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AI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPU

November 12, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

AI PCs promise big changes. The truth is smaller and more practical. NPUs help in narrow, always on jobs where power matters more than time […]

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CPU Buyer’s Guide 2025: Cores vs Clocks, Cache, Power Limits, and Real-World Performance

October 16, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

This is the CPU buyer’s guide I wish every builder would read before spending all that money. In this deep dive into CPUs in 2025, […]

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Qualcomm vs ARM: Qualcomm officially wins in court (for now?)

October 1, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

A Delaware federal judge has entered final judgment in Qualcomm’s favor in its licensing fight with Arm, effectively locking in last December’s jury win and […]

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D Crashes to $429–$449: What the New Low Means for AM5 Buyers Right Now

September 23, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

In the last few hours, AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D has dipped to as low as $429–$449 at major US retailers, undercutting its $479 launch price […]

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Which CPU Should You Buy? The 2025 Mega Guide to Cores, Cache, Memory & Real-World Performance

September 22, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

This expanded edition turns the guide into a lab manual. You get engineering explanations in long-form paragraphs, then reproducible procedures: how to measure cache residency, […]

A close-up of an Intel Core Ultra computer processor, highlighting its metallic surface and CORE ULTRA logo, set against a plain white background—an ideal visual for any CPU Buyer’s Guide focused on platform longevity and advanced cores.

The CPU Buyer’s Guide (2025): Cores, Cache & Platform Longevity for Desktop and Laptop

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

TL;DR: Forget spec-sheet bingo. The right CPU in 2025 is a balance of three levers—core mix (big vs. efficiency cores), cache (especially for games), and […]

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CPU bottlenecks explained: how to test and fix them (without guesswork)

September 17, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

TL;DR A CPU bottleneck isn’t a moral failing or a mis-buy; it’s the point in a pipeline that limits frame delivery or task throughput right […]

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Intel After Gelsinger: Packaging, PowerVia, and the Real Work Lip-Bu Tan Must FinishIntel After Gelsinger: Packaging, PowerVia, and the Real Work Lip-Bu Tan Must FinishNovember 12, 2025Gavin Bonshor
AI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPUAI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPUNovember 12, 2025Gavin Bonshor
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