The SPEC CPU 2026 features more tests and an emphasis on portability, running on everything from fleets of servers down to a ...

The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) is updating its most important benchmark after nine years: Following ...

In this piece, I explain with data why when testing a CPU's gaming prowess, we pair powerful flagship tier graphics cards, like an RTX 4090, and run them at lower resolutions like 1080p or 720p. For ...

The number of misconceptions in the tech world can be overwhelming, but few are more frustrating than those surrounding low-resolution CPU benchmarks. We think those take the cake, but we'll admit ...

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 ...

A new AMD Ryzen CPU benchmark leak has just appeared, and it shows the potentially awesome power of the company's new Threadripper CPUs for multi-threading work. This new leak appears to show the raw ...

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 ...

Something to look forward to: Following the recent launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD is reportedly set to unveil a pair of faster processors with 3D V-cache. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Ryzen 9 ...

Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max make deceptively large changes to how Apple’s high-end laptop and desktop chips are built. We’ve already covered those changes in some depth, but in essence: The M5 Pro and ...

When Apple announced the first three chips in its M3 processor family, the M3 Pro immediately stood out. Not because it was a huge leap over the prior generation, but because it was the first time we ...

Microsoft is testing a 'Low Latency Profile' in Windows 11 that briefly maxes out CPU speed to accelerate app and interface launches. Early tests show up to 40% faster app starts and 70% quicker menu ...

You can't judge a laptop by its appearance or advertised specs alone. As such, Mashable utilizes a thorough hands-on testing process to review and recommend the best laptops to our readers. The bulk ...