Processor
by AMD
An 8-core Zen 5 chip with a 65 W default power limit.
The Ryzen 7 9700X is an eight-core Zen 5 processor that ships with a 65 W default power limit, which keeps it cool and quiet even on modest coolers.
AMD later added a 105 W mode in the BIOS for more multithreaded performance. For gaming-focused builds, the X3D chips are faster, but the 9700X is efficient and well rounded.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K · $394 ($35 more)
A 20-core Arrow Lake chip for gaming and creator builds (the 265KF is the same chip without integrated graphics).
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X · $399 ($40 more)
An 8-core Zen 4 processor from AM5's launch.
Intel Core i5-13600K · $319 ($40 less)
The 14-core Raptor Lake chip that set the bar for mid-range gaming CPUs in 2022.
Intel Core i5-14600K · $319 ($40 less)
A 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor and a favourite for mid-range gaming builds.
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