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Best CPU for Video Encoding [2024 Update]
January 30, 2024
What makes the best CPU for video encoding?
AMD
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Is AMD’s AM5 Socket Backwards Compatible? [Quick & Easy]
January 26, 2024
Is AMD’s AM5 Socket Backwards Compatible?
What’s The Difference Between an AMD and Intel Motherboard?
December 20, 2023
So, what’s the difference between an AMD and Intel motherboard?
AMD Announces Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” Mobile APUs, Touts Big Gains in AI Workloads
December 8, 2023
A whopping nine new Ryzen 8040 series mobile APUs — codenamed “Hawk Point” — have just been announced by AMD but, unless you’re partial to certain AI-related advancements, there’s very little, if anything, to get excited about.
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AMD Ryzen 5 vs Intel Core i5: Full Comparison [2024 Update]
November 6, 2023
Today is the day for a full comparison between Ryzen 5 and Core i5 CPUs, with pros and cons for each evaluated.
AMD Ryzen X3D vs X: Which Is Best For Your Needs?
July 31, 2023
Let’s talk about the differences between these versions of AMD’s Ryzen processors and what those differences actually mean to you, the end user.
AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7, 9 CPUs: Which Should You Buy?
July 22, 2023
AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7, 9…which of these AMD CPU tiers should you buy from to suit your needs best?
AMD Radeon Pro W7900, W7800 Review – The Most Important Workstation GPU Launch in Years?
May 27, 2023
Every GPU review we’ve done over the past few years for workstation use has always been accompanied by a sickening sidenote – NVIDIA offers better support for Pro apps.
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Are AMD Graphics Cards Any Good? [Workloads Explored]
May 29, 2023
Are AMD graphics cards actually any good?
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Can You Run Two Different GPUs in One PC? [Mixing NVIDIA and AMD GPUs]
May 5, 2023
Can AMD and NVIDIA GPUs be “mixed?
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CPUs with the highest Multi-Core Performance [Updated List]
November 4, 2023
The majority of modern CPUs have multiple cores.
Boxed vs. Tray (OEM) Processor – What’s the difference?
October 10, 2022
If you’ve ever found yourself on the market looking for a used CPU, you’ve probably run into a listing like this.
GPU MSRP List – AMD, Nvidia & Intel Graphics Cards
December 19, 2022
Graphics Cards Manufacturers set a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) when launching new SKUs that can be part of existing or new generations of products.
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Laptop Processors (CPUs) in Order Of Performance [Updated List]
December 28, 2022
Keeping track of modern Laptop CPUs’ performance and comparing them to their competition can be a frustrating endeavor.
Nvidia GeForce vs AMD Radeon GPUs in 2023 (Benchmarks & Comparison)
April 7, 2024
Most professionals lean towards Nvidia graphics cards whenever there’s work involved.
AMD Radeon Pro W6400 4GB Review – It’s a Graphics Card You Can Buy
March 23, 2022
When we looked at the Radeon Pro W6400 workstation graphics card, at first, it seemed like an insane product.
AMD CPU (Processor) List in Order of Performance
December 13, 2022
How are AMD CPUs ranked in order of performance – is there an easy list to check?
Does a Motherboard affect performance? Workloads Explored.
March 18, 2022
Gone are the days when motherboards drastically affected PC performance, or are they?
APU vs CPU – Differences, Benefits and Drawbacks
June 17, 2022
Have you ever wondered what the difference between an Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) is compared to a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
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Best Graphics Card Brands & Manufacturers [AMD & NVIDIA]
November 3, 2023
Finding the best graphics card brand for your needs may seem tough, but it doesn’t need to be.
Can You Use Nvidia GPUs with an AMD CPU?
November 25, 2022
AMD is the only PC component manufacturer that builds both CPUs and dedicated graphics cards for the mainstream PC market.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition
May 9, 2022
AMD released its newest range of Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs on October 8th.
AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance
May 11, 2022
There are so many different AMD Graphics Cards for purchase that it can get confusing at times.
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Best B550 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs [Updated Guide]
January 3, 2023
After numerous delays, motherboards with the B550 chipset for AMD processors have finally started popping up on the market.
The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators
October 5, 2021
AMD’s Threadripper lineup launch, featuring overwhelming 24 and 32-core CPUs, left a trail of dizzy Intel HEDT and even enterprise-class Xeon processors in its wake.
Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X
December 10, 2022
With the release of AMD’s Threadripper 3000 processors (3rd Generation Threadripper), Intel has finally lost the lead in both single-core and multi-threaded workloads.
Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)
May 9, 2022
AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices.
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs in January 2024 (Benchmarks & Comparison)
January 3, 2024
Now that both Intel and AMD have played their hands with the launches of 14th Gen Raptor Lake and Ryzen 7000, it’s time to take a step back and look at the state of affairs when it comes to CPUs to buy in early 2024.
Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600
May 9, 2022
Wondering what RAM would be perfect for your Ryzen PC Build?
Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X
February 8, 2023
On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a Ryzen 5000 CPU like the 5950X?
Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)
May 15, 2023
What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?
PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation
February 8, 2023
Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.
Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering
October 5, 2023
The most interesting thing you’ll come across when looking for a computer or workstation for 3D modeling and rendering is that 3D modeling and (CPU) rendering are two very different workloads.
