The 10 Best Affordable Cpus of 2022

AMD's fastest 8 core processor for mainstream desktop, with 16 procesing threads. OS Support-Windows 10 64-Bit Edition

Can deliver elite 100-plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games

Cooler not included, high-performance cooler recommended

4.7 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 36 MB of cache, DDR-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards

Intel® Core® i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost

The Socket LGA-1700 socket allows processor to be placed on the PCB without soldering

11 MB L2 and 25 MB L3 cache offers supreme performance for computation intensive apps

Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient

The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment

Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

6 cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the quiet AMD wraith stealth cooler max temps 95°C

4 2 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 35 MB of game Cache DDR4 3200 support

For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards. OS Support-Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit. Note-Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer

Play some of the most popular games at 1080p with the fastest processor graphics in the world, no graphics card required

8 Cores and 16 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler

4.6 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 20 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform. Maximum Operating Temperature (Tjmax)-95°C

10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor

4 Cores; 8 Threads

4.30 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 3.60 GHz Processor Base Frequency

6 MB Intel Smart Cache

8 Cores/ 16 Threads

Up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked

Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Supports Intel Optane Memory, no thermal solution included

Features best-in-class graphics performance in a desktop processor for smooth 1080p gaming, no graphics card required

6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler

4.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform

The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment

Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

8 Cores and 16 processing threads bundled with the AMD Wraith Prism cooler with color controlled LED support

4 4 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 36 MB of game Cache DDR4 3200 MHz system memory specification

For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards. Maximum Operating Temperature (Tjmax)- 95°C

AMD's fastest 6 core processor for mainstream desktop, with 12 processing threads

Can deliver elite 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

Bundled with the quiet, capable AMD Wraith Stealth cooler. System Memory Type: DDR4

4.6 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 35 MB of cache, DDR-3200 support

For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards

Intel® Core® i7 Octa-core (8 Core) 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost

Its 16 MB of L3 cache is good enough to carry routine data and process them in a flash giving you fast and smooth performance

14 nm enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient