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Intel Ivy Bridge review

We tested the Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7-3770K processor. Our Ivy Bridge review shows that Intel's new Core processors offer improvements in performance and power…

23/04/2012

Free
Intel Core i7-3960X CPU review

Intel's latest Extreme Edition CPU is a worthy successor to the throne, but this expensive processor is strictly for the enthusiast set.

01/12/2011

£792 inc VAT
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition review

Intel's latest Extreme Edition CPU is a worthy successor to the throne, but this £839 processor is strictly for the enthusiast set.

15/11/2011

£839 inc VAT
AMD A8-3850 APU review

We tested the AMD 'Lynx' Fusion A-Series class of processors. Our tests of the AMD A8-3850 APU found that games fans are in for a treat.

04/07/2011

£100 inc VAT
Intel Core i7-2600K (Sandy Bridge) review

The Intel Core i7-2600K processor is a worthy successor to the i7-860 and i7-920 chips at default clock speeds. On balance, paying about the same amount for a…

06/01/2011

£251 inc VAT
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition review

The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition is a six-core PC processor which uses the AM3 motherboard socket.

23/12/2010

£182 inc VAT
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T review

AMD's Phenom II X6 1055T is one of the best value for money propositions on the market. It's a true six-core CPU that can be found for around £160 from online stores…

09/06/2010

£162 inc VAT
Intel Core i7 980X review

The Intel Core i7 980X is Intel's latest six-core, 3.33GHz processor. It's also the fastest processor available to consumers.

19/03/2010

£889 inc VAT
Intel Xeon X5600 review

Our review of the Intel Xeon X5600 series CPU shows that fast AES encryption, better scalability, and consistent per-core performance make the new six-core Xeon -…

17/03/2010

£649 inc VAT
Intel Core i5-661 review

The Intel Core i5-661 CPU represents the next generation of mid-range processors that will power many of the new desktop PCs released this year.

14/01/2010

£150 inc VAT
Intel Core i5-540M review

We put the Intel Core i5-540M mobile processor to the test.

11/01/2010

Free
Toshiba Qosmio 'SpursEngine' review

A second 'SpursEngine' processor for graphics improves the picture quality of web video in Toshiba's new multimedia laptop lineup - the Toshiba Qosmio laptops.

28/04/2009

£2,500 inc VAT
Intel Nehalem Xeon review

The new Intel Nehalem Xeon CPUs, which are being introduced in countless one- and two-socket servers and workstations, have already generated a lot of heat.

31/03/2009

Free
nVidia Ion review

Comprising the nVidia GeForce 9400 GPU with an Intel Atom chip, the nVidia Ion platform aims to bring premium performance to small form factor netbooks and PCs. We…

04/02/2009

Free
AMD Phenom X4 9950 and 9350e review

AMD's latest Phenom processors offer solid performance at a mid-range price, with the added bonus of lower power draw.

31/07/2008

£139 inc VAT
AMD Phenom desktop quad-core processor

Hot on the heels of Intel's Penryn comes the first consumer-targeted quad-core CPU from AMD. We've tested AMD's Phenom, taking a close look at the 2.4GHz AMD Phenom 9700.

03/12/2007

Free
Intel QX9650 'Penryn' quad-core desktop processor

There's a new high-end desktop chip in town - namely, the Intel QX9650, the first from Intel's new Penryn family of CPUs.

31/10/2007

£650 inc VAT
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ & FX-62

While Intel continues to pop out sockets and processors on an almost daily basis, AMD has been more circumspect in revamping its range.

28/06/2006

£500 inc VAT
AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 & X2 Dual-Core 5000+

While Intel continues to pop out sockets and processors on an almost daily basis, AMD has been more circumspect in revamping its range.

22/03/2006

£500 inc VAT