April 27, 2026: With this update, we added the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as our latest Best Gaming CPU (Intel), replacing the Intel Core i7-14700K. We also replaced the Core i5-14600K as our pick ...

The Core Ultra 9 285K arrived with a thud. It’s an interesting, and sometimes very impressive, processor, but it’s not necessarily a good one. Stacked up against some of the best processors, the Core ...

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 ...

Intel's new 14th-generation Core and Core Ultra ("Meteor Lake") CPUs are now available. Here's a rundown of details and computers you can buy now.

I can't fathom what AMD was thinking when it gave this CPU a bizarrely inflated $279 price tag when it first launched in 2024, but I'm very glad to see that the price has now plummeted to a much more ...

Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's ...