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How We Test Processors

The process of reviewing desktop CPUs at PCMag carries on core traditions that date back to the establishment of PC Labs in 1984: We compare each CPU in its category based on price, features, upgrades ...
Some methodology changes to be kind of like a few other sites (Tom’s Hardware comes to mind), But methodology changes or otherwise (which you may or may not agree with- I most certainly have mixed ...
Does consistently failing a specific test on Memtest86 while passing every other test provide a clue about whether a memory problem exists or if the problem is CPU memory controller ...
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 ...
One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...