Standardized, repeatable testing underpins everything we review at PCMag. Here's how we evaluate desktop CPUs, from pure processing trials to gauging a processor's nuanced effects on graphics ...

A CPU collector/enthusiast has taken the top off of an Intel 4004 processor and taken pictures of the chip's insides, showing ...

All eyes are on the chip maker as it prepares a full-court press into a new process technology, spearheaded by chips for ...

In 2025, the question isn’t which phone looks best, but it’s about which one runs best. The heart of every smartphone lies in ...

Have you ever wondered what those confusing letters and numbers at the end of the CPU mean? Every year, Intel and AMD release new generations of their CPUs with updated specifications and sometimes ...

If you’re closely following the semiconductor space, you will be pleased to know that Synopsys, Inc. has made a significant announcement this week. With the introduction of the new RISC-V ARC-V ...

How long do you keep and use your smartphone? An estimated two and a half years, on average. The battery dies or there’s this new improved model you just gotta have. In the United States alone, an ...

Intel thinks your next processor upgrade should include a dedicated AI processor and its upcoming Meteor Lake chips conveniently fill that gap. The company detailed how it suspects its Vision ...

The Tensor G2's AI acceleration enables features like processing photos and translating languages. With it, converting speech to text is 70% faster. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...

Plus: The A16 Bionic, found in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, trickles down to the new iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, so there are faster cores for everyone. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...