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FBI: US Customs Worker Stole Intel CPUs From Work PCs for Newegg Trade-Ins
Terry Liu, a supervisor at US Customs and Border Protection, allegedly swapped Intel Core i7-14700 CPUs for less powerful components and submitted them to Newegg's trade-in program. Was he trying to solve an infamous Intel chip bug?
Intel Will Reportedly Increase CPU Prices by 10% Next Month
This could be Intel's third price hike of the year, amid rising component costs.
AMD Crosses a 30% Client CPU Market Share Against Intel
AMD's share for both desktop and mobile CPUs has been growing, according to Mercury Research. That said, Arm-based processors have been encroaching on x86 territory.
Intel CEO Teases Possible Return to Memory Business
During a recent podcast appearance, Intel CEO Lip Bu-Tan said one of his pet projects is exploring new memory architectures.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: The Winner of This CPU Face-Off Shocked Me
AMD's flagship 3D V-Cache desktop processor is still the current PC-gaming champ, but Intel's surprisingly affordable challenger mixes up the whole buying equation.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus: AMD Wins Games, Intel Wins Everything Else
One CPU tops the gaming charts. The other crushes it in productivity, integrated graphics, and overall value. Here's why Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the smarter buy for most PCs—and when the popular Ryzen 7 9850X3D makes sense.
I Tested a New Intel 'Wildcat Lake' CPU. Should Laptop Shoppers on a Budget Get Excited?
Intel's Wildcat Lake Core 3 Series chip family is all about low-cost laptops. The first numbers show just where it shines and struggles versus the field: Apple's A18 Pro in the MacBook Neo, Intel's own Panther Lake, and more.
Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: This Is the PC Gaming Handheld Chip to Beat
With its "Panther Lake" Xe graphics cores, Intel's new G3 Series processors are purpose-built for PC gaming handhelds. I tested the flagship G3 Extreme chip inside MSI's spendy Claw 8 EX AI+. What type of frame rates can you expect?
The Best CPUs for 2026
Whether you're upgrading your desktop PC or building a new one, choosing the right processor is the most crucial and complex choice you will make. Let's simplify it! Here's how to make sense of AMD's and Intel's lines, backed by dozens of our deep-dive reviews.
Intel May Launch Another Raptor Lake 'Next' Refresh in 2027
Considering DDR5 pricing, this could be surprisingly welcome news.
Intel's BOT Tool Offers Free Performance Boost to 7 New Games
Nineteen games now benefit from Intel's Binary Optimization Tool (iBOT), but the new additions are a real mix of new and old titles.
AMD Edges Closer to CPU Dominance With 45% Market Share in Steam Survey
AMD's resurgence is a slow burn; this time last year, it reached 40% of the market, and it's now just 10% behind Intel.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Is Back From the Dead, But I Wish It Wasn't
At Computex, AMD introduced a new 3D V-Cache desktop processor and resurrected an old one. Here's why you should think carefully before buying either one.
I Tested Two Panther Lake XPS Laptops. The Performance Gap Shocked Me
Dell's latest XPS laptops showcase both the promise and the pitfalls of Intel’s Panther Lake era, with one configuration dramatically outperforming the other in graphics, AI, and everyday computing.
How to Watch Intel's Computex 2026 Keynote
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan takes the stage on June 2 at 1:30 p.m. Taipei time. Expect him to discuss Wildcat Lake laptops, Panther Lake handhelds, as well as AI PCs and data centers.
Intel to Power Windows 11 Gaming Handhelds With Arc G-Series Chips
The Arc G-Series is heading to Acer's new Windows-based Predator Atlas 8 handheld. MSI and OneXPlayer plan on adopting the chips, too.
The Best Budget CPUs for 2026
Upgrading or building out your workhorse PC on a tight budget? Here's how to shop for the right AMD or Intel processor for less than $300, along with the top-performing chips in our benchmark tests.
Intel Core i5-14400 Review: The Last of the Raptors Is Getting Outrun
Intel's budget-class Core i5-14400 is a fine-performing desktop CPU for everyday tasks and an upgrade option for slower PCs on the LGA 1700 platform, but you can find peppier modern processors in the same price range.
$228.97
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Review: An Attractive Budget CPU, When on Sale
Intel's Core Ultra 5 225 is an economical CPU with performance and features commensurate with its price. Intel's own Core Ultra 5 250K Plus casts a long shadow, though, relegating this chip to bargain buys only.
$185.39
First Intel Wildcat Lake Laptops Show Up in China, Priced to Beat the MacBook Neo
The sub-$700 laptop market is heating up, despite ongoing memory shortages.
