CPUs almost never fail. Out of all the components in a given PC, the CPU has historically been one of the least likely to suffer a failure. This has not yet changed -- but there's troubling evidence ...

Buying a CPU is often much more than a necessary upgrade — it can determine the platform you'll stay on for the foreseeable future, and the features you'll have access to. This is why it's important ...

In 1993, Intel released the first Pentium processor. By today’s standards, it was primitive. At the time, it represented a major—and exciting—leap forward, even if it didn’t quite match the ...

AMD has surpassed one-third share of the desktop x86 CPU market against Intel, setting a record for the chip designer as it ...

In the face of growing competition from Arm-based chip designers, the rival CPU companies say several tech giants—including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Lenovo and HP Inc.—are joining their new ...

The CPU drama continues to unfold as buyers traverse the rough seas of issues with Intel 13th and 14th generation products. If you have a defective Intel CPU, such as Core i9-13900K, Intel will RMA it ...

You might not know it, but Nvidia builds a lot of Arm processors. In addition to its self-branded and much-loved SHIELD set-top boxes, it makes the Tegra heart of every Nintendo Switch, now over 140 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on who you ask, CPUs might top a list of the most important components you can find in a computer. People spend a lot of focus on ...

Update July 24 @ 1:26pm: Apple has released a software fix that addresses CPU throttling issues in its latest MacBook Pro models. Our original story is below. Last week, news broke that Apple's most ...