Throw in the support for PCIe 4. AMD's APUs are the best processors to drop into your rig if you're not going to use a discrete graphics card, but still want a modicum of gaming performance out of your system. That makes this a chip that's almost up there with the best of the Ryzen series CPUs in processing power, but with the graphical grunt to deliver p gaming on low settings in some seriously demanding titles.
At the same time, you wait for discrete graphics cards to be available and without compromising too heavily on your system performance in the meantime. The issue is that, as the G is a monolithic design rather than chiplet, there are some performance differences compared to the standard Ryzen 7 X, a straight eight-core, thread CPU without graphics.
It also lacks PCIe 4. But it's still an excellent all-around AMD processor and a handy option when graphics cards are still so rare. While gaming resolutions run from p to 4K, we largely test at p. We've also used high-end G. Again, this is to eliminate any potential bottlenecks and let the CPUs reach their maximum performance. Liquid cooling was used on all CPUs, though for stock performance, we saw zero difference between that and the box coolers on those parts that included cooling.
Alder Lake is the most recent platform to be released, and currently we only have a few Z motherboards, which appear to be on the pricey side.
Unless you're desperate for the still slightly awkward Intel PCIe 4. This is a rather loaded question. AMD has held the top spot for a long time, with its Zen architecture making for some incredible leaps in performance, but Intel has stolen the crown with its Alder Lake family, specifically the Core i5 K.
The fact that it's a completely new kind of Hybrid CPU is almost by the by, it's just a really strongly performing chip. It's worth remembering that most games are GPU-limited, which means the graphics card is the limiting factor in terms of performance, and you would likely see the same essential frame rates with either CPU manufacturer when a discrete graphics card is used.
This is especially true as you up the resolution, with 4K having little between the top chips. The honest answer is: no.
Overclocking your processor is not necessarily the risky move it once was, but equally, the benefits of doing so have drastically dropped in recent times.
When we're talking about gaming performance, having a slightly higher clocked CPU can make a bit of a difference, but arguably your graphics card will be the part that limits the speed of your system. There is also the point that overclocked CPUs create more heat, require more intensive and expensive cooling solutions, need those coolers to work harder, and are, therefore, often louder.
For us, overclocking your CPU to gain real-world performance benefits is not something we'd recommend most PC gamers do. CPUs contain caches designated as Level 1, 2, and 3, with L1 being the fastest and smallest and L3 being the slowest and largest.
Clock speed - The speed at which a CPU can execute instructions, measured in hertz. A processor with a 3. Clock speed is one of the most critical factors for determining performance in games and workload functions.
Heat sink - A cooling solution for PCs that utilize fans or liquid cooling active or aluminum radiators passive that rely on convection to regulate a component's temperature. Hyper-Threading SMT - Intel terminology for a tech that allows a processor to handle two sets of instructions 'threads' simultaneously.
LGA is used on Intel sockets with pins as part of the socket. A BGA socket is when the processor is permanently soldered to the motherboard, typically on a laptop. TDP - Thermal design power, the maximum amount of heat a system or chip can produce that the attendant cooling system is designed to deal with under workload. This term can apply to PCs as a whole, GPUs, CPUs, or nearly any other performance component that generates heat and is in large part an indicator of how much power a part draws.
Thread - A thread refers to a series of CPU instructions for a specific program. Turbo Boost - Intel technology that allows processors to run at higher clock speeds under demanding loads. AMD also supports turbo or boost clocks, and we use the terms interchangeably regardless of CPU vendor. Alan has been writing about PC tech since before 3D graphics cards existed, and still vividly recalls having to fight with MS-DOS just to get games to load. He fondly remembers the killer combo of a Matrox Millenium and 3dfx Voodoo, and seeing Lara Croft in 3D for the first time.
However, they only have two cores and are not close to the recommended Core i and Core i in performance. The G is the latest Pentium Gold processor.
Pentium Silver chipsets, like the N, are laptop processors and are only well suited to the basics. If the jump to an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 does not cost too much, make that jump. Celerons are the weakest Intel processors, and are not recommended in general.
Laptops with these processors are usually noticeably slow. You are better off spending a little more on at least a Pentium Gold in a desktop build. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct. We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work.
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While nearly all recent AMD chips are overclockable to some extent, if you want to dial up an Intel chip, you'll have to pay extra for one of its K-series processors which don't come with coolers. And remember, even if you do get all the right equipment, you could still get a chip that doesn't overclock well.
Or worse if you don't know what you're doing, you could damage your CPU or shorten its lifespan by pushing too much voltage through it. If you're looking at a spec sheet for a given CPU, you'll see a lot of numbers.
Here's what to look out for. You shouldn't pay too much attention to cache size, because it's hard to equate to real-world performance, and there are more important factors to consider. IPC is not usually listed as a spec and is usually measured through benchmark testing, so the best way to learn about it is to read our CPU reviews.
The answer to this question really depends on your regular computing tasks. Higher clocks translate to quicker responsiveness and program load times though RAM and storage speed is key here as well. Higher clock speeds also mean single-threaded tasks like audio editing and certain older applications can happen faster.
Many popular games are still lightly threaded. But many modern programs can take advantage of lots of cores and threads. If you do lots of multitasking or edit high-res videos, or do other complex, time-consuming CPU-heavy tasks, you should prioritize the number of cores.
When shopping for the best gaming CPU, you'll want to balance performance and features with your PC budget. Our tips and picks below will help you choose the best CPU for gaming. But for detailed help on picking the best processor for your gaming rig, you can check out our CPU Buying Guide. Intel feature dives deep and comes up with a winner. If you're looking for the fastest gaming chip on the market, you need to look at our review of Intel's new Alder Lake chips. That type of performance will pay off in all manner of productivity applications.
If you're looking for snappy performance in lighter fare, it's also the uncontested leader in x86 single-threaded performance. Coupled with the snappy single-threaded performance, this is the mainstream gaming chip to beat.
We found that the duo has the fastest integrated GPU on the market, offering nearly twice the performance of Intel's integrated graphics. The G could also slot in as a temporary solution for enthusiasts that can't find a graphics card at reasonable pricing during these times of severe graphics cards shortages.
We also recently tested the Ryzen 3 G , but that chip remains OEM-exclusive, meaning that you can't buy it at retail. At launch, AMD's Zen 3-powered Ryzen processors took the lead as the fastest gaming CPUs on the market, but Intel's Rocket Lake chips tightened the race and actually took the lead in the mid-range, as you can see with the Core i So as you can imagine, it won't be long before we have the full scoop on performance. We also maintain a list of best CPUs for workstations , for those who frequently tackle high-end content creation, or other tasks that benefit from high core counts.
Higher-end chips benefit the most from the best thermal paste , so check out our guide if you're shopping for a new processor. But if you're after the best gaming CPU, you're in the right place.
If your main goal is gaming, you of course can't forget about the graphics card. So be sure to check out Best Graphics Cards page, as well as our GPU Benchmarks Hierarchy to make sure you have the right card for the level of gaming you're looking to achieve. You can see some of those numbers in the charts above, including overclocked performance results marked as PBO for AMD processors.
This group of results comprises only the chips that have passed through our newest test suite, while the tables in our CPU benchmark hierarchy include rankings based on past CPU benchmarks, and also include breakdowns of single- and multi-threaded performance across a broad spate of processors.
Finally, the pricing in the charts above represents MSRPs. Given the current state of chip shortages, you likely won't find many of these chips at these prices at retail. Coupled with the snappy single-threaded performance, this is the gaming chip to beat.
The K comes with six threaded P-cores that operate at 3. That's paired with 20MB of L3 and 9. The chip supports 16 lanes of the leading-edge PCIe 5.
Most gamers will enjoy the lower price and comparable performance of DDR4, but you can step up to the more expensive DDR5 if you need access to more memory throughput. The K comes with a maximum power rating of W, but the chip sucks significantly less power than its prior-gen counterpart while delivering much more performance in gaming.
The lowered power consumption allows the chip to work well with a wide variety of standard air and water coolers, but you'll need to make sure your model supports the LGA socket. Speaking of which, you'll also need a new series motherboard for the processor, and Z models are currently your only option. You can find a wide selection of high-end models that support DDR5 memory, and although you'll only find lower-end and mid-range DDR4 motherboards, there's still plenty of selection available.
The AMD Ryzen 5 X takes the top spot in the gaming PC market with a solid blend of Intel-beating performance in both gaming and application workloads. The Ryzen 5 X even beats the Intel Core iK at gaming, which is an incredible feat given its price point. Not to mention that it's the most power-efficient desktop PC processor we've ever tested. That makes the X an incredibly well-rounded chip that can handle any type of gaming, from competitive-class performance with high refresh rate monitors to streaming, while also serving up more than enough performance for day-to-day application workloads.
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