Nine X3D CPUs, two platforms, and 14 games tested. We compare every Ryzen 5 and 7 X3D processor to find out how much performance has improved

A global CPU shortage is disrupting PC and industrial-computing supply chains, as processors are out of stock even at premium prices, while memory is limited but purchasable. The scarcity threatens notebook and industrial PC availability worldwide and may persist for some time until Intel's 18A process yields improve,

Intel's Nova Lake desktop CPU roadmap has leaked, showing the chip could be a massive productivity processor when it debuts this fall. Expect up to 52 cores, plus Thunderbolt 5, multiple-SSD support,

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A new report suggests CPU component prices are likely to go up once again in the coming months, marking the third price increase in 2026.