We tested the game on eight different graphics cards and two different CPUs to see what sort of hardware you really need.

Do you need big-time processing power ... Look at the chart above, and the Intel mobile processor world might seem dominated by the latest Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake) line.

Intel continues to work on getting better results from its Arrow Lake CPUs, now with a free update ... the new boost profile won’t affect your CPU’s warranty. I should hope not!

Phoronix's testing shows that Intel's 200S Boost feature yields little to no performance improvements with the same RAM kit.

Intel is reportedly working on a new LGA 1954 socket that will be used for its next-generation "Nova Lake-S" desktop CPUs, while LGA 1851 will be used for Arrow Lake, and its Arrow Lake Refresh ...

Intel is currently using the LGA1851 socket for its Arrow Lake processors. This socket is expected to be used for at least one more generation, including the upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh processors ...

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With more chips and choices than ever, it can be downright puzzling to pick the right laptop processor. We make sense of the latest mobile CPUs to help you land the best notebook for your budget.