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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Intel's entry-level Core i3-10100 CPU requires an all-new motherboard platform to install, and our sample chip's performance numbers are far enough below AMD's competing Ryzens to stifle most of its four-core appeal.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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AMD's first-generation "non-X" Ryzen processors were universally hailed as budget champions. That changes with the company's 2000-series CPUs, though. Its Ryzen 7 2700 is only $30 cheaper than the 2700X. Given a choice between them, we'd rather have the flagship's great performance and capable bundled cooler for a few dollars more.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The AMD FX-9590 is an eight-core, overclock-ready processor that offers some of the best performance available, provided you have the requisite hardware.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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AMD's Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 5 4500 are based on an aging design that isn't competitive with Intel's potent Core i3-12100/F, losing by large margins in gaming and other important performance criteria. You should look to more well-rounded previous-gen Ryzen alternatives or a modern Intel chip.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Intel’s Core i9-9900KF lacks integrated graphics, but includes all of the other features you get from Core i9-9900K, including eight cores, high frequencies, and a solder-based thermal interface material for improving cooling performance. Like its counterpart, the Core i9-9990KF is the fastest mainstream processor on the market. But unless it lands on shelves at a significant discount, you're better off waiting for the -9900K to enjoy better availability.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Intel launched the 13th gen Raptor Lake processors on September 27 with availability on October 20. The CPUs have been widely praised to offer great performance while costing less than the competition. 3DCenter has aggregated launch review results of Raptor Lake CPUs from several different publications to offer a holistic view of Intel’s new processors.
-- As reviewed by NotebookCheck
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If we could only choose between the Prime X299-Deluxe and today’s alternative competitor, we’d pick Asus.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The Ryzen 5 1600 brings six cores and twelve threads at a great price point that places it in direct contention with Intel's four-core Kaby Lake lineup.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The Ryzen 5 1500X offers a competitive price point and a good mix of characteristics, particularly if you're willing to invest some time in tuning. Gaming remains a soft spot in the Ryzen series, but a bit of tuning provides a good bang-for-the-buck option against comparable locked Intel Core i5's.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware