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Intel Core i7-4790K illustration
What’s the difference between Core i3, i5 and i7 processors?
Confused about which Intel processor you need? We explore the differences between the Core i3, i5 and i7 range
Intel Core i3-3220
Intel Core i3-3220 review
£92
A good entry-level CPU for general desktop use
AMD Kaveri Chips Angled
AMD A8-7600 review
Has an exciting new architecture and great graphics performance, but current real-world performance is same as the A10-6800K

Latest CPUs

Intel Coffee Lake review: Can Intel hit back at AMD?
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Intel's latest chips are faster and have more cores than ever before, but can they match AMD's Ryzen processors for value?

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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X: Rivals a £1,600 Intel processor
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Almost flawless, the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X punches well above its weight and gives Intel some serious competition

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£500 inc VAT
Intel Core i7-6950X review - the 10-core Broadwell-E is real
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Monstrously expensive and outstandingly powerful, this Broadwell-E CPU is as exclusive as they come

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£1285 estimated from US price (Exc VAT)
Intel Skylake processor die diagram
Microsoft locks out Skylake from Windows 7 & 8.1 support
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We explain what that means for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, how to check if you have a Skylake chip, and why Microsoft is doing this

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 launch - logo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 phones and specs
CPUs Mobile phones Tablets

We put Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 820 mobile processor to the test with our full suite of benchmarks

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Intel Skylake processor die diagram
Intel reveals 6th-generation Core Skylake mobile CPU line-up
CPUs Laptops Tablets Ultraportable laptops

Intel’s 6th-generation Core processors make their way to mobile today with Y-series, U-series, S-series and H-series CPUs

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Intel Core i5-6600K (Skylake) review
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Modest CPU and GPU gains over the previous generation, but Skylake is as future-proof as it gets right now

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£228 inc. VAT
AMD Carrizo chips logo
AMD takes on the mid-range laptop market
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Firm continues to steer clear of the top-end but promises fanless laptops are on the way

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Intel officially launches 5th Generation Core processors
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Broadwell officially arrives at CES 2015, with 14 new CPUs for home and business

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AMD launches Catalyst Omega graphics drivers
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Up to 19% performance improvements on Radeon graphics cards, up to 29% boost on AMD APUs

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