We're having a look at what a CPU is. All gamers know this is vital bit of kit but exactly what one is and does is less common knowledge.

This article explains a Computer CPU Pipeline and how Pipelining improves CPU Performance by executing multiple instructions simultaneously.

If you're spending money on an expensive dual-CPU computer, cutting corners using cheap components is inadvisable. It's better to use top-tier parts that will provide the fastest speeds, prevent ...

LEAN stands for Logic Executing Actual Numbers. A score of 100 percent—an admittedly unreachable goal—would mean that every transistor is computing a number that contributes to the final results of a ...

Knowing the newest generation can land you with the most powerful laptop processor while also preventing you from buying an outdated laptop, thus not needing to upgrade the processor for a good while.

Whether you're in the market for a computer for everyday tasks or activities like gaming, here's what to consider when looking for a new processor.

What does CPU stand for in gaming? As the central processing unit, your CPU is almost like the brain of your computer. It sends instructions and commands to other components and processes the results.

Building a simple 8-bit computer is a great way to understand computing fundamentals, but there’s only so much you can learn by building a system around an existing processor. If you want to ...

We discuss the ideal CPU utilization when gaming. High CPU utilization can burn your system's internals, whereas low CPU utilization is due to bottlenecking of components.

The bit slice CPU was a very successful product that could only have existed in the 1970s. Today, if you need a computer system, there are many CPUs and even entire systems on a chip to choose from.

Undervolting your processor (CPU) can bring huge benefits but it has to be done correctly for your PC to function well. Check out our guide to CPU undervolting.

Overclocking is largely safe for enthusiast-level computing or PC gaming, but it will reduce the overall lifespan of your CPU depending on how deep you go.