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The best processor 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated We've carefully selected the best CPU picks to get your PC running fast and efficiently.

The best AMD processors 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated I'm rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.

AMD declares battle of Ryzen 9950X3D vs 9800X3D for gaming will be a dead heat – so gamers may as well buy the cheaper CPU
By Darren Allan published
AMD primes us not to expect too much from the incoming Ryzen 9950X3D CPU – it’ll only offer ‘similar gaming performance’ to the 9800X3D.

AMD blames Ryzen 9800X3D stock shortage on Intel’s ‘horrible’ Arrow Lake launch, rubbing salt in Team Blue’s CPU wounds
By Darren Allan published
Can’t find a Ryzen 9800X3D CPU for your gaming PC? That’s Intel’s fault, AMD implies, for making Arrow Lake so bad.

Think Ryzen 9000 CPUs are still a bit pricey? AMD just revealed a cheaper Zen 5 chip that could be perfect for your budget PC build
By Darren Allan published
We don’t have a launch price for the new Ryzen 9600 yet, but we can hope for the CPU to retail at around $200.

Intel announces new Core Ultra 200 series mobile CPUs at CES 2025, targeting enthusiasts and edge users
By John Loeffler published
Intel's latest mobile processors were announced at CES 2025 this week, but are they enough to dethrone Lunar Lake?

Best cheap processor sales and prices for March 2025
By Alex Whitelock last updated
TechRadar Deals Looking for the best price on the latest CPU? See our roundup of this week's best cheap processor deals and sales.

Intel in 2024: year in review
By Darren Allan published
The kind of year Intel had was debatable – was it disastrous, or just plain bad? To be fair, there were victories for Team Blue this year, as well.
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