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

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

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

Quad-core makes it powerful and good value at the price. Noise and stability suffer though.

Gamers and enthusiasts rejoice.

Newest Mac Pros offer up to eight processor cores.

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.

Chipmaker talks up quad core progress.

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Quad-core processor can independently shut down memory controller and cores.

50 watt chips designed for blade servers and data centres.

Chipmaker hopes for fall developer event to take theattention off its shrinking revenues.