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AI-powered overclocking uses machine learning to boost CPU and GPU performance safely in 2026, delivering higher FPS, better efficiency, and automatic stability.
Intel’s Core Ultra lineup of desktop and laptop processors has been frustrating to review. None of them have been ...
TL;DR: PassMark has crunched its benchmark data and observed a drop in CPU performance so far in 2025, theorizing about whether this might be down to hardware, or software issues (such as bloatware, ...
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The process of reviewing desktop CPUs at PCMag carries on core traditions that date back to the establishment of PC Labs in 1984: We compare each CPU in its category based on price, features, upgrades ...
Apple surprise dropped new 2023 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chip, and a Mac mini configurable with an M2 or M2 Pro chip. The new laptops offer faster CPU and GPU ...
Is your CPU running at maximum capacity and making your PC slow? This often happens when you use demanding software for graphic design, video editing, or gaming. It can be frustrating, especially when ...
Multi-core processors theoretically can run many threads of code in parallel, but some categories of operation currently bog down attempts to raise overall performance by parallelizing computing. Is ...
Today, we're comparing the three X3D chips available on the AM4 platform: the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, Ryzen 7 5700X3D, and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Technically, most of you will only have access to the Ryzen 7 ...
The switch to a different type of anti-tamper DRM has severely worsened the performance of Resident Evil 4 on PC, experts say ...
Rahim is a Senior Tech/Commerce Writer at Valnet and builds PCs & networking solutions on demand. Whether It's your GPU, CPU, Display, or just an SSD upgrade, expect him to have a well-researched ...
In recent years, gamers have focused their attention more on saving up funds for the latest graphics cards rather than purchasing powerhouse CPUs. With the ability to transform a meager system into a ...