Nine X3D CPUs, two platforms, and 14 games tested. We compare every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D processor to find out how much performance has improved ...

One of the best ways to evaluate the performance of your CPU is to run one of the many great benchmarks that are available. They’ll test its raw performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded ...

If you’re the type of person who is truly interested in performance, then you may have considered benchmarking your laptop or desktop computer. Having the best performance is always a good idea, and ...

AMD lost out to Intel’s Core i9-13900K recently, but it’s back with its 3D V-Cache technology to challenge Intel again. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all ...

With similar pricing and target audiences, these two processors offer contrasting strengths across gaming, productivity, and ...

Everyone knows AMD 3D V-cache CPUs are some of the best chips for gaming. However, in a new test, these Ryzen processors are ...

Inside Asus’ featherweight Zenbook A16, Qualcomm's new flagship laptop chip flexes massive multi-core muscle, upgraded ...

In today's article we're going to look at multitasking performance when gaming. This is a complex subject and one that is often misunderstood by gamers, especially when discussing CPU performance. For ...

The initial quartet of AMD’s new Ryzen 9000-series processors is finally ready, and now, we get to test out the flagship. The Ryzen 9 9950X is a $649, 16-core desktop processor representing the ...

Since 1983, PCWorld has been testing PCs, and while we made the jump from paper to digital years ago, our mission remains the same: We’re here to help you make better choices about your PC hardware ...

Used in conjunction with the Consortium's performance benchmarks, EnergyBench measures how processors use energy while carrying out a series of standardized application-focused tasks. With a standard ...

Apple's most powerful chip ever is the M3 Ultra, which is currently exclusive to the 2025 Mac Studio. With up to an 80-core GPU, twice what's available on the M4 Max, this chipset is a beast for ...