Best processors on the market 【2020】?

Choosing among the best processors on the market Intel or AMD may not be an easy task, you must choose a unit that is according to the rest of your team and that suits your needs. In the market we find a multitude of processors with prices ranging from 70 euros to approximately 1000 euros, to help you in your choice we have prepared this guide with the best models for each need. This will make it easier for you to know which models are hitting the strongest today.

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Differences between processors

The most obvious differences when acquiring a new processor are the number of cores and the frequency at which they operate. In a simple way we can say that each core is a brain of the processor, it is the area in which all calculations and operations are performed and therefore the more cores a processor has, the more powerful it will be. You can think that the greater the number of cores the better a processor will be, this is so although if you are not going to take advantage of anything it will serve you apart from leaving you unnecessary money and greater energy consumption.

Intel has HyperThreading technology that makes each core able to handle two threads of information, in this way more work is done and the performance of the system is improved. Using HyperThreading technology, the operating system detects each of the processor's physical cores as two logical cores. AMD has SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading) technology that is very similar to Intel's HyperThreading.

Another main variable is the frequency of the processor, this is measured in GHz and the higher it is, the more calculations each core of the processor will be able to do in a given time. So we can think that a 4 GHz quad core processor will do twice as much work as a 2 GHz quad core processor, this is not exactly the case but it is a good approximation. This way, a 4 GHz dual core processor will be approximately as powerful as a 2 GHz quad core processor.

Compare all processors by number of cores and frequency

Something that we have to be clear about is that the comparison between the number of cores and frequency can only be done between processors from the same manufacturer and even better if they are from the same family, although the latter is not so relevant due to the slight improvement that is being seen. in the last generations.

The two manufacturers of PC processors are Intel and AMD, both use very different technologies (microarchitecture) so they are not comparable in number of cores and working frequency. Intel cores are more powerful and do more work than AMD cores running at the same frequency. With the arrival of Ryzen processors, the difference has been reduced a lot, but today Intel is still more powerful.

So a 3GHz quad-core Intel processor will be slightly more powerful than a 3GHz quad-core AMD processor. Long gone is the era of FX where AMD needed nearly twice the MHz to match Intel.

Once we have made a general explanation about the processors we are going to see the best models on the market by price range.

Best RANGE TOPE processors (Use Workstation)

If your budget is very large and you need a very powerful computer to work or you can simply indulge yourself, your choice is the highest ranges of Intel and AMD with socket LGA 2066 and TR4 respectively. These are the most powerful domestic platforms available today, with the consequent counterpoint that their price is very high, both in the processors and in the required motherboards. Of course you will need a motherboard according to what these processors ask for so they can give their best.

Processor name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X	Intel Core i9-10980xe	Intel Core i9-10940X	Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	Intel Core i9-10920X	Intel Core i9-10900X
Process	7 nm	7 nm	14 nm	14 nm	12nm	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen 2	Zen 2	Cascade Lake	Cascade Lake	Zen +	Cascade Lake	Cascade Lake
Cores / Threads	32/64	24/48	18/36	14/28	16/32	12/24	10/20
Base frequency	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz	3.0 GHz	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz
Turbo Boost Max	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz	4.7 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB	128 MB	24.75 MB	19.25 MB	32 MB	19.25 MB	19.25 MB
L2 Cache	16 MB	12 MB	18 MB	14 MB	8 MB	12 MB	10 MB
Memory	Quad DDR4	Quad DDR4	Quad DDR4	Quad DDR4	Quad DDR4	Quad DDR4	Quad DDR4
Socket	sTRX4	sTRX4	LGA 2066	LGA 2066	TR4	LGA 2066	LGA 2066
TDP	280 W	280 W	165W	165W	180 W	165W	165W

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970x 4.5GHz 128MB L2 Processor Box

• Under nda 26.11.2019

2, 208.47 EUR Buy on Amazon

AMD's masterpiece for the next generation of high-performance processors for mega-tasking and rendering. A block made up of 4 silicons that add up to no less than 32 physical and 64 logical cores with the new Zen 2 7nm architecture. With this, the IPC and the Infinity Fabric bus have been significantly improved, now supporting 3200 MHz memories and 72 PCIe 4.0 lines. There's nothing better for enthusiastic level desktops for now, just waiting for that 64/128 that could be a panacea.

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960x 4.5GHz 128MB L2 Processor Box

• Under Nda 26.11.2019High quality productResistant and with functional design

1, 508.95 EUR Buy on Amazon

We have been fortunate to try this one and the sensations it has left us have been spectacular. It is not the most powerful, but the solvency it has shown to have placed it well above Intel's X and XE processors today. A CPU that has also proven quite cool even with single-block air coolers like our Noctua. And in this case, the consignment has not shown any problem in the working frequencies as it happened with the Ryzen 3000, so we have its maximum performance without any problem.

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To learn more visit AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X review

Intel Core i9-10980xe

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This is what Intel has best for its keen platform, a CPU that sticks with the 14nm manufacturing process but with revised Cascade Lake architecture that improves both the IPC and its overclocking capabilities. The performance however is close to the previous i9-9980XE, due to the low base frequency with which we have it available. It will be at 4.6 - 4.9 GHz where it demonstrates everything it is capable of, since it supports significant frequency increases, but it does prepare a good liquid cooling of 280 or 360 mm because it heats up quite a lot at these frequencies.

Something that has been spectacular is its decrease in price, Intel is not going to climb the bush with an AMD unleashed, and we will have this powerful CPU for "only" 1099 euros, much less than the Threadripper 30000.

To learn more, visit the Intel Core i9-10980XE review

Intel Core i9-10940X

Intel Core i9-10940X processor 3.3 GHz Box 19.25 MB Core i9-10940X, Core i9 X Series, 3.3 GHz, LGA 2066, PC, 14 NM, i9-10940X Buy on Amazon

The one we have just below is this 10940 with a count of 14 physical and 28 logical cores as the best performance / price option. Although it does not reach the performance of the Threadripper 3000, Intel presents a great option for its high-performance platform at a fairly good price for what it will be able to offer us. Its base frequency amounts to 3.3 GHz and the maximum remains at 4.6 GHz with the same good overclocking capacity as the top model.

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

AMD 2950X Ryzen ThreadRipper - Processor (4.4 GHz and 40 MB Cache) Color Black

• 4.4 ghzCache 40 mbTdp 180 w

1, 107.08 EUR Buy on Amazon

It is currently AMD's second most powerful processor, a 1- core, 6-core, 32-thread monster based on AMD's Zen architecture. All these cores operate at a base speed of 3.5 GHz and a turbo speed of 4.4 GHz, as we see many cores are not a problem for this little gem to reach very high frequencies. Its features are completed with 32 MB of L3 cache, a four-channel memory controller and a 180W TDP.

Intel Core i9-10920X

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For just over 750 euros we have the 12-core configuration that again raises the base frequency to 3.5 GHz, something that we think would be the most logical for the top range that we have seen before. Intel fights AMD with variety, and therefore we have a range of 4 processors to suit the consumer, always with more cores than those that make up the LGA 1151 platform.

Intel Core i9-10900X

Intel Core i9-10900X 10-core X-series processor with 3.7 GHz (up to 4.7 GHz with Turbo Boost 3.0, LGA2066 X299 Series 165 W)

• 10 cores / 20 threads 3.7 ghz (up to 4.7 ghz with turbo boost 3.0) Lga2066 165 wBx8069510900x processor

659.90 EUR Buy on Amazon

Finally we come to what would be the most discreet model so to speak, with its 10 core and 20 thread configuration that we would love to test and compare with a CPU that carries a lot with us such as the i9-7900X. For users who need a CPU with a large rendering capacity and at the same time high FPS rates without reaching the previous budgets, we believe that it is an excellent option today.

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Best high-end processors

We go down one step and come across the favorite choice of gamers and users on a large budget. We enter what we can consider as the high-end platform for the bulk of the population with very powerful chips that even outperform the previous platform in video games due to their higher operating frequencies. Here the new AMD Ryzen 3rd generation and 7 nm manufacturing process will take center stage. They are CPUs that have between 8 and 16 cores that outperform the most powerful Intel processors, so they are ideal for multitasking, rendering and gaming above all.

Processor name	Ryzen 9 3950X	Ryzen 9 3900X	Ryzen 7 3800X	i9 9900K	i7 9700K	i7 8700K	i5 9600K	i7-9800X
Process	7nm	7nm	7nm	14nm	14nm	14nm	14nm	14nm
Architecture	Zen2	Zen2	Zen2	Coffee Lake	Coffee Lake	Coffee Lake	Coffee Lake	SKL-X
Cores / Threads	16/32	12/24	8/16	8/16	8/8	6/12	6/6	8/16
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
(Turbo Boost Max 3.0)	4.7 GHz	4.6 GHz	4.5 GHz	5.0 GHz	4.9 GHz	4.7 GHz	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB	64 MB	32 MB	16 MB	12 MB	12 MB	9 MB	16.5 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB	6 MB	4 MB	2 MB	2 MB	1.5 MB	1.5 MB	8 MB
Memory	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Quad DDR4
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 2066
TDP	105 W	105 W	105 W	95 W	95 W	95 W	95 W	140W

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

AMD Ryzen 9 3950x Retail (AM4 / 16 Core / 4.70GHz / 70MB / 105W) 100-100000051WOF

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851.00 EUR Buy on Amazon

This will be AMD's new flagship for its AM4 desktop gaming platform. The truth is that they have done an excellent job maintaining the AM4 socket for these powerful Ryzen 3000. If the performance of the 3900X is already at the level of the enthusiastic range Intel, this CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads worked at no less than 4, 7 GHz could put the blue giant in serious trouble, and his i9-9900K as far as FPS is concerned, because in pure performance it remains light years away.

Keep in mind that in this TDP 105W CPU we do not have the thermal solution included, so we will have to invest in a high-end air sink or liquid cooling. AMD has not risked it in this regard.

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X - Wraith Prism fan processor

• DT RYZEN 9 3900X 105W AM4 BOX WW PIB SR4Es of the AMDEs brand of great quality

482.98 EUR Buy on Amazon

The new generation of AMD processors is already a reality, processors that bring with them the new manufacturing processor in 7nm for their cores and an architecture based on chiplets, that is, a silicon dice system with 8 cores each that is They add on a substrate to form CPUs with different core counts.

AMD has released the Ryzen 9 family as the highest configuration with a 12-core count and 24-wire processing worked at 3.8 GHz base frequency and 4.6 GHz boost mode, which is a lot for this large number of cores. In addition, it has a huge 64 MB L3 cache and support for RAM memories of up to 3200 MHz. In our results during its analysis it delivered a performance far superior to CPUs like the Intel i9-9900K in both multicore and monocore, so the new AMD architecture has hit the nail on the head.

To learn more, visit the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X review

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X and 3700X

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, Processor with Heatsink… 354, 00 EUR Buy on Amazon

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, Processor with Heatsink… 317.08 EUR Buy on Amazon

Nor should we forget the AMD Ryzen 7, which in this case we have two versions, the 3800X and the 3700X, in them, only changes the frequency at which their cores work. It is simply the natural upgrades of the previous generation 2700X, with nowhere 8 core and 16 thread count , and thus a single 32MB L3 cache chiplet mounted on the substrate.

In the 3800X version its cores work at 3.9 GHz and 4.5 GHz in base frequency and boost, while in the 3700X version it has been decreased to 3.6 GHz and 4.4 GHz respectively. Consequently, its TDP has also changed, from 105W for the more powerful version, to 65W for the more decaffeinated version. Without a doubt there are two CPUs that are going to give a lot to talk about for budgets that do not give for the Ryzen 9, with performances that also exceed the 9900K and almost equal to the 3900X.

To learn more, visit the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X review

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel Bx80684I99900K Intel Core I9-9900K - Processor, 3.60Ghz, 16 MB, LGA1151, Gray

• Ninth generation intel core i9 9900k processor with eight cores With intel turbo boost max 3.0 technology, the maximum turbo frequency this processor can reach is 5.0 ghz. Having 8 cores allows the processor to run multiple programs simultaneously without slowing down the system. Memory Specifications: Maximum memory size (depends on the type of memory): 128 GB; Memory types: DDR4-2666; Maximum number of memory channels: 2; Maximum memory bandwidth: 41.6 GB / s; Compatible ECC Memory: No

479.22 EUR Buy on Amazon

This is the first processor for the LGA 1151 (Z390) socket with 8 cores and 16 threads of execution (Hyper Threadring) at 3.6 GHz base that with Boost goes up to 5 GHz. Its characteristics continue with 16 MB of Cache L3 and a TDP of 95W. It has long been the most powerful processor for gaming equipment until the arrival of the Ryzen. A processor that is currently at a relatively good price, and ideal for high-end configurations and users who prefer the Intel platform.

To learn more, visit the Intel Core i9-9900K review

Intel Core i7 9700K

Intel BX80684I79700K - INTEL Core CPU I7-9700K 3.60GHZ 12M LGA1151 BX80684I79700K 985083, Gray

• Ninth Generation Intel Core i7 9700K processor with eight cores, With Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology, the maximum turbo frequency this processor can reach is 4.9 GHz. This processor also supports dual channel DDR4-2666 RAM and uses 9th generation technology.

404, 74 EUR Buy on Amazon

Intel's new Core i7 Coffee Lake processor, consisting of eight cores and eight threads that operate at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz, although it is capable of reaching 4.9 GHz under turbo mode, this makes it the best processor for video games on the market. The L3 cache increases to 12 MB and the TDP remains at 95W, demonstrating excellent energy efficiency.

To learn more, visit the Intel Core i7 9700K review

Core i7 8700K

Intel Core i7-8700K - Processor (8 generation Intel Core i7 processors, 3.7 GHz, 12MB Smart Cache, PC, 14 nm, 8 GT / s)

• 3.70 GHz frequency Number of processor cores: 6Cach: 12 MB SmartCache Maximum memory size (depends on memory type): 128 GB Memory types: DDR4-2666

485.00 EUR Buy on Amazon

The most powerful processor from the previous generation of Intel. Consisting of six cores with HyperThreading at a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz and a maximum power consumption of 95W, its performance is very slightly below the i7 9700K. Like all K models, it has an unlocked multiplier that will allow us to overclock, that is, increase its operating frequency to improve its performance.

To learn more, visit the Intel Core i7 8700K review

Intel Core i5 9600K

Intel bx80684i59600k - CPU Intel Core i5-9600k 3.70ghz 9m lga1151 bx80684i59600k 984505, Gray

• 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9600k processor with six cores 9600k 3.7GHz base speed and up to 4.6GHz turbo from factory Compatible with Intel Z390 and Z370, H370, B360, H310 motherboard

243.17 EUR Buy on Amazon

This is the processor that takes over from the Core i5 8600K, maintains its same configuration of 6 cores and 6 threads. It runs at a base speed of 3.7 GHz and can reach 4.6 GHz under turbo. It also has 9MB of L3 cache and a 95W TDP.

Intel Core i7-9800X

INTEL Core I7-9800X CPU 3.80GHZ 16.50M LGA2066 BX80673I79800X 999AC3

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Also the CPU of the LGA 2066 platform deserves to be on this list in its own right. While the rest of this architecture no longer makes sense with the 10th generation i9s, this is presented as a good option for gamer users and content creators who do not want to invest in more expensive processors and new X299X boards. The advantage in this respect to the i9-9900K, is that it supports Quad Channel, and has more cache memory to increase its capacity not so much in gaming, but in rendering.

Better mid-range processors (smart choice for gamers)

In this section we wanted to introduce the models that, even though they are lower in performance than the previous ones, have a very good price and great performance to assemble high-performance gaming equipment. If your budget is not too high, and you want a team to play absolutely all the latest, with these processors you can do it without problems. The new generation of AMD Ryzen processors are also present, completely displacing the previous 2600 and 2600X for obvious reasons.

Processor name	Ryzen 5 3600X	Ryzen 5 3600	i5 8400
Process	7 nm	7 nm	14nm
Architecture	Zen2	Zen2	Coffee Lake
Cores / Threads	6/12	6/12	6/6
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	3.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
Turbo Boost Max	4.4 GHz	4.2 GHz	4.0 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB	9 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB	1.5 MB
Memory	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4
Socket	AM4	AM4	LGA1151
TDP	95 W	65 W	65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - Wraith Spire Fan Processor

• DT RYZEN 5 3600X 95W AM4 BOX WW PIB SR2a It is from the AMDEs brand of great quality

213.67 EUR Buy on Amazon

A very balanced processor, just like that of the generation, with a total of 6 cores and 12 threads to offer excellent performance in everything we put on top. Its maximum frequency has increased to 4.4 GHz and the base to 3.8 GHz, its consumption being only 95W so it will be very cool.

Its cache characteristics have increased to those 32 MB L3 for its corresponding chiplet and 3 MB of cache L2. Like its older siblings we have native support for 3200 MHz of RAM and support for the PCIe 4.0 bus. We can anticipate that, along with what we will see now, it will be the most attractive option on the market for players, due to its great performance and price.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - Wraith Stealth Heatsink Processor (35MB, 6 cores, 4.2GHz speed, 65W)

• Default tdp / tdp: 65 w Number of cpu cores: 6 Max boost clock: 42 ghz Thermal solution: wraith stealth pci express version: pcie 40 x16

186, 38 EUR Buy on Amazon

It is a very similar processor to the previous one except for having lower operating frequencies. It maintains a 6-core, 12-wire configuration at a 3.6Ghz base and 4.2GHz maximum frequency, along with a 65W TDP that makes it one of the most energy efficient processors. It is praise how AMD has raised the frequency of all its new processors to more than 4 GHz. A great success for your new gaming equipment along with the X570 chipset and that will become the TOP sales… although beware, because there is no need to update your platform, since as always AMD offers backward compatibility.

Intel Core i5 8400

Intel Core i5-8400 - Processor 8 generation Intel Core i5 processors, 9M Cach, up to 4.00 GHz, 2.8 GHz, Socket FCLGA1151, PC, 14 nm

• Brand Intel, Desktop Processor Type, 8th Generation Core i5 Series, Intel Core i5-8400 Name, Model BX80684I58400 CPU Socket Type FCLGA1151 (300 Series), Core Name Coffee Lake, 6-Core Core, 6-Core Threads operating speed 2.8 GHz, maximum turbo frequency up to 4.0 GHz, L3 cache 9MB, manufacturing technology 14nm, 64-bit support S, Hyper-Threading support No Memory types DDR4-2666, Memory channel 2, Support technology Virtualization S, Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics, Graphics Base Frequency 350 MHz, Graphics Maximum Dynamic Frequency 1.05 GHz PCI Express Revision 3.0, Maximum Number of PCI Express Lanes 16, Thermal Design Power 65W, Heat Sink and Fan Included

229.27 EUR Buy on Amazon

For many, the most interesting processor of the new Coffee Lake family due to its excellent price-performance ratio. With its six cores at a speed of 2.8 GHz / 4GHz it offers a level of performance that is almost on par with the Core i7 of previous generations, all with a TDP of just 65W so it consumes very little power. It reaches 9 MB of L3 cache.

Mid-range processors in no man's land

Here we have some mid-range models that, to this day, do not make much sense, since the succession of generations has left them a little behind. However, they may be worth it if we take good offers or opportunities just as you will see them now, they will be a good option to update our equipment if we have a motherboard compatible with the socket that these processors mount. We must emphasize that its performance is good both for games and for other purposes, although, of course, we consider that there are better options for similar prices.

Processor name	i7 7740X	i5 7640X	i3 8350K
Process	14nm	14nm	14mn
Architecture	Kaby Lake-X	Kaby Lake-X	Coffee Lake
Cores / Threads	4/8	4/4	4/4
Base Clock	4.3 GHz	4 GHz	4 GHz
Turbo Boost Max	4.5 GHz	4.2 GHz	-
L3 Cache	8 MB	6 MB	8 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB	1 MB
Memory	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4
Socket	LGA 2066	LGA 2066	LGA 1151
TDP	120 W	112 W	91 W

Intel Core i7 7740X

Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series processor

• Cach: 8 MB SmartCache, bus speed: 8 GT / s DMI3 4-core, 8-wire processor 4.3 GHz frequency. 4.5 GHz turbofrequency Support DDR4-2666 type memory (2 channels) Support 4K resolution (4096 x 2304 pixels) a 60 Hz

280.00 EUR Buy on Amazon

The Core i7-7740X is one of the surprises of Intel's LGA 2066 platform, unlike the previous three it is based on the Kaby Lake architecture and is, in essence, a Core i7-7700K without the integrated graphics and with a greater overclock margin, at least in theory when having a TDP of 112W. It is a quad-core processor with eight processing threads at a base frequency of 4.3 GHz and a turbo frequency of 4.5 GHz. It is a very fast processor for tasks that require an average number of threads and very high frequencies, for example, games.

To learn more, visit the Intel Core i7 7740X review

Intel Core i5 7640X

Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series processor

• Cach: 6 MB SmartCache, bus speed: 8 GT / s DMI3 4-core, 4-wire processor 4 GHz frequency. 4.2 GHz turbofrequency Support DDR4-2666 type memory (2 channels) Support 4K resolution (4096 x 2304 pixels) a 60 Hz

168.65 EUR Buy on Amazon

Another great surprise has been the first Core i5 processor for the Intel HEDT platform, something that many users do not understand but that is sold as a simple option to enter the platform and then make the leap to a much more powerful processor. The Core i5-7640X complies with a 4-core, 4-wire configuration that operates at a base frequency of 4 GHz that amounts to a maximum of 4.2 GHz under turbo. Its TDP is also 112W.

To learn more, visit the Intel Core i5 7640X review

Intel Core i3 8350K

Intel Core i3-8350K - Processor (4.00 GHz, 8 generation Intel Core i3 processors, 4 GHz, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), PC, 14 nm)

• 4 GHz frequency Number of processor cores: 4Cach: 8 MB SmartCache Compatible with: Intel B360 Chipset, Intel H370 Chipset, Intel H310 Chipset, Intel Q370 Chipset and Intel Z370 Chipset

173, 69 EUR Buy on Amazon

Core i3 8350K is a new quad- core and four-wire processor at a speed of 4 GHz under the new Intel Coffee Lake architecture, it is the second Core i3 processor offered by Intel with the multiplier unlocked for overclocking making it a very interesting alternative for video game fans.

It has 8MB of L3 cache and a 91W TDP. Its only sin is a price that makes it meaningless since the Core i5 8400 is practically worth the same and offers two extra cores, in its favor the possibility of overclocking.

Best processors on a tight budget

Because the poor also have the right to play and enjoy a PC with remarkable performance. Here we already enter the dual-core processors from Intel and the AMD options become more important since their main attraction is a great value for money. And as we know, the high frequency at which AMDs work makes it very good to play, especially now with the two new APUs that it releases.

Processor name	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 3 3200G	i3 8100	Ryzen 3 1200
Process	12nm	12nm	14 nm	14nm
Architecture	Zen +	Zen +	Coffee Lake	Zen
Cores / Threads	4/8 + 11 GPU	4/4 + 8 GPU	4/4	4/4
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.1 GHz
Turbo Boost Max	4.2 GHz	4 GHz	-	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB	6 MB	8 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB	1 MB	2 MB
Memory	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDr4
Socket	AM4	AM4	LGA 1151	AM4
TDP	65 W	65 W	65 W	65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, Wraith Spire Heat Sink Processor (4MB, 4 Core, 4.2GHz Speed, 65W)

• Default tdp / tdp: 65 w Number of cpu cores: 4 Max boost clock: 42 ghz Thermal solution: wraith spire Express pci version: pcie 30 x8

204.99 EUR Buy on Amazon

AMD has also deeply renovated its APUs with two new models that replace the previous 2400G and 2200G respectively. This way there will be almost no CPU with 14nm in your favorites list, since these models have dropped to 12nm. In this case we will focus on the Ryzen 5 3400G APU, which maintains its multithreading SMT technology to deliver 4 cores and 8 threads, but yes, now the IHS is soldered to the DIE.

Its frequency has increased to 3.7 GHz base and 4.2 GHz in turbo mode while maintaining 4 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB of L2. AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics with 11 cores containing 704 stream processors are also used to deliver 44 ROPs and 16 TMUs. Some graphics worthy for a low-end gaming PC we could say.

AMD Ryzen 3 3200G

AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, Wraith Stealth Heat Sink Processor (4MB, 4 Core, 4GHz Speed, 65W)

• Default tdp / tdp: 65 w Number of cpu cores: 4 Max boost clock: 4 ghz Thermal solution: wraith stealth pci express version: pcie 30 x8

93.99 EUR Buy on Amazon

We go down one step and we have the 3200G model, which decreases in its thread count to 4/4, due to the loss of support for SMT. This CPU also features 12nm FinFET and IHS soldered lithography, along with a fairly high frequency of 3.4 GHz on base and 4 GHz in turbo mode, consuming about 65W.

The graphics generation used in this APU is the Radeon Vega 8, lowering the level of the previous model a little. We have 8 graphics cores working at 1.1 GHz and a count of 512 DirectX 12 compatible shading units.

Intel Core i3 8100

Intel Core i3-8100 3.6GHz 6MB Smart Cache Box - Processor (3.6 GHz, PC, 14 NM, i3-8100, 8 GT / s, 64 bit)

• Intel brand, desktop processors, 8th generation Core i3 series, name Intel Core i3-8100, model BX80684I38100 Socket CPU type LGA 1151 (Series 300), basic name Coffee Lake, quad-core cores, 4-wire, operating frequency 3, 6 GHz, L3 cache 6MB, 14nm manufacturing technology, 64-bit support S, Hyper-Threading support No, DDR4-2400 memory types, Memory Channel 2Support for virtualization technology S, integrated graphics card Intel UHD Graphics 630, frequency Basic 350 MHz graphics, max graphics. Dynamic Frequency 1.1 GHz PCI Express Revision 3.0, Maximum PCI Express Lanes 16, Thermal Design Power 65W, thermal heatsink and fan included

116.45 EUR Buy on Amazon

The most interesting of the Intel Core i3 Coffee Lake. It maintains a quad-core, four-wire configuration that runs at a speed of 3.6 GHz and offers sensational performance for its price. It has 6 MB of L3 cache and a TDP of 65W.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

CPU AMD AM4 RYZEN 3 1200 4X3.4GHZ / 10MB Box

• Processor Base Frequency: 3.1 GHz. Turbo Processor Frequency: 3.4 GHz. Number of Processor Cores: 4 Processor Cache: 10MB

49.99 EUR Buy on Amazon

The humblest processor in the new Zen architecture, it maintains the same quad-core, four-wire configuration , but at base and turbo frequencies of 3.1 GHz and 3.4 GHz. Despite this, it offers very good performance thanks to its 8 MB of L3 cache and a TDP of only 65W.

To learn more, visit the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 review

The cheapest processors

If you are simply looking for a working computer you will like to know that both Intel and AMD currently have very cheap processors that are capable of offering very decent performance. If you use your computer to surf the internet, watch movies, write emails and office tasks like Word and Excel, this is your choice. You can also run the odd old game to entertain yourself, of course.

Processor name	Pentium G5600	Athlon 240GE and 220GE	Athlon 200GE	Pentium G4560	Celeron G4900
Process	14nm	14 nm	14nm	14nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake	Zen	Zen	Kaby Lake	Coffee Lake
Cores / Threads	2/4	2/4	2/4	2/4	2/2
Base Clock	3.9 GHz	3.5 / 3.3 GHz	3.2	3.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB	4 MB	3 MB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 KB	1 MB	1 MB	512 KB	512 KB
Memory	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDR4	Dual DDr4
Socket	LGA 1151	AM4	AM4	LGA 1151	LGA 1151
TDP	54 W	35W	35 W	53 W	54 W

Intel Pentium G5600

Intel BX80684G5600 - Processor, Color Blue

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One of the cheapest Intel processors, consisting of two cores with HyperTheading technology, which operate at a frequency of 3.9 GHz and with a consumption of only 54W. Of course it also includes integrated graphics so you do not need to buy a dedicated graphics card and you can mount a computer for a price that can even be less than 300 euros. Its price is approximately 80 euros.

AMD Athlon 240GE and 220GE

AMD Athlon 240GE 2-Core 4-Thread Processor with… 83.52 EUR Buy on Amazon

AMD Athlon 220GE 3.4Ghz - Dual Core Processor 53.75 EUR Buy on Amazon

Before the new Ryzen generation, AMD expanded its catalog of basic APUs with two new models that basically increased its performance compared to the 200GE with an increase in its frequency. These two CPUs have Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics with three 1000 MHz cores and a shader count of 192. This configuration is exactly the same in all three models.

As for their differences, we have a fixed and also locked frequency of 3.3 GHz for the Athlon 220GE and 3.5 GHz for the Athlon 240GE, which in our analysis, we saw that the benefits increased considerably with respect to the model that we will see continuation. Although the truth is that between them there is very little difference in both performance and price. A detail by AMD is that it has SMT with 2 cores and 4 threads in all of them.

To learn more, visit the AMD Athlon 220GE and 240GE review

AMD Athlon 200GE

AMD Athlon 200GE 3.2GHz 4MB L3 Box - Processor (AMD Athlon, 3.2 GHz, Zcalo AM4, PC, 14 NM, 200GE)

• Processor family: AMD Athlon Processor frequency: 3.2ghz Number of processor cores: 2 Processor socket: socket am4 Component for: PC

45.99 EUR Buy on Amazon

The Zen architecture has also brought many benefits to the lower end, one of them is the Athlon 200GE, a very modest processor with only two cores and two threads but that conserves the blood of a Zen and is capable of providing excellent performance for day-to-day tasks for a price of laughter. It runs at a fixed speed of 3.2 GHz with a TDP of just 35W.

To learn more, visit the AMD Athlon 200GE review

Intel Pentium G4560

Intel - pentium g4560 processor - Dual Core - 3.50ghz - Socket lga1151-3mb Cache - HD Graphics 610

• Brand Intel, desktop processor type, Pentium series, name Pentium G4560, model BX80677G4560 CPU socket type LGA 1151, core name Kaby Lake, dual core, 4-threaded, 3.5 GHz operating frequency, cache 3 MB L3 14nm manufacturing technology, 64-bit support, Hyper-Threading support, integrated Intel HD Graphics 610 graphics Graphics base frequency 350 MHz, maximum dynamic graphics frequency 1.05 GHz Thermal Design Power 54W, heat sink and fan included

123.00 EUR Buy on Amazon

This Intel Pentium G4560 is a very interesting processor for those who have a really low budget. It offers a great result with the breakthrough price from the day it was released until today. It has a base frequency of 3.5 GHz, 3 MB of L3 cache, two cores and incorporates 4 threads of execution (HyperThreading), all with a very low TDP of only 54W.

With this CPU we can run relatively new games from about 2 years ago, so with a good graphics we can even have a cheap game station.

To learn more, visit the Intel Pentium G4560 review

Intel Celeron G4900

Intel Celeron G4900 3.1GHz 2MB Smart Cache Box - Processor (3.10 GHz), Intel Celeron G, 3.1 GHz, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), PC, 14 NM, G4900

• New computers are faster and have more features than computers from a few years ago. Buy and check how far they have come. Buy and check how far they have come.

54, 48 EUR Buy on Amazon

We can not ask for more from a processor of only 50 euros. This Intel Celeron works at a frequency of 3.1 GHz, it has two cores and a 2 MB L3 cache. It is a Coffee Lake architecture processor of only 54 W TDP, so consumption will be minimal. Ideal for Z370 chipsets, it supports PCI Express 3.0 so that we can place a graphics card and play games online at the Counter.

It has a built-in graphics chip capable of playing multimedia content in 4K, so it is a really cheap processor and with many possibilities for small multimedia equipment and office work.

Conclusion about the best processors

As we have just seen, choosing one of the best processors on the market will not be an easy task. Since there is currently a wide range of options to choose from. We have great options from both Intel and AMD that will always suit our needs. Remember that you can visit our forum if you need us to help you choose a processor or any other component for your new PC.

We believe that today buying an AMD Ryzen is the smartest option in every way. An excellent performance, a good number of cores to multitask and above all a spectacular price. We don't understand this absurd rise in prices from Intel, but if your budget is tight, choose AMD Ryzen that will not disappoint you.

The main innovations in the last update have been the new AMD Ryzen 3000 processors, with their full range existing so far that surpass Intel CPUs and some AMD APUs with great performance and even better price for multimedia and even gaming equipment.

After seeing all the best processors on the market, we leave you some comparisons and our two most famous configurations with all of them.

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