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What Ivy Bridge Means for Mobile Computing (Updated)

In this article, we explore what the new Ivy Bridge processors could mean for the mobile computing scene, specifically notebooks and eventually Ultrabooks.
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AMD's HSA - A Threat to Intel's Dominance and Mobile Ambitions?

With Intel already dominating the CPU arena, what else can first-runner-up AMD do to catch up or worse still, stay relevant? With the introduction of the Heterogeneous Systems Architecture consortium, it seems as though AMD seeks safety in numbers.
AMD Trinity APU - A Notebook Platform Performance Review

AMD Trinity APU - A Notebook Platform Performance Review

2012 will be the year the world sees low-powered AMD processors that can compete effectively against Intel's CPUs. AMD claims that the new Trinity APU processors come with better gaming firepower, which we put to the test. Will it overpower the competition? Read on to find out more.
Intel Core i7-3770K review

Intel Core i7-3770K - A Performance Analysis

Intel's Ivy Bridge processors have arrived and what better way to evaluate them than with its top SKU - the Core i7-3770K processor. We give this chip a good spin and detail you performance and power savings compared to the Sandy Bridge platform.
IT Show 2012 - Notebooks/Systems, Networking & PC Accessories Buying Guide

IT Show 2012 - Notebooks/Systems, Networking & PC Accessories Buying Guide

You can't have an IT show without notebooks, PCs and networking peripherals. So no matter what computing products you are looking for, we've got you covered on the best deals that the vendors have to offer.
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Memory Channel Scaling with Sandy Bridge-E - A Core i7-3960X Experience

The Sandy Bridge-E is the first-ever consumer processor (as well as its platform) to support a quad-channel DDR3 memory architecture. We attempt to find out how much performance impact you would notice if toggling between different memory channel modes (dual, triple and quad) and memory frequency.
Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition review

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition - Sandy Bridge-E has Arrived

The 3960X Extreme Edition CPU is the top model of the 2nd generation Intel Core i7 series and is clocked at 3.3GHz with turbo speeds up to 3.9GHz. Features quad-channel memory support, 40-lane PCIe controller and comes unlocked for overclockers. Find out if it delivers!
AMD FX Processors - All You Need to Know of Bulldozers and the FX-8150

AMD FX Processors - All You Need to Know of Bulldozers and the FX-8150

Bulldozing down the competition are the AMD FX processors which are targeted at enthusiasts and rig builders who want to customize and push their rigs for maximum performance without breaking the bank. We detail the basics of the new CPUs.
IDF 2011 - Ivy Bridge More Than Just Die Shrink

IDF 2011 - Ivy Bridge More Than Just Die Shrink

Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge processor based on the world's first tri-gate transistor is going to be more than just a die shrink from 32nm to 22nm.
IDF 2011 - Haswell Processor Expected to have 20 Times Lower Idle Power

IDF 2011 - Haswell Processor Expected to have 20 Times Lower Idle Power

Intel outlines its efforts to reduce idle platform power consumption by more than 20 times in its next generation Haswell processor products for Ultrabooks at the Intel Developers Forum 2011 (IDF 2011).