Does consistently failing a specific test on Memtest86 while passing every other test provide a clue about whether a memory problem exists or if the problem is CPU memory controller ...

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...

In this piece, I explain with data why when testing a CPU's gaming prowess, we pair powerful flagship tier graphics cards, like an RTX 4090, and run them at lower resolutions like 1080p or 720p. For ...

I've been watching and reading CPU reviews for quite a while. For the past few CPU generations, it seems like reviewers have added several useful workloads (e.g. tile-based rendering and video ...

The first test is 3DMark CPU Profile, which shows how CPU performance scales from one thread to as many threads as it can process. Higher numbers are better. The Titan has twice the cores of the ...

AMD lost out to Intel’s Core i9-13900K recently, but it’s back with its 3D V-Cache technology to challenge Intel again. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

Undervolting your CPU can be a great way to improve its operating temperatures and reduce its power draw, but if your chip is running too hot and heavy most of the time, undervolting can actually ...