Without a CPU your computer will not be able to do anything at all, let alone run games. What’s more you need a powerful CPU for modern gaming, especially if you want to play at higher speeds.

Computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) will be reporting results this Thursday after market close. Here’s what to ...

The processor, or CPU, is one of the most important components in your computer; it determines the computer Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

If a CPU can’t find requested data within L2 cache, it asks the next level: L3. L3 cache is a big deal: It’s shared between some or all cores within a CPU, and it’s big.

The processor is responsible for carrying out the instructions needed to run software on the computer. Intel is the biggest manufacturer of processors, and along with their rivals, AMD, they ...

If you're building your own computer, things can quickly get complicated. Here's what CPU or processor cores are and how many your CPU should have.

A computer control system is where a computer receives an input, such as a set of instructions to carry out certain tasks. These instructions are called computer programs.

The CPU is a microprocessor that handles the majority of the computational tasks in a computer. It consists of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU), control unit, and cache memory.