There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your ...

CPU cache is the fast memory between the cores and main memory. What L1, L2, and L3 each do, why cache lines are 64 bytes, and when more cache actually makes a processor faster.

Desktop processors are among the few hardware components that are sold both in elaborate individual packaging (boxed) and in a plain cardboard box or plastic tray. Tray CPUs are mass-produced goods ...