A very common question I am asked is which is more important, the speed of the processor or the amount memory. This is a difficult question to answer and it would help if we had some understanding ...

Whether you're in the market for a computer for everyday tasks or activities like gaming, here's what to consider when looking for a new processor.

Intel researches how to wed memory chips and processor cores, yielding impressive gains in speed and efficiency.

Cores and threads Each processor has a certain number of cores, which essentially work like independent mini-processors within the primary computer processor.

The series will cover computer architecture, processor circuit design, VLSI (very-large-scale integration), chip fabrication, and future trends in computing.

Memory as an analog computer Phase change memory is based on materials that can take two different forms as a solid.

TSV could be used in a variety of chips, not just the 80-core monster. As a result, computer makers, when building a system, would get their memory when they bought their processors from Intel.