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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ever wonder how the images or videos you see on your computer are processed? It is made possible with the help of a graphics card. Also known as a video card or a display card, a graphics card ...

If you want to see how Final Fantasy XIV runs on your system, developer Square Enix has just released the official benchmark for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. You can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gamers keep demanding 1440p CPU benchmarks, but higher resolutions often hide the very performance differences CPU testing is ...