Best CPUs According to 64 Experts

Updated Mar 27, 2026

Best for most

Intel

Core i5-12600K

$185

critic score

89

based on 8
critic reviews

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AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

$600

critic score

91

based on 8
critic reviews

Low cost

Intel

Core i5-12400F

$123

critic score

88

based on 5
critic reviews