Der ideale Gaming-Prozessor: Kauf-Tipps für AMD- und Intel-CPUs ab 80 Euro
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Welche CPU ist ideal für PC-Spiele — wir sagen Ihnen, worauf Sie achten müssen und haben für jeden Geldbeutel einen Kauf-Tipp parat.
Von Michael Schmelzle
Head of Hardware & Testing, PC-WELT
AMD / Intel
Mit der 12. Baureihe der Core-Prozessoren gelingt Intels Comeback – der Halbleiterriese ist jetzt wieder auf Augenhöhe mit AMD. Das Duell der schnellsten Gaming-CPU (hier geht‘s zum Test) zwischen dem AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (ab 660 Euro), dem AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (ab 430 Euro) und dem Intel Core i9-12900KF (ab 580 Euro) gewinnt jedoch der neuste AMD-Prozessor – wenn auch knapp. Großer Nachteil der 7000er-Baureihe von AMD: die Plattformkosten. Mindestens 210 Euro müssen Sie für ein Board mit B650-Chipsatz bezahlen. Und für Hauptplatinen mit dem Top-Chipsatz AMD X670E sind mindestens 310 Euro fällig. Hinzu kommen die Kosten für DDR5-Arbeitsspeicher. Ähnliches gilt für die 12. Core-Generation von Intel. Für die Baureihe AMD Ryzen 5000 (Link zum Test) sind passende Mainboards deutlich günstiger zu haben (ab 50 Euro) – außerdem lässt sich hier DDR4-Speicher weiter verwenden. Zudem bieten beide AMD-Serien meist die bessere Multicore-Performance pro Euro.
Mit attraktiven Preisen lockt Intels 11. Core-Generation “Rocket Lake” (Link zum Test) – alle CPUs bringen 6 oder 8 Kerne mit und unterstützten Hyperthreading – können also doppelt so viele Aufgaben gleichzeitig abarbeiten. Ein guter Zeitpunkt also, um das Angebot von AMD und Intel zu vergleichen. Mit unseren Empfehlungen finden Sie den idealen Gaming-Prozessor für jeden Geldbeutel. Gleich im Anschluss haben wir noch die wichtigesten Tipps zusammengefasst, die Sie beim CPU-Kauf berücksichtigen sollten.
Gaming-CPU für Einsteiger
Intel Core i3-10105F
+ hohe Taktrate (3,7 bis 4,4 GHz)
+ 8 Threads
– Multiplikator nicht frei wählbar
– nur 4 CPU-Kerne
Aktuell bester Preis: Intel Core i3-10105F
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Gaming-CPU für Einsteiger mit integriertem Grafikchip
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
+ hohe Taktrate (3,9 bis 4,4 GHz)
+ mit spieletauglicher Onboard-Grafik (Radeon mit 7CU/448SP bei 1,9 GHz)
+ sechs CPU-Kerne / 12 Threads
+ Multiplikator frei wählbar
Aktuell bester Preis: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
€126.37
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€126.99
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€133.00
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€134.90
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Preis-Leistungs-Tipp
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
+ hohe Taktrate (3,6 bis 4,2 GHz)
+ 6 CPU-Kerne / 12 Threads
+ 24 PCIe 4.0 Lanes
+ Multiplikator frei wählbar
Aktuell bester Preis: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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€105.80
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€105.
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Intel Core i5-12400F
+ hohe Taktrate (2,5 bis 4,4 GHz)
+ 6 CPU-Kerne / 12 Threads
+ effiziente CPU-Architektur Alder Lake-S
+ 16x PCIe 5.0, 4x PCIe 4.0
– Multiplikator nicht frei wählbar
Aktuell bester Preis: Intel Core i5-12400F
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CPU-Test: Die besten Desktop-Prozessoren im großen Vergleich
Zukunftssichere Gaming-CPUs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
+ sehr hohe Taktrate (3,7 bis 4,8 GHz)
+ 12 CPU-Kerne / 24 Threads
+ 24 PCIe 4.0 Lanes
+ Multiplikator frei wählbar
– teuer
Aktuell bester Preis: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
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€373.00
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€375.55
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€375.55
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€377.04
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€379.00
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€389.90
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Intel Core i7-12700K
+ sehr hohe Taktrate (3,6 bis 5 GHz)
+ 12 CPU-Kerne / 20 Threads
+ effiziente CPU-Architektur Alder Lake-S
+ 16x PCIe 5.0, 4x PCIe 4.0
+ Multiplikator frei wählbar
– teuer
Aktuell bester Preis: Intel Core i7-12700K
€369.90
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€382.87
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Beste Gaming-CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
+ sehr hohe Taktrate (3,4 bis 4,5 GHz)
+ 8 CPU-Kerne / 16 Threads
+ 24 PCIe 4.0 Lanes
+ Multiplikator frei wählbar
– teuer
Aktuell bester Preis: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
€389.
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€399.00
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
+ sehr hohe Taktrate (3,4 bis 5,5 GHz)
+ 16 CPU-Kerne / 24 Threads
+ Multiplikator frei wählbar
+ 16x PCIe 5.0, 4x PCIe 4.0
– sehr teuer
Aktuell bester Preis: Intel Core i9-12900KS
€467.00
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Kaufberatung: Gaming-CPUs
Klar: Je besser die Grafikkarte, desto flüssiger laufen Spiele und desto höher können Sie die Qualitätseinstellungen schrauben. Aber die CPU muss zur Grafikarte passen, sonst bremst der Prozessor die Grafikkarte aus. Als grobe Faustregel gilt: Für einen vernünftigen Gaming-PC sollten rund 60 Prozent Ihres Gesamt-Budgets im Verhältnis 2:1 in die Grakfikkarten-CPU-Kombination fließen.
Bei einem 1000-Euro-PC stecken Sie beispielsweise 400 Euro in die Grafikkarte und circa 200 Euro in die CPU – “normale” Grafikkartenpreise vorausgesetzt.
Wer aktuell die unverschämte Preistreiberei bei Grafikkarten nicht mitmachen will, holt sich für rund 230 Euro den AMD Ryzen 5 5600G mit spieletauglichen Onboard-Grafikchip und rüstet später mit einer Grafikkarte nach. Allerdings eignet sich der 5600G im Test nur fürs Zocken in Full-HD, zudem müssen Sie bei grafisch anspruchsvollen Spielen die Bildqualität herunterschrauben.
Das sollte eine Gaming-CPU können
Hoher Takt: Wichtigestes Kriterium für einen Gaming-Prozessor ist immer noch eine möglichst hohe Taktfrequenz. Mindestens 3 GHz sollten es schon sein, ideal sind Frequenzen ab 4 GHz. Aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Microprozessor-Architektur ist ein direkter Vergleich der Taktraten, oder besser gesagt der Befehle/Taktzyklus (IPC = Instructions per Cycle) zwischen AMD und Intel schwierig. Ganz grob lässt sich sagen, das Intel bei der 12.
Core-Generation den höchsten IPC-Wert erreicht. Gegenüber der 11. Core-Generation schneidet der Ryzen 5000 etwas besser ab.
Gute Übertaktbarkeit: Achten Sie beim Kauf einer Gaming-CPU auf die Übertaktungseigenschaften, um die Taktrate noch höher zu schrauben als dies der Hersteller vorgesehen hat. Zu den direkten Faktoren gehören hier ein frei wählbarer Multiplikator, der das Übertakten sehr einfach macht. Bei Intel ist das etwa bei allen Extreme Editions und Modellen mit einem “K” der Fall, bei AMD besitzen alle Ryzen-Modelle einen frei wählbaren Multiplikator.
Zu den indirekten Faktoren gehört eine stärkere Kühlung. Die besten Ergebnisse erzielen Sie mit einer Wasserkühlung. Achten Sie aber auch auf eine gute Gehäusedurchlüftung, sonst bringt die beste Wasserkühlung nichts. Hilfreich beim Overclocking (OC) ist auch eine hochwertige Hauptplatine mit robusten Spannungswandlern und zahlreichen Einstellmöglichkeiten im UEFI, damit Sie auch das letzte Quentchen Leistung aus Ihrer CPU kitzeln können.
Mindestens 4 CPU-Kerne: Die meisten anspruchsvollen Spiele sind heutzutage auf vier bis sechs Prozessorkerne optimiert. Zukunftssicher sind allerdings erst CPUs mit mindestens acht Kerne, da wir glauben, das Octa-Cores in ein bis zwei Jahren zum Standard bei der Spieleentwicklung gehören werden. Dies hat zwei Gründe: Zum einen entwickelt die Gaming-Branche Spiele immer häufiger Plattform-übergreifend. Und in der aktuellen Konsolengeneration von Xbox Series X und PS 5 sind – wie schon in den Vorgänger-Konsolen – Achtkerner von AMD verbaut.
Zum anderen senkt die vergleichsweise günstige Ryzen-7-Baureihe den Einstiegspreis und sorgt so für eine zunehmende Verbreitung von Achtkern-CPUs. Für knapp 300 Euro bekommen Sie beispielsweise schon die Octa-Cores AMD Ryzen 7 5800X oder den Intel Core i7-11700F – virtuelle Achtkerner ( 4 Kerne mit SMT, also 8 Threads) wie der Intel Core i3-10100F sind sogar schon für unter 70 Euro zu haben. Für Spieleentwickler lohnt es sich also zunehmend, Games für mehr als vier CPU-Kerne zu optimieren.
Außerdem bieten mehr Kerne einen weiteren wichtigen Vorteil: Sie können mehr Programme effizienter parallel nutzen, ohne dabei das laufende Spiel auszubremsen, beispielsweise mit Team-Speak zocken, Spotify-Playlists anhören oder im Second Screen Whatsapp-Nachrichten lesen und YouTube-Videos abspielen.
Autor: Michael Schmelzle, Head of Hardware & Testing
Michael “Michi” Schmelzle ist seit 1997 für die PC-WELT tätig und verantwortet das Hardware- und Testressort sowie als Mitglied von Team Hölle Projekte wie die Höllenmaschine. Seine Leidenschaft gilt allen Hardware-Themen — insbesondere wenn es ums PC-Gaming geht. #pcmr
Intel Core i5 13600K review
Our Verdict
The Core i5 13600K deserves to be at the heart of your next gaming PC build.
For
- Gaming performance close to a Core i9 12900K
- Multithreaded performance close to a Core i9 12900K
- Basically a Core i9
- Fairly efficient
- Cheaper 600-series platform available
Against
- Hotter and hungrier than the Core i5 12600K
- Slower than last-gen in some games
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The Intel Core i5 13600K is another mighty mid-range chip from Intel, and you can expect a major uplift in core counts even with this more parsimoniously priced Raptor Lake chip. Well-tuned to deliver high gaming frame rates, this is ultimately the chip most gamers should consider first for their next gaming PC.
Core i5 13600K specs
Cores (P+E): 6+8
Threads: 20
L3 Cache (Smart Cache): 24MB
L2 Cache: 20MB
Max P-core Turbo frequency (GHz): 5.1
Max E-core Turbo frequency (GHz): 3.9
P-core base frequency (GHz): 3.5
E-core base frequency (GHz): 2.6
Unlocked: Yes
Max PCIe lanes: 20
Graphics: UHD Graphics 770
Memory support (up to): DDR5 5600MT/s, DDR4 3200MT/s
Processor Base Power (W): 125
Maximum Turbo Power (W): 181
RRP: $319–$329
The fundamental hybrid architecture found in the Core i5 13600K is a continuation of the one introduced with Alder Lake and the 12th Gen, but with Raptor Lake there have been a few key improvements.
I go into those in greater detail in our Core i9 13900K review , but this is the headline upgrade: more cores.
The Core i5 13600K is a 14-core processor, made up of six Hyper-Threaded Performance-cores (P-cores) and eight Efficient-cores (E-cores), for a total of 20 threads. That’s four more E-cores than this chip’s predecessor, the Core i5 12600K , but don’t be fooled by the E-cores’s diminutive name and silicon footprint. Those four extra cores make for a significant increase in multithreaded performance.
The chip makes light work of Blender’s Junk Shop benchmark, putting in a significantly faster samples per minute pace than the Core i5 12600K it replaces. The Core i5 13600K is also 37% faster than the Core i5 12600K in the synthetic Cinebench R23 benchmark. But the even more surprising stat is that the Core i5 13600K is only 12% shy of the multithreaded score of the Intel Core i9 12900K .
The Core i5 13600K’s single-threaded Cinebench score? Exactly the same as a Core i9 12900K, actually.
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Alright, real-life performance won’t see the Core i5 13600K matching the Core i9 12900K in every regard, but it really does deliver something similar in gaming for a lot less money.
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Test rigs
Intel
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi
Storage: 2TB Sabrent Rocket 4.0 Plus
Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin II
PSU: Gigabyte Aorus P1200W
AMD
Motherboard: ASRock X670E Taichi
Storage: 1TB WD Black SN850
Cooler: Corsair h200i RGB
PSU: NZXT 850W
Shared
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 CL30 2x 16GB
Graphics card: Nvidia RTX 3080 10GB
In three out of six games I’ve tested, the Core i5 13600K matches the pace of the Core i9 12900K.
In one of those three, it actually outperforms the Core i9 chip. That’s Civ 6, which admittedly has become a bit of a cakewalk for the latest generation of processors from Intel and AMD. But it’s no less an excellent showing for the far cheaper CPU.
Speaking of AMD, the Core i5 13600K is looking increasingly impressive in the face of the competition. The Core i5 13600K beats the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X in all but a single game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and it doesn’t let up in more productivity/creative workloads, such as Blender and x264. The blend of P-cores and E-cores appears to be working a treat versus even Zen 4’s homogenous, and still mighty, core design.
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Even when it comes to power efficiency, which is usually not Intel’s forte, the Core i5 13600K’s more sensible clock speeds and core counts make for a much more efficient chip. It’s relatively similar in terms of power draw in our x264 benchmark to the Ryzen 7 7700X, and it generally doesn’t run as hot as the competition for that efficiency.
That said, it does draw more from the wall than its predecessor, the Core i5 12600K. Compared to the Core i9 13900K, however, it’s practically in a permanent eco-mode.
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The Core i5 13600K is made that much better by its price versus the competition and against the 12th Gen. It’s listed with a $319.00—$329.00 recommended customer price. Now, that is a great price for this sort of performance, but I should mention that may or may not exactly materialise on launch day. The on-shelf price may be upwards of that. But the thing to consider is that AMD seemingly has very little response to this chip with the existing Ryzen 7000-series lineup either way.
It would take a serious price cut to make the Ryzen 7 7700X the chip to buy at this price, and if the 7700X can’t do it, the Ryzen 5 7600X can’t either. Though the Ryzen 5 7600X is cheaper at $299, and so far there’s no Raptor Lake chip under $300, so I’m not dismissing the cheaper option entirely here.
Intel also has the holistically cheaper chip in the Core i5 13600K. I suspect some builders will find a way to spend a bucket load of cash on their motherboard and RAM, rather than taking the cheap 600-series/DDR4 option, but if you wanted to you could save a lot of money on Intel’s 600-series chipsets and more affordable RAM versus AMD’s newer and generally dearer AM5 chipsets and DDR5 memory.
That pricing disparity might not remain for the lifetime of these chips, but at launch it’s certainly a factor to consider. Both companies should have cheaper CPUs and chipsets available early next year to make life easier for budget builders, anyways.
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The Core i5 13600K is much more of an all-round powerhouse than I had expected it to be.
We’re once again seeing the best gaming chip come from the lower rungs of the stack with Raptor Lake. The Core i5 13600K delivers exceptional gaming performance in a sensibly priced package, delivering only a handful of frames less than the processors that fetch double the asking price.
For a gaming PC build in 2022/23, this is absolutely the chip I’d recommend to most.
But I’d go one further than that. The inclusion of four more E-cores turns this processor into a 14-core chip with the multithreaded performance to deliver in high-demand applications, and that makes it a great fit for streaming, content creation, editing, and more. The Core i5 13600K is much more of an all-round powerhouse than I had expected it to be.
So, if supply remains steady and the price sticks to the recommended figure, this is a shoe-in for the overall best CPU in 2022, and likely a good part of 2023, too.
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Best processors for gaming in 2022
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Processor is expensive. In order not to miscalculate with the choice, you need to know what to focus on. We did it for you, and compiled the TOP 15 best processors.
If you’ve decided to treat yourself and are thinking about buying a processor, congratulations, you’ve come to the right place. To choose a cool processor, you need to pay attention to the following features: socket, number of cores, overclocking, especially if you choose a processor for games. nine0003
We have selected for you the TOP 15 coolest processors that will please you with performance and characteristics.
Content
- 1 Intel Core i5-12600k
- 2 AMD Ryzen 5 5600x
- 3 Intel Core i9-12900K
- 4 AMD Ryzen 9 5950x
- 7 Intel Core i5-12400
- 8 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- 9 Intel Core i3-10100F
- 10 Intel Core i5-11400F
- 11 AMD RYZEN 5 2600
- 12 AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 13 Intel Core i7-11700KF
- 14 AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
- 3 5700.
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Intel Core I Intel Coreth The 12600K is one of the most popular gaming processors. The cost is quite budgetary and is about 27 thousand. The model is able to hold up to 38% of productivity, while reducing the load time. The processor has 12 cores, as well as about 20 threads, which allows you to run multiple complex tasks at the same time without worrying that everything will freeze. Streaming and extracting files happens at the same time. nine0003
An Intel Core i5-12600K contains a graphics processor. Therefore, you can forget about an additional video card. The main chip is capable of supporting 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 forward interface and an additional four lanes of PCIe 4.0 for a fast M.2 SSD port. This chip can function on the following boards: Z690,H670, B660 and H610. Also, the processor has quite a volumetric power of 150 W and low power consumption. The cores are capable of running at the following frequencies: 3.7 / 4.9GHz and 2.8/3.6 GHz.
So if you are looking for an inexpensive but functional processor, then this is a great option.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor is one of the leading processors among users. The success is justified by the fact that the model has the most powerful performance both in games and in demanding applications. 6 cores, there is a 12 thread chip that helps to provide average optimal performance.
Also from the distinctive characteristics can be distinguished: a distinctive increase in power, but the load is reduced; the ability to simultaneously perform some complex tasks without fear of overload; if you have 35 MB of cache, then the speed of the processor turns into unstoppable lightning; the base frequency is 3.7 GHz; clocked at 4.6 GHz, but if you factor in the right cooling, you can squeeze out even more power and performance; The chip operates at a TDP of 65W, which means that its operation is exceptionally quiet and inconspicuous. nine0003
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is compatible with 500 series motherboard, if you have it in stock, you can safely purchase this model and enjoy its excellent performance.
Intel Core i9-12900K
Continues the top of the most powerful processors — Intel Core i9-12900K. Of the obvious advantages, the following features can be distinguished: the ability to overclock the processor, increasing performance, but at the same time reducing the time for loading; 16 cores and 20 threads allow you to simultaneously perform complex and costly tasks that do not overload the processor; there is a graphics processor inside, so you don’t have to worry about buying an additional video card; able to support innovative and advanced technology, and support hyper-precision function; the chip is filled with 30 MB of cache memory. nineThe 0003
12900K delivers a maximum output of 125W PBP (base) and 241W MTP (peak). If you are thinking about purchasing this model, then you will need to buy a motherboard from the 600 series and an excellent cooler or specialized water cooling that will help the processor deliver maximum performance and power, both during games and during hard work.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a HEDT class processor, which means it’s a great fit for you if you own a high performance computer. nine0003
The model has 16 cores and 32, they do an excellent job of computing quite complex tasks.
The main advantages are: the ability to increase power, but at the same time reducing the main load; the ability to perform complex tasks simultaneously without losing productivity; 72MB of cache helps the processor run at top speed, but because of that, you need to enlist a good source for cooling and power supply.
If you decide to buy a processor exclusively for playing demanding games, then it is better to consider another option, and if you need a processor for serious and stressful work that needs to be done very quickly, then 9The 5950X will be a great option because of the cool chip and dedicated platforms. But do not forget about constant cooling, which will help in operation and productivity.
Intel Core i7-12700K
The Intel Core i7-12700K is an excellent value for money.
The main advantages include: the ability to increase productivity, but reducing the main load; 12 cores and 20 threads allow you to perform complex and time-consuming tasks at the same time; inside there is a specialized graphics processor, which allows you not to buy an additional video card. nine0003
The 12700K has 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. The chip is powered by 25 MB L3 cache and 12 MB L2 cache. In addition, the processor is able to support innovative and advanced technologies. Power is presented in 2 types: base — equal to 125 W PBP and peak — equal to 190 W MTP. However, in order for the processor to give maximum performance and activity, you need to buy a good cooler or a specialized cooler.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
If you’re looking to buy a solid gaming processor, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a great option. It will save money in your wallet and deliver outstanding performance. It is capable of pulling even the most demanding projects, editing videos and handling complex work.
Among the main advantages are: the ability to increase computing power, but at the same time reducing the main load; 12 cores and 24 threads allow you to simultaneously perform time-consuming tasks; 70 MB of cache helps the processor to perform super speed work, but because of this, you need to buy a specialized cooler or a good cooler. nine0003
9 The 5900X is mainly designed for a base frequency of 3.7 GHz and a boost of 4.8 GHz. However, during separate experiments and tests, the following indicators were revealed: the frequency reached 5.0 GHz. This means that the processor is able to pull the maximum performance during the passage of games.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X runs exclusively on 500 and 400 series motherboards.
Intel Core i5-12400
The Intel Core i5-12400 processor is in the category of budget but good models. Great for mid-range games. It has 6 cores, 12 threads and a unique Alder Lake architecture. If you use the right overclock, it is capable of delivering performance even higher than the popular Core i9 processor-11900K.
Among the main advantages are: an increase in overclocking during computing work and a decrease in the time period for downloads; 12 cores and 24 threads allow you to simultaneously perform time-consuming tasks without reducing the main performance; 70 MB of cache allows the processor to run at maximum super speed, however this requires a separate cooling cooler and a good power supply.
i5-12400 helps maintain good gaming performance but only works on 600 series motherboard.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X this model is getting wildly popular, so it is quite difficult to find it in stores, but if you succeed, you will hit the jackpot!
This processor can take performance to the next level with 4 cores and 8 threads. 3 3300X allows you to use mid-range and low-end graphics cards to the maximum. The processor has a Zen 2 architecture that pairs well with a clock speed of 3.8 GHz and overclocking to 4.3 GHz. nine0003
Among the main advantages are: the minimum price, distinctive overclocking for maximum performance, cool energy efficiency.
The processor is based on a motherboard from the B550 series. It is a new technological development, and is capable of supporting the PCIe 4.0 interface.
Intel Core i3-10100F
The Intel Core i3-10100F is a 14nm quad-core processor. This means that this model is part of the 10th generation line. nine0003
The base frequency is 3600 MHz, but thanks to Intel TurboBoost performance, the figure can jump up to 4300 MHz. This model is sufficiently cooled, so it does not require the purchase of a separate cooler. However, if you want to keep the heat down, you can get a simple boxed cooler. If you are building a PC yourself, you can use an inexpensive motherboard with LGA1200 socket support on an h510 or B460 chipset. Among the graphics cards, you can safely choose the level of GTX 1660 Super or RTX 2060. However, for playing demanding and powerful games, this may not be enough. nine0003
The main characteristics are the following indicators: no free multiplier and integrated graphics, TDP is 65 W, lithography: 14 nm.
Intel Core i5-11400F
The low cost Intel Core i5-11400F processor is part of the 11th generation lineup. The model has 6 cores and 12 threads. The manufacturing process is 14 nanometers. The base frequency is 2600 MHz, and the turbo is 4400 MHz. The processor has an initial level, so the multiplier is in a locked state. Power acceleration occurs without your help, on your own. Performance is enhanced with innovative TurboBoost technology. Dynamic frequency is guided by indicators of conditions of use. nine0003
This model continues the 10400F line, but brings a number of improvements and changes. For example, support for the 10400F and a memory module with a frequency of 3200 MHz have been added. The cache size has not changed its indicators, but the clock frequency inside the base has decreased and amounted to 2900 MHz. Heat dissipation remained the same — 65 watts. If you need extra cooling, you can enlist the help of a side cooler. The processor can work with RTX 3060 series graphics cards.
With RTX 3070 and 3070 Ti. This allows you to reduce the load power on the game card. nine0003
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Although the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor was introduced in 2018, its performance is still competitive. The processor is made on a 12-nanometer process technology, but with a locked multiplier. The frequency in the turbo is 3900 MHz, inside there are 6 cores and 12 threads. There is no integrated graphics. The cache has a level 3 and is 16 megabytes. And this is the same amount as is available in modern 11th generation processors. In terms of gaming performance, this model performs quite well, but if you like 2K or 4K quality, then be prepared for a full load. nine0003
To sum up, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a great buy for a mid-budget and base AMD build.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
A great continuation of the previous model, but with unique additions — AMD Ryzen 5 3600. Here is an improved 7nm process technology, but the performance is increased to 32 megabytes of cache. The frequencies significantly exceed their performance, so this model was able to outperform the 2600th by almost 30%.
In general, you can increase the processor power up to 4200 MHz. But if you are planning such an experiment, then don’t forget to enlist the support of a cooling cooler, the possibilities of a box cooler will not be enough here. The maximum frequency of RAM that the 5 3600 can support has increased to 3200 MHz. The processor is suitable for assemblies of the pre-maximum level. But if you have cards from the RTX 3060, RX 6600 XT or even RTX 3070 series, then you can count on a cool gaming computer that can handle even FullHD and 2K quality. nine0003
Intel Core i7-11700KF
The Intel Core i7-11700KF has 8 cores, unlocked multiplier, and the highest frequency that the model can reach in turbo mode is 5000 MHz. However, despite such power, it is quite voracious and demanding. TDP is 125W. The power dissipation for cooling must be at least 150 watts. There is also another build option in which the multiplier is in a locked state, so the maximum frequency is 4900 MHz.
The main difference between them is the performance, which is 10-15%. It will pull the 11700KF series graphics card perfectly, especially if your build is RTX 3090 or 3080 Ti.
Other characteristics include: socket — LGA1200, lithography is 14 nm, threads 16 and no integrated graphics card.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
If you’re looking for a big boost in performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is your best bet. After all, the main advantage of the 7 5800X is the increased energy efficiency due to the 7-nanometer process technology and the L3 cache increased to 32 megabytes. However, if you are dealing with the same type of tasks of medium complexity, then you will not notice a difference in performance with the 11700KF. There will also not be a strong difference in the draw of gluttonous games, FPS remains the same. nine0003
The processor is right for you if the focus of your work is on multitasking, which requires maximum output.
The main characteristics are: socket — AM4, lithography is 7 nm, cores 8, main threads 16, the base frequency is 3.
8 GHz, and the frequency in turbo mode is 3.8 GHz, there is no built-in graphics editor.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Rounding out our list of the best processors is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G. Powered by Boxed Processor, has 8 cores, 16 threads, 4MB cache, unlocked multiplier, built-in cooling system that improves performance and helps avoid overheating, maximum frequency is 4.6GHz, can withstand temperatures up to 95 degrees, socket — Socket AM4. The main segment of use is desktop computers. The processor has a built-in graphics editor — Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) 2000 MHz, 512 shaders, which distinguishes it from other models. Inside is one of the most powerful assemblies.
If you like excellent resolution in games, then we can please you, the card is able to stretch even 2K, but the frame rate is individual. For example, the processor is able to pull out the famous game The Witcher with a resolution of 2K and 20-25 frames, and if you take Full HD at the same resolution, the frame rate will be 33-40.
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When shopping for the best gaming processor, you need to balance the performance and features you need in your PC. After that, focus and compare what you want with the budget.
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TOP-10 popular processors on hotline.ua (July 2021)
When choosing a processor, you always want to get the best option for your tasks with the best price / performance ratio. We offer to consider the ten most popular models for desktop PCs on our market. This rating is dynamically formed based on the number of views of specific CPU models by hotline.ua visitors and transitions to the pages of online stores over the past 14 days. Let’s see which models more often than others fell into the focus of potential buyers in the middle of summer 2021. nine0003
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- 1 1. AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 2 2. Intel Core i7-10700K
- 3 3. AMD Ryzen 5 5600x
- 4 4 4. Intel Core i5-10400f
- 5 5. AMD RyZen 9 5950x
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900x - 7 7. Intel Core i5-11400
- 8 8. Intel Core i3-10100f
- 9 9. AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
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The Ryzen 5 3600 has returned to the top position in the processor popularity rating. There is nothing surprising or unexpected to admit this. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 chip offers such an attractive price/performance ratio that even with more advanced CPUs coming out, this favorite with a successful history is still very much in demand. nine0003
Some price hikes a few months ago knocked this model off its pedestal for a while, but subsequent systematic price cuts put the Ryzen 5 3600 back in first place. Curiously, the Tray version without a standard cooling system turned out to be the most popular. Obviously, in the ~$200 chip category, price plays an important role. The retail Box variant, which is offered at ~$20 more, is in less demand.
Second position behind the Core i7-10700K.
Even after the release of the 11th generation Core chips, Intel’s previous generation processors are in demand. Of course, this does not apply to the entire line, but only to individual models. The increased interest in the Core i7-10700K is easy to explain. First of all, this is an initially good 8-core 16-thread chip with an unlocked multiplier and activated graphics. nine0003
A very good discount added value to this CPU. The retail price of this model since its release in Ukraine has been at $450, but now these chips can be purchased for ~$320. Of course, if for the sake of economy you are ready to close your eyes to the color and degree of officiality of the supplies. According to our tests, the Core i7-10700K is somewhat inferior in performance to the Core i7-11700K, but the previous generation chip also has its advantages — it is more economical and now costs much less. nine0003
The Ryzen 5 5600X, of course, found its place in the top of the CPU popularity. A rather high starting price in retail held back the popularity of this 6-core model of the Vermeer family.
Zen 3 chips received a noticeable boost in terms of performance per clock (up to + 19% IPC), but with the release of these processors, AMD abandoned the “more affordable alternative” principle.
The retail price of this processor stayed at $350+ for quite a long time, which is generally uncharacteristic for 6-core processors, especially from AMD. With a slight decrease in price, the processor began to fall into the focus of interests of lovers of balanced solutions more often. However, the cost is still important, because Tray-versions for ~$310 are somewhat more popular than the retail version for ~$330. nine0003
Intel’s most affordable 6-core processor is still one of the most attractive mid-range chips, especially when it comes to choosing a CPU for a gaming system. At the peak of popularity, the retail price of the Core i5-10400F dropped to $160.
At the beginning of the summer the price rose unpleasantly to ~$210, but the current ~$180 seems to be quite an adequate payment for the proposed level of performance.
Recall that versions of Intel processors with the “F” index in the model name indicate deactivated integrated graphics. In these cases, the purchase of a discrete graphics card is mandatory. nine0003
The 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X suddenly burst into the top ten most popular mid-summer processors with a good result. The flagship of the AMD desktop line is now, without any reservations, the most productive CPU for desktop systems. Obviously, the 32-thread model is of interest to users who probably know how to efficiently use the resources of such a processor. It is likely that such chips may be part of the ultimate gaming assemblies, but in such an environment they are more likely to look like a fashion attribute «for all the money.» nine0003
The real capabilities of the Ryzen 9 5950X are revealed in the tasks of processing media data, rendering and other multi-threaded processor calculations, which for some reason cannot be shifted to the shoulders of a graphics adapter. In the spring, the cost of this CPU soared to $1400, but now the price has rolled back to its previous levels, so when buying a 16-core processor, you will definitely be able to meet $1000.
If a powerful processor is needed, but there is about $650 to buy a CPU, then a 12-core Ryzen 9 may be a good option5900X. If you look at the graph with the dynamics of offers, then in the first half of spring it was very problematic to acquire this chip. Single sellers took advantage of the situation by raising the cost of the CPU to $900+, but already in May the situation with availability improved markedly, and the price returned to its current levels.
The justification for such a purchase depends entirely on the tasks used. For a gaming system, such a chip will be somewhat redundant, but if the increased number of cores / threads helps to save time for the execution of existing work, then the costs will quickly pay for themselves. Recall that, as in the case of the top model, in the retail package Ryzen 9The 5900X is offered without a cooler. An efficient cooling system will require additional costs.
The only representative of the new line of Rocket Lake chips for LGA1200 in the current TOP-10 popular processors is the junior model of the series — Core i5-11400.
Although the 11th generation Intel Core desktop chips remained on the 14-nanometer process technology, they received a new architecture with significantly improved performance per clock, as well as support for PCI Express 4.0.
Interest in the new line of chips is held back by a slightly higher cost and incompatibility with mainstream motherboards based on the previous generation chipsets (Intel h510/B460). However, on the updated platform, even chips with locked multipliers can be significantly accelerated by removing the limitation on the thermal package in the boost. For details, see our Intel B560 motherboard review. nine0003
At the beginning of this year, the cost of the 4-core Core i3-10100F (4/8; 3.6/4.7 GHz) dropped to $100, and at that price it really was an offer that was hard to refuse. For a while, this model even managed to top the CPU popularity rating on hotline.ua. In the spring, the selling retail price of this chip soared to $160, which had a noticeable effect on consumer interest.
Now the cost of the Core i3-10100F has rolled back to $130, allowing it to return to the top ten most popular desktop CPUs. The large-scale spring update of Intel processors did not actually affect the segment of entry-level models. In this class, the manufacturer introduced only minimally accelerated versions of Comet Lake, offering + 100-200 MHz. A potential replacement for the Core i3-10100F is the Core i3-10105F (4/8; 3.7/4.4 GHz), which is already available for ~$140. nine0003
Despite the generally high cost, virtually all key AMD Vermeer chips are listed in the top ten most popular CPUs on hotline.ua. Processors with Zen 3 architecture perform well, regardless of the nature of the loads. They cope well with multi-threaded tasks as expected, and internal optimizations have significantly improved single-threaded performance.
It’s unusual to see that even in games top Intel chips can be catching up. The 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X strikes a good balance for a progressive desktop platform, although it’s still a bit pricey (~$480).
If the system is used not only for games, then the costs will be justified, if entertainment is a priority, then the Ryzen 5 5600X is often not inferior to the more expensive model. nine0003
As you can see, relatively inexpensive AMD 8-core processors from the previous generation are still popular. The Ryzen 7 3700X is now available for $300+ and offers good multi-threaded performance.
Out of habit, I would like to add that this is the most affordable chip on the market with a functional configuration of 8/16, but it is already appropriate to recall the Core i7-10700K, which can now be bought for the same money. And in such a version, a lot will already be decided at the level of personal preferences, especially if the system is more often used for multi-threaded applications. In games, the Intel chip will definitely have an advantage, which is also equipped with integrated graphics, and in the current conditions this is also an argument.
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Results
This is how the processor TOP-10 turned out as of the beginning of July 2021.
The rating changes dynamically, its current state can always be tracked independently in the appropriate section, remembering to specify sorting «by popularity».
Along the way, we note several interesting models that also arouse interest, but at the time of preparation of the material were outside the top ten. First of all, this is the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (6/12; 3.7/4.2 GHz) — a hybrid 6-core AMD Renoir chip with Zen 2 architecture, equipped with a fairly powerful Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. APU is also not accidental. Against the backdrop of an acute shortage and very high cost of discrete video cards, any solution with an “embedded” has additional value. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G not available for retail sale. Initially, the chips were available only to manufacturers of finished systems, but over time they appeared in consumer markets. However, the APU can only be purchased in the Tray variant, and the number of available offers is very limited. Immediately before the publication of the material, they completely disappeared from the sale.
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The increased demand for processors with integrated graphics is also evidenced by the fact that the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G (8/16; 3.6/4.4 GHz) was one step away from the top ten. Despite the fact that this is by no means a cheap chip (~$380), the hybrid APU is popular among those who intend to do without a video card. Of course, such models can also be used with a discrete adapter, but in this case there is no point in overpaying for an integrated GPU.
For connoisseurs of integrated solutions, AMD announced new models at the last Computex 2021, finally made on the basis of the Zen 3 — 9 architecture0257 Ryzen 5 5600G (6/12; 3.9/4.4 GHz) and Ryzen 7 5700G (8/16; 3.8/4.6 GHz). This time the APUs will also be officially presented in retail, and should be on sale on August 5th. The processors of the Cezanne family will still be equipped with Vega (GCN) graphics, so, alas, you should not count on a noticeable increase in fps here.
But the increase in computing performance should be tangible.
Among the popular models from AMD, it is worth highlighting the still relevant Ryzen 5 1600 AF (6/12; 3.2/3.6 GHz). The upgraded 6-core processor is one of the most affordable in its class, and therefore is often used for assemblies, including entry-level gaming systems.
Judging by the dynamics of requests, there is a growing interest in the new Core i7-11700K (8/16; 3.6/5.0 GHz). Intel has been able to significantly improve the performance per clock (IPC) in the Rocket Lake family of chips, however, to cool the top 8 cores, you will need a very efficient cooling system.
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In general, despite the fact that the 11th generation Intel Core desktop chips have been on the market for more than three months, the blitzkrieg here clearly failed. Some models are of increased user interest, but, judging by the popularity ratings, many prefer the more affordable chips of the previous generation (Comet Lake).
