How We Test: CPU Benchmarks, Misconceptions Explained

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 2 Hardware [How We Test: CPU Benchmarks, Misconceptions Explained](=.vbOyn8E7EzvEqRHvTMWBHuedwHOxP4SrxexDxDfjplk) In this explainer we support with data why testing CPU performance with a GPU bottleneck is a bad idea, so you can have a full understanding of [our testing methods](=.-uq-21E1tNdkzBtFEaZHoKdM-N0tRPBwkZcrEDFGl0k) when reviewing CPUs. =.q2Eoilhf9OQgDS_d2lHwZ6Cj91j-tmIn4mv81LQ1m4A =.bXBM-o7xQhFcEUW8YmtVYOLi4vWOsjXgLE_dS0ZXIVA In this explainer we support with data why testing CPU performance with a GPU bottleneck is a bad idea, so you can have a full understanding of [our testing methods](=.zIS8cjK63ue5xpL4AqoA9PuFFlmH2ZSObOZZyIpao0M) when reviewing CPUs. =.OFZlp_56e1Dv9iPcDZeAr3DsLB4X89P5ka8UFE5TVXE Tech Tips [How to Find Your Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows](=.N4d8hQW7N11eiRsNPG7RpNXUWFsiy_zcGPzl-MYq9co) Need to give someone [your Wi-Fi password](=.m1nX3GBEGOsUeuYXqPW7cbz_F9T1vZrZh6g-sokP3DQ) but can't find the key on the router? 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