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Swiss lab where researchers are working to create computers powered by mini human brains revealed in new report
By Mark Tyson published
A new report details a tour of a Swiss lab, where researchers are working to develop computers powered by mini human brains.

Best Budget CPUs of 2025, Benchmarked and Ranked
By Paul Alcorn last updated
You can get a surprisingly powerful processor on the cheap. We've tested several cheap budget CPUs to help you find the right one for your needs and budget.

The Best CPU for Gaming in 2025
By Paul Alcorn last updated
Here is the best CPU for gaming for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.

Intel vs AMD: Which CPUs Are Better in 2025?
By Paul Alcorn last updated
We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.

Ultra-rare unreleased Pentium 4 with 4.0 GHz clock speed discovered
By Mark Tyson published
A rare Intel engineering sample from the twilight of the Pentium 4 era has surfaced on social media.

Qualcomm's big win over Arm could reverberate throughout the industry
By Anton Shilov published
Premium Qualcomm's win could set a new precedent for Arm licensees

Intel's next-gen core microarchitectures get official confirmation for Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids CPUs
By Hassam Nasir published
Validating previous leaks.

AMD in early talks to make chips at Intel Foundry, report says
By Andrew E. Freedman published
AMD is in early talks to be an Intel Foundry customer, according to reports from Semafor. It's the latest in a line of companies considering an investment in the American fab.
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