
We put the 6-core Ryzen 5 3600 (Zen 2) through its paces, exploring its capabilities, memory overclocking potential, and how it stacks up against 4-core Alder Lake CPUs. Could it still be a smart, affordable choice for gamers?

AMD's budget-friendly Ryzen 5 5600 aims to solidify its Zen 3 position against Intel. We put this chip through its paces to evaluate its true capabilities and performance.

The Xeon E5-2630 (Sandy Bridge) processor gets tested in modern games and benchmarks. We found a significant lack of power and the absence of FMA3/AVX2, making many titles completely unplayable.

Can Intel's 6-core Core i5-12400F (Alder Lake) really replace those aging 12-core Haswell chips? We put this new budget CPU through its paces to see its advantages.

We benchmarked the 12-core Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 (Haswell) in modern games, discovering that Hyper-Threading can sometimes actually reduce FPS.

We put the 10-core Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 to the test. Can this old server chip still compete in today's games? We dive into its performance and the real-world impact of Hyper-Threading.

Does an 8-core Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 still deliver better gaming performance in 2022 than its 6-core alternatives? We put the CPU through its paces.

Can a venerable 6-core Intel Xeon E5-2667 still hold its own in 2022's demanding games? We benchmark its performance against a lineup of other processors.
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A detailed guide to overclocking the Intel Xeon W3520 (LGA 1366) to 4200 MHz. We compare its performance and ask: is it still worth overclocking old CPUs today?
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We explored the Intel Xeon X5660 (Westmere-EP)'s overclocking potential, but found the results disappointing. It performed worse than the X5650, demanding high voltages and generating significant heat.
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The once-popular Intel Xeon X5650 just can't cut it in 2021. Is an overclock on the old LGA 1366 platform worth the effort, or is it time for a new build? We investigate its real-world effectiveness.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 still relevant in 2021? This review and detailed tests of the Manli GTX 1070 Gallardo across 27 games show what it's capable of.