In the eighties, computer processors became faster and faster, while memory access times stagnated and hindered additional performance increases. Something had to be done to speed up memory access and ...

The development of caches and caching is one of the most significant events in the history of computing. Virtually every modern CPU core from ultra-low power chips like the ARM Cortex-A5 to the ...

Undervolting your CPU can be a great way to improve its operating temperatures and reduce its power draw, but if your chip is running too hot and heavy most of the time, undervolting can actually ...

If your handheld runs hot or drains battery quickly, turning off CPU Boost could help deliver smoother performance in demanding modern games.

A step-by-step guide to pushing your AMD Ryzen processor beyond its limits. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. AMD's latest Ryzen ...

Sarfraz is an avid PC enthusiast who has a decade of experience in PC hardware. He has written extensively on all types of consumer PC components and peripherals on Xtremegaminerd since the time when ...

Have you ever wondered what those confusing letters and numbers at the end of the CPU mean? Every year, Intel and AMD release new generations of their CPUs with updated specifications and sometimes ...