Best Processors 2025
Compare the top 19 processors with detailed specs, expert reviews, and side-by-side comparisons. Find the perfect choice for your needs.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Zen 4 gaming CPU: 8C/16T, 4.2–5.0 GHz, 104MB Total Cache, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0. 120W TDP. Cooler not included.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Zen 4 flagship CPU: 16C/32T, 4.2–5.7 GHz, 144MB Total Cache, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0. 120W TDP. Cooler not included.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Zen 4 value CPU: 6C/12T, 3.8–5.1 GHz, 38MB Cache, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0. 65W TDP. Wraith Stealth included.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Zen 5 flagship CPU: 16C/32T, 4.3–5.7 GHz, 80MB Cache, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0. 170W TDP. Cooler not included.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Zen 4 APU: 8C/16T, 4.2–5.1 GHz, 24MB Total Cache, Radeon 780M iGPU, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0. 65W TDP. Wraith Spire included.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Zen 3 gaming CPU: 6C/12T, 3.7–4.6 GHz, 35MB Total Cache, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0. 65W TDP. Wraith Stealth included.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Zen 3 powerhouse: 12C/24T, 3.7–4.8 GHz, 70MB Total Cache, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0. 105W TDP. Cooler not included.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Zen 3 value CPU: 6C/12T, 3.6–4.2 GHz, 19MB Total Cache, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 3.0. 65W TDP. Wraith Stealth included.
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285K
Core Ultra 9 (Series 2): 24C/24T (8P+16E), 3.7–5.7 GHz, 76MB Total Cache, LGA1851, DDR5, PCIe 5.0. 125W TDP. Cooler not included.
Intel Core i9-14900K
14th Gen Flagship: 24C/32T (8P+16E), up to 6.0 GHz, 68MB Total Cache, LGA1700, DDR5/DDR4, PCIe 5.0. 125W/253W. No cooler.
Intel Core i7-14700K
14th Gen i7: 20C/28T (8P+12E), up to 5.6 GHz, 61MB Total Cache, LGA1700, DDR5/DDR4, PCIe 5.0. 125W TDP. Cooler not included.
Intel Core i5-14600K
14th Gen i5: 14C/20T (6P+8E), up to 5.3 GHz, 44MB Total Cache, LGA1700, DDR5/DDR4, PCIe 5.0. 125W TDP. Cooler not included.
Intel Core i5-13600K
13th Gen i5: 14C/20T (6P+8E), up to 5.1 GHz, 44MB Total Cache, LGA1700, DDR5/DDR4, PCIe 5.0. 125W TDP. Cooler not included.
Intel Core i5-12600K
12th Gen hybrid CPU: 10 cores (6P+4E), 16 threads, max 4.9 GHz. Unlocked. Supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5/DDR4. 125W base. No cooler.
Intel Core i5-12400F
12th Gen 6-core CPU (P-cores only). 2.5–4.4 GHz, 18MB L3 Cache. Supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5/DDR4. 65W base. No iGPU. Includes Intel Laminar RM1 Cooler.
Intel Core i3-12100F
12th Gen 4-core CPU (P-cores only). 3.3–4.3 GHz, 12MB L3 Cache. Supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5/DDR4. 58W base. No iGPU. Includes Intel Laminar RM1 Cooler.
Intel Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245K
Arrow Lake unlocked CPU: 14 cores (6P+8E), 14 threads. Max 5.2 GHz. 24MB L3. Supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM). NPU included. 125W base. No cooler.
Intel Core i9-12900K
12th Gen flagship: 16 cores (8P+8E), 24 threads, max 5.2 GHz. Unlocked. Supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5/DDR4. 125W base, 241W turbo. No cooler. UHD 770.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Zen 3 8-core CPU. 3.4–4.6 GHz, 36MB Cache. AM4, DDR4-3200, PCIe 4.0. 65W TDP. No iGPU. No cooler. High-value AM4 upgrade.