Processor (CPU) Archives

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

February 27, 2021

Well, it’s 2021, and stock issues still plague buyers worldwide.

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

January 7, 2021

Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

December 18, 2020

AMD released its newest range of Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs on October 8th.

LGA vs. PGA and how to fix bent CPU Socket Pins

February 4, 2021

If you’ve ever shopped for processors and motherboards, you might’ve encountered terms like ‘sockets,’ ‘LGA1200,’ and so on.

AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release

January 2, 2021

AMD announced its newest range of Ryzen 5000 (yes, we’re skipping 4000 on the desktop) on October 8th.

New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3

September 14, 2020

Nvidia’s announcement about the RTX 30-series of Ampere GPUs will interest gamers and creators alike.

Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel

January 2, 2021

Yes, I know.

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

December 29, 2020

This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:

Buying The Best Gaming CPU For You [2021 Guide]

January 23, 2021

Buying a processor (CPU) may seem intimidating at the outset, especially if you aren’t a tech expert.

The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators

September 23, 2020

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

July 2, 2020

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.

CGDirector Survey Results 2019

May 19, 2020

At the beginning of this year, for the first time, we started adding polls to our posts that you could vote on.

How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble)

February 17, 2020

Building your first PC can be daunting.

New CPU Launches: AMD Threadripper 3960X, 3970X VS Intel i9 10980XE

January 17, 2020

AMD’s much-awaited, much-hyped Threadripper 3000 processors are finally here.

Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs]

May 31, 2020

Intel’s consumer CPUs have always remained a step ahead of their AMD counterparts when it comes to single-thread performance.

The Best Time to buy Computer Parts

January 21, 2021

In this article, we’re going to discuss the best time of the year to buy PC hardware.

Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2021 Guide]

January 6, 2021

Today, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to buy the best laptop for photo editing.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors (Updated with Launch Details for 3960X and 3970X)

May 2, 2020

Update:

Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)

January 21, 2021

AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices.

Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)

January 26, 2021

Blender is a versatile digital content creation tool that has been used in a variety of high budget and low budget productions.

Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison)

January 16, 2021

With the launch of Ryzen 5000 CPUs (5950X, 5900X, 5800X, and 5600X), AMD has surpassed even Intel’s most premium offerings.

Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600

January 2, 2021

Wondering what RAM would be perfect for your Ryzen PC Build?

Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X

March 3, 2021

On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a Ryzen 5000 CPU like the 5950X?

Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)

November 21, 2020

Our Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark measures how snappy and smooth your Active Work inside your 3D Software will be.

Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)

May 19, 2020

Does Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory impact performance on Ryzen Threadripper CPUs?

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

January 19, 2021

There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.

Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor

January 26, 2021

What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor, or Revit?

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

January 16, 2021

What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?

Best Computer for Video Editing [2021 Guide]

February 19, 2021

Video Editing is one of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.

Memory Clock Speeds Comparison on AMD Threadripper (Benchmarks)

May 19, 2020

AMD Threadripper CPUs are being talked about a lot.

Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide]

January 26, 2021

Building the best Computer for Animation requires some specific Hardware Components and just a tiny bit of insight into the inner workings of 2D & 3D Animation Software and how they use your PC’s hardware.

VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)

January 27, 2021

Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.

Best Laptop for Animation [2021 Guide]

January 25, 2021

There are quite some things to consider when looking for the best Laptop for Animation.

Best Computer For Graphic Design

January 26, 2021

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll need an excellent Computer optimized for Graphic Design workloads for a fast and frustration-free work experience.

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

January 21, 2021

Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

January 26, 2021

The most interesting thing about looking for a Computer or Workstation for 3D Modeling and Rendering is the fact that 3D Modeling and (CPU) Rendering are two very different use cases.

Cinebench R15 Scores (Updated Results)

January 19, 2021

There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

January 22, 2021

The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions out there.

Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks

January 25, 2021

There are many kinds of Benchmarks out there.

Best CPU For Rendering [2021 Guide]

January 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered what Processor (CPU) is best for rendering?

Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]

January 26, 2021

There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

January 26, 2021

Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redshift, Octane, or VRAY have matured quite a bit and are overtaking CPU-based Render-Engines – both in popularity and speed.

Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]

January 28, 2021

It’s always fun to research new PC-Parts to make your new Workstation or Computer work as fast as possible in the Programs you use, without having to spend an arm and a leg.