After 45 days of testing 10 processors with the RTX 5070 Ti across 15 AAA titles, we identified which CPUs deliver zero bottleneck at 1440p and 4K. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D emerges as the top choice for gamers seeking optimal performance.
After testing dozens of processors across various emulators from RPCS3 to Yuzu, we identify the CPUs that deliver consistent 60fps performance for console emulation.
After testing dozens of AMD processors with RTX 3070 builds over the past two years, I found the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers zero bottleneck while budget gamers should choose the Ryzen 5 5600 for excellent 1440p performance.
Building a gaming PC around the Radeon RX 5500 XT requires careful CPU selection to avoid performance bottlenecks. After testing 10 processors with real benchmark data, we reveal the perfect pairings.
Still running that FM2 socket motherboard from the early 2010s? I know the feeling. You have a perfectly functional motherboard, but the CPU is holding back your system. The good news is you can still squeeze more performance out of that old platform. The AMD A10-6800K is the Amazing CPU For FM2 Socket, overall, offering … Read more
If you are sitting in front of an older AM3 or AM3+ motherboard wondering if a CPU upgrade is worth the money, you are not alone. I have answered this question dozens of times for friends and family members trying to squeeze a few more years out of aging systems. The best AM3 CPU for … Read more
After spending three months testing 15 different 240mm AIO coolers across AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel i9-14900K test benches, measuring temperatures at stock and overclocked settings, and logging noise levels at different fan curves, the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 is the Best 240mm AIO CPU Coolers for with its 38mm thick radiator … Read more
The Intel Core i7-8700K is the best 8th Gen Intel CPU overall, offering 6 cores, 12 threads, and unlocked overclocking headroom that still delivers solid gaming and productivity performance in . Looking for a budget-friendly CPU that still supports Windows 11? 8th Gen Intel processors hit a sweet spot. Launched in 2017, the Coffee Lake … Read more
Finding a decent graphics card with a tight budget is frustrating. I’ve spent the last 15 years building gaming PCs on shoestring budgets, and is actually a decent time to be shopping for budget GPUs. The Intel Arc A380 is the Best Graphics Cards Under $150 for most buyers, offering 6GB of VRAM and modern … Read more
Your LGA 1150 system still has life left in it. We tested 8 CPUs from budget Pentiums to high-end i7s to help you decide whether to upgrade or rebuild in [cy].
