Netbook platforms: VIA Nano v. Intel Atom
Tech Guide Today's netbooks are mostly Intel Atom-powered, but that could change with the advent of VIA's Nano processor, which outperforms Intel's CPU in several areas.
Benchmarks: AMD's Phenom II
Tech Guide AMD's Phenom II processor is designed to boost the company's presence in the desktop market. But how does it fare against Intel's latest Core i7 (Nehalem) chip?
Benchmarks: AMD's 45nm 'Shanghai' Opteron
Tech Guide AMD's 'Shanghai' processors are the company's first chips to exploit the improved performance and efficiency of 45nm technology. ZDNet's tests show that they have made up important ground on Intel's Xeons.
Benchmarks: Intel Core i7 (Nehalem)
Tech Guide Intel's new Nehalem architecture features an integrated memory controller and runs two threads per CPU core. Our extensive benchmark tests reveal how well the new quad-core processors perform in practice.
Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition review
Review Intel's new Core i7 (Nehalem) desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself with the fastest CPU on the market.
8.7 Editors' Rating
Inside Intel's Centrino 2
Tech Guide The latest bundle of mobile technologies from Intel arrives late and somewhat piecemeal, but delivers a useful set of incremental enhancements.
CPU roadmap: server processors
Tech Guide How are the roadmaps of the leading server processor vendors shaping up for 2009 and beyond? We pore over Intel, AMD, IBM and Sun's latest plans.
Inside Intel's Atom
Tech Guide Intel has launched its Atom processor, which will be seen in a wide range of computers, from Mobile Internet Devices to low-power notebooks (Netbooks) and desktops (Nettops). Here's a tour of the underlying technology.
CPU roadmap: 2008 and beyond
Tech Guide Want to know Intel and AMD's release plans for this year and next? We have the roadmap details for desktop and mobile processors.
IDF photos: MIDs and the world's smallest mobo
Photos IDF kicks off with a look at the new Atom processor and the Mobile Internet Devices it will power, along with some more esoteric new technology.
AMD Phenom X4 9850 review
Review AMD's new Phenom X4 9850 is overpriced and outclassed compared to its Intel-based quad-core competition. If PC vendors can use this chip to make cheap systems (as they did with older Phenoms), we might have nicer things to say; but as a DIY part at this price, we can't recommend AMD's latest quad-core CPU.
6.7 Editors' Rating
Photos: Intel's Silverthorne, Tukwila
Photos Intel has released details on its portable and enterprise processors, new memory technologies and wireless development.
Inside Intel's Penryn
Tech Guide Intel's new Penryn family of processors introduces a new 45nm fabrication process, along with a few architectural improvements.
Benchmarks: Intel's first 45nm Penryn chip
Tech Guide The 3GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9650, Intel's first 45nm processor, has a total of 12MB of Level 2 cache at its disposal. This benchmark test shows what else the new chip has to offer.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 review
Review The CPU market is due for a lot of upheaval over the next 12 months, so you might be wise to wait for a clearer picture before plunking down $1000 or so on Intel's new Core 2 Extreme QX9650 quad-core desktop processor. But if you want to claim ownership of the fastest multi-core CPU available today, look no further.
8.3 Editors' Rating
