Processor
by AMD
An 8-core Zen 4 processor from AM5's launch.
The Ryzen 7 7700X is an eight-core Zen 4 processor from AM5's 2022 launch, now often found discounted.
It is a capable all-round chip for gaming and everyday multithreaded work. It does not include a cooler, and like other Zen 4 parts it is designed to run warm under load, so a mid-range tower cooler is a good match.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K · $394 ($5 less)
A 20-core Arrow Lake chip for gaming and creator builds (the 265KF is the same chip without integrated graphics).
Intel Core i7-14700K · $409 ($10 more)
A 20-core Raptor Lake Refresh chip that added four efficient cores over the 13700K.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X · $359 ($40 less)
An 8-core Zen 5 chip with a 65 W default power limit.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D · $449 ($50 more)
The first 3D V-Cache gaming CPU, and still the classic upgrade for AM4 boards.
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