In the eighties, computer processors became faster and faster, while memory access times stagnated and hindered additional performance increases. Something had to be done to speed up memory access and ...

AMD’s 7800X3D and 7950X3D hold the top spot in CPUs for gaming, not because they have the most cores or the highest clock speeds, but because they have the most cache. But what is CPU cache, anyway?

If you're a budding young tech enthusiast or simply a casual PC purchaser, you may have seen "cache" listed in the specifications for this or that processor and wondered what exactly that is. It's ...

A CPU relies on various kinds of storage to optimally run programs and power a computer. These include components like hard disks and SSDs for long-term storage, RAM and GPU memory for fast, temporary ...

In this article, we'll take a look at how L3 cache capacity affects gaming performance. More specifically, we'll be examining AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen processors in a "for science" type of feature.

Facing a power wall and the limit of physics, chip makers are in a constant battle to reengineer and re-evaluate ways to build a better CPU. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Clearing browser and app cache can fix a slow Mac and free up space. Safari, Chrome, and your apps all stash temporary data in different places. MacOS lets you manage storage, so you won't need risky ...

With all those hours spent on our screens, it's natural for the amount of cache to build up without us realizing it. I'll explain why cache can be like a clogged shower head reducing the flow. CLICK ...

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This guide is designed to show you how to quickly and easily clear your cache on a MacBook. Apple’s macOS is renowned for its efficiency, but like any operating system, it occasionally needs a little ...