New CPUs usually mean a couple of things. For one, it means that your current CPU just got a little older, but the other thing is this: it means more options from those looking to buy a new PC now.

The narrative is already in place on Intel’s new Broadwell for desktop CPU: It’s the chip no one wanted. As someone who watched this story unfold, I know the truth is actually the opposite. You see, ...

We review the Intel Core i7 6700K flagship quad-core processor fabbed at a 14nm node. This little puppy is fast and agile, but will it be worth an upgrade? For this review we look at the performance ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

Today, Intel is taking the lid off its 7th Generation Core microprocessor family, codenamed Kaby Lake. It's been roughly five years since Intel last delivered a significant performance leap in a ...

Whether you're upgrading an aging desktop PC or just want to stay on the cutting edge of what's out there in laptops, Intel's lineup of Core i7 and Core i9 processors is loaded with powerful workhorse ...