In the budget category ($ 100 – $ 150) experts chose Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600, noting that for a PC without a video card, Ryzen 5 8600G or 5600G are suitable.
The leader in the mid-range segment ($200 – $300) was the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, which provides excellent gaming performance. Its competitor is the Intel Core i5-14600K. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is recommended for AM4 systems.
Leading the $300 to $400 category is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is ideal for powerful GPUs. The alternative is the Intel Core i7-14700K.
Experts noted that among flagships (over $ 400) the best solution for games is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. For universal tasks, Intel Core i9-14900K is recommended despite its high power consumption.
Source: Ferra

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