Intel’s new desktop processor reaches 6GHz without overclockingIntel’s Thermal Velocity Boost lets the chip run fast, so long as you can keep it cool.By W. Shanklin, 01.12.2023
IBM's latest quantum computing processor triples the qubits of its predecessorIt's a step closer to the goal of having a 4000-plus qubit system by 2025.By K. Holt, 11.09.2022
Hitting the Books: Steve Jobs' iPhone obsession led to Apple's silicon revolutionMany of the chips "Designed by Apple in California" are now manufactured exclusively in Taiwan. By A. Tarantola, 10.09.2022
Intel's 13th-gen CPUs offer up to 24 cores and 5.8GHz speedsThe Core i9-13900K sounds like a beast.By D. Hardawar, 09.27.2022
AMD's Ryzen 7020 CPUs offer more performance for budget laptopsThey're billed as speedier alternatives to Intel's Core i3.By J. Fingas, 09.20.2022
Intel drops the Celeron and Pentium names for its low-end laptop CPUs (updated)Get ready for the catchy 'Intel Processor' badge instead. By J. Fingas, 09.16.2022
AMD will unveil its Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs on August 29thThe livestreamed event will share more information about the first Zen 4 processors.By J. Fingas, 08.16.2022
Moto's Razr 2022 foldable gets the flagship processor it deservesIt has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and a 144Hz display.By S. Dent, 08.11.2022
AMD accidentally reveals its first Ryzen 7000 desktop processorsThe early focus may be on gamer-oriented CPUs.By J. Fingas, 07.28.2022
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 delivers faster, longer-lasting Android flagshipsThere's also a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 for mid-range devices.By J. Fingas, 05.20.2022
Intel says its new 5.5GHz i9-12900KS is the world's fastest desktop processorIt arrives on April 5th, but isn't cheap at $739. By S. Dent, 03.29.2022
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU will be available April 20th for $449There are also new budget Zen 3 chips starting at $159.By J. Fingas, 03.15.2022
Intel claims its 12th-gen ultraportable chips are a huge step forwardThey're up to 70 percent faster for multithreaded performance.By D. Hardawar, 02.23.2022
Intel's Mobileye unveils a chip that could bring self-driving cars to the massesThe EyeQ Ultra should be powerful while keeping costs low.By J. Fingas, 01.04.2022
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 695 brings faster 5G to low-cost phonesTwo other SoCs improve overall performance for budget devices.By J. Fingas, 10.26.2021
Apple's new MacBook Pro chips may be called the M1 Pro and M1 MaxM2 might have to wait.By J. Fingas, 10.17.2021
Samsung's new 5-nanometer chip is designed for smartwatchesIt will very likely feature in Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 4.By S. Dent, 08.10.2021
Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will use AI everywhereLaunching this fall, they’ll be powered by the company’s own system-on-chip.By C. Low, 08.02.2021
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus will come to high-end phones made by ASUS and MotorolaExpect improvements to core speed and AI.By J. Fingas, 06.28.2021