Best CPUs to Buy for a Gaming PC in 2025! 😄 [Top Choices for All Budgets]

[@BusterFortnite]

If you want the fastest gaming cpu, get the 9800x3d, if you want to be able to buy a cpu right now while still getting amazing performance, get either a 7800x3d, or another AMD cpu. (I've been waiting on my 9800x3d for over a month now)

[@Teh_Monk]

Finally broke down and drove three hours to closest Microcenter. Six hours was worth it, I thought, as the stock at Newegg and elsewhere is just not coming in. I totally understand how you’re feeling, man.

[@iLLsauce]

What about a 7600x3d

[@Teh_Monk]

@ I had the 7600X and absolutely loved it alongside a 7900XT. I’d bet the X3D chip is unbelievable, especially in a pure gaming setup at 1440p or above.

[@tilapiadave3234]

If you want to throw money in the garbage then listen to this foolish individual

[@BusterFortnite]

@@tilapiadave3234 ... what do you recommend then, let me guess, an intel 🤣🤣

[@TOTKHub]

My 9900X was only $384 and the benchmark scores are higher than the scores posted online at the stock settings. Very happy with it. on Cinebench R23, I scored 2274 single-core and 33,923 Multi-core. I'm too nervous to try to overclock it haha

[@greendro6410]

AMD CPUs are just better than Intel CPUs

[@jumon3186]

No doubt 🗿

[@ilmistico90]

Well, for the cost, certainly. But you can even see in the benchmark video 6:10 that Intel cpu have only 3-5 fps lower, but around 10 fps or more for the 1% and 0.2%. So Intel cpu are just more stable and reliable. Furthemore Intel still updating the driver to optimize the new architecture, so you can only get better performance in future.

[@jonah11111]

Most of the time. The long lifetime of the AM4 platform and likely same for AM5 makes them really great

[@tilapiadave3234]

AMD shil-twerps are far more likely to live in their mummies basement

[@AcuteDuckling]

Correct

[@ForMe-24]

Why Ryzen 5 7600X is not in the list?

[@abaj006]

According to extensive testing (400 benchmarks) done by Phoronix, the 9950X is 17% faster than the 285k.

[@TRXUDIT]

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[@tims7250]

Thanks to the channel. Helped to choose the parts for a recent 1440p mid-high end build ⬇️ Vengeance 32GB DDR5(6000), Ryzen 7700, Mag Tomohawk Wifi, RTX4070, Pro990 2TB, Peerless Assassin 120se, 850w PSU (modular), Mid size tower, 4 tower fans (3 intake, 1 exhaust). Runs around 55-65c and quite eco friendly on the eleccy bill (

[@theroach02x]

7-9700x from AMD seems like top of the line unless you want to put more in the cpu & doop more money on cooling the cpu with a 3-D chip. As a guy that's a casual gamer, 7-9700-x is it so far. I don't care about duping less than $70 on my cpu for slightly more performance. Then, the GPU I have on my radar is a 12GB by Asus/NVDEA for ray tracing performance & saving $200 to drop 4 GB. But I haven't looked much in what intel is about to launch on their new gpu at half the price yet. I'm not in a hurry to jump on my 1st build . The purpose of watching videos like this is for research.

[@piuskamala5323]

You Game only? OR with other stuff too

[@Mingo31194]

What about the 7600x3d, at my location i can get for around 235$. Should i get it over the 7500f or 7600x?

[@iHaveNoEnemiesAtAll]

is the ryzen 7 5700x3d a reasonable upgrade from the ryzen 5 5600x?

[@MrAnimescrazy]

Yes. Look at benchmark videos just in case.

[@MasterMCGS]

yes

[@ramirorascon4316]

Would you say the 7800x3d is good price for $450 usd ? Debating if go with that or wait till I get my hands with a 9800x3d

[@MrAnimescrazy]

Yes and either cpu is good.

[@iarcami]

I waited for the 9800x3d drove to a microcenter 6 hours round trip but not everyone can do that which is understandable. 7800x3d is still insanely good if you just do a lot of gaming I would def grab it.

[@smolbak]

The 9800 is almost the same price...

[@MrRookie3]

@@smolbak Goodluck getting one for retail lol

[@kaneturney138]

I’m going to do a Ryzen 7 7700x, 32 GB of DDR5 6000, and MSI Ventus 4070ti Super. I will upgrade in a few years with a better processor, just not worth the prices right now. Plan on mostly doing gaming and maybe dabble into streaming.

[@mattklein1022]

id recommend going with 7600x, until you're ready to upgrade. much cheaper than 7700x and not much difference in quality

[@mattklein1022]

7700 does have more cores though if thats what you need

[@Slv3rAde]

​@@mattklein1022 well, if you look in cyberpunk benchmark, the difference is worth the price

[@mattklein1022]

@@Slv3rAde no it's not

[@tharunjeyan]

@@mattklein1022 only for gaming 9600x or 9700x ?

[@issachong1773]

How about the 7600X3D?

[@FlopNonStop]

thats a microcenter exculsive, and theyre in the UK

[@white_eaglefna8081]

In Europe they’re easily available

[@R6ex]

Not available in most places.

[@helloweener2007]

@@R6ex 289 EUR 7600X3D WoF at Mindfactory right now. But you can order only one per customer. 287 EUR 7700X WoF

[@jezworld]

My old PC was a prebuilt Gladiator from 2017 so its time to drop >£3k on a new one, What core specs should go with? if it was you?

[@H1DEofficial]

Which cpu should I get when upgrading from an I7 10700k? I mainly care about less heat and more performance

[@itsmeowtain8631]

You probably will have to upgrade your motherboard , too. I would get a 7600x for 199$

[@H1DEofficial]

@itsmeowtain8631 i was looking at that one. Btw my motherboard is ASRock Z490 Pro4

[@MasterMCGS]

depends on your budget. the top comment works for a lower budget, but if you wanna go all out, 9800x3d, as the video suggests

[@tims7250]

Maybe focus on a suitable AM4 or 5 motherboard as some run very hot 🔥 CPU wise as suggested, a 7600(£200) or 7700(£230). 6 cores is kinda minimum for 2023+ games as is 32GB

[@H1DEofficial]

@@tims7250 all i want is a motherboard that isnt too expensive, can have a lot of components and a good size (i have a big cabinet, mesh is the name i think)

[@bonkezz936]

I have an intel i7 10700, is it worth changing my whole motherboard and upgrading to ryzen 7 7700x??? im planning on buying a 5070ti

[@Sutty0151]

What MB with minimal rgb would you pair with the 9800x3d £350 is my limit as I don’t need more than 2 m.2 slots

[@MrAnimescrazy]

Look at the hardware unboxed motherboard videos.

[@Sutty0151]

@ 👍

[@drbrutality4376]

Would you suggest Ryzen 5600x with a 4060 8gb for Cpu bound games ?

[@JasonLavigne-x3g]

If i run multiple applications of the same game that use only one or a few cores, would i benefit from a cpu that has more cores?

[@hunterfaltys8259]

How good is the Ryzen 9 7950x with a Rx 7700 XT is this good or would I have to upgrade the GPU??

[@AirR0driguez]

I want to build a PC to play FPS games (mainly CS2) at the highest frame rate possible and will most likely be playing on low settings. My goal is to maintain highest fps possible don’t really care about anything else. I am looking to spend $1500 most likely and thinking I can go 7800x3d and 4070 super… would this be a future proof machine for at least the next 3 years?

[@bonn1771]

Thanks for this

[@atharvsawant7509]

Any chances of a global release for the Ryzen 5 7500f? AMD did release the 7900GRE globally so whats stopping them from doing the same for the 7500f?

[@Datkidjayy]

I have a 13700k and considered swapping to a AMD

[@MrAnimescrazy]

Do it if you need the extra performance.

[@Datkidjayy]

@@MrAnimescrazy i have a 4090 and play on 1440p, mostly play warzone and my game runs just fine. so not really sure if i should

[@MrAnimescrazy]

@Datkidjayy oh yeah then you should be good and I would look at comparisons of your cpu vs amd cpu's just in case because you could upgrade to a 7800x3d or a 9800x3d or when it releases the 9950x3d. My pc is my profile picture which I am going to switch my picture soon. I went with my first all white high end build with the gigabyte aero oc 4090/ 9800x3d/ 64gigs ddr5 g skill royal trident in silver cl28 latency 6,000mhz speed/ gigabyte ice x870e motherboard in the white lian li o11 vision. I have upgraded parts ovedtime and added extra aesthetic parts as well. I also play in native 2k or native 4k with or without raytracing depending on the game and if I want to turn it on or not and with the highest settings or 2nd highest settings.

[@stylounet7]

When I can buy at good price the 7800x3d ( in Europe / France or Germany Amazon ) and also what the best graphic card with ( to play 1080p games like Fortnite )

[@paragsonawane3014]

Whats your opinion in ryzen 7 7700 processor

[@fang5843]

Guys should I get i9 12900x or 7700x micro center bundle

[@MasterMCGS]

7700x for sure

[@fang5843]

@ k Ty cuz I did a cpu like comparing and it said i9 ty tho

[@filipfejfar6435]

No sub 200 what about AM4 cpus?

[@victors.6439]

9700X unlocked TDP CO -30 +200mhz 6400mhzC32 FCLK2133 TRFC61k ***Thermally throttled at 80*C. I paid equivalent of 525USD after tax for an TUF X650E WIFI, CPU and 32GB RAM on a black friday sale.

[@Nand789]

Hey guys i am trying to build a pc but my biggest struggle is what gpu and cpu that is good to put together i dont have any experience or knowledge about building pcs me personally was thinking to buy the Rx 7800 xt for around 489€ and the ryzen 5 7600 i will use the pc mostly for apex and fortnite and warzone do you have any recomondations ? Thank you very much 😊

[@azzv_]

any am4 cpu?

[@External2737]

Look at the 5700x3d. But only if you have an am4 motherboard. Otherwise, it is time to go am5.

[@lifewithcam8670]

I’m new to building my PC. I have the lian li 011 Dynamic I got all the fans, 1000W power supply and cpu cooling system. I want the highest performance as in streaming, video editing and most importantly gaming.. Can anyone name all the parts like best motherboard, CPU, Graphic card and best memory storage. Help please.

[@ACUGAMER]

dude u really clear my doubt

[@Sipra_musika_ph]

HOW ABOUT RYZEN 5 8600G?

[@Nikioko]

What about the 7500F?

[@lint8391]

I've just bought a 7500f for £125. It's a decent deal for a budget PC build.

[@shadowbreaker6027]

what about the 14600k?

[@goluop0982]

Should I buy intel i5 13600k for gaming

[@hygarthwilliams6392]

yes

[@hygarthwilliams6392]

don't mind this guy he knows nothing amd probably sponsors him

[@goluop0982]

@hygarthwilliams6392 btw brther how do you know about this prosserceor plx tell me

[@2Hard2Fall]

Definitely, i5 14600kf is actually cheaper in my country and it does better than the i5 ultra he keeps comparing his overpriced ryzen chips to and does better than most of ryzen lineup that he keeps boasting so much about

[@goluop0982]

@@2Hard2Fall and what about degradation problem it has this problem please telll me

[@sarthak___007__]

Waiting for 9950x3d

[@Nikioko]

9800X3D is better for gaming. 8 cores, and all of them provided with X3D cache.

[@Ku6epIIe4eHe7]

I considered buying a R7 7800X3D which is currently at $600, and ended up with a R9 9900X at $500.

[@clarkkentll5490]

How is it thinking of the same

[@victors.6439]

@@clarkkentll5490 just grab a 9700X, 6400C32 32GB kit, decent VRMs B650 mobo.***Thermally Limit the CPU to 80*C -> Set the TDP to 105W or 170W if you're crazy -> Set the EXPO I for RAM -> Set FCLK to 2133 -> Set MCLK = UCLK -> Curve Offset allcore negative 30 to undervolt, which will allow it to boost higher and remain cooler. You can +100-200mhz in bios. I seen my chip hit 5750Mhz in benching. It needs a LOT of cooling. I have a 420mm AIO and the chip hit mid 90s*C while stressing the fuck out of it and RAM testing at the same time, so you gotta rein it in with thermal limits and Curve Optimizer. You get a 5.6GHz-5.7GHz 8 core monster. I bought a TUF B650E WIFI board, 32GB A-die RAM, and a 9700X for the same price as a 7800X3D by itself currently where I live (Ontario, Canada). an unlocked, tuned 9700X is within 2% of a 7800X3D in gaming, while being a generation newer, and faster.

[@akosammy]

i got mine for 370 thx the lord

[@_Chickroyal_]

is it worth to get 5700 x 3d or something like this ? i have r 5 3600 and rx 7800 xt

[@Know3ody]

Yes. I've literally just made that swap out. 3600 for the 5700x3d. Space marine went from 48 fps to 65 and BO6 went from 85 - 90 up to 130+. I have a 2070 super and will be getting a 4070ti super in the future. MAKE THE SWAP!

[@Know3ody]

This is on 1440p BTW.

[@_Chickroyal_]

@@Know3ody okay great let me know if u made the swap ^^

[@gachibass3639]

Is it worth to upgrade Ryzen 5700X to 9700X? 105 W boost works well?

[@Lekskskwkskux]

You would need to change motherboard an RAM

[@hashemmohammadi1374]

New shirt looks graet🤩

[@saaidKing9]

r7 9800x3d r7 7800x3d r5 7500f r5 7600 r5 7600x r5 9600 r5 9600x i5 14 gen f i5 14 gen kf and thank u all😊

[@bufalong]

12400f or 13400f? E core worth it?

[@person-ob1bw]

My 2.90 ghz CPU running windows 11 on idle with 223 processes and running at 4 ghz

[@white_eaglefna8081]

7600x3d

[@Zbunkaz]

What’s wrong with the 7900x?

[@Zbunkaz]

Not the 97 the 79

[@Auxz7]

what about the 7600x3d?

[@MrAnimescrazy]

It is good.

[@gamingchair7259]

Why not choose the i5 core 14600kf? It has one of the best performance for its price. The only down side is the power consumption

[@DeanDong]

I was hoping someone called this out. I’d choose the 14600 over 7600 all day.

[@tilapiadave3234]

@@DeanDong 13600k for me ,, it is priced VERY nicely now

[@DeanDong]

@@tilapiadave3234 either one is a great choice in this market 🙌🏼 I got the 14600kf on Black Friday for like $190. Can’t complain one bit lol Even the 12600k is still a great cpu for the price

[@LeVolture]

Also no upgrade-path, the 7600 you could upgrade by just buying the future 8600

[@DeanDong]

@@LeVolture I would think, for the most part, the average budget-minded consumer doesn’t upgrade their cpu every year when the latest chip comes out though. More of a one and done situation.

[@Jodor--]

I bought a 7600x and all the other parts - a case and gpu. Was going to use my 1070 and wait for new stuff. But I'm tempted to get a 7800xt for 420 or a 7900xt for 600 & wait till the new stuff get there first decent discount then sell the cpu & gpu and get the new stuff

[@Teh_Monk]

I used a 7600X and 7900XT for a year and loved it. 1440p ultrawide was a dream, I was sitting comfortably at whatever frame rate I wanted, usually with whatever settings I wanted. Just upgraded to a 9800X3D because my kid is getting the 7600X in her PC. While you definitely notice a difference with the extra cores and cache, that 7600X will be fondly remembered for how fast it is.

[@Jodor--]

@ I'm upgrading from a core i5 -7500 xd like I said my original plan was to stick my 1070 in with the 7600x. Wait for the new stuff. But I have a feeling I'll be waiting a while as amd massively over price at first. so I'll probably wait for the first price drop. I just ordered and parts have arrived / coming tomorrow. Got the 7600x - B650 tomahawk - 32gb Corsair ram 30cl - WD sn770 2tb - Corsair b850 psu going to get either a lian li 207 or 216 or an air pop case. Thinking I'll just buy a 7800xt 420 a 7900 for 525 or the 7900xt for 600 not decided will pick one tomorrow. The 7900xt is probably over kill as I like to play on a 27 inch as anything bigger hurts my eyes and feels weird. So I'm going to play 1440p not 4k

[@Teh_Monk]

@ games are only going to grow more demanding. You could buy the 7900XT now, turn up the resolution scale in your games now to 125-150%, and over time reduce it to keep the frames up high. You’d get longer enjoyment from the better card.

[@Jodor--]

@ My friend told me to get the 7900gre as its middle ground at 525. I'm leaning towards the 7900xt but if I get that I'll skip next gen. I was worried that the 7600x would bottle neck the 7900xt but if you used it and liked it I'm guessing its fine

[@Teh_Monk]

@ if you can get the GRE, why not?! Great card and solid for 1440p. It’s extinct here in the US, at least as far as I can tell. But if you can find one near you, it’s something I’d recommend.

[@adamNovak-nw7gs]

I mean for me 9 9900X is not in 400dollars more like 470 and 7 9800x3d is like 600

[@3D_Printing]

Until jan geb 2025 when the new ones are to be released

[@yemisishaba191]

first hi geekawhat what would be a good £700 gaming pc

[@bonaboss6686]

Ryzen5 7600x depends on what gpu u using

[@helloweener2007]

Not sure what the prices in the UK exactly are but if you want to get the best performance for that now, you should go AM4. A 5800X or 5700X3D with a RX 7700XT or 7800XT, depenidng on what you can get for as good price. And don't save an RAM. take 2x16 GB 3200 CL 16. Maybe look out for a used GPU. But you will be limited to what you get now. Later upgrades won't be possible.

[@Know3ody]

With time a research you can make a beast of a pc today for 800 that would of cost 1500+ easy 2 - 3 years ago.

[@ViolentAction1]

Just bought a 9800x3d for $459 on Amazon

[@DemonKnight85]

@GeekaWhat Just curious. I'm into video editing and 3D animation/rendering, but I'm also into gaming as well. What would you recommend is the best chip to go with in this instance? I'm looking for something a little future proof as well. I'm trying to put together a computer build now, maybe around $2500 - $3000. I might be leaning on using the cheap slightly more for editing/animation/rendering though as there may be future employment within these hobbies of mine, but I do like to Game as well. I'm kind of new to this, as my old computer is like 13 years old and I'm having to refresh on all this stuff.

[@Know3ody]

For 2.5 - 3k you can nearly build anything lol. Just get a high end cpu and pair it with a 4080 super or 4090 lol. It's pretty simple. Even download conebench and have a look at the results of other cpus on there for reference as to what you are after.

[@Know3ody]

Obviously if you don't want nvidia on the graphics card just go amd high end like the xtx or something.

[@DemonKnight85]

@@Know3ody I've been sinking in some time and the AMD Ryzen 7950x seems like the card for me. I want the focus on the producition over gaming, but....I did feel I wanted something a little more future proof for gaming than that. So maybe the 7950x3D seems like the logical fit for me, although I'm hearing some questionable things about that 3D version card. Something about the CPU having to turn off half of it's cores to get the most from the gaming side or something. I do know the 9950x3D is releasing next month as well. It seems these are the best fits so far if I'm looking for a great production chip, but also something that is pretty good in gaming as well and a little future proof. If I go in this direction, I'm going to have to look into an appropriate cooler unit for the card as well.

[@zygoteguns9821]

I love my 9800x3d ❤

[@MrAnimescrazy]

Yup me too. What are your pc specs?

[@zygoteguns9821]

@ 4080 super 32 g trident Neo x870e autos elite wifi7 h150i elite lcd 360 mm aio 2tb 990 pro storage and rm850x power supply. What about you?

[@antoniuswijaya-cq1sf]

Why not 8700f?

[@tilapiadave3234]

Because it is RUBBISH

[@barackyomama8833]

Is the 9600x good?? Or should i return it and get the 7700x??

[@hyakkimaru1057]

man i love geekawhats videos

[@Not.Giuseppe]

Corei's killed it when they launched, and through a few of the first gens, but AMD has just caught up and surpassed them in every way. Intel has no place on any gamers top 5 list.

[@DrLecter80]

AMD !

[@unknownhours]

I think I'll be getting a 5800x3D in 2025

[@Know3ody]

No you won't 🤣

[@andrejjovanovic9615]

Amd cpus are just on top rn

[@SimplyA1M]

I agree I have the ultra 7 but you also have to put into factor your monitor HZ

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Intriguing

[@frankwong900]

Love your video, can I ask you to do a review on CG530 4F, seem like the best budget fish tank case out there but no one in US is reviewing it due to sanctions to deepcool. So please make a video on it 🥹

[@R6ex]

I'd get the 7500F for even less $$ than the 7600. Even the old & ultra-cheap 5600 or 12400F will net you > 60 fps in gaming. No upgrade path though.

[@lint8391]

I've just ordered a 7500f for £125 from a well known Chinese shopping website. I will need a bit of patience for it to arrive over the xmas period. I couldn't see any point in spending more.

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

*ALWAYS GO FOR AMD ! But (for now) just wait, to see what CES will bring, within a few weeks !* And I ALWAYS buy the LAST gen. just a few weeks, AFTER the new Gen launches ! ( So you will have VERY good Prize/Performance ) Never buy the LATEST ! (with those babies problems)

[@xzerokillx]

I hate these videos telling what's best to buy in 2025 when we're not even in 2025.

[@jannemakela8107]

Good luck buying a cpu in 2024 and receiving it in 2024.

[@MasterMCGS]

you do realize we are less than 10 days away from 2025 right?

[@Know3ody]

​@MasterMCGS you do realise this video has already been made for 2024 and as it stands it'll be exactly the same video? Don't be so dense.

[@MasterMCGS]

@@Know3ody thats why the title says 2025

[@Know3ody]

@MasterMCGS USING 2024 PICKS Lmfao.

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

Just NEVER buy an ASUS motherboard ! *The best motherboards are those from ASRock !*

[@tilapiadave3234]

Never buy AsS-rock

[@zeroturn7091]

I used to think the same until I randomly had B1 and B2 fail out of warranty.

[@Know3ody]

All my stuff is asus. If you can afford it, buy it.

[@Levyed]

Intel is a no go nowadays

[@heirtothethrone000]

I'm finding that a lot of channels are promoting AMD to their subscribers but are using Intel on their personal PCs.😂😂😂

[@mattklein1022]

this guy does'nt know what he's talking about

[@shawnmorrow8350]

So should just have a video that says Buy AMD, Stay away from Intel, got it.

[@alexdimitov37]

You sound like tv ads i got headache for 2 mins😊

[@MrNutTroop]

Early