CPU benchmarks do matter, but it's easy to be misled by them. Every time a new CPU arrives on the market, there's a flood of benchmark charts showing how the latest chips stack up to the old guard.
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PC hardware reviews are useful, but they don't always match real-world usage
The problem is that most PC hardware reviews showcase performance in ideal conditions, not how parts behave during everyday ...
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