Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's many Cores and "Lakes." Here's everything you need to know, plus our top picks ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The processor battle is a two-way arms race with fans on either one side or the other. We know that all ...

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AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D seems powerful, though it's not a massive leap over what we already have.

With a clock speed bump and... not much else, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D still manages to impress as the fastest gaming CPU ...

Building a computer is a fine way to not only save money but also tune your desktop to exactly the performance targets you want to hit. Processor prices are pretty stable right now, with decent ...

Picking the best CPU could be as simple as matching a budget to a benchmark chart. But these days the landscape feels more like a negotiation. AMD and Intel both have solid chips at nearly every price ...

AMD has launched a new marketing line for its X3D CPUs in a real hyperbolic first for gaming and hardware. Highlighting how capable its latest-generation Ryzen 9000 X3D processors are for esports ...