This processor continues its momentum by remaining a benchmark in the field of gaming. Between its high in-game performance and its ability to handle heavier tasks in multicore, it easily sidesteps its competitors, which were already struggling to match the previous generation of AMD processors. If you are setting up a Gaming configuration, it is THE model to get.

The 3300X is AMD’s answer in the lower ranges. It is positioned as an excellent solution to replace the aging Ryzen of the 2000 series with its many advantages, namely: good versatility, interesting power for the game and a quality / price ratio. The only small downside comes from its single-core capabilities which are still inferior to Intel’s but, honestly, the difference is so small that it doesn’t show up.

For many years, Intel has taken advantage of its dominance in the market to offer extremely efficient single core processors without innovating. AMD has managed to bridge the chasm with Ryzen by optimizing its models to the maximum to make the most of the various features. The Ryzen 9 5900X continues to follow this revolution, initiated with the previous version.

This i3 is an interesting offer for those who want to set up a correct configuration at a low price. It will be particularly suitable for gamers thanks to a higher level of single core performance than the AMD models of the same range. For a minimal price, it almost manages to keep up with the Ryzen 5 3600 on this point. However, in terms of versatility, it will be much more limited.

The 11600K takes over from the 10600K, already recognized for its in-game capabilities. It remains, in our view, Intel’s most relevant proposal in terms of quality / price ratio. It manages to compete with AMD’s proposition in terms of in-game performance but fails to catch up with it in the application area. It remains a very correct solution even if it is necessary to keep an eye on the increasing power consumption compared to the previous generation.

This new version takes up the torch of the very good 10700K by offering high level performance. It is even more interesting than the i9-11900K in terms of price / performance ratio. However, Intel persists in asking for a high price, which makes it much less relevant than its AMD competitors which are, as a bonus, much more versatile. It is also limited to 8 cores, which has a negative impact on its application performance.

Honorable Mention:

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: The multitasking monster. If you are regularly faced with heavy tasks or requiring a high number of concurrent processes, then the Ryzen 7 5800X is perfect for you. Thanks to its high number of cores and its advanced management, it has a fairly high potential which places it at the level of the Ryzen 5 5600X in the game but surpasses it for all tasks requiring more computing power. Like its little brother, it easily rules out competition from Intel.

How To Choose The Best Processor for PC Gaming?

At the present time, it is difficult to make a choice to acquire a processor as there are so many models on the market and they are evolving at such high speed.

For many years, Intel dominated but, as you can see in this article, the situation tends to be reversed nowadays: AMD comes back to the load with well optimized products, whose price / quality ratio is extremely interesting.

In order to make your task easier, we have therefore determined the important criteria to be taken into account before making a final choice:

• The number of cores: these elements allow your processor to manage a multitude of software requests. The cores are assimilated to a program as such where the threads make it possible to divide a task into sub-tasks, processed in parallel. Some processors have hyperthreading (SMT at AMD) which allows a core to manage multiple threads. Note also that some tasks are indivisible and can only be managed by a single thread, with, consequently, a greater need for resources.
• The operating frequency : it expresses in encrypted data the speed at which your processor operates. Thus, a higher value allows a better speed of execution of the various tasks. There are 2 types: the base frequency which represents the standard operating speed and the “boost” frequency which is a value attainable by a heart when it is used alone (for example, in game). If you wish, you can improve these values ​​manually by going through overclocking (abbreviated OC), a more precise setting.
• Cache : This is a very fast type of memory that temporarily saves data for faster loading later. As a result, the larger the cache, the more beneficial it is to the fluidity of the system.
• Temperature : Be sure to equip yourself with a processor that suits your needs to avoid pushing it too far. In this sense, a more efficient product will be much more secure than the entry level, because its limits will be more difficult to reach. However, it happens that less optimized products rise in temperature. In this case, do not hesitate to invest in a cooler, in order to ensure good cooling.
• Energy consumption : the energy requirement of your processor generally depends on 2 factors: optimization and power. Logically, a more powerful model will consume more energy but it can happen that a poorly optimized entry-level product is as greedy as a highly optimized high-end product. This was generally the case with AMD but, with the Ryzen, the brand has caught up. This value is also to be taken into account when choosing your diet.
• Compatibility : you must determine which socket is used by your processor: AM4 (AMD) or LGA-1200 (Intel). At the same time, it is necessary to determine the necessary chipset: the latest generation Ryzen ask for the X570 or the B550, which is more affordable. They are both PCIe 4.0 compliant. For Intel, the situation is similar even if the choice is more varied: H510, B560, H570, and Z590. The latter is the most interesting (compatible overclocking) even if the H570 comes very close to it.
• The price of associated components : When new processors arrive, it is common to see a new dedicated socket unloading. In this sense, it is important to also compare the price of additional components such as the motherboard so as not to ruin too much. In the case of the blues, the 10th generation processors require a brand new socket, the 1200 (and therefore new motherboards) where AMD continues with the AM4, in place for some time and overall more affordable.

Please note that in this selection we have opted for models intended for Mr. and Mrs. everyone and deliberately left out extremes such as the Intel Core X series and AMD Ryzen X, the price of which makes them inaccessible. for the common man.