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Your PC Is Full of GOLD
When you think of gold, you probably think of jewelry gold bars, even if you're old, like me, gold Slugger but gold is actually extremely common and important in electronics as well. You've probably seen it on contacts for everything from Ram to HTM...
Jacob Enderson · 3 years ago · 1.4K
Apple Silicon ARM Macs will NOT have discrete GPUs!
So I’ve been digging through Apple’s tutorial videos for developers about Apple Silicon Macs, and I’ve came to the conclusion that Apple’s upcoming ARM-based Macs will NOT have discrete GPUs. So the future Apple Silicon 16” MacBook Pro and every iMac...
Jacob Enderson · 27 July 2020 · 793 · 1
Intel i7-9750H vs Ryzen 7 3750H - Laptop CPU Comparison and Benchmarks
The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and Intel Core i7-9750H share a similar naming scheme, but what are the actual differences between them? In this detailed comparison we’ll look at everything from gaming, 3D rendering, video exporting, power draw, therma...
JT · 30 April 2020 · 694
Intel i9-10900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU Comparison
Intel has launched their new 10 core i9-10900K CPU, but how does it compare against AMD’s 16 core Ryzen 9 3950X? Let’s see what the differences are in games and applications both at stock and while overclocked. Starting out with the specs, the new I...
JT · 3 years ago · 693
Intel i3-10100 vs Ryzen 3 3300X & 3100 - Budget CPU Comparison!
Intel has launched their i3-10100 processor, but how does it stack up against AMD’s recently launched Ryzen 3 3100 and 3300X processors at similar price points? Let’s see what the differences are in games and applications and see which is...
JT · 3 years ago · 666
What is gate all around CPU?
If you're a PC enthusiast, you probably know that the main way that our PCs, our phones and our consoles have gotten faster over the years, is through shrinking transistor sizes on our processors. Indeed, we have gone from using 250 nanometer chips...
Den W. · 3 years ago · 669
Intel i5-9300H vs Ryzen 7 3750H - Laptop CPU Comparison and Benchmarks
Let’s find out what the differences are between the Intel i5-9300H and AMD Ryzen 7 3750H laptop processors. Starting with the specs, we can see that both have 4 cores and 8 threads. Both have similar clock speeds, the i5 has a 100MHz faster ba...
JT · 12 April 2020 · 577 · 1
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT vs 3700X - Which 8 Core CPU?
Is it worth paying more money to get the Ryzen 7 3800XT? Or can you spend less and get by with the cheaper 3700X instead? I’ve tested games, applications, power draw, thermals and more to show you the differences and help you decide if the 3800...
JT · 07 July 2020 · 533
Why don't we have BIGGER CPUs?
Have you had a look at your motherboard lately? Even though the CPU is arguably your PC's most important component, it still has about as much space dedicated to it as it did in 1993. I mean, the entire CPU package is only about the size of a couple...
Alex · 18 August 2020 · 517
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel i3-9100F - Budget CPU Comparison
AMD has launched their new Ryzen 3 3100 for $100 USD, but how does the cheaper $75 i3-9100F from Intel stack up? Let’s see what the differences are in games and applications at stock and while overclocked to see which is worth it. Starting out w...
JT · 4 years ago · 496
What's With This WEIRD russian CPU Elbrus?
Not long ago, we did an episode on a line of CPUs that were not made by AMD or Intel, but rather by an AMD-backed Chinese joint venture just for the Chinese market. But these aren't the only alternative desktop and server CPUs out there. russia also...
Alex · 05 July 2020 · 492
Hybrid CPUs are coming
It wasn't long ago that the idea of putting several processors into one package seemed exotic, but with modern multi-core CPUs that integrated graphics, maybe it was only a matter of time before Intel and AMD added even more functionality to your com...
Alex · 20 September 2020 · 414 · 1
The ACTUAL Difference Between Intel and AMD
As much as AMD and Intel fan boys, like to scream at each other online, the average user would be hard pressed to notice the difference between these companies' CPUs in everyday use, unless you're like us and benchmark things religiously. But on the...
Alex · 11 April 2022 · 409
Is Threadripper Worth It?
We've had high-end desktop or HEDT processors for quite a while now, you know, those CPU's that sit at the very top of the food chain that straddle the line between home PC and workstation, with a high price tag to match. And for a long time, Intel d...
Jacob Enderson · 30 January 2021 · 389
Is CPU Marketing a LIE?
One of the specs you'll hear frown around when you're shopping for a CPU, is the process node measured in nanometers and how a smaller one is better. Just check out the tech headlines and you'll see plenty of stories about how chip makers are racing...
Alex · 24 June 2020 · 385
Why CPU Sockets CHANGE So Much
Have you been scrimping and saving for a new CPU? You'll be in for a bit of a nasty surprise once you realize that you also need a whole new motherboard, just because those pesky CPU sockets just keep on changing. But why does this happen? I mean, we...
Alex · 12 June 2020 · 363