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|  Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review
 If you haven't already heard, Intel recently injected fresh life into its Core 2 Duo Conroe platform by increasing the front side bus speed from 1066 MHz to 1333 MHz.
| Intel | Aug 20, 2007 |
|  Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Processor Review
All things considered equalled, enthusiasts like you are no doubt most attracted to the Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 because it offers the best mix of cache size and clock speed.
| Intel | Mar 14, 2007 |
|  AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+ 65nm Processor Review
Today the money is with 65nm SOI processor manufacturing, and with the AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+ the company has finally done the die shrink.
| AMD | Mar 07, 2007 |
|  Intel Pentium M 740 1.73GHz socket 479 Processor Review
The Pentium M 740 has a default clock speed of 1.73 GHz, runs on a 533 MHz (Front Side Bus) FSB and comes with a large 2MB of L2 cache.
| Intel | Sep 20, 2006 |
|  AMD Sempron 3600+ 2.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Review
The AMD Sempron processor has received little press, but that hasn't stopped it from snagging a large portion of the mainstream market.
| AMD | Sep 11, 2006 |
|  Intel Pentium D 940 3.2GHz Dual Core Processor Review
Built on Intel's 65 nanometer manufacturing process and with two physical processing cores running at 3.2 GHz each, backed up by 2MB of L2 cache, the socket 775 chip certainly makes quite a splash.
| Intel | Jul 25, 2006 |
|  AMD Athlon64 FX-62 and X2 5000+ Socket AM2 Processors Reviewed
AMD Athlon64 FX-62 and Athlon64 X2-5000+ are both dual core, support DDR-2 667/800 MHz RAM, virtualization, and install into a new 940-pin socket called 'AM2'.
| AMD | May 24, 2006 |
|  AMD Athlon64 FX-60 Dual Core Processor Review
It's important to note that each core has its own 128KB L1 and 1MB L2 cache; so essentially what we have here are two Athlon64 FX-55's squeezed into one package.
| AMD | Jan 10, 2006 |
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|  AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+ Processor Review
The Athlon64 X2 4800+ processor we're testing is based on the 'ACBWE' stepping, and was built in week 17 of 2005 so it's literally hot off the presses!
| AMD | Sep 01, 2005 |
|  Intel Pentium D 840 Dual-Core LGA775 Processor Review
This 90nm processor uses a pair of Prescott cores running at 3.2GHz to bring multi-processing to the desktop in a LGA775 pinless package.
| Intel | Aug 17, 2005 |
|  VIA C7-M Processor Preview
VIA has designed the C7-M with low power requirements and software security as the biggest areas of emphasis.
| VIA | Aug 09, 2005 |
|  AMD Athlon64 3700+ Overclocking Fun; How Fast Can It Go?
Venice-based Athlon64 processors come with a traditional 512KB of L2 cache, while the San Diego core has 1MB of L2 cache.
| AMD | Jul 07, 2005 |
|  The Technology Behind Dual Core CPUs
Since dual-core processors are essentially a multi-processor system in a convenient package, let's start by looking at some technologies which have contributed to AMD and Intel's newest products.
| PCSTATS | May 30, 2005 |
|  IBM's CELL Processor: Preview to Greatness?
The tiny CELL chip contains a powerful 64-bit Dual-threaded IBM PowerPC core but also eight proprietary 'Synergistic Processing Elements' (SPEs).
| IBM | May 15, 2005 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 540 (3.2E) Socket LGA 775 Processor Review
The Pentium 4 3.2E LGA775 (Land Grid Array) Socket 775 processor is based on the same 0.09 micron manufacturing process as its Socket 478 Prescott cousin.
| Intel | May 11, 2005 |
|  AMD Athlon64 3500+ Overclocking Adventure
I've been asked countless times why I bother to overclock such fast systems and the reason is that I can.
| AMD | Mar 29, 2005 |
|  AMD Athlon64 3800+ Socket 939 64-bit CPU Review
The Athlon64 3800+ marks the point when AMD transitioned from a 754-pin package to 939 pins.
| AMD | Mar 09, 2005 |
|  Intel's 64-bit Technology: Come Late, Stay Quiet.
Intel's recent incorporation of 64-bit x86-compatible instructions into its chips could be classified as pretty much invisible.
| Intel | Mar 01, 2005 |
|  AMD Athlon64 - 64-bit vs. 32-bit Head On Comparison
What does 64-bit, specifically the 64-bit support built into AMD's Athlon 64 and AthlonFX processors, have to offer the gamer and enthusiast markets?
| AMD | Oct 18, 2004 |
|  AMD Athlon64 4000+ Socket 939 Processor Review
The Athlon 64 4000+ is not clocked faster than its nearest predecessor, but that doesn't preclude it from obtaining a healthy boost in the benchmarks thanks to 1MB L2 Cache.
| AMD | Oct 17, 2004 |
|  Intel Xeon 3.06 GHz Socket 604 Processor Review
The Xeon CPUs we're examining have been built with 0.13 micron process technology, and are based on the Gallatin core which operates with a 533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
| Intel | Sep 29, 2004 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 3.2E GHz Prescott Processor Review
Remember back in November of 2000 when the 1.5GHz Pentium 4 first came to light?
| Intel | Feb 01, 2004 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 2500+ Barton Processor Review
AMD built the AthlonXP 2500+ based on the 0.13 micron process, and so the core has a total transistor count of 54.3 million.
| AMD | Nov 24, 2003 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz Extreme Edition Processor Review
The most significant departure between today's Pentium 4 and tomorrow's Extreme Edition are the processors' cache sizes.
| Intel | Nov 07, 2003 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz-C 800MHz FSB Processor Review
The P4 3.2C, like the other 'C-class' processors, runs on a 800 MHz FSB Northword core.
| Intel | Oct 23, 2003 |
|  AMD Athlon64 3200+ 32/64-bit Processor Review
Tired of being an "Intel clone," AMD's goal became to set market trends, instead of just following the lead of chipzilla.
| AMD | Sep 23, 2003 |
|  AMD Athlon64 and AMD's 64-bit technology
With the successful introduction of the Opteron processor in late April, AMD completed one half of its forecast entry into the 64-bit processing world.
| AMD | Sep 17, 2003 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 3200+ 400MHz FSB Processor Review
AMD's most successful processor, the K7 (Athlon\AthlonXP) has come a long way in the last four years.
| AMD | Jun 16, 2003 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz 800MHZ FSB Processor Review
While the AthlonXP 3200+ gives the P4 3.0C a good run for its money, the P4 is slightly faster in the end as you'll see.
| Intel | Jun 11, 2003 |
|  AMDs Move To a 400MHz Bus Speed
While AMD just recently increased bus speeds 333MHz, there has been a lot of talk lately about the AthlonXP moving to a 400MHz bus speed as early as the third quarter of 2003.
| AMD | Mar 21, 2003 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 3000+ Barton Processor Review
AMD have incorporated an extra 256KB of L2 cache on the core, thus giving it a grand total of 512KB L2 cache.
| AMD | Feb 13, 2003 |
|  Crusoe Special Embedded (SE) processors
Crusoe SE processors meet the growing requirement for combining x86-compatibility, high performance, power efficiency, low heat dissipation and chipset integration.
| Transmeta | Jan 06, 2003 |
|  Transmeta Demo's The TM8000 Astro Processor
Transmetazone.com were one of only a handful of media given the select opportunity to witness a first hand demo of the new Transmeta TM8000 "Astro" processor in operation.
| Transmeta | Nov 22, 2002 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHz Processor Review
The Northwood core has a great reputation for its overclockability, even going so far as to pull back many enthusiasts from the loving clutches of AMD.
| Intel | Nov 12, 2002 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 2.4B GHz Processor Review
In terms of performance, the P4 2.4B still performed very well, and it should suit most peoples computing needs.
| Intel | Oct 28, 2002 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Processor Review
These days, if you want a top of the line system, it's going to have a Pentium 4 inside.
| Intel | Oct 21, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 2700+ 333 MHz FSB Processor Review
Today, AMD is releasing the new AthlonXP 2700+ at 2.17GHz, and AthlonXP 2800+ processor at 2.25GHz.
| AMD | Oct 01, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 2400+ Processor Review
The overall transistor count has gone up from 37.2 million in the original Thoroughbred (T-Bred A), to 37.6 million in the new Thoroughbred (T-Bred B).
| AMD | Sep 16, 2002 |
|  Intel Celeron 1.8GHz Processor Review
Now that we know the new Celeron's are based on the Pentium 4 architecture, how are they different from their more expensive bretheren?
| Intel | Sep 12, 2002 |
|  AMD 2.13GHz AthlonXP 2600+ Arrives
First there was 2600 baud, then there was the 2600 'Club', and now there is the brand-spanking new AMD AthlonXP 2600+ processor.
| AMD | Aug 21, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 2100+/2000+ Thoroughbred Review
The enthusiast community has long known that the Athlon core does not need the high clock speed a Pentium 4 does in order to do the same amount of work...
| AMD | Jul 15, 2002 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 1.6A GHz Review
The gem of a processor operates at 1.6GHz and is based on the newer "Northwood" core which takes advantage of the 0.13 micron manufacturing process.
| Intel | Jun 12, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP Thoroughbred Processor
Now with the smaller T-Bred officially out, AMD can ramp up the speed of their processors which badly needed a boost in raw MHz.
| AMD | Jun 11, 2002 |
|  AMD Duron 1 GHz Processor Review
The 1.0GHz Duron processor we have in the labs for review is based on a AHLCA K stepping and was made some time in Week 2 of 2002.
| AMD | Apr 25, 2002 |
|  The AXP21K+ Trick - Unlocking the AthlonXP 2100+
The reason I found it so frustrating trying to unlock the XP 2100+ was because the L1 technique simply wasn't working anymore!
| AMD | Mar 19, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 2100+ Processor Review
AMD's Athon XP2100+ is a 1.73GHz processor set to the tune of a 0.18 micron Palomino core and a spritely green OPGA package.
| AMD | Mar 13, 2002 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz Review
If you want top end Intel performance it's about the only option you have because while the Northwood P4's have been announced, they're still in short supply.
| Intel | Feb 15, 2002 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz (m478) Review
With a street price of $240 CDN currently, the P4 1.5GHz is hardly cheap, but it is quite inexpensive compared to the top of the line Pentium4 models.
| Intel | Feb 07, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 1900+ CPU Review
While not being the latest in terms of technology, the XP1900+ is still a mighty CPU to be reckoned with.
| AMD | Jan 23, 2002 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 2000+ System Review
Already holding the speed crown, AMD decided to "one up" Intel once more with the release of the AthlonXP 2000+ CPU.
| AMD | Jan 07, 2002 |
|  Enter the Green Athlon XP
You have to admit, the semiconductor, and indeed the technology industry is a lot like show business.
| AMD | Dec 07, 2001 |
|  AMD AthlonXP 1800+ Processor Review
With the release of the AthlonXP CPU, AMD finally reclaimed the speed crown from Intel and their Pentium 4 processor.
| AMD | Dec 02, 2001 |
|  Transmeta releases TM6000
The TM6000 will initially be released at 1.0GHz in Q2 of 2002 and targeted to the embedded applications market.
| Transmeta | Oct 15, 2001 |
|  Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz Processor Review
Socket 423 users have little options open to them for getting more 'horse power' under their hood.
| Intel | Sep 20, 2001 |
|  Overclocking the 1.4GHz Athlon AYHJAR
With my first 1.4 GHz chip extremely deep fried, I was hoping that my next experience with another 1.4 GHz chip would be more pleasant.
| AMD | Sep 04, 2001 |
|  A Brief Look at Code Morphing Software 4.2
One of the most intriguing aspects of a software-based processor is the notion that the underlying software can be upgraded to improve the performance of the silicon-based portion of the processor.
| Transmeta | Aug 03, 2001 |
|  Marketing of Megahertz
There is a battle being fought at this very moment over the mighty megahertz measuring stick used by both Transmeta and Intel.
| Intel / Transmeta | Jul 30, 2001 |
|  Upgrade Guides: Intel Pentium 4 Processor
The unbroken upgrade paths maintained from the days of the Pentium II are finally gone.
| Intel | Jul 23, 2001 |
|  AMD 1000Mhz (1Ghz) T-Bird CPU Review
Are you tired of toiling near the bottom of the CPU performance food chain? We are! Let us introduce the 1Ghz Thunderbird Athlon processor from AMD.
| AMD | Dec 29, 2000 |
|  AMD Athlon 800Mhz Processor Review
The AMD Socket A Athlon CPU's is the PIII alternative for computer users demanding high-end performance, but without the high price tag that is usually attached to it.
| AMD | Dec 15, 2000 |
|  AMD Duron 700 - 1Ghz Review
AMD's K6-2 line have always been popular for budget consumers in need of an affordable and fairly quick PC. However, the times they have changed.
| AMD | Nov 12, 2000 |
|  Crusoe RoadMap
A look to the future for Crusoe shows two distinct areas of development, the TM5x00 and the TM3x00 series. One path leads to Web Pads, the other, Notebooks...
| Transmeta | Oct 19, 2000 |
|  Asus Slocket III Review
Most of the time we buy slockets by price. Given a choice between a $25 Slocket or a $16 one the choice is obvious. They all do the same thing, so what difference can their be?
| Asus | Oct 05, 2000 |
|  Transmeta's Risk Factors
After looking over the 500 page IPO proposal, we pulled out the sections relating to the full disclosure of risk. Important info for investing to be sure.
| Transmeta | Sep 21, 2000 |
|  Intel Pentium III 800EB Slot-1
In this new world of neck-breaking product life cycles, we are going to be the last ones to join the rat race.
| Intel | Aug 15, 2000 |
|  New Horizons with Crusoe Processors
It's been a while since we've last looked at Transmeta. Recently at PCexpo a number of excitng developments have begun to surface...
| Transmeta | Jul 05, 2000 |
|  Performa 500 Review
Still stuck with a PII-233, or something similar? This upgrade might peek your interest, especially if you don't know how to flash your BIOS!
| Evergreen Technologies | May 30, 2000 |
|  Intel Pentium III 600E Overclocking
Intel's 600E is the hottest CPU to overclock right now. But what motherboard, heat sink and fan combo should you be overclocking with?
| Intel | Apr 20, 2000 |
|  Soltek SL-02A++ Slocket Adaptor Review
There have lately been a wave of FC-PGA / PPGA adapters on the market, especially these days due to the recent release of the Intel "Coppermine" CPU.
| Soltek | Apr 12, 2000 |
|  Cyrix/VIA MII-PR433 Processor Review
What we are seeing today has probably never happened in the history of computing. Faster and faster CPU's are churning out of the fab plants at what seems like a weekly basis. Before we can even get out hands on the fastest processor out there, an even faster processor comes and takes its place before we know it!
| Cyrix | Apr 12, 2000 |
|  Crusoe Based Prototypes
While nothing has yet hit the commercial markets as far as "Webpads" go, this should give an idea of what to expect from companies like S3 for instance.
| Transmeta | Mar 06, 2000 |
|  Crusoe Themal Issues
The TM3120 is different thermally then its' sister processor, and uses a special heatsink to keep itself cool. A nice gold-coloured one at that!
| Transmeta | Mar 06, 2000 |
|  New Crusoe Pictures
Ever wonder what the backside of the new Crusoe's look like, or maybe how the Crusoe based laptops look ? Well, check this out and have a look at them both.
| Transmeta | Feb 10, 2000 |
|  Transmeta Unveiled
On January 19th PCstats.com covered the release of the Crusoe family of processors by Transmeta Corp.
Crusoe represents a 'rethinking' of the moblie processors - and at 700Mhz, the Crusoe is the most powerful and inexpensive to boot! Check out the specs...
| Transmeta | Jan 22, 2000 |
| Transmeta Awakens the Crusoe Microprocessor
Transmeta today released Crusoe the newst line of moblie computing processors - and at 700Mhz the most powerful and inexpensive to boot! Check out the specs...
| Transmeta | Jan 19, 2000 |
|  Crusoe Awakens
Transmeta will be launching its Crusoe Mobile Processor January 19, 2000 and at the same time opening the gates to a flood of information.
| Transmeta | Jan 02, 2000 |
