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AMD's best gaming CPU just got a clock boost

For the unacquainted, the current Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a Zen 5-based desktop processor, with a base clock of 4.7 GHz, a boost clock of 5.2 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, and a default TD ...

Meet the new fastest gaming CPU in the world, so far

With eight cores, AMD's game-changing 3D V-Cache tech, and boosted clock speed the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is set to take the frame ...
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What Does GHz Mean On A CPU? (And Is Higher Better?)

Fire up the 2013 remix of the Eagles "Desperado". Listen to the beat: That's 60 beats per minute, or to an engineer, 1 Hertz (Hz). Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" is around twice that. It sounds fast, but ...
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How to Overclock a CPU: Get the Most Out of Your Desktop or Laptop

Want to squeeze more performance from your CPU? Learn how to overclock your processor to safely boost speed and performance. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a ...