Promise. March 20, 2025: We have added the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D to the page as the rightful king of the best high-end CPU section. We did consider putting it in as the overall best gaming CPU ...

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Both the Ryzen 5 3600 and the 3600X are great choices for any gamer or creative professional who wants solid performance from a budget-friendly build. These CPUs have very similar configurations, with ...