If you receive an error telling you your computer has failed the CPU test, this can be a result of issues in your BIOS, your computer overheating or faulty hardware ...

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 ...

Running a computer benchmark test on any PC tells us about its capabilities. Benchmarking is a method of quantifying a system’s performance. It helps you make your next hardware purchase decision. In ...

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 ...

The gaming performance of any PC is determined by its processor (CPU), graphics chip (GPU), and Random Access Memory (RAM). If you want to know which one of your CPU or GPU limits your performance, ...

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We're certain many of you already have a solid understanding of how we perform CPU benchmarks, but as new people develop interest in PC tech and start to read our content, or content similar to ours, ...

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 ...