Running a CPU stress test tool is a great way to break in a new processor, test an overclock, see how capable your cooling is, or just make sure your PC is running as well as it should. There are a ...

In this piece, I explain with data why when testing a CPU's gaming prowess, we pair powerful flagship tier graphics cards, like an RTX 4090, and run them at lower resolutions like 1080p or 720p. For ...

The Cinebench benchmark will now measure your GPU in addition to your CPU and also brings a new interface. The Cinebench benchmark will now measure your GPU in addition to your CPU and also brings a ...

I've been working on upgrading my test rig for a while, but it got to the point that I was waiting on hardware for far too long... so I shifted over to new partners and it sped up considerably. I'm ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Last August after much demand I locked myself away for a few days to benchmark... Just to be clear, no one requested I had to be locked away, but that's just what it took in order to get all 900 ...

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