Learn how to create custom power plans in Windows to bridge the gap between maxed-out gaming and extreme battery savings.

Six years after its initial launch, auto-cpufreq version 3.0.0 is now available. For those wondering, auto-cpufreq is an ...

Continuing his reverse-engineering of the Intel 8087, [Ken Shirriff] covers the conditional tests that are implemented in the microcode of this floating point processing unit (FPU). This microcode ...

Today the embargo has lifted on AMD's new Ryzen 3800XT and 3900XT processors. Almost identical to their non-XT counterparts, Luke dives deep into the behaviour of these two CPUs, looking at boost ...

At CES 2026, Intel unveiled the Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake-H, built on the Intel 18A (1.8-nanometer class) process, and ...

When you think of overclockers, you probably imagine some obsessive tech nerd coming up with an elaborate contraption to boost CPU or graphics card speed. And that’s absolutely true… but sometimes ...

Want to squeeze more performance from your CPU? Learn how to overclock your processor to safely boost speed and performance. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a ...

To get more performance from your aging computer or push a new computer to its limit, give overclocking a shot. Overclocking a CPU can help you get more performance from your system without spending ...

"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 ...

The question of whether overclocking can damage your CPU is nothing new, having been a topic of debate for years among hardcore gamers, tech buffs, PC DIY builders, and content creators alike. To some ...

Intel CPU prices are dropping like stones right now, and the latest gaming CPU to get the bargain treatment is the Core i5 14600K. Now available for just $164, this overclockable 14-core chip makes ...