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Processors (or CPU's) are the heart of your computer, responsible for processing the instructions that run everything from your operating system (Windows) to your trading software.
Different CPU's have different performance levels and features, and can vary wildly in price, but which one is the best for your trading computer?
We dig down into the main processors available on the market right now and show you benchmark results that clearly highlight the differences between them and how that will impact your overall computer, charting and trade execution performance.
The best CPU for trading? A question we get asked at least once a week. Our stock answer is that it depends on how you trade, which platforms do you use? how many different platforms do you run? how many charts do you open up? Different traders have different workflows, some traders open up … Read more about The Best CPU for Trading – Intel vs AMD
For the past 12 – 13 years for desktop computers Intel have been the CPU manufacturer of choice, their processors outperformed anyone else’s by a wide margin. Before this period of domination a rival manufacturer called AMD had some success, however they fell behind Intel, and whilst they … Read more about The Processor Wars
When I talk to customers of ours there are a few things which tend to be mis-understood, often it’s the graphics cards, or understanding exactly what RAM is for, but something which also can cause confusion is the computer processor. I’ve had more than one discussion where someone is … Read more about Understanding CPU Performance for Traders / Why That Cheap Trading PC Might Not Be All That It Seems
What's the best processor for a trading computer? A common question with lots of different answers depending on who you listen to. My answer is... it depends (useful I know!). What type of trader are you? Do you sit and watch one chart for hours on end?, or do you run 8 screens with multiple … Read more about Processors for Trading Computers (Mega Test)
Late 2017 Intel released their 8th generation mainstream processor series code-named the Coffee Lake chips. While the initial release was rushed out due to a step up in competition from AMD, the actual availability of the new processors has been patchy at best. We have managed to secure a … Read more about Intel Coffee Lake Trading PC Tests (In-Depth)
Here we have the first of our CPU / Processor mega tests, featuring the Intel Kaby Lake i3, i5 and i7 chips. Kaby Lake chips are the name for Intel's 7th generation processors and they are currently the latest chips available in their mainstream CPU lineup. There are a number of variants … Read more about Intel Kaby Lake Trading PC Tests (In-Depth)