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Best CPUs in 2023
Trying to build your next PC for gaming or work? Here are the best CPUs you can buy for a new machine or if you're looking for an upgrade.
The central processing unit (CPU) is one of the most important components inside a PC. It's what handles all the calculations for just about everything you do on Linux or Windows and so the better the CPU you have, the more you'll be able to do. This guide showcases the best CPUs available right now from AMD and Intel, taking into account budget, performance, and value.
Can you upgrade your laptop's processor (CPU)?
Is it possible to swap out the CPU in your laptop? Here's what you need to know.
Upgrading the processor (CPU) in your laptop is not the same as updating the chip in a desktop PC. Even budget laptops are designed with a careful precision that allows them to cram all required hardware into a very tight space with a battery and enough cooling to keep it all from overheating. This engineering feat generally means that multiple parts you'd see installed separately in a desktop build are fused together in a laptop (usually to the motherboard itself) to save space. This can include, aside from the CPU, parts like RAM, solid-state drive (SSD), and Wi-Fi card. Questioning whether or not the memory and storage can be upgraded is quite common in the DIY world, but what about upgrading your laptop's processor?
How to safely overclock your CPU: A beginners guide to unlock more performance
If you want to get into overclocking, whether for your Intel or AMD CPU, here's where to start.
Overclocking an Intel or AMD processor is considered the best practice for getting the most out of your PC. Older systems could push far beyond what was set by the manufacturer at the factory. Modern processors usually have boosting technologies included that allow for some degree of stock overclocking, but you can still push these further with the right supporting hardware. Even the most powerful processor on the market will still have headroom available for bumping the clock speeds up slightly and fine-tuning other metrics to extract yet more performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 review: This CPU just made the 7900X obsolete
AMD's most affordable Ryzen 9 7000 processor also uses the least amount of power
As part of its new 65W Ryzen 7000 series launch, AMD rolled out the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, the most affordable Ryzen 9 7000 CPU with the same 12-core and 24-thread configuration. With slower clock speeds and lower TDP, how does this CPU compare against the other AMD chips, and is it worth considering?
AMD launched three new 65W Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors to kick off 2023, allowing you to build systems that don't produce as much heat or draw as much power. We found the 105W AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs to be among the best out there, easily capable of going up against Intel but noted high operating temperatures.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 review: An impressively affordable Zen 4 CPU
With the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, there's little reason to go for the 7600X.
AMD launched its Zen 4 generation of desktop processors in October with the mighty AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and 7950X. Not only did the company come out with a new architecture to take on Intel's Raptor Lake processors, but it also introduced an entirely new platform and socket. While this does mean it's no longer possible to upgrade from older AMD CPUs to the new 7000 series, we're able to take advantage of PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and other technological advances with the new platform.
18 best Black Friday CPU deals that just might lower your heating bills this winter
Come check out the best Black Friday CPU deals that will keep you warm this winter.
We're covering all the Black Friday deals that are coming out of Amazon and other retailers and already we've some killer PC component discounts. Processors from AMD and Intel are not excluded and this is what we'll be rounding up in this collection of Black Friday deals. Whether you're wanting the latest and greatest or are happy to save and choose an older chip, there's a deal here for almost everyone.
AMD ‘Cezzane’ Ryzen 7 5700G, Ryzen 5 5600G chips will begin shipping in August
AMD has announced that two of its Cezzane chips including the Ryzen 7 5700G and Ryzen 5 5600G will be available for purchase in August.
AMD announced its Cezanne chips earlier this year, stating that the new APUs under the series will arrive later this year. Today, at its Computex 2021 press conference, AMD CEO Lisa Su announced that the Ryzen 7 5700G and the Ryzen 5 5600G APUs are coming to market for consumers starting August 5, 2021.
AMD Ryzen 5000G series with integrated graphics goes official for OEMs, full-release later this year
AMD has introduced the new Ryzen 5000G series of processors based on the same Zen 3 architecture along with integrated Radeon graphics.
AMD has just released the Ryzen 5000G APUs featuring the same Zen 3 architecture as the regular Ryzen 5000 series, but now with integrated graphics. These are primarily low-to-mid-range processors with up to 8-cores and integrated Vega 8 graphics. Notably, these new chips will only be available for pre-built systems by OEMs and other system integrators at the moment. However, AMD does plan to release these chips later for consumers and DIY PC builders.
AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs with Zen 3 architecture officially unveiled
The new AMD Ryzen 5000 series desktop CPUs are expected to start shipping by November 5 at a starting price of $299.
AMD has officially unveiled its all-new Ryzen 5000 series of desktop processors. Based on the new Zen 3 architecture, AMD is claiming its new lineup has the “Fastest Gaming CPUs in the World.” The new series is headed by the Ryzen 9 5950X, offering up to 16-cores with 32-threads and 72MB of cache.
ARM has officially announced three new products that surely will make their way into next-generation mobile devices. The company presented its new products right before the COMPUTEX event that will be held in Taipei between May 30 to June 3.