IntelFastest Gaming CPU
Core i9-14900K
4.7 (1,102)
Intel's top gaming CPU. Best single-threaded performance for maximum FPS.
24 Cores (8P+16E) · Up to 6.0GHz · 125W TDP · LGA1700 Socket
$549.99Buy on Amazon →
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Processors
Intel and AMD picks for gaming, streaming, and professional workloads — ranked by value.
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IntelBest Value Intel
Core i7-14700K
4.7 (934)
Excellent all-around CPU. Gaming performance close to i9 at a much better price.
20 Cores (8P+12E) · Up to 5.6GHz · 125W TDP · LGA1700 Socket
$379.99Buy on Amazon →
IntelBest Mid-Range Intel
Core i5-14600K
4.7 (2,187)
The gaming sweet spot from Intel. Beats much pricier CPUs in most games.
14 Cores (6P+8E) · Up to 5.3GHz · 125W TDP · LGA1700 Socket
$299.99Buy on Amazon →
IntelBest Budget Intel
Core i5-13400F
4.7 (3,421)
Unbeatable value for 1080p gaming. Low power draw and excellent price.
10 Cores (6P+4E) · Up to 4.6GHz · 65W TDP · LGA1700 Socket
$179.99Buy on Amazon →
AMDBest Workstation CPU
Ryzen 9 7950X
4.8 (789)
AMD's powerhouse for creators and professionals. Exceptional multi-threaded workloads.
16 Cores / 32 Threads · Up to 5.7GHz · 170W TDP · AM5 Socket
$699.99Buy on Amazon →
AMD
Ryzen 9 7900X
4.7 (654)
12-core beast for workstations and high-end gaming. Great all-rounder on AM5.
12 Cores / 24 Threads · Up to 5.6GHz · 170W TDP · AM5 Socket
$449.99Buy on Amazon →
AMDBest AMD Gaming CPU
Ryzen 7 7700X
4.6 (1,456)
AMD's best gaming CPU for the money. Fast, efficient, and future-proof on AM5.
8 Cores / 16 Threads · Up to 5.4GHz · 105W TDP · AM5 Socket
$299.99Buy on Amazon →
AMD
Ryzen 5 7600X
4.6 (2,341)
Excellent 6-core CPU for gaming. Punches well above its price on the AM5 platform.
6 Cores / 12 Threads · Up to 5.3GHz · 105W TDP · AM5 Socket
$229.99Buy on Amazon →
AMDBest Budget AMD
Ryzen 5 7600
4.6 (1,879)
The best budget AM5 CPU. Low power, great gaming performance, affordable entry to DDR5.
6 Cores / 12 Threads · Up to 5.1GHz · 65W TDP · AM5 Socket
$179.99Buy on Amazon →