devlevchenko.hashnode.devWhy Most “Developer Workstation” Builds in 2026 Are Poorly OptimizedThe phrase “developer workstation” gets thrown around constantly in 2026. You’ll see endless setups marketed as the perfect programming machine: flagship CPU absurd GPU flashy motherboard 128 GB RAM “just in case” Most of these builds are not o...Jan 24·4 min read
devlevchenko.hashnode.devBuilding the Ultimate 2026 Dev + Gaming PC After Ryzen 9950X3D vs Core Ultra 9 285KAt a certain point, CPU comparisons stop being about benchmark charts and start being about one real question: What should you actually build? The Ryzen 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K debate is the perfect example. Both are top-tier processors.Bo...Jan 19·4 min read
devlevchenko.hashnode.devIntel Core Ultra 9 285K: My Take on Ultra CPUs for Development and Heavy ProductivityIntel’s Core Ultra lineup is Intel’s attempt to reset expectations. Not “yet another i9 refresh,” but a different positioning: new architecture different efficiency strategy more focus on power balance direct pressure against AMD’s high-end Ryzen...Jan 14·4 min read
devlevchenko.hashnode.devWhy AMD’s X3D Chips Are Not Just for Gamers (And Where They Don’t Help)AMD’s X3D processors are usually marketed with one message: “Best gaming CPU.” And to be fair, the performance gains in certain games are real.But in 2026, developers are starting to look at chips like the Ryzen X3D lineup and ask a more interesting ...Jan 9·4 min read
devlevchenko.hashnode.devMy Real-World Workflow Benchmarks: Testing CPUs with Builds, Containers, and VMsMost CPU reviews still focus on the wrong question: “How many frames do you get in games?” As a developer in 2026, I rarely care about FPS.What I care about is whether my machine stays responsive while I’m doing real work: compiling large projects ...Jan 4·4 min read