A natural CPU pairing remains as Intel's 13th Gen Core i5-13600K or AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X, but I have a selection of alternatives if their prices are a little too lofty for your budget.

Checking your CPU's temperature is a great way to make sure that your processor is running at peak performance. Even if you're using the best processor for your budget, a CPU that's too hot can ...

The most common brand of processor in laptops you can buy in the UK is Intel. However, Intel's myriad of marketing names for its various processors can make comparisons extremely tricky. In this guide ...

If you like playing sim or management games like Planet Zoo, or even something like Manor Lords, your CPU will be under a lot of strain. Making the switch from laptop processors to full-sized ...

Intel has finally tracked down the “root cause” behind the CPU issues it faced with its 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake CPUs this year and is rolling out an update. This new Intel CPU fix will ...

It affects 13th and 14th Gen CPUs of 65 W Processor Base Power and higher A fix is already available from motherboard manufacturers (0x129) but a more comprehensive solution is on its way (0x12B) ...

We first reported on the Intel CPU instability issue in February 2024, and since then, Intel has offered various fixes that helped, but still failed to fix the problem once and for all.

A GPU is nothing without a processor (CPU) to match its performance and price, which is why I recommend AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X. You're not overspending at about $200, and it will easily keep up with ...

Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's many Cores and "Lakes." Here's everything you need to know, plus our top ...

AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 is arguably the best-value mainstream processor that the chip maker currently sells, with impressive performance for its appealing price. This chip has six CPU cores with thread ...