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

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your first computer is a memory worth cherishing for years, and the amount of research that goes into picking the right parts is what ...

For as long as I’ve been building PCs, there’s been one number that always gets enthusiasts buzzing – core count. In most cases, every leap forward in desktop processors has been measured in how many ...

Early benchmarks suggest Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs could deliver a notable boost in single-thread performance, with a ...

The new Threadripper 9000 chips are here, and they boast up to 96 cores and 192 threads. The new Threadripper 9000 and Threadripper Pro 9000 series offer up to 128 PCI Express 5 lanes. Threadripper ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. At AMD's Advancing AI 2026 event, the company formally lifted the lid on its 6th Gen AMD EPYC series of processors with the new 'Venice'-powered AMD EPYC ...

What just happened? AMD has unveiled its Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series "Shimada Peak" processors, featuring up to 96 Zen 5 cores and 192 threads. Targeted at the workstation and high-end desktop ...