Today, in 1982, Intel introduced its “showstopping” 80286 processor. This 16-bit fully x86 software compatible CPU delivered some major performance and architectural advancements over the 8086 and 8088, and would continue …
A new rumor suggests that AMD will be upgrading Zen 6 to 48MB of L3 cache to compensate for the four additional cores that will be introduced to Zen 6’s CCD.
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The Ryzen 7 9850X3D hits retail for $499, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s price has gone down to $443.
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor is AMD’s latest CPU release. Here’s where you can pick one up.
Benchmarking CPUs for Tom’s Hardware requires more than just running a few tests. Here’s how I get through our 10-hour benchmarking gauntlet for each chip efficiently.
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The Ryzen 7 9850X3D was never set up for success, but our testing reveals the ugly side of AMD’s latest X3D CPU: higher power consumption for minuscule performance gains.
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30% more performance per dollar than Maia 100, and faster than Amazon or Google.
Official hardware combos are now a reality, at least in China, where AMD has collaborated with Cooler Master and V-Color to provide gamers with a convenient all-in-one solution. This new bundled box includes the 9850X3D ch…
AMD has just reminded us that its X3D CPUs don’t require fast memory speeds. In a new marketing slide for the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D, we see only a 1% difference in average FPS across five games. We’ve known about this p…
Intel’s management stabilized the company in 2025, but after posting rather good results in Q4, the company claims that it will face supply constraints in Q1 2026.
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