As Intel and Advanced Micro Devices roll out quad-core processors, newcomer Azul Systems this week plans to introduce the second generation of its Java appliances that are built on custom-designed ...

Discover how Intel's latest Xeon 6+ processors and E835 Ethernet technology are transforming AI-driven data centers, ...

From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical jargon.

The overall core counts and clock speeds have changed little between the Ryzen 9000 and the Ryzen 7000 lines. The Ryzen 7 9700X and its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 7700X, have eight simultaneous ...

Intel’s Core Ultra lineup of desktop and laptop processors has been frustrating to review. None of them has been across-the-board awful or totally without redeeming qualities. But Intel has struggled ...

During the company’s annual update video, Ampere Computing announced an extension to its Altra and Altra Max processor families called AmpereOne. AmpereOne features a new Ampere-designed core and new ...

Everyone has heard that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. Well, the central processing unit (CPU) is the powerhouse of the computer. It's the brain, and without a CPU in your computer, ...

Optimizing any system is a multi-layered problem, but when it involves a processor there are at least three levels to consider. Architects must be capable of thinking across these boundaries because ...

Multicore processing boosts performance and energy efficiency in many coding situations. Bare-metal algorithms further enhance these benefits. Many embedded firmware engineers have seemingly not yet ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. When it comes to ...