All Android smartphones and all Apple iPhones use CPUs based on the Arm Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). An ISA defines the instruction set and outlines the design philosophy behind that ...

Just five years ago, debating the merits of a 6-core CPU versus an 8-core model wasn’t possible. We were all stuck with 4-core chips at a consumer level—to break past that barrier, you had to pay ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. When it comes to ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. The chipmaker Intel ...

From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical jargon.

Changes are happening across the CPU world, and it appears this is a good thing. We are not experts on the matter, but that doesn’t mean we are not able to explain some of the things that are ...

Intel has consistently impressed with its mobile CPUs. The ageing Pentium M processor continues to be a solid foundation for laptops or desktop PCs (like the one in our ultimate quiet PC feature). The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The battle between AMD and Intel never comes to an end — after all, both brands are the top manufacturers of desktop and laptop processors, so ...

If you're looking for the best processor for PC gaming and content creation then you have quite a few options from both Intel and AMD right now depending on your budget. However, both companies have ...