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CPU for Gaming

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2 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Prices run $320 to $529.

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.

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BrandAMD2
Cores82
Threads16 to 201
SocketAM52
TDP125W2365W2295W8165W5105W2120W2127W1
MakerAMD2
Processor lineRyzen 72
PriceUnder $4001Under $6001$150 & above2$300 & above2$400 & above1$500 & above1
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AMDSpec score 8.0

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
−Sold without a cooler
$529.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8AM5AMDRyzen 78.0$529.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8AM5AMDRyzen 7n/a$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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