While the rest of the Ars crew was out celebrating July 4th, I was slaving away on a new tech article. But that's ok, because I do it for the love. Anyway, Understanding CPU Caching and Performance is ...

Have you ever wondered what those confusing letters and numbers at the end of the CPU mean? Every year, Intel and AMD release new generations of their CPUs with updated specifications and sometimes ...

When talking about CPU specifications, in addition to clock speed and number of cores/threads, ' CPU cache memory ' is sometimes mentioned. Developer Gabriel G. Cunha explains what this CPU cache ...

The run-up to the launch of a new console generation is always one of the most exciting parts of being a video game enthusiast. New hardware generations always bring massive advancements in visual ...

If you often wonder why your CPU never seems to achieve the boost clocks it's advertised for, its power limits might be the reason. The way your motherboard manufacturer tunes the BIOS can hold your ...

If you're in the market for a laptop, you know how confusing it can be to sort through all of the options. One of the most difficult to understand, yet most critical to your decision, is the type of ...

A normal CPU temperature while gaming typically falls within the range of 70°C to 80°C (158°F to 176°F). This range is considered safe and optimal for most modern CPUs, especially when paired with a ...

Looking at any processor IP, you will find that their vendors emphasize PPA (performance, power & area) numbers. In theory, they should provide a level playing field for comparing different processor ...

Computers offer greater value when you can keep them running for a long and productive working life. Replacing your CPU's current processor with a faster upgrade can enable you to extend the ...