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Best Budget Gaming CPUs

13 parts found.
Value Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus CPU - 18-Core, 5.3 GHz, Socket LGA1851, 125W TDP
Latest Gen
LGA1851
Intel
Score:1

View details for Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus

Cores 18(6P+12E)
Base Clock 3.3 GHz
TDP 125W
$199.99
Value Intel Core i5 14400F CPU - 10-Core, 4.7 GHz, Socket LGA1700, 65W TDP
LGA1700
Intel
Score:2

View details for Core i5 14400F

Cores 10(6P+4E)
Base Clock 2.5 GHz
TDP 65W
$184.99
Value Intel Core i3 12100F CPU - 4-Core, 4.3 GHz, Socket LGA1700, 58W TDP
LGA1700
Intel
Score:2

View details for Core i3 12100F

Cores 4(4P+0E)
Base Clock 3.3 GHz
TDP 58W
$133.99
Value Intel Core Ultra 5 225F CPU - 10-Core, 4.9 GHz, Socket LGA1851, 65W TDP
Latest Gen
LGA1851
Intel
Score:1

View details for Core Ultra 5 225F

Cores 10(6P+4E)
Base Clock 3.3 GHz
TDP 65W
$163.31
Value Intel Core i3 14100 CPU - 4-Core, 4.7 GHz, Socket LGA1700, 60W TDP
LGA1700
Intel
Score:2

View details for Core i3 14100

Cores 4(4P+0E)
Base Clock 3.5 GHz
TDP 60W
$148.99
Value Intel Core i3 12100 CPU - 4-Core, 4.3 GHz, Socket LGA1700, 60W TDP
LGA1700
Intel
Score:1

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Cores 4(4P+0E)
Base Clock 3.3 GHz
TDP 60W
$149.19
Value Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF CPU - 14-Core, 5.2 GHz, Socket LGA1851, 125W TDP
Latest Gen
LGA1851
Intel
Score:1

View details for Core Ultra 5 245KF

Cores 14(6P+8E)
Base Clock 4.2 GHz
TDP 125W
$199.99
Value Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU - 14-Core, 5.2 GHz, Socket LGA1851, 125W TDP
Latest Gen
LGA1851
Intel
Score:1

View details for Core Ultra 5 245K

Cores 14(6P+8E)
Base Clock 4.2 GHz
TDP 125W
$194.81
Value Intel Core i3 14100F CPU - 4-Core, 4.7 GHz, Socket LGA1700, 58W TDP
LGA1700
Intel
Score:2

View details for Core i3 14100F

Cores 4(4P+0E)
Base Clock 3.5 GHz
TDP 58W
$104.99
Value AMD Ryzen 5 8400F CPU - 6-Core, 4.7 GHz, Socket AM5, 65W TDP
AM5
AMD
Score:1

View details for Ryzen 5 8400F

Cores 6(6P+0E)
Base Clock 4.2 GHz
TDP 65W
$149.00
Value Intel Core Ultra 5 225 CPU - 10-Core, 4.9 GHz, Socket LGA1851, 65W TDP
Latest Gen
LGA1851
Intel
Score:1

View details for Core Ultra 5 225

Cores 10(6P+4E)
Base Clock 3.3 GHz
TDP 65W
$178.55
Value AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU - 6-Core, 5.4 GHz, Socket AM5, 65W TDP
Latest Gen
AM5
AMD
Score:1

View details for Ryzen 5 9600X

Cores 6(6P+0E)
Base Clock 3.9 GHz
TDP 65W
$199.99

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About CPUs

The CPU is the brain of your computer, responsible for executing instructions and processing data. When choosing a CPU, consider factors like core count, clock speed, and compatibility with your motherboard.

Buying Tips

  • Match your CPU socket type with your motherboard
  • Consider your workload: gaming vs productivity vs content creation
  • Check TDP (thermal design power) for cooling requirements

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