The CPU is the brains of your computer, and the faster it goes, the faster you'll be able to get on with whatever it is you're doing. The market is dominated by two big manufacturers, Intel and AMD, but the decisions don't stop there--is a dual-, a triple- or a quad-core processor best for you? And if you're upgrading, how do you know that a new processor is compatible with your existing hardware?
The aim of this article is to archive our tests of processors from the 'previous generation' or that we haven't been able to retest with our latest test procedures. You can still find out about these products, many of which are still available, either second-hand or online from vendors that specialise in the end-of-line models.
Note that the scores given were valid on the date the test was originally published, and are no longer kept up-to-date, so you can't compare them to the current batch of models.
Note that the scores given were valid on the date the test was originally published, and are no longer kept up-to-date, so you can't compare them to the current batch of models.
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