Best Cpus

Last Update: July 26, 2024

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

78%

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  • Bundled Wraith cooler is a step down from the one with the 7700 and 7900
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  • Lackluster CPU productivity performance
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  • Beat in testing by lower-priced Core i5
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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 i9-14900K

70%

PROS:

  • Fast multi-threaded performance, and field-leading single-core performance
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  • Fast multi-threaded performance, and field-leading single-core performance
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  • Capable integrated graphics
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CONS:

  • Same design as last year's 13900K, with only minor upticks to base and boost clock
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  • Runs hot under load, at times hitting thermal limit
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  • Power-hungry
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Intel Core i5-14600K

70%

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CONS:

  • Integrated graphics are there, but still Intel UHD Graphics
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  • Will age quickly
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  • Slower than comparatively priced AMD options in nearly every CPU-centric test
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

70%

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Intel Core i5-13600K

85%

PROS:

  • Decent frame rates with a discrete video card
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  • Aggressive pricing versus AMD's equivalent Ryzens
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  • Strong performance for a midrange CPU
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CPU

90%
Meh // not enough data:
  • Intel Core i3-13100F (70)
  • AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X (90)
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (80)
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (80)