Top CPUs 2023

AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X is another big step forward for AMD. The improved boost algorithms add to Ryzen's performance advantage in heavily-threaded applications, while the increased frequency and reduced memory latency provide a boost to a wide range of workloads. AMD delivered on the pricing front, too, and the bundled LED cooler and storage tiering software adds to the value.

Right now, Ryzen is proof that AMD is back on form. Although it hasn’t knocked Intel off the top spot for outright performance – and certainly not for single-core applications – it has set new standards for value and efficiency. It will surely prompt game and app developers to optimise their software for eight-core chips, and there is certainly more performance to come from Ryzen. If you’re thinking of buying or building a high-end PC right now, a Ryzen 7 chip is the obvious choice.

We would recommend Ryzen 7 1800X for desktop and heavy workloads, such as rendering and workstation applications, but it isn’t as competitive with a diverse range of game titles. Ryzen sets a low pricing bar, and the addition of the new Zen microarchitecture and SMT yield an impressive performance improvement over AMD’s previous generation products.

A fantastically powerful multi-threading CPU, offering a genuine step-change over and above the current PC platforms. available.

The Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 5 7600X bring the Zen 4 architecture and new connectivity, like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. The Ryzen 9 7950X slots in as the overall performance champ for PCs, while the Ryzen 5 7600X is unquestionably the fastest gaming chip on the market for $300.

The Intel core i5-13600K is definitely the best value gaming CPU available in the market which not only performs well in the gaming department but its a relatively overall better performance making it hard to ignore the proposal. If you have a heart for core i9 13900k, that is another perspective, but this little master is very well equipped to handle your daily needs and drive your gaming and general needs in an efficient and effective manner.

ZEN4 is the future, make no mistake about it. We have fast CPUs from AMD scaling quite well, even in single-core performance. Suppose we ignore the thermal thing and take the manufacturer’s word for it. In that case, this platform is your future-proof investment, particularly from the next generation of CPUs that will likely be compatible with the new sockets for the next 5 years. Overall, Ryzen 7 7700X rises and shines. It is almost a well-balanced processor out there for gaming & gaming or the heavy workload. The only thing AMD may need is to re-evaluate the pricing of the new platform coupled with DDR5 memory, and they are good to go.

The 12th Generation "Alder Lake" Core i7-12700K handily outperforms its "Rocket Lake" predecessor and stands up to competing AMD CPUs. Its toughest competition is its Core i5 kin.

If you're willing to accept lower fidelity and a limited selection of titles, AMD's Ryzen 7 5700G brings unbeatable 1080p and excellent 1280x720 gaming to iGPUs. However, its less expensive sibling, the Ryzen 5 5600G, is a better value.

The Ryzen 5 5600G steals the show with a stellar price-to-performance ratio that provides up to 96% of the iGPU gaming performance of its more expensive counterpart, but for 30% less cash.