CPU for Gaming

2 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Price: $219.99.

Desktop processors whose title names a Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9, a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9, or a Core Ultra line. Threadripper, Celeron, Pentium and Athlon chips are left out.

We do not pick by hand: a processor is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

AMDSpec score 7.7

6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking

+Includes 3D V-Cache technology

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz

−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor

$219.99

as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details

AMDSpec score 9.0

16 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD

+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads

+Ships without a cooler, so a separate cooler is needed

+AM4 socket uses an older platform

−No cooler included, so a separate cooler is needed

−AM4 socket is an older platform

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processor	Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	6	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 5	7.7	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
	16	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 9	9.0	No current price

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