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- 1) Intel Core i9 10900K
- 2) AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- 3) Intel Core i7-10700K
- 4) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 5) Intel Core i5-10600K
1) Intel Core i9 10900K
- Price - 50,000 rubles
Who could doubt that the ninth generation Intel Core would not be at the top of the best gaming processors of 2021 rankings? It is the most powerful and most expensive PC processor. The device is able to consume a huge amount of electricity and heat up to extremely high temperatures. But in return, you will get a "gaming monster" - its performance is an order of magnitude greater than that of other models.
The designers took care of the power reserve - 10 cores / 20 threads. This is more than enough for new generations of games. As already mentioned, the device gets very hot, so you should think about a good system in advance. cooling - it works well with air, but you cannot achieve the same acceleration as with liquid you can.
Characteristics: LGA1200 socket, 10 cores, 20 threads, frequency 3.7-5.3 GHz, second-level cache - 2.5 MB, third-level cache - 20 MB, memory type and number of channels DDR4 2933 MHz 2 pcs.
In addition to high energy consumption and high price, it has no disadvantages.
2) AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Price - 40,000 rubles
AMD's best gaming processor, the Ryzen 9 3900X, is inferior to the Core i9 in games, but slightly superior in other tasks. The main advantage of this model is its multitasking. The device processes several applications at once.
In terms of price / quality ratio, the Ryzen 9 3900X is the best option available. It delivers high performance and speed, which is best seen in video processing. Among the additional advantages of the model, one can single out a good cooler, which is included in the kit and reduces costs when assembling a PC.
Characteristics: socket AM4, 12 cores, 24 threads, frequency 3.8-4.6 GHz, cache of the second level - 6 MB, the third - 64 MB, memory type and number of channels DDR4 3200 MHz 2 pcs.
Of the shortcomings, one can single out a small potential for overclocking.
3) Intel Core i7-10700K
- Price - 32,000 rubles
Fast, powerful, productive - it's all about the Core i7-10700K. The performance of this octa-core processor with 16 threads in games is equal to its "big brother" - Core i9 10900K, and also almost like the Ryzen 5000 line from AMD.
Fans of high power can be pleased with a large margin for overclocking this model. It runs stably at 5GHz with little performance boost. However, for this you will need a good cooling system along with high quality thermal paste.
This gaming processor has little performance. If you are building a purely gaming setup, then this model will be a great solution. Well, if you plan to use the computer for other purposes, then you should think about the more productive Ryzen 3700X and Ryzen 5000.
Characteristics: Socket 1200 socket, 8 cores, 16 threads, frequency 3.8-5.1 GHz, second-level cache - 2 MB, third-level cache - 16 MB, memory type and number of channels DDR4 2933 MHz 2 pcs.
Of the shortcomings - problems with cooling, not energy efficient.
4) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Price — 30 000 rubles
The best model in terms of power / price ratio - Ryzen 7 3700X is ranked fourth in the top of the best gaming processors in 2021.
AMD is, in fact, the only competitor to Intel in the high-performance processor market. To combat the hegemony of Intel, AMD reduces the markup on its products without compromising its quality. Because of this, their products are in great demand.
Unlike the previous Ryzen in the top, this one has fewer cores and threads - 8/16 versus 12/24. Frequency 3.6-4.4 GHz. Due to multi-threading, it is considered the best mid-range processor for virtual reality. The margin for overclocking is small, so you have to rely on the base. At the same time, the device shows excellent FPS even at high resolutions.
This is not the most powerful device on the market, but it is fast enough, productive and cheap. Therefore, it is the best budget option for building a PC.
Characteristics: socket AM4, 8 cores, 16 threads, frequency 3.6-4.4 GHz, cache of the second level - 4 MB, third - 32 MB, memory type and number of channels DDR4 3200 MHz 2 pcs.
Among the shortcomings of the model, one can single out a small potential for overclocking.
5) Intel Core i5-10600K
- Price — 20 000 rubles
The rating is closed by another model from Intel. The Core i5-10600K is primarily a gaming device. It has enough overclocking potential, after which the i5 will not be inferior to the i9-10900K in terms of power in games. At the same time, it will not be so energy-consuming and demanding on the cooling system. The Intel Core i5-10600K is a great option for gamers who don't want to overpay the extra 20-30k.
The model has 6 cores and 12 threads. Because of this, some PC builders immediately weed it out. Although, as already mentioned, in terms of gaming power, the i5-10600K will not be inferior to the i9-10900K after overclocking. However, the usual performance leaves much to be desired.
The 10600K is predicted to perform well in next generation games. Therefore, you can take this model with a margin for the next couple of years.
Characteristics: Socket 1200 socket, 6 cores, 12 threads, frequency 4.1-4.8 GHz, cache of the second level - 1536 KB, the third - 12 MB, memory type and number of channels DDR4 2666 MHz 2 pcs. Among the shortcomings is the cost, which is more than that of analogues from AMD.
