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Best CPUs (2026)

We analyzed 79 publications across 157 models to find the best cpus.

#1Also Great
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
6 expert reviews$446
91
Outstanding
High gaming performance
High IPC and boost
Power efficiency
High price
No bundled cooler
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#2Also Great
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
$329
Strong gaming performance
Efficient power consumption
High price
91
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#3
Best for most
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i5-12600K
$230
Good value
Good performance
High power consumption
89
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#4
Low cost
Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i3-12100F
$75
Good value
Strong gaming performance
No integrated graphics
89
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#5
Upgrade pick
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
$700
Excellent gaming performance
Good value
High price
88
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