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The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
- Choosing the right processor can be overwhelming, given the sheer number of options available. This guide narrows down the choices to the best options across five key categories including Entry-Level Platform Upgrade, Best New Gaming PC CPU, Best Value Mid-Range CPU, Best Gaming CPU, and Best Productivity CPUs.
- For those upgrading their platform, the most cost-effective option right now is the Intel Core i5-12400F. The 12400F has been one of Intel's most popular processors in recent years because it is both highly affordable and sufficiently powerful.
- For those with a tighter budget who are building an entry-level PC they hope to keep for many years, we recommend spending a little extra on the CPU, motherboard, and memory by choosing the Ryzen 5 7600.
- The best value mid-range CPU right now is the Ryzen 7 7700 or 7700X, depending on which is cheaper in your region.
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is hands down the best gaming CPU money can buy right now. It is also important to note that in most cases, gaming performance is limited by the GPU rather than the CPU.
- There are just a handful of standout options for top productivity CPUs: the Ryzen 9 7950X, the Ryzen 9 9950X, and the Core Ultra 9 285K.
- It's hard to overlook the Ryzen 9 7950X right now, as it is readily available and priced at just under $500. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 9 9950X, which is only marginally better in most scenarios, is priced at $600 and is also in stock, giving you the flexibility to choose either.
- On the Intel side, there's the Core Ultra 9 285K, which technically exists but has been largely unavailable since release. Its release might also drive down the prices of existing CPUs, making them an even better deal.
- In total, it's important to research how each CPU performs for your use case to find the best fit for your specific needs.
- Overall, this guide has put together the best CPUs on the market in one place to make your CPU shopping as straightforward as possible.
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