This article is more than 6 years old. If you have around $350 to spend on a powerful eight-core mainstream processor, you currently have two options; Intel's Core i7-9700K or AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X.

Although it is the case that processor core-counts have risen in recent years, there are no hard or fast rules about how many cores an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor should have in it.

What's the best processor for your new laptop computer? Consumer Reports explains how to choose among Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 and their AMD Ryzen equivalents.

Formerly codenamed “Clarksfield,” Intel Core i7 mobile processors offer Intel Turbo Boost Technology 1, which can accelerate the processor clock speed up to 75 percent to match workloads, as well as ...

The Core i7-11700K has eight cores and 16 threads, making it one powerful CPU. If you're wanting to build a gaming rig on a budget or have an existing motherboard you wish to continue using, this ...

In conclusion, selecting the best CPU cooler for the Core i7-13700K requires careful consideration of factors such as compatibility, cooling capacity, cooler type, dimensions, cooling efficiency ...

The Core i7-8700 is a 65W CPU, with 6 cores, 12 threads, 12MB of cache, and a max turbo frequency of 4.6GHz. It supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express lanes.

Dubbed the "Tiger Lake-U Refresh," these add-ons to the existing line are headed by a new top-end flagship CPU, the Core i7-1195G7. (The former head of the line was the Core i7-1185G7.) ...

Intel recently launched a new collection of 9th-gen H-series processors for gaming and high-performance laptops. The focus of this review is on the Core i7-9750H which is ...

Intel Core i7-9700K (Opens in a new window) 9th Gen Coffee Lake 3.6GHz Octa-Core Processor w/ UHD Graphics 630 for $339.99 at Amazon (list price $409.99).

They have tested Intel's new Core i5-10400 processor against the current-gen Core i5-9400F and Core i7-9700F, with the new Core i5-10400 packing quite the punch in its 6-core/12-thread CPU.

The Core i5-520UM, for example, runs at 1.066 GHz and carries at TDP (thermal design power) of just 18 watts. The Core i7-640UM runs at 1.2GHz, and like many other mobile Core i7 processors, has ...