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?

We've launched a brand-new Product Survey for Processors, including over twenty of the latest models from the two leading manufacturers. 

All of the chips we've tested can also be found in our Product Face-Off: Processors, where you can compare their test results to see which one offers the best compromise between price and performance for your budget--and we've taken power consumption into account too.