Latest CPUs News
Here are the tools I use as 3DTested resident CPU reviewer — a cheap aluminum open bench, thermal paste wipes, platform-labeled external power buttons, and more
Benchmarking CPUs for 3DTested requires more than just running a few tests. Here’s how I get through our 10-hour benchmarking gauntlet for each chip efficiently.
Microsoft introduces newest in-house AI chip — Maia 200 is faster than other bespoke Nvidia competitors, built on TSMC 3nm with 216GB of HBM3e
30% more performance per dollar than Maia 100, and faster than Amazon or Google.
AMD addressing crushing memory shortages with Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU bundles
An official, boxed hardware bundle.
AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D could save you hundreds on your new build during the RAM crisis
Basically identical performance, and potential cost savings.
Intel shares down 13% as company only manages to shrink losses in latest earnings, demand to outpace 2026 supply
Premium Financial injections helped Intel in 2025, but what about supply constraints in 2026?
'We can't completely vacate the client market' says Intel amid wafer supply shortages
Intel says it is facing wafer supply shortages, but it's not going to "completely vacate the client market" as a result.
AMD's next gaming champ to debut at $499, and you can already buy it ahead of launch
AMD has confirmed that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D will hit retail on January 29 at an MSRP of $499.
Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 devices
This move opens gaming to Snapdragon X-powered laptops.
