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Best CPUs for Streaming

Best CPUs for game streaming in 2026. High core counts for gaming and encoding simultaneously.

IntelFastest Gaming CPU

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

IntelBest Value Intel

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

IntelBest Mid-Range Intel

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

AMDBest Workstation CPU

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

AMD

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

AMDBest AMD Gaming CPU

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