cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/33134967
TL;DW List:
Best Overall CPU:
- AM5 R7 9800X3D
Most Balanced:
- AM5 R9 7950X (primary)
- i9-14900K (secondarily)
Best Gaming:
- AM5 R7 9800X3D
Best Upgrade:
- AM4 R7 5700X3D
Most Efficient:
- AM5 R5 7600X3D
Best Mid-Range:
- AM5 R5 7600
Best High-End Desktop (HEDT):
- Threadripper 7970X
Best Gaming CPU Under $100 USD:
- R5 5600, i3-13100F, i3-12100F
Biggest Disappointment:
Intel
- attrocious mishandling and user gaslighting for their 13 and 14th gen/series CPU instability, oxidation, and excessive voltage issues.
AMD wins again!