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AMD A8-3850 review
CPUsIt can’t match Intel's processors in 2D applications, but the A8-3850 is a good value processor with impressive games performance
New AMD ‘Llano’ processors promise graphics 60% faster than Intel
CPUsAMD has just lifted the embargo on its new graphics-equipped Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) chips, going by the name of Llano.
Intel Core i7-2600K review
CPUsAn incredibly powerful processor, that’s also power-efficient and easy to overclock. However, most should go with the cheaper i5-2500K.
Intel Core i5-2500K
CPUs MotherboardsAn incredible processor at a very reasonable price; if you’re building a powerful PC, then buy this chip.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T review
CPUsAMD’s fastest six-core processor still struggles to compete with Intel’s best four-core designs in our benchmarks.
AMD Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition
CPUsIf overclocking doesn’t interest you, then this is a great dual-core chip to base a budget PC around.
Intel Core i5-760 review
CPUsIt's a minor upgrade to the Core i5-750, but with the same low price and better performance it's a real winner.
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition review
CPUsFar cheaper than Intel's first six-core effort, but it's still too expensive given its all-round performance.
Intel Core i7-980X review
CPUsYes it's ridiculously expensive, but you are getting a processor that's way ahead of anything else available at the present time.
Intel Core i5-661 review
CPUsA decent dual-core processor with integrated graphics, but true quad-core models are available for less.