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AMD's 35W Elite Performance 'Richland' APU Introduced AMD's 35W Elite Performance 'Richland' APU Introduced
The four mobile APUs we'll be introducing you to in this article represent the 35W mobile 'Richland' platform as it stands now. Throughout the rest of 2013, AMD has revealed it will release more power efficient 25W TDP and 17W TDP notebook processors.


AMD Mar 12, 2013
Intel Core i7 3820 / X79 Platform - How much Memory is Ideal? Intel Core i7 3820 / X79 Platform - How much Memory is Ideal?
While setting up Gigabyte's latest Intel X79 motherboard on the PCSTATS test bench a few week ago, we found ourselves wondering; "what's the ideal amount of memory to use in a Intel Core i7 3820 'Sandy Bridge-E' platform these days?" Obviously, with a 32-bit Windows 7 OS we'd be limited to 4GB of system memory, but what's the magic number for Windows 7 64-bit?


Intel Apr 10, 2012
AMD FX-8150 Bulldozer Tested - Windows 8 vs. Windows 7 Performance AMD FX-8150 Bulldozer Tested - Windows 8 vs. Windows 7 Performance
AMD talked a bit about benefits for 'Bulldozer' when paired with Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system. At the moment there is a Windows 8 Developer Preview available from Microsoft Dev Center. In this short article PCSTATS will test this claim by comparing identical computer systems running an AMD FX-8150 'Bulldozer' processor, under both operating systems.


AMD Oct 26, 2011
AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition 3.6 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition 3.6 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review
AMD's Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition is a quad-core, 3.6GHz socket AM3 chip with 6MB of L3 cache and 512KB of L2 cache per core. It's being released in tandem with the AMD Phenom II X4 840 CPU. Both processors are ideally suited to socket AM3 motherboards built around the recent AMD 890FX or 890GX chipsets.


AMD Jan 08, 2011
AMD Athlon II X4 645 3.1GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor Review AMD Athlon II X4 645 3.1GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor Review
In this review PCSTATS is testing AMD's latest mainstream quad-core chip, the 3.1GHz Athlon II X4 645 processor. Architecturally speaking the Athlon II X4 645 is identical to the preceding Athlon II X4 635 model, except for a modest clock speed increase.


AMD Sep 22, 2010
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHz Socket AM3 6-Core Processor Review AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHz Socket AM3 6-Core Processor Review
The first ever six-core socket AM3 processor from AMD has arrived to directly compete against Intel's robust Core i7 9-series 'Nehalem' chips. Code named 'Thuban', the new 3.2GHz AMD Phenom II X6 1090T processor introduces with it a dynamic overclocking technology called TurboCore.


AMD May 01, 2010
AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6 GHz Quad-Core 65W Processor Review AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6 GHz Quad-Core 65W Processor Review
MD seeks to shift that tide with the introduction of the energy efficient AMD Phenom II X4 910e processor for socket AM3. This 2.6GHz quad core chip has as all the Phenom II features that you expect...


AMD Jan 27, 2010
AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review
AMD is kicking off 2010 by introducing new low-power versions of some its most popular processors and bumping up the speed of a select few Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs. Today PCSTATS is looking at the 3.2GHz AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition processor.


AMD Jan 26, 2010
AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor Review AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor Review
Enter the AMD Athlon II X4 635 processor, a mainstream quad-core chip clocked at 2.9GHz and priced at just $120 bucks. Compatible with socket AM3 and AM2+ motherboards, the AMD Athlon II X4 635 is set to be the darling of media PC, home FTP server and budget-minded home PC builders.


AMD Jan 25, 2010
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 125W Processor Review AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 125W Processor Review
In most other respects the quad core 3.4GHz Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 125W revision remains the same. The architecture is "Deneb", the socket is AM3 and the CPU still features 6MB of shared L3 and 512KB of L2 cache for each of the four cores.


AMD Nov 04, 2009
AMD Athlon II X3 435 2.9 GHz Socket AM3 Triple-Core Processor Review AMD Athlon II X3 435 2.9 GHz Socket AM3 Triple-Core Processor Review
Enter the AMD Athlon II X3 435 processor, the focus of this PCSTATS review. It's a 2.9GHz triple-core socket AM3 CPU built on the Propus die. So is it better to get a dual core CPU, a triple-core CPU or a quad-core CPU?


AMD Oct 21, 2009
AMD Athlon II X2 240e 2.8 GHz Socket AM3 Dual-Core 45W Processor Review AMD Athlon II X2 240e 2.8 GHz Socket AM3 Dual-Core 45W Processor Review
The AMD Athlon II X2 240e is a 2.8GHz dual-core processor based on the AMD Regor core with a TDP of just 45W. The 'e' behind the Athlon II X2 240e model name indicates that it's one of AMDs Energy Efficient processors.


AMD Oct 20, 2009
Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket 1156 Processor Review Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket 1156 Processor Review
The Intel Core i5 750 processor is a mainstream quad-core CPU that promises enthusiast-level performance for the masses. The Core i5 750 is part of Intel's most recent generation of socket 1156 processors which include not only the Intel Core i5 700-series but also several Intel Core i7 800-series chips, codenamed "Lynnfield".


Intel Oct 10, 2009
AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor Review AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor Review
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 is a 2.6 GHz socket AM3 chip destined for mainstream PCs.


AMD Sep 23, 2009
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review
AMD's 3.4GHz Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor represents a slight clock speed increase over the previous forerunner, the quad-core 955 Black Edition, and competes with Intel's existing quad-core family of socket 775 CPUs.


AMD Aug 19, 2009
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz Processor Review Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz Processor Review
If you're a computer enthusiast, you're likely already familiar with Intel's Core i7 processors, which have been widely hailed as the fastest desktop processors available on the market today. Introduced at the end of 2008, Intel's newest desktop processors are finally maturing and becoming more accessible in the market. It's time to take a look a fresh look at the Core i7 processor.


Intel Aug 15, 2009
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition 3.1 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition 3.1 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review
AMD's suggested retail price for the Phenom II X2 550 processor is a mere $103 USD ($110 CDN, £62 GBP), which positions it right between Intel's 2.6GHz E5300 processor and the Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz E7400 processor. This makes it both an inexpensive, easy upgrade for those looking to drop it into an existing socket AM2+ motherboard. The 3.1GHz clockspeed and potential overclocking headroom....


AMD Jun 05, 2009
AMD Athlon II X2 250 3.0 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Athlon II X2 250 3.0 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review
Enter the socket AM3, AMD Athlon II X2 250 microprocessor - a new 3.0GHz mainstream dual-core chip based on the Phenom 'Deneb' architecture, but crucially stripped of all L3 cache.


AMD Jun 02, 2009
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review
The 3.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU is a dual-core chip based on the 45nm 'Wolfdale' core that falls into the upper end of family, supplanted only by the relatively expensive Core 2 Duo E8600.


Intel May 12, 2009
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review
Intel's Core 2 Duo E8400 is a 3.0GHz dual-core processor based on the 'Wolfdale' core that is being manufactured on the 45nm process. This socket 775 processor packs in 6MB of L2 cache and operates with a 1333MHz Front Side Bus speed.


Intel May 08, 2009
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2 GHz Socket AM3 Processor Review
The 3.2GHz AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition is the companies' latest quad-core processor, and it's being released in tandem with a new memory tuning tool called Black Edition Memory Profiles, or B.E.M.P. for short.


AMD Apr 30, 2009
AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition 45nm Socket AM3 Processor Review AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition 45nm Socket AM3 Processor Review
Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition processor is one of the first Phenom II processors, and it's got a secret that has PCSTATS very excited.


AMD Feb 28, 2009
Intel 32nm Westmere Processor Roadmap - Integrated Graphics CPU Intel 32nm Westmere Processor Roadmap - Integrated Graphics CPU
Westmere-based chips should be fast enough to allow full-disk encryption, an important step in establishing secure computing.


Intel Feb 15, 2009
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
The Underclocking Experiment The Underclocking Experiment
PCstats knows overclocking. You know overclocking. This got us thinking though; what about underclocking?


PCSTATS Dec 23, 2005
AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+ Processor Review 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 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 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? 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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... (Archived from PCSTATS' retired tech site, TransmetaZone)


Transmeta Jan 19, 2000
Crusoe Awakens 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
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