While the speed in GHz refers to how fast a processor can compute data, it is the core count that defines how many tasks a CPU can handle simultaneously. Depending on the generation of the ...

In the case of computers, the MHz or GHz speed is what the cores inside a processor chip run at, otherwise referred to as the clock speed. There was a time when the whole computer ran at a set speed.

The winner of the PC Gamer Hardware Award for the best gaming CPU will be announced on New Year's Eve. AMD wins no matter ...