Fixing the problem of the CPU being Stuck at low clock speed in Windows requires changes to the Power Management and Processor State settings, along with identifying software conflicts as detailed ...

A recently released AMD graphics driver is seemingly capable of modifying a PC CPU’s BIOS settings. The worrying observation was initially spotted by technology insider Igor’s Lab, who reports that ...

Do you have a PC that's powered by both a Ryzen CPU and a Radeon GPU? We'd reckon that this combination is pretty common these days, particularly given AMD's marketing around its Smart Access Memory ...

We've had high core counts, decent single-core performance, and thermally efficient CPUs for years now. Comparing an 8-year-old CPU to a modern chip will show you a huge performance gap, but ...

PSA: Customizing how PC components operate always carries a certain amount of risk. However, if parts vendors are going to provide the software with which to do this, they should always inform users ...

It was recently discovered that the AMD Software (formerly Radeon Software) driver utility is secretly changing CPU parameters in the BIOS on some PCs. This isn't some sinister play on AMD's part, but ...

I currently have a Athlon x2 4800+ cpu. I am thinking about getting a 6000+ (same brand of course). Would this be a wise upgrade? I can't afford a new motherboard or other stuff at this time. Social ...

In some cases, switching the processor performance setting in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences to "Highest" rather than "Automatic" can result in an unexpectedly dramatic speed boost for ...

Since recorded time has existed, the most popular way to check CPU temperature has usually been to open third-party software and just look at the reading. Some CPU coolers with RGB fans will let you ...

AI is changing processor design in fundamental ways, combining customized processing elements for specific AI workloads with more traditional processors for other tasks. But the tradeoffs are ...

In simple terms, CPU utilization is the current percentage of CPU resources consumed by all programs. If you notice that some programs are using more of your CPU cores and hogging system resources, ...