The overall performance of a computer system depends on the performance of several of its subsystems, especially the central processing unit itself. Whether you're checking for reliability problems or ...

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If you want to stress test and benchmark your new CPU inside of 3DMark, you can now finally do just that with UL Benchmarks' latest update to 3DMark. The new 3DMark CPU Profile will test your CPU ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Core HX, Intel's new high-end family of mobile CPUs for power users and extreme gamers, brings true desktop-level performance to the very brawniest laptops. We test-drive our first HX laptop—and the ...

Standardized, repeatable testing is central to all 1,500-plus reviews we publish annually. Here's how we test every desktop PC that hits the bench at PC Labs. From the laptops on your desk to ...

You can't judge a laptop by its appearance or advertised specs alone. As such, Mashable utilizes a thorough hands-on testing process to review and recommend the best laptops to our readers. The bulk ...

At some point you may have heard someone say that for gaming you need X amount of cores. Typical examples include "6 is more than enough cores," or "you need a minimum of 8 cores for gaming," due to ...

Overclocking refers to pushing your computer components harder and faster than the manufacturer designed them to go. The initial pitch is seductive: Buy a slower, lower-cost CPU; juice up the clock ...