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Today is the big day – after months of rumours and various leaks, Intel is now officially announcing its new 14th Gen Core processors. Otherwise known as the Raptor Lake Refresh, new 14th Gen Core desktop processors will offer up to 6GHz speeds, accelerated AI performance and improved gaming performance. …

With an i5-13400F, 3060 Ti and 16GB DDR4, how good is this PC for £1099?

Our verdict on the i5-13600K - spoiler alert, it's a damn good CPU

We have seen the ‘K’ suffix Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5 12th Gen processors from Intel, but that will not be the entire stack. In this one, Leo and Luke discuss the other possible upcoming 12th Gen processors and look at some of the parts that could be value champs taking the place of the Core i5-10400F and 11400F of yesteryear...

Our second Alder Lake review is here and Leo is mighty impressed with the i5-12600K

Today is a big day for laptops – not only has Nvidia just launched the RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti for laptops, but Intel is also launching new 11th Gen Core H-series mobile processors. The new Intel 11th Gen mobile line-up includes the flagship Core i9-11980HK, which Intel claims …

Following yesterday's leak, a new listing of a Comet Lake processor has appeared in 3DMark's database. This listing shows a Core i5-10600, detailing some of its specifications, and new Z490 motherboard, the MSI Z490 Gaming Carbon. The entry of the new processor was reported by Twitter user momomo_us, who got …

It has been several years since Skylake was at the forefront of the CPU market. In the lead up to Coffee Lake's desktop launch, Intel announced that the Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K would be discontinued in 2018. Now, the rest of the Skylake 6th Gen lineup is being put …

The spotlight continues to remain on Intel's 9th Gen launch this week. We've already taken a look at the specs for the new Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K and Core i5-9600K. If any of our UK readers are planning on upgrading, then you're in luck as retail listings have already gone …

There has been a wealth of Intel news over the last few weeks and that doesn't seem to be slowing down just yet. This week, sources have come out with information on Intel's upcoming 9th Generation desktop processors, as well as details on what's next for Intel's mobile CPUs. We …

If you've been struggling to find a Coffee Lake CPU in stock, then we have some good news for you...

Earlier this morning, Intel kicked off its series of 8th Gen CPU announcements by unveiling the low-power U-series for notebooks. However, there is still more to come, as Intel still has its desktop 8th Gen processors to announce. We have already heard several rumours about these processors and now, thanks …

Reviews for AMD's Ryzen 7 processors are still under embargo for a few more days but it looks like early performance reports have already put Intel on the defensive, with significant price cuts hitting the Core i7 and Core i5 series of desktop CPUs. These price cuts not only affect …

Intel Corp. has announced that starting from late October it will ship new processors based on the “Skylake” micro-architecture with enabled Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) technology. The new central processing units will feature new S-Spec and MM numbers, but will continue to use  the same physical dies as existing CPUs. …

Hewlett-Packard has introduced its new-generation entry-level Z-series workstations that use a variety of new technologies, including Intel Corp.’s latest microprocessors. The new machines can run serious tasks, yet they feature compact sizes and relatively affordable price-points. The HP Z240 Tower and Z240 SFF [small form-factor] workstations are based on Intel’s …

When Intel Corp. revealed first details about its mobile platforms powered by its code-named “Skylake” microprocessors about a year ago, the company said that the new systems would feature a number of innovative technologies, including wireless charging, fast wireless docking, Thunderbolt 3 interconnection, RealSense cameras and so on. But while …

A web-site has published complete specifications of Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake-U” microprocessors for low-power laptops. The new central processing units will have thermal design power of around 15W and promise to significantly increase performance of ultra-thin notebooks. As reported, Intel will release its code-named “Skylake-U” processors in September. The Core …

While Intel's High-End Desktop (HEDT) CPUs are fast and fun, it's on the mainstream platform where the chip manufacturing company really shifts volumes to gamers and DIY enthusiasts. Multiplier-unlocked Core i5 and i7 variants of the latest mainstream micro-architecture are the popularity champions on an annual basis; an affordable platform …

Lenovo offers its YOGA 15 Ultrabook in a number of different versions (we count at least five SKUs) however the fundamentals remain the same. This convertible laptop is built around a magnesium-alloy frame and boasts a heavy-duty Dragontrail display with a Full HD resolution IPS touch screen panel. The most …

In a bid to enhance overclocking potential of Intel Corp.’s upcoming Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K “Skylake-S” central processing units, Asustek Computer plans to install modified LGA1151 sockets on its Intel Z170-based mainboards. Intel’s default LGA1151 socket features exactly 1151 pins, but Asustek will use a different socket with higher …

It is not a secret that Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake” processors will have a number of micro-architecture-related advantages over predecessors. Various leaks point to different kind of performance gains, but Intel itself, apparently, expects its new central processing units to be 10 – 20% faster than “Broadwell” products depending on …

It is not a secret that Intel Corp. plans to formally introduce its code-named “Skylake” processors for mobile computers in late September or early October, 2015. Apparently, notebook makers are ready to mass produce new generation of laptops based on the next-gen central processing units, according to a media report. …

A web-site has published what it claims to be the first fully-fledged review of Intel Corp’s yet unannounced Core i7-6700K central processing unit code-named “Skylake”. As it appears, Intel’s forthcoming flagship chip for enthusiasts will be up to 29.1 per cent faster than the company’s current Core i7-4790K central processing unit. …

An online store from the U.S. has started to accept pre-orders on yet-unannounced Intel Core i-series “Skylake-S” central processing units. The fact that a store lists the new chips along with their product codes indicates that they are already in Intel Corp.’s database for resellers and the chipmaker is ready …

Intel Corp. will officially unveil its next-generation mainstream microprocessors for enthusiasts in early August at the Gamescom trade-show. The introduction of the code-named “Skylake-S” microprocessors at a games conference will emphasize that the new chips are designed primarily for systems used to play video games. Intel intends to formally unveil …

Although Intel Corp.’s upcoming Core i7-6700K “Skylake-S” chip will likely become overclockers’ new darling, it looks like it will have the same drawback as currently available mainstream microprocessors with unlocked multiplier: inefficient internal thermal interface. As reported, Intel Corp. started to ship production ready full-speed engineering samples of its next-generation …

Intel Corp. has reportedly finalized its launch schedules for the upcoming code-named “Skylake” central processing units. According to a timetable published by a Chinese web-site, various “Skylake” chips are set to arrive to the market between August and November. Intel plans to demonstrate its next-generation “Skylake” microprocessors at its Intel …

Chief executive officer of Asustek Computer has revealed that Intel Corp.’s code-named “Skylake” microprocessors as well as Microsoft Corp.’s Windows 10 operating system will both debut in the third quarter of the year. He also disclosed that his company’s products with new chips inside will use the next-generation operating system …

Intel Core M “Broadwell” processors already feature impressively low power consumption, but the upcoming Core M “Skylake” chips will sport not only all-new micro-architecture, but also even lower power consumption, according to an excerpt from Intel’s document. Manufacturers of notebooks and high-performance tablets will be able to make their devices thinner and …

Gigabyte Technology on Thursday said that it had released new BIOS versions for all of its latest LGA1150 mainboards that add support for Intel Corp.’s upcoming Core i-series 5000-sequence “Broadwell” microprocessors. The move confirms imminent introduction of Intel’s new central processing units. From now on, all Gigabyte mainboards based on …