Processors 
Tech preview: Threadripper 1900X - 1920X & 1950X





In this technology preview we'll have a closer look as to what AMD is releasing with Ryzen Threadripper with the product announced and launching today. There will be three Threadripper processors, all available starting this month with respective X399 motherboards available.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X review





It really is an all-new first, entry level processors are going quad-core. AMD is at it again with their Ryzen 3 series processors, in this review we test their Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X. That means you can gain tremendous performance in the lowest price bracket. Yep, mainstream performance for low-end prices!
Read articleIntel Core i5 7640X processor review


In this review we'll show you the performance the quad core Core i5 7640X from Intel offers. This 242 USD Kaby Lake-X processor is the the most affordable one for the X299 platform. But without hyper-threading / SMT how will it perform?
Read articleIntel Core i7 7740X processor review




For this test we'll review the quad core Core i7 7740X from Intel. Yes this is Kaby Lake -X, the more affordable processor that you will need to seat on a X299 motherboard. Albeit limited towards dual-channel memory, the processor does a good job, as well as it being tweakable towards 5.2 GHz on all cores.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 7 AGESA 1006 performance and DDR4 memory check - review





In this article we'll have a look at the current state of Ryzen. Over the past two months a number of things have changed. AMD issued firmware updates to increase memory compatibility mostly. We'll check that out. But the the trivial question remains, is 1920x1080 performance increasing? It sure as that responsibility is to be found by the software developers.
Read articleIntel Core i9 7900X processor review




In this article we'll review the 10-core Core i9 7900X from Intel. Despite many announcements this is the most versatile (in cores) processor has got to offer for you starting today, the $999 Core i9 7900X that sits in the new Core X line of processors.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 5 1400 review




It is quad-core time with the Ryzen 5 1400 (without the X). The 1400 will be tested and overclocked to see how much value you can squeeze out of this four-core and and eight-threaded processor.
Read articleTech preview: Intel Core i9 Skylake-X processors





In this technology preview we'll have a closer look as to what Intel has announced at Computex, Kaby Lake-x and Skylake-X processors with a spread from 4 to 18 core processors on that new X299 platform.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 5 1600 review





We put what could be the best value Ryzen 5 processor to the test as we benchmark the six-core Ryzen 5 1600 (without the X). The 1600 will be tested and overclocked to see how much value you can squeeze out of this six-core and twelve threaded processor.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 5 1500X and 1600X review





We put Ryzen 5 to the test as we benchmark the six-core Ryzen 5 1600X and four-core Ryzen 5 1500X processors. The 1600X we can tell you already is a bit of a beast, and that quad-core just oozes proper value.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 7 1700 Review





We test the most affordable Ryzen 7 series processor, the 1700 CPU will cost you only 329 USD. This units oozes value as the performance is really good. The 8-core processor will be tested on an X370 motherboard.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 7 1700X Review





We tested the flagship processor, now we review the Ryzen 7 1700X Processor that is 100 bucks cheaper. The 8-core processor will be tested on an X370 motherboard.
Read articleAMD Ryzen 7 1800X Review





We review the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Processor. The 8-core processor will be tested on an X370 motherboard. AMD's most high-end processor SKU really is a top dog being an AMD enthusiast class eight-core processor!
Read articleCore i7 7700K processor review: Desktop Kaby Lake




We review the flagship quad-core Intel Core i7 7700K processor, the new Kaby Lake generation from Intel is fabbed on the 14nm node; these processors are energy friendly. For this review we look at the performance of this processor in a wide variety of benchmarks and situations.
Read articleCore i5 7600K processor review: Desktop Kaby Lake




We review the Intel Core i5 7600K processor, a respin from Intel based on the 14nm node; these processors are energy friendly. For this review we look at the performance of this processor in a wide variety of benchmarks and situations.
Read articlePreview: Core i5 7600K processor - Desktop Kaby Lake




We preview the Intel Core i5 7600K processor, a respin from Intel based on the 14nm node; these processors are more energy friendly. For this review we look at the performance of this processor in a wide variety of benchmarks.
Read articleEditorial: AMD Zen is now RYZEN processor





It is time to share a thing or two about the new AMD ZEN based processors. Meet RYZEN and more precise information and specifications in this editorial.
Read articleAMD Athlon X4 845 Processor Review




We review the AMD Athlon 845, a quad-core processor that can be seated into FM2/FM2+ compatible motherboards. It is the first processor from AMD that we test that is based on the Carrizo architecture, which was announced for their mobile platform exactly a year ago at Computex.
Read articleCore i7 6950X / 6900K / 6850K & 6800K Processor Review





We review the Core i7 6950X Extreme Edition (Broadwell-E) 10 core processor and check the performance of the 6900K / 6850K & 6800K processors as well. The new Broadwell-E type processors can be used on the existing X99 motherboards after a BIOS update. Intel's most high-end processor SKUs just got updated with four new models, the top dog being the enthusiast class ten-core processor!
Read articleAMD A10-7860K APU review




AMD released a new model, Godavari. The new A10-7860K APU slash processor that was announced in February. It is an APU at a reasonable price. The 7860K is the second best APU in terms of perf yet only costing roughly 115 USD while offering a nice balance in-between performance and energy consumption.
Read articleAMD Radeon Pro Duo Preview and Details




AMD today releases their Radeon Pro Duo. The product is a dual FIJI GPU based product. Unfortunately there will not be any reviews on this product, and that is going to upset many of you. Especially since AMD has been on a very public marketing campaign teasing the product openly for both consumer and prosumers, and therein is the conundrum to be found.
Read articleAMD Processor Update - February 2016




AMD is releasing some new SKUs in their processor and APU line-up in Q1 2016. You will see A10-7860K, A6-7470K, and Athlon X4 845 processors as well as new coolers including the new Wraith and a feature update in the motherboard chipset series.
Read articleCore i5 6600K processor review: Desktop Skylake




We review the Intel Core i5 6600K processor developed at a 14nm node; these processors are very energy friendly. For this review we look at the performance of this processor in a wide variety of benchmarks and situations.
Read articleCore i7 6700K processor review: Desktop Skylake





We review the Skylake Intel Core i7 6700K flagship quad-core processor fabbed on a 14nm node. This little puppy is fast, agile and in full attack mode - but will it be worth an upgrade over the previous gen technology?
Read articleAMD A10-7870K Godavari APU review




We review Godavari, the new A10-7870K APU from AMD. Initially intended for system-integrators who want to offer a nice APU at a reasonable price. However the 7870K today also will see the retail channel, the top dog APU from AMD is costing roughly 140 USD only and offers a nice balance in-between performance and energy consumption.
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