There’s simply no match to the best processors. And, if you want that new PC you’re building or that existing one you’re upgrading to rival one of the best computers on the market, getting one is the only way to go. After all, only a powerful CPU is good enough to see you through your most demanding computing needs. It is the “brains” of the operation. And, in order to build a solid gaming computer in 2021 and beyond, you’re going to need a quality CPU. While some games (like first-person shooters) are heavily dependent on your graphics card, other games (like RTS’ and MMORPGs) have many more calculations that need to be carried out and therefore utilize your processor more. This should factor into your decision when looking for the best gaming CPU for your build. Luckily we’re here for you with some of the hottest new processors out!

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is a nice option for gamers who have a huge budget and have the need for a processor that can handle multi-threaded applications as well. The 3900X comes with a whopping 12-cores and 24-threads, a 3.8GHz base clock, and a 4.6GHz boost clock.

While AMD’s Ryzen 9 3900X has really moved the bar in terms of what a high-end consumer-level processor can bring to the table, the truth is that, for purely gaming purposes, the much cheaper Intel Core i7-10700K is probably the better option. Since the i7-10700K offers better single core performance, it actually benchmarks better in most games than the beefier Ryzen 9 3900X. Of course, the 3900X offers superior multi-threaded performance and so if you’re someone who will be doing more than just gaming, there is a case to be made to go with and AMD CPU instead.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly gaming processor that will allow you to build a 1080P gaming PC, the Intel Core i3-10100 is an option worth considering. With four cores and eight threads, the i3-10100 will have no problems running any game you throw at it. And, with a price-tag of just under $120, it will allow gamers with extreme budgets to fit in a decent graphics card into their build.

For instance, in our $500 programming PC build, we were able to fit both an Intel Core i3-10100 and a GTX 1650 GPU into the part list. That combination will be more than powerful enough to run most games on a 1080P monitor on at least medium settings.

But of course, it depends on what you need for the task at hand, right? Personally, here at Tessen, as programmers, we truly love the AMD Ryzen 9. The speed is amazing, and altogether perfect for our needs!

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