The overall performance of a computer system depends on the performance of several of its subsystems, especially the central processing unit itself. Whether you're checking for reliability problems or ...

Video benchmark software tests your computer's hardware during OpenGL and DirectX rendering. A dedicated graphics processing unit, or GPU, usually performs the intensive task of simulating the ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. If you want to stress test and benchmark your new CPU inside of 3DMark, you can now finally do just that with UL Benchmarks' latest update to 3DMark. The ...

Just how many CPU cores do you need for PC gaming? The conventional wisdom for the last few years has been four or even two cores—if you have Hyper-Threading. That convention got upended with DirectX ...

Macworld explores essential benchmarking tools to diagnose Mac performance issues and determine whether slowdowns are software or hardware related. Key tools include Geekbench 6 for CPU testing, ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. As we do from time to time, it is again time to upgrade the CPU cooler test rig, long past due! Not that we did not have a lot of fun testing coolers and ...

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...