“They’re benchmarks, designed to test a PC’s gaming or “Digital Home” capabilities. It’s probably the first time that a processor company is trying to create benchmarks for a whole PC rather than specific components. It’s also the first time in the PC industry that real “User Experience” based on perceptual research is embedded in benchmarks.”Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
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Intel lets the Cats out of the bag

Intel has devised 2 new benchmarking tools, the Gaming Capabilities Assessment Tool (G-CAT), and the Digital Home Capabilities Assessment Tool (DH-CAT). Silent PC Review will give you the full run down on what they test, and why you should be interested.