How We Test Computers ...

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...

With a clock speed bump and... not much else, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D still manages to impress as the fastest gaming CPU ...

There are two ways to measure the performance of PC components: synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark or PCMark, and real-world benchmarks that test performance in games and various software using ...

Since 1983, PCWorld has been testing PCs, and while we made the jump from paper to digital years ago, our mission remains the same: We’re here to help you make better choices about your PC hardware ...

How we test laptops at ZDNET in 2026 ...

TL;DR: AMD's Ryzen 9000HX "Fire Range" laptop CPUs, featuring Zen 5 cores, have been benchmarked in ASUS's ROG Strix G16. These processors, compatible with existing sockets, will debut at CES 2025 ...

6,000MHz+ RAM is a must for iGPU So-so value versus cheap graphics card Doesn't have 16x PCIe 4.0 lanes AMD has finally crafted a new set of processors with relatively powerful integrated graphics ...

Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...