Top CPUs 2023

Unleash the power of your computer with our meticulously curated selection of top-rated CPUs. We analyze reviews and ratings to bring you the best CPU options available in the market. Whether you're a gamer, a content creator, or a professional in need of high-performance computing, our collection includes CPUs to suit your specific requirements. From multi-core processors for intensive tasks to energy-efficient options for everyday computing, our Top Picks ensure exceptional speed and reliability. Explore our selection and find the perfect CPU to optimize your computing experience and unlock new levels of performance.

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The six-core Intel Core i7-8700K processor proves the company can do more with fewer cores than AMD Ryzen – bonus: this chip overclocks like a champ.
-- As reviewed by TechRadar
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The Ryzen 5 3600 is an excellent 65W chip for small form factor enthusiasts, packing quite the punch in a small thermal envelope. After simple one-click overclocking, it offers nearly the same performance as its more expensive counterpart, but at a $50 discount. That makes the Ryzen 5 3600 the uncontested value champ in its price range.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The Core i7 13700k packs an impressive performance punch. It can easily outperform the last gen’s topper and challenge the likes of the Ryzen 7 7900X. This goes to show the class and performance that this new SKU packs, all thanks to the new architecture benefits. This CPU sits nicely between the i9 13900k and i5 13600k. When we tested the Core i5 13600k, we found that it is easily a best-value gaming CPU from the blue camp. That still holds, but if you want to cash in the extra performance over the gaming, then the Core i7 13700k, with its might and glory yet, is the one.
-- As reviewed by Tech4Gamers
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The Ryzen 3 3300X should be a top CPU contender for anyone building a fast, but budget-conscious, AMD AM4-based gaming desktop (or a content-creation PC) equipped with a dedicated video card.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
90
The 64-core 128-thread Threadripper 3990X is a highly-specialized processor that provides incredible performance in a narrow cross-section of workloads, but at a very attractive price point given its capabilities.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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AMD's Threadripper 3970X is the new uncontested leader in both price and performance on the highest end of the HEDT segment.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
90
If you thought AMD was done upending the processor market in 2019, hold its drink: The Ryzen 9 3950X redefines what a CPU under $800 can do in multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Out of the box, the Ryzen 5 3600X is the best processor in its price range for gaming and productivity. AMD throws in support for PCIe 4.0, superior power efficiency, an auto-overclocking tool, and capable bundled cooler, making the Ryzen 5 3600X the best mid-range processor on the market.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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With more cores and threads than its chief like-priced Intel competitor, AMD's Ryzen 9 3900X is an excellent 12-core beast of a CPU to power a high-end gaming rig or a multimedia editing station.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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For the vast majority of people doing every day tasks, this CPU would be massive overkill. The latest generation Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 will provide more than enough performance for content creators and gamers alike, and even if you did decide to buy yourself a Threadripper for these tasks, you wouldn’t notice enough of a performance increase the justify the price. However, for those of us who require massive amounts of CPU power for those giant workloads, the Threadripper is not only the most powerful choice but also the best value. While it may be surpassed by Intel’s Core i9 in the lighter multithreaded tasks, the price difference and performance boost across the heavier workloads make it well worth the price.
-- As reviewed by TechAdvisor