What's a CPU made of? What's the difference between a CPU and a GPU? Read our layman's overview of the central processing ...

But what is a GPU? What are they good for? Join us for a layman's overview. A graphics processing unit (aka a GPU, graphics ...

First, here's a CPU: Block diagram of the AMD Zen 5 desktop CPU Credit ... Each individual GPU core is much simpler than its x86 or ARM equivalent. GPUs are designed to execute large workloads ...

If there's one thing that's true about processors (CPUs) is that they can be the hottest component in your computer. You must utilize a form of cooling for the chipset as it would simply overheat ...

When Apple switched to its own chips (Apple Silicon) in 2020, virtualization moved right along with it, but it was challenging with x86 virtualization. Technology progress is undefeated ...

Figure 1 SOC IOP processor block diagram A second level (L2) cache of 256 KB is integrated to improve processor performance. Applications that do not require L2 may optionally use the L2 as on chip ...

Hey, it’s better than writing case briefs. AMD Ryzen AI Max is finally here: 'the most advanced mobile x86 processor ever created' with 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs and 16 Zen 5 cores The new ROG Flow Z13 is ...

There was a time when the line between typewriters and word processing software was a bit fuzzy. [Poking Technology] found a Xerox 6040 which can’t decide what it is. It looks like a typewriter ...

Microsoft has updated its processor list for Windows 11 version 24H2, and this update is mainly aimed at helping device makers pick the right processors for new computers. The new list now ...

AMD teased the launch date after a rather successful debut of the new processors at CES 2025 back in January. However, it has never nailed down a solid date, choosing to simply say sometime in Q1.

For years, Qualcomm has dominated the mobile chipset industry, delivering powerful and efficient processors that power some of the most popular smartphones globally. While MediaTek has made ...

Silicon prices are unpredictable right now, but it doesn't look like processors are getting hit quite as hard as GPUs. If you're setting up a new desktop, you're going to need a CPU, and you don't ...