So if a CPU is a dual-core, then supposedly only two threads can be served simultaneously. However, Intel has introduced a technology in recent years called Hyper-Threading.

If you're building your own computer, things can quickly get complicated. Here's what CPU or processor cores are and how many your CPU should have.

Cores are what process the data, while threads help the cores to process more data simultaneously. The higher the core and thread count, the faster the CPU will be.

AMD's Ryzen processors are the equivalent to Intel's Core i3/i5/i7/i9. They have a somewhat similar number-grading scheme, e.g. "Ryzen 5" is their mid-tier offering like an Intel i5 is. To do a ...

Your CPU core isn't a single unit. Even putting aside things like L1 and L2 caches, and the registers where the core loads and stores values, modern processor cores have numerous functional units ...

The Ryzen 7 2700X CPU in this PC has 8 cores and 16 threads (“logical processors”). That’s all you have to do to find out your core count.

The Intel Core i5 14600K 14-Core, 20-Thread CPU is a powerful mid-range CPU that replaces the last generation Intel Core i5 13600K with higher clocks on both its performance and efficiency cores ...

Consumer confidence in Intel's processor lineup is at an all-time low due to the well-publicized issues with the long-term reliability of the chipmaker's 13th and 14th-generation Core processors ...

The AMD Threadripper 9980X isn’t for gamers or casual users—it’s built for professionals who can make every core count, and in that role, it more than delivers.

Intel's new Core i9-14900K is the fastest desktop CPU from Team Blue, but is it worth upgrading from the Core i9-13900K? We break down the differences.

The new Intel Core i5 13400F looks to be a mighty processor for the money. Coming with 10 cores and 16 threads, I'm actually wondering why I should spend any more on my next CPU upgrade than the ...