What’s the real difference between a CPU, GPU, TPU, DPU, and QPU? In this quick and clear explainer, we walk through how each type of processor works, what it’s best at, and how they’re shaping the ...

Snapdragon processor naming convictions have become a lot more confusing recently, especially with the Snapdragon 7 series with new sub-variants. To summarize, we have three categories in the ...

So … The base M5 chip is unchanged, but what Apple previously called the performance cores are now super cores. The more powerful variants of the chip don’t have any efficiency cores, but instead have ...

There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The battle between AMD and Intel never comes to an end — after all, both brands are the top manufacturers of desktop and laptop processors, so ...

A growing number of AI processors are being designed around specific workloads rather than standardized benchmarks, optimizing performance and power efficiency, but often with enough flexibility to ...

Figuring out the best kinds of processors to use for different AI workloads is a challenge. AI algorithms are undergoing rapid and frequent changes, and the workloads tied to them can vary by data ...

A new generation of programmable network processors coming out this year may have a better shot than previous chips at getting into switches and routers, allowing vendors — as well as service ...

Shopping for a new laptop can be a confusing experience. I find the best place to start is with size. Do you want a featherlight ultraportable or a larger model that has a bigger screen but is more of ...