Standardized, repeatable testing underpins everything we review at PCMag. Here's how we evaluate desktop CPUs, from pure processing trials to gauging a processor's nuanced effects on graphics ...

Packed with 24 cores and boasting a huge inter-die clock speed boost, the 270K Plus puts Intel back on the gaming CPU map in a big way.

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 ...

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 editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 leads multi-core results with the Galaxy Edition on top, while A19 Pro ranks first in single-core.

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 ...