Best Cpus

Last Update: May 7, 2024

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

75%

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  • Like all non-"G" series Ryzens, no integrated graphics
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  • Bundled Wraith cooler is a step down from the one with the 7700 and 7900
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  • Surpassed by slightly more expensive chips
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Intel Core i7-13700K

85%

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

85%

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

90%

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Intel Core i5-13600K

80%

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

85%

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  • Compatible with most AM4 motherboards
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  • Very fast gaming results on integrated graphics
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  • Unlike Ryzen 4000G chips, available for individual purchase
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CONS:

  • Performance in gaming with a dedicated GPU is lacking for the price
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  • Eight cores will be overkill for some gamers and buyers
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  • Falls behind the more affordable Core i5-12600K
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Intel Core i9-14900K

77%

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700

83%

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Meh // not enough data:
  • Intel Core i3-13100F (70)
  • AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X (90)
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (80)
  • Intel Core i5-10400 (70)