1. Best overall: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
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2. Best budget: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
https://hawk.ly/m/amd-ryzen-5-5500/i/pcgamer-bg-gaming-cpu
3. Best mid-range: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
https://hawk.ly/m/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus/i/pcgamer-bg-gaming-cpu
4. Best high-end: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
https://hawk.ly/m/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d/i/pcgamer-bg-gaming-cpu
5. Best AM4 upgrade: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
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6. Best CPU graphics: AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
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Check out our full CPU guide: https://www.pcgamer.com/best-cpu-for-gaming
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