When shopping around to upgrade your fleet of business computers, the metric that stands out on labels and in ads is processor -- or CPU -- performance or speed. You should not, however, try to ...

Usually, both Intel i3 and AMD Ryzen 3 processors come with a basic cooler in the box (called a stock cooler). For most users, this is good enough. AMD’s stock coolers are often praised as being a bit ...

Although computers with quad-core processors are typically faster than single-core models, the difference in speed depends on a number of factors. On a very busy system and under ideal conditions, a ...

When it comes to computers, faster doesn’t always mean better. For years, processor speed was the magic number that dictated how well a machine performed. But computers have evolved into much more ...

Windows displays two processor speeds: first is arbitrary brand string, second is actual calculated speed. The brand string can be unreliable and spoofed, while the calculated speed provides accurate ...

The chipmaker's upcoming flagship processor will feature its new X16 LTE modem that allows users to surf at superfast speeds. Aloysius Low is a Senior Editor at CNET covering mobile and Asia. Based in ...

With technology advancing so rapidly around us, sometimes misconceptions can work their way into our common understanding. In this article, we'll take a step back and go over some of the most common ...