Intel and Oracle will expand the use of Intel Xeon CPU-based computing on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in an expanded multiyear collaboration between the two tech companies.

You've likely noticed notes about cores and threads when shopping for a new processor, but you may not realize they're two ...

You might call it the brains of the operation.

There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your ...

When it comes to PCs, Westerners are most most familiar with x86/x64 processors from Intel and AMD, with Apple Silicon taking up a significant market share, too. However, in China, a relatively new ...

The Core Ultra 9 285K arrived with a thud. It’s an interesting, and sometimes very impressive, processor, but it’s not necessarily a good one. Stacked up against some of the best processors, the Core ...

The processor battle is a two-way arms race with fans on one side or the other. We know that all your gamers have strong feelings about Intel vs. AMD, so we've gone ahead and chosen the best of each.

To get more performance from your aging computer or push a new computer to its limit, give overclocking a shot. Overclocking a CPU can help you get more performance from your system without spending ...

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Still have that in your head from high school biology class? Great, you now also know the basics of how a processor works in a computer. Switch out the ...

To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...

There are few moments that terrify PC owners like an overheating processor. It's right up there with the blue screen of death in terms of issues that could signal serious trouble for your computer.