The 12 Best CPUs for Gaming of 2023: Price History & Reviews

Intel® Core® i5 Deca-core (10 Core) 3.70 GHz processor offers hyper-threading architecture that delivers high performance for demanding applications with improved onboard graphics and turbo boost

The Socket LGA-1700 socket allows processor to be placed on the PCB without soldering

16 MB of L3 cache rapidly retrieves the most used data available to improve system performance

Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

Built-in Intel UHD Graphics controller for great graphics and visual quality

Compatible with Intel 500 series & select Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards

Intel Optane Memory Support

PCIe Gen 4.0 Support

Thermal solution included

AMD's fastest 6 core processor for mainstream desktop, with 12 processing threads

Can deliver elite 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

Bundled with the quiet, capable AMD Wraith Stealth cooler. System Memory Type: DDR4

4.6 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 35 MB of cache, DDR-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards

The best processor for gamers meets the best processor for creators, with 16 cores and 32 processing threads

Can deliver elite 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

Cooler not included, liquid cooler recommended

4.9 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 72 MB of cache, DDR-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards

OS Support: Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.

8 Cores/ 16 Threads

Up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked

Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Supports Intel Optane Memory, no thermal solution included

Intel® Core® i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost

The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB

25 MB of L3 cache to boost the instruction processing and system performance

Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

To boost graphics and visual quality, the chipset has a built in Intel UHD Graphics controller

The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment

Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

8 Cores and 16 processing threads bundled with the AMD Wraith Prism cooler with color controlled LED support

4 4 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 36 MB of game Cache DDR4 3200 MHz system memory specification

For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards. Maximum Operating Temperature (Tjmax)- 95°C

Features best-in-class graphics performance in a desktop processor for smooth 1080p gaming, no graphics card required

6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler

4.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform

The world's best gaming desktop processor, with 12 cores and 24 processing threads

Can deliver elite 100-plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games

Cooler not included, high-performance cooler recommended. Max Temperature- 90°C

4.8 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 70 MB of cache, DDR-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards

The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment

Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

6 cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the quiet AMD wraith stealth cooler max temps 95°C

4 2 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 35 MB of game Cache DDR4 3200 support

For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards. OS Support-Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit. Note-Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer

8 Cores / 8 Threads

3.60 GHz up to 4.90 GHz / 12 MB Cache

Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets

Intel Optane Memory Supported

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Cooling device not included - Processor Only

Memory Support Maximum Capacity 64 GB Memory Support DDR4 2666 MHz ECC Memory No Channel Architecture Dual Channel Maximum Memory Bandwidth 41 GB/s

The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB

30 MB of L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance

10 nm enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient