Find the ideal processor for your needs — from an everyday computer to a PC for gaming and professional work.

For gaming

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built for gaming. Its 96MB cache keeps the data games constantly need close to the cores, delivering high and stable frame rates even in demanding titles. Users describe it as the best choice for gaming at up to 1440p.

With 8 Zen 5 cores and a maximum frequency of 5.2GHz, it also handles photo or video editing alongside gaming with ease. It is unlocked for overclocking and fits AM5 motherboards with chipsets ranging from A620 to X870E. A cooler is not included, so factor in a good air or liquid cooling solution.

For upgrading an AM4 gaming PC

If your computer has an AM4 motherboard, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10 Years Anniversary Edition boosts gaming performance without changing your motherboard or DDR4 memory. It is compatible with motherboards featuring B450, B550, X470, X570 and A520 chipsets.

The 96MB cache makes the difference: users upgrading from a 5800X or 5900X report higher frame rates and fewer drops in demanding games. In non-gaming applications, a standard 8-core processor performs similarly, making this a good fit for anyone upgrading primarily for gaming. It has no integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required.

For everyday use

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a processor for a new PC on the AM5 platform, handling your everyday needs with ease: multiple tabs, office work, video calls, and Full HD gaming with the right graphics card. Its 6 cores and 12 threads reach speeds of up to 5.3 GHz.

It has integrated graphics, so your computer can display an image even before you install a graphics card. It doesn't come with a cooler and gets hot under load, so pair it with a good air cooler.

For video editing and 3D

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores, which makes a difference when rendering video, exporting photos, or working in 3D: the workload is spread across more cores and finishes sooner. Released in 2026, it reaches speeds of up to 5.5GHz.

It fits Socket 1851 motherboards, such as B860 and Z890 models, and has integrated Intel graphics. Intel’s boost profile draws a lot of power, so good cooling is essential for maximum performance.

For a PC without a graphics card

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has AMD Radeon 780M graphics built in, so you can build a PC for the office, home, or light gaming without buying a graphics card. Its 8 cores and 16 threads easily handle multiple applications running at the same time.

It comes with a cooler in the box, so you don’t need anything extra to get started. With a 65W TDP, it uses less power than the gaming processors on the list.

For gaming and professional work on the same PC

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D combines two needs in one processor: 16 cores and 32 threads for rendering, video editing and 3D work, plus 3D cache to boost frame rates in games. With 128MB of total cache and speeds of up to 5.7GHz, it is the fastest processor on the list.

It’s a great fit for a PC used for work during the day and gaming at night. It costs more than the 9800X3D and 270K Plus, and is worth it when you need both. With a 170W TDP, it needs liquid cooling or very capable air cooling.

The right processor depends on what you’ll use your computer for and which motherboard you have or plan to buy. Check the socket before purchasing, and see the current prices on the product cards.

This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.