Processor
by AMD
A 6-core Zen 3 processor that powered a generation of AM4 gaming builds.
The Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core Zen 3 chip that powered a generation of AM4 gaming builds, and it ships with AMD's Wraith Stealth cooler.
It is still a good budget base for 1080p and 1440p gaming, especially used or paired with DDR4 you already own. AM4 owners chasing more gaming performance can step up to the 5700X3D on the same board.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X · $299
A 6-core Zen 4 chip and a popular start to an AM5 gaming build.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K · $309 ($10 more)
A 14-core Arrow Lake processor for mainstream LGA 1851 builds.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X · $279 ($20 less)
A 6-core Zen 5 processor for mainstream AM5 gaming builds.
Intel Core i5-13600K · $319 ($20 more)
The 14-core Raptor Lake chip that set the bar for mid-range gaming CPUs in 2022.
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