… By Fahd Temsamani Jul 22, 2026, 15:35 BST Share Microsoft has spilled the beans on AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 CPU architecture, revealing that the company’s new Epyc processors will boast frequencies of 5GHz and above. …
… Should clear performance gains manifest, then my appetite to see the technology enjoy a wider spread on Zen 6 processors would certainly grow. We’ll learn all there is to know about this CPU come the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 release date on April 22, when the processor hits store shelves. …
CPU Reviews AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition review: more cache, minor gains, less value Dual 3D V-Cache marks an intriguing first for AMD, but the technology doesn't elevate the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 much beyond its peers in real-world testing. …
… By Fahd Temsamani Aug 19, 2026, 13:36 BST Share Thermal Grizzly has added AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPUs to its delidded offerings, giving enthusiasts ready-to-go processors for €1,199 / $1,402.83. …
… By Fahd Temsamani Jul 10, 2026, 12:49 BST Share AMD CTO Mark Papermaster has confirmed the release window for the company’s next-gen CPU architecture, scheduled for July 22-23, 2026. …
CPU Reviews Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: the mainstream multi-core CPU of choice Offering a massive amount of multi-core value and more, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus marks a return to form for Intel desktop processors. …
… However, tweaking your CPU at this level takes a lot of time, often with minimal gains. Personally, I recommend sticking with all-core values. You can do the same for your CPU’s integrated GPU if it has one, but unless you’re using it to play games, don’t bother with it. …
… The CPU’s maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz is behind the curve relative to newer and unlocked processors found in the systems scoring higher results. However, there’s a clear win against similarly budget-friendly processors, such as the 4.2GHz Ryzen 5 5500 in the AWD-IT Kalona. …
… These gains extend to the 1% lows too, where Atomic Heart saw nearly identical gains to its average frame rate. …
… By Ben Hardwidge May 8, 2026, 16:05 BST Share If you’ve been holding out for a 9800X3D price drop before upgrading, then now is the time to pounce and grab yourself a great gaming CPU for a bargain price. …