Every computing device from simple toys to large business systems have an essential component called the central processing unit. The CPU performs calculations, makes logical comparisons and moves ...

Everyone has heard that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. Well, the central processing unit (CPU) is the powerhouse of the computer. It's the brain, and without a CPU in your computer, ...

I'm curious to know how the two parts CPU and GPU work together in a computer. Especially in regards to gaming. <BR><BR>Obviously having the fastest CPU and Fastest graphics card working together is ...

One of the most frequently touted measures of processor performance is a given chip's speed in gigahertz. Processors with higher GHz ratings can, theoretically, do more in a given unit of time than ...

A reader recently contacted us and asked a question worth answering in an article. How does Windows (and perhaps all OS's) take advantage of multiple cores? Alternatively, if this function is built ...

Buying a new CPU in 2024 gives you a lot of exciting options. From powerful processors for work and gaming, budget chips that punch well above their weight, and some incredibly efficient options that ...

When AMD launched the Zen processors last year, the company also pulled out a surprise among the standard desktop and server product lines. That surprise was Ryzen Threadripper-a 16 core CPU that was ...