Intel Celeron series represent the bottom most tier of PC computing. However, it is also a very common series of CPUs found on budget PCs, particularly on budget laptops and Chromebooks. While it is certainly lightyears away to be considered a performance-based CPU series especially when you compare Celeron CPUs with their close cousins from …
Most of us are familiar with the Intel CPU lineup, however, with the growing popularity of its competitor, many are turning towards the team red (AMD). Intel Celeron, however, holds a very unique place. It does not have a direct competitor in AMD. Intel Celeron CPUs represent the bottom most rung of the PC CPU …
One of the biggest dilemmas that many gamers face is choosing between a good CPU or a good GPU. This is of a particular concern when you only have a limited budget to upgrade only either of the two components which would naturally beg you to ask “should I upgrade my CPU or GPU first?”. …
AMD Athlon and Intel Pentium CPUs are lightweight champions of their respective brands. Essentially though, the Athlon and the Pentium series serve the bottom rung of the PC market. AMD Athlon and Intel Pentium are entry-level CPUs that are great for people looking for basic computing. This includes office work (report writing, working on excel …
Often those who are uninitiated with Intel’s CPU market or with CPUs, in general, ask about the difference between Intel Celeron vs. i7. The fact is that there is a world of difference between the two, and if you are slightly aware of the two series, you would never draw this comparison. The Intel Core …
One of the most important metrics you can use to gauge the performance of CPUs is their single-core performance. Hence, the purpose of this article is to list CPUs with the best single-core performance and to give you a brief idea of what it is. Single-core performance is generally determined by running the CPU through …
One of the most annoying problems you can face is your computer turning off randomly. You can be in the middle of some critical office presentation or close to your objective in your favorite game when your PC shuts down without warning. There are a lot of reasons that may cause this to happen. The …
Modern-day CPUs with immense power and high TDP generate a lot of heat. Minor heating is standard and nothing to be worried about. On the other hand, if the processor reaches exceptionally high temperatures, it can take some permanent damage. This is why constant monitoring and precautions are necessary. To stay in safe temperature ranges, …
If you read the model names of different Intel (or AMD) CPUs, you will notice that they include peculiar suffixes. While they may seem trivial, they hold tremendous significance. The letters in the suffix all have a different relationship to the specs of the processor. While Intel has several suffixes, the most confusing to understand …
If you have just found a sweet deal on an Intel CPU and are wondering if you can use it with an AMD motherboard you already own, then unfortunately, you will be disappointed. The short and simple answer to the question “can I use an intel processor on an AMD motherboard?” is a resounding no. …