Gaming is one of the most demanding tasks for a modern PC, and there is nothing you can do about it. Despite the fact that the main component responsible for processing graphics is the video card, the CPU also significantly affects the FPS in games. If it is not efficient enough, it will become a "bottleneck", not allowing to open up to a full graphics chip. Which processor is the best for gaming in 2016 - will help you find out the TOP of gaming CPUs.
Processor rating: requirements and selection criteria
To be considered a gaming processor, the processor must meet only one criterion: it must be able to run games (your Cap). However, how well it should do it depends on the price category and positioning. After all, it is clear that the capabilities of the models for 100 and 1000 dollars will be "slightly" different. It is difficult to make a rating of processors by performance in 2016, since in different tasks - the models show a different ratio of price and potential. This is especially true when comparing different manufacturers (Intel and AMD). Therefore, our rating of processors is left from models in the price range up to 15 thousand rubles.
Only current models that meet the following criteria were included in the TOP game processors in 2016:
- Connector type... The list contains processors for games that are designed to be installed in motherboards on the freshest sockets that are relevant. "Antiquity" under 1155 or FM2 was not taken into account, since such CPUs are incompatible with new boards. It makes sense to buy them in 2016, except for an upgrade, if you completely change the platform - there is no need or finance.
- Opportunities... Only processors that are well suited for games were taken into account. No matter how good the eight-core AMD FX-8300 is in multi-threaded tasks, it sometimes yields even to the older dual-core Intel Core i3 in games, therefore it is not interesting in its class. Although, in general, such processors are not bad, but against the background of competitors, they do not deserve to be in the TOP.
- Price-performance ratio... More powerful is not always better. It often happens that for a minimal increase in productivity, you have to pay a substantial amount. If the difference in performance between the two CPUs reaches 5%, and in the price - 20% - it is clear that the weaker option will be more efficient from the standpoint of the cost-benefit ratio.
- Related expenses... Saving on CPU doesn't necessarily mean saving on PC assembly at all. Having reduced costs in one place - you may need to overpay in another. So, buying AMD FX-9590, it may seem that for 15 thousand you get a processor of the level of Core i7. But do not forget that to use this chip, you also need to buy an expensive motherboard (while the i7 works on any compatible motherboard for 4000), a more powerful power supply and a high-quality cooler. Such a CPU also has no place in the TOP of 2016 gaming processors.
TOP gaming processors for different budgets
The rating of gaming processors in 2016 includes chips that meet the above requirements and are the best in their class. All models are selected taking into account the most attractive ratio of price, features, and costs for assembling a gaming system.
5th place: AMD A10-7850K, from 6469 rubles
The 5th place in the TOP of 2016 gaming processors is AMD A10-7850K. This is a quad-core processor with integrated graphics aimed at budget gaming PCs. It is intended for cards with socket FM2 +. Processor Equipped with a quartet of Kaveri cores operating at 3.7-4 GHz, thanks to an unlocked multiplier, it can be raised (4.5 GHz is not a problem if the PC case is not stuffy, but there is ventilation). The cache memory is 4 MB. Also, the chip has an integrated video core Radeon R7.
AMD A10-7850K is a 2016 minimal gaming solution that deserves attention thanks to its integrated graphics. Its four cores provide normal, but not very high performance. The integrated video core, by itself, is capable of playing modern games only at low and minimum settings, but in Dual Graphics mode with a discrete video card Radeon R7 240 or R7 250 it shows much more interesting results.
The main advantage of the processor, which ensured it getting into the rating, was the integrated graphics. Thanks to it, you can build an entry-level PC in conditions of a lack of money, and later - buy an inexpensive video card as well. However, the potential of the processor is not very high. If the middle settings do not suit you and you want more, the practical ceiling of a powerful video card for him is the Radeon RX 460.
4th place: AMD FX-6300, from 5250 rubles
In fourth place in the ranking of 2016 gaming processors for low-cost PCs was the AMD FX-6300. This six-core processor has been known for a long time, several heirs were prepared for it, but none of them has become significantly better. AMD FX-6300 is designed to be installed in AM3 + boards that support processor TDP up to 95, so it is very good for upgrading a relatively old system to AM3 / AM3 +. Although the processor cores operate at 3500 GHz, it does not have integrated graphics. The amount of cache memory is 4 MB of the second level, and another 6 MB - of the third. The chip also supports overclocking, the latest revisions are good at frequencies over 4 GHz, but this requires a good cooler and a normal power supply.
The number of processor cores is a tradeoff among AMD processors. If 4 is not enough, and 8 is already overkill (and this is overkill, since Core i5 for the same money will be the best choice), then 6 is the golden mean. With such a processor, you can use a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 graphics card to play new games at medium and high settings. Something more powerful it can pull only in certain games focused on multi-core, since the performance per core leaves much to be desired.
3rd place: Intel Pentium G4400, from 3550 rubles
The Intel Pentium G4400, like the AMD A10-7850K, is a minimal processor that is enough for new toys. However, if the AMD chip takes the number of cores and integrated graphics as a bonus, then the strong point of Intel's brainchild is quality. It has only 2 SkyLake cores, moreover, without HyperThreading support. They run at 3.3 GHz, and there is no Turbo mode that automatically overclocks the CPU. The cache size is 3 MB. The processor is installed in motherboards on socket 1151, with DDR3L or DDR4 memory. There is an integrated Intel HD 510 graphics, but it is not suitable for games, so you cannot do without a video card.
It is unrealistic to measure the absolute computing power in games in practice, but if you believe synthetic tests, one Intel Pentium G4400 core is stronger than two cores from AMD. Due to this, the processor almost never loses to quad-core (and even six-core) rivals from a rival company. For World of Tanks or World of Warships, this processor is absolutely ideal as part of a budget gaming PC. After all, these games are not very friendly with multi-core, so the Intel Pentium G4400 outperforms the six- and eight-core AMD, and even fully competes with the Core i5.
The strong point of the Intel Pentium G4400 is its price. For that kind of money, there is nothing better among the new components. And if you take into account that motherboards on socket 1151 with the H110 chipset are also cheap, and DDR4 memory is almost equal in price to the outdated DDR3, this CPU becomes just a godsend for a thrifty gamer. In tandem with the processor, you can install a video card of the level of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or
The first quad-core processor was released in the fall of 2006. It was the Intel Core 2 Quad model based on the Kentsfield core. Bestsellers such as The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion and Half-Life 2: Episode One were considered popular games at the time. The "killer of all gaming computers" Crysis has not yet appeared. And the API DirectX 9 with Shader Model 3.0 was in use.
How to choose a processor for a gaming PC. We study the effect of processor dependence in practice
But it's the end of 2015. On the market, in the desktop segment, there are 6- and 8-core CPUs, but 2- and 4-core models are still popular. Gamers admire the PC versions of GTA V and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and in nature there is still no gaming video card capable of delivering a comfortable FPS level in 4K resolution with maximum graphics quality settings in Assassin's Creed Unity. In addition, the release of the Windows 10 operating system took place, which means that the era of DirectX 12 has officially come. As you can see, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge in nine years. Therefore, the question of choosing a central processor for a gaming computer is more relevant than ever.
The essence of the problem
There is such a thing as the effect of processor dependence. It can manifest itself in absolutely any computer game. If the performance of a video card rests on the capabilities of the central chip, then they say that the system is processor-dependent. It should be understood that there is no single scheme by which one can determine the strength of this effect. It all depends on the features of a particular application, as well as the selected graphics quality settings. Nevertheless, in absolutely any game, tasks such as organizing polygons, calculating lighting and physics, modeling artificial intelligence and many other actions fall on the "shoulders" of the central processor. Agree, there is plenty of work.
The most difficult thing is to select a central processor for several graphics adapters at once.
In processor-dependent games, the number of frames per second can depend on several parameters of the "stone": architecture, clock speed, the number of cores and threads, and the size of the cache. The main purpose of this material is to identify the main criteria affecting the performance of the graphics subsystem, as well as to form an understanding of which central processor is suitable for a particular discrete video card.
Frequency
How to identify processor dependency? The most powerful way is empirically. Since the central processor has several parameters, let's analyze them one by one. The first characteristic that gets the most attention is the clock speed.
The clock frequency of central processors has not been increasing for a long time. At first (in the 80s and 90s), the increase in megahertz led to a wild increase in the overall level of performance. Now the frequency of AMD and Intel central processors is frozen in the 2.5-4 GHz delta. Anything below is too budgetary and not quite suitable for a gaming computer; everything above is already overclocking. This is how processor lines are formed. For example, there is an Intel Core i5-6400 running at 2.7 GHz ($ 182), and there is a Core i5-6500 running at 3.2 GHz ($ 192). These processors have absolutely the same characteristics, except for the clock frequency and price.
Overclocking has long been a marketing weapon. For example, only a lazy motherboard manufacturer does not brag about the excellent overclocking potential of its products.
You can find chips with an unlocked multiplier on sale. It allows you to overclock the processor yourself. Intel has such “stones” with letters “K” and “X” in the name. For example, Core i7-4770K and Core i7-5690X. Plus there are standalone models with an unlocked multiplier: Pentium G3258, Core i5-5675C and Core i7-5775C. AMD processors are labeled in a similar way. So, hybrid chips have the letter "K" in the name. There is a line of FX processors (AM3 + platform). All "stones" included in it have a free multiplier.
Modern AMD and Intel processors support automatic overclocking. In the first case, it is called Turbo Core, in the second - Turbo Boost. The essence of its operation is simple: with proper cooling, the processor increases its clock frequency by several hundred megahertz during operation. For example, the Core i5-6400 operates at 2.7 GHz, but with Turbo Boost active, this parameter can be permanently increased to 3.3 GHz. That is, exactly at 600 MHz.
It is important to remember: the higher the clock speed, the hotter the processor! So it is necessary to take care of high-quality cooling of the "stone"
I'll take the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X graphics card - the most powerful single-chip gaming solution of our time. And the Intel Core i5-6600K processor is the mainstream model equipped with an unlocked multiplier. Then I'll launch Metro: Last Light, one of the most processor-dependent games of our day. The graphics quality settings in the application are selected in such a way that the number of frames per second each time depends on the performance of the processor, but not the video card. In the case of GeForce GTX TITAN X and Metro: Last Light - maximum graphics quality, but without anti-aliasing. Next, I will measure the average FPS level in the range from 2 GHz to 4.5 GHz in Full HD, WQHD and Ultra HD resolutions.
Processor-dependent effect
The most noticeable effect of processor dependence, which is logical, manifests itself in light modes. So, at 1080p, as the frequency increases, the average FPS also steadily increases. The figures turned out to be quite impressive: with an increase in the speed of the Core i5-6600K from 2 GHz to 3 GHz, the number of frames per second in Full HD resolution increased from 70 FPS to 92 FPS, that is, by 22 frames per second. With an increase in the frequency from 3 GHz to 4 GHz - by another 13 FPS. Thus, it turns out that the processor used with the given graphics quality settings was able to "pump" the GeForce GTX TITAN X in Full HD only from 4 GHz - it was from this point that the number of frames per second stopped growing with increasing CPU frequency.
When the resolution is increased, the effect of processor dependence is less noticeable. Namely, the number of frames stops growing, starting from 3.7 GHz. Finally, in Ultra HD resolution, we almost immediately ran into the potential of the graphics adapter.
There are many discrete video cards. It is customary in the market to catalog these devices into three segments: Low-end, Middle-end, and High-end. Captain Obvious suggests that different processors with different frequencies are suitable for different graphics adapters in terms of performance.
Dependence of performance in games on the frequency of the central processor
Now I will take a video card GeForce GTX 950 - a representative of the upper segment of the Low-end (or lower Middle-end), that is, the absolute opposite of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. The device belongs to the entry level, nevertheless, it is capable of providing a decent level of performance in modern games in Full HD resolution. As you can see from the graphs below, the processor, operating at a frequency of 3 GHz, "pumps" the GeForce GTX 950 in both Full HD and WQHD. The difference with the GeForce GTX TITAN X is visible to the naked eye.
It is important to understand that the less load falls on the "shoulders" of the video card, the higher the frequency of the central processor should be. It is irrational to buy, for example, an adapter of the GeForce GTX TITAN X level and use it in games at a resolution of 1600x900 pixels.
Low-end video cards (GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R7 370) will have enough CPU operating at a frequency of 3 GHz or more. Middle-end adapters (Radeon R9 280X, GeForce GTX 770) - 3.4-3.6 GHz. Flagship High-end video cards (Radeon R9 Fury, GeForce GTX 980 Ti) - 3.7-4 GHz. Performance SLI / CrossFire links - 4-4.5 GHz
Architecture
In reviews devoted to the release of this or that generation of central processors, the authors now and then state that the difference in performance in x86 calculations is a scanty 5-10% from year to year. This is a kind of tradition. Neither AMD nor Intel have made any significant progress for a long time, and phrases like “ keep sitting on my Sandy Bridge, wait next year"Become winged. As I said before, in games, the processor also has to process a large amount of data. In this case, a reasonable question arises: to what extent is the effect of processor dependence observed in systems with different architectures?
For both AMD and Intel chips, you can define a list of modern architectures that are still popular today. They are relevant, on a global scale the difference in performance between them is not so big.
Let's take a couple of chips - Core i7-4790K and Core i7-6700K - and make them work at the same frequency. Processors based on the Haswell architecture, as you know, appeared in the summer of 2013, and Skylake solutions - in the summer of 2015. That is, exactly two years have passed since the update of the line of "so" -processors (as Intel calls crystals based on completely different architectures).
Impact of architecture on gaming performance
As you can see, there is no difference between the Core i7-4790K and the Core i7-6700K operating at the same frequencies. Skylake is ahead of Haswell in only three games out of ten: Far Cry 4 (12%), GTA V (6%) and Metro: Last Light (6%) - that is, in all the same processor-dependent applications. However, 6% are mere trifles.
Comparison of processor architectures in games (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980)
A few platitudes: it is obvious that it is better to build a gaming computer on the basis of the most modern platform. After all, not only the performance of the chips themselves is important, but also the functionality of the platform as a whole.
Modern architectures, with a few exceptions, have the same performance in computer games. Owners of the Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge and Haswell families of processors can feel quite safe. With AMD, the situation is similar: all sorts of variations of the modular architecture (Bulldozer, Piledriver, Steamroller) in games have approximately the same level of performance
Kernels and threads
The third and possibly determining factor limiting the performance of a video card in games is the number of CPU cores. It is not for nothing that more and more games specify the need for a quad-core CPU in the minimum system requirements. Striking examples include such hits of our time as GTA V, Far Cry 4, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt", and Assassin's Creed Unity.
As I said at the very beginning, the first quad-core processor appeared nine years ago. Now there are 6- and 8-core solutions on sale, but 2- and 4-core models are still in use. I will give a table of markings of some popular AMD and Intel lines, dividing them depending on the number of "heads".
AMD APUs (A4, A6, A8, and A10) are sometimes referred to as 8-, 10-, and even 12-cores. It's just that the company's marketers add elements of the built-in graphics module to the computing units. Indeed, there are applications that can use heterogeneous computing (when x86 cores and embedded video together process the same information), but this scheme is not used in computer games. The computing part performs its task, the graphical part does its own.
Some Intel processors (Core i3 and Core i7) have a certain number of cores, but double the number of threads. Responsible for this is the Hyper-Threading technology, which was first used in Pentium 4 chips. Threads and cores are slightly different things, but we'll talk about that a little later. In 2016, AMD will release processors based on the Zen architecture. For the first time, Red's chips will acquire technology similar to Hyper-Threading.
In fact, the Core 2 Quad on the Kentsfield core is not a full-fledged quad core. It is based on two Conroe crystals, divorced in one package for LGA775
Let's do a little experiment. I took 10 popular games. I agree that such an insignificant number of applications is not enough to assert with 100% certainty about the full study of the effect of processor dependence. However, the list includes only hits that will clearly demonstrate the trends in modern game development. The graphics quality settings were selected in such a way that the final results did not rest against the capabilities of the video card. For GeForce GTX TITAN X, this is the highest quality (no anti-aliasing) and Full HD resolution. The choice of such an adapter is obvious. If the processor can "pump" the GeForce GTX TITAN X, then it can handle any other video card. The top-end Core i7-5960X for the LGA2011-v3 platform was used at the stand. Testing was carried out in four modes: when activated, only 2 cores, only 4 cores, only 6 cores and 8 cores. Hyper-Threading technology was not involved. Plus, testing was carried out with two frequencies: at nominal 3.3 GHz and overclocked to 4.3 GHz.
Processor dependence in GTA V
GTA V is one of the few games of our time that uses all eight cores of the processor. Therefore, it can be called processor-dependent itself. On the other hand, the difference between six and eight cores turned out to be less impressive. Judging by the results, the two cores are very far behind other operating modes. The game slows down, a large number of textures are not easily rendered. The bench with four cores demonstrates noticeably better results. It is only 6.9% behind the six-core, and 11% behind the eight cores. Is it worth it in this case - it's up to you to decide. However, GTA V clearly demonstrates how the number of processor cores affects the performance of a video card in games.
The vast majority of games behave in a similar way. In seven out of ten applications, the system with two cores turned out to be processor-dependent. That is, the FPS level was limited by the central processor. At the same time, in three out of ten games, the six-core stand showed an advantage over the four-core. True, the difference cannot be called significant. The most radical game turned out to be Far Cry 4 - it stupidly did not start on a system with two cores.
The gain from using six and eight cores in most cases turned out to be either too small, or there was none at all.
Processor Addiction in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The three games loyal to the dual-core system turned out to be The Witcher 3, Assassin's Creed Unity and Tomb Raider. The same results were demonstrated in all modes.
For those who are interested, I will give a table with the full test results.
multi-core gaming performance
Four cores are the optimal amount today. At the same time, it is obvious that gaming computers with a dual-core processor should not be assembled. In 2015, just such a "stone" is the bottleneck in the system
We figured out the cores. The test results clearly show that in most cases four "heads" of a processor are better than two. At the same time, some Intel models (Core i3 and Core i7) boast support for Hyper-Threading technology. Without going into details, I would like to note that such chips have a certain number of physical cores and twice the number of virtual ones. In ordinary applications, Hyper-Threading is undoubtedly useful. But how is this technology doing in games? This issue is especially relevant for the line of Core i3 processors - nominally dual-core solutions.
To determine the effectiveness of multithreading in games, I collected two test benches: with a Core i3-4130 and a Core i7-6700K. In both cases, a GeForce GTX TITAN X graphics card was used.
Core i3 Hyper-Threading Efficiency
In almost all games, Hyper-Threading Technology has affected the performance of the graphics subsystem. Naturally, for the better. In some cases, the difference was gigantic. For example, in The Witcher, the number of frames per second increased by 36.4%. True, in this game without Hyper-Threading, disgusting freezes were observed every now and then. Note that the Core i7-5960X did not have such problems.
As for the quad-core Core i7 processor with Hyper-Threading, support for these technologies made itself felt only in GTA V and Metro: Last Light. That is, only two games out of ten. The minimum FPS has also significantly increased in them. Overall, the Core i7-6700K with Hyper-Threading was 6.6% faster in GTA V and 9.7% faster in Metro: Last Light.
Hyper-Threading in Core i3 really drags, especially if the system requirements indicate a quad-core processor model. But in the case of the Core i7, the performance gain in games is not so significant.
Cache
We figured out the main parameters of the central processor. Each processor has a certain amount of cache. Today, up to four levels of this type of memory are used in modern integrated solutions. The cache of the first and second levels, as a rule, is determined by the architectural features of the chip. The L3 cache can change from model to model. I will give a small table for your reference.
So, the more efficient Core i7 processors have 8 MB of L3 cache, the less fast Core i5 - 6 MB. Will the 2MB have any impact on gaming performance?
The Broadwell family and some Haswell processors use 128MB of eDRAM (L4 cache). In some games, it can seriously speed up the system.
It's very easy to check. To do this, you need to take two processors from the Core i5 and Core i7 lines, set them to the same frequency and disable Hyper-Threading technology. As a result, in the nine games tested in F1 2015 alone, there was a noticeable difference of 7.4%. The rest of the 3D entertainment did not respond to the 2 MB L3 cache deficit in the Core i5-6600K.
Impact of L3 cache on gaming performance
The difference in L3 cache between Core i5 and Core i7 processors in most cases does not affect system performance in modern games
AMD or Intel?
All tests discussed above were conducted with Intel processors. However, this does not mean at all that we do not consider AMD solutions as the basis for a gaming computer. Below are the results of testing using the FX-6350 chip used in AMD's highest performing platform AM3 +, using four and six cores. Unfortunately, I didn't have an 8-core AMD "stone" at my disposal.
Comparison of AMD and Intel in GTA V
GTA V has already established itself as the most processor-dependent game. With the use of four cores in the AMD system, the average FPS level turned out to be higher than, for example, in the Core i3 (without Hyper-Threading). In addition, in the game itself, the image was rendered smoothly, without slowdowns. But in all other cases, Intel cores were consistently faster. The difference between the processors is significant.
Below is a table with full AMD FX processor benchmarks.
Processor Dependency in AMD System
There is no noticeable difference between AMD and Intel only in two games: The Witcher and Assassin's Creed Unity. Basically, the results lend themselves well to logic. They reflect the real balance of power in the central processing unit market. Intel cores are noticeably more powerful. Including in games. Four AMD cores vie with two Intel cores. At the same time, the average FPS is often higher for the latter. Six AMD cores compete with four Core i3 threads. Logically, the eight "heads" of the FX-8000/9000 should impose the fight on the Core i5. Yes, AMD kernels are absolutely deservedly called "half-cores". These are the features of modular architecture.
The bottom line is trivial. Intel solutions are better suited for gaming. However, among budget solutions (Athlon X4, FX-4000, A8, Pentium, Celeron) AMD products are preferable. Testing has shown that the less efficient four cores in processor-dependent games perform better than the faster two Intel cores. In the middle and high price ranges (Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, A10, FX-6000, FX-8000, FX-9000) Intel is already preferred
DirectX 12
As mentioned at the very beginning of the article, with the release of Windows 10, DirectX 12 became available for computer game developers. You can get acquainted with a detailed overview of this API. The DirectX 12 architecture has definitively determined the direction of development of modern game development: developers have become necessary low-level programming interfaces. The main task of the new API is the rational use of the hardware capabilities of the system. This is the use of all the processing threads of the processor, and general-purpose computing on the GPU, and direct access to the resources of the graphics adapter.
Windows 10 has just arrived. However, applications that support DirectX 12 already exist in nature. For example, Futuremark has integrated the Overhead subtest into the benchmark. This preset is able to determine the performance of a computer system using not only the DirectX 12 API, but also AMD Mantle. The way API Overhead works is simple. DirectX 11 imposes limits on the number of processor rendering commands. DirectX 12 and Mantle solve this problem by providing the ability to call more drawing commands. Thus, an increasing number of objects are displayed during the test. Until the graphics adapter ceases to cope with their processing, and the FPS does not drop below 30 frames. For testing, I used a stand with a Core i7-5960X processor and a Radeon R9 NANO video card. The results are quite interesting.
Noteworthy is the fact that in patterns that use DirectX 11, changing the number of CPU cores has practically no effect on the overall result. But with the use of DirectX 12 and Mantle, the picture changes dramatically. First, the difference between DirectX 11 and low-level APIs turns out to be simply cosmic (about an order of magnitude). Secondly, the number of "heads" of the central processor significantly affects the final result. This is especially noticeable when moving from two cores to four and from four to six. In the first case, the difference reaches almost a twofold mark. At the same time, there are no special differences between six and eight cores and sixteen threads.
As you can see, the potential of DirectX 12 and Mantle (in the 3DMark benchmark) is simply enormous. However, do not forget that we are dealing with synthetics, they do not play it. In reality, it makes sense to evaluate the profit from using the latest low-level API only in real computer entertainment.
The first PC games to support DirectX 12 are on the horizon. These are Ashes of the Singularity and Fable Legends. They are in active beta testing. Recently colleagues from Anandtech
The Best Processor for Gaming | Introduction
Detailed specifications are great, but only if you have time to study them. However, all the user needs is best processor for gaming for the amount available. Those who do not have time to look through the numerous test results, those who do not feel confident enough in their choice best processor for gaming, there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of: the editors regularly update this article, which tells about the choice best processor for gaming for every budget and taste. At the same time, you will find links to the most relevant detailed reviews here if you want to clarify any details.
A few notes needed to understand the article:
The article "" is written for gamers who want to get the most out of their investment. If you are not a gamer, then the processors on this list are most likely more expensive than the ones you really need. In any case, regardless of whether you need best processor for gaming, or for work, at the end of the article we have added an indicative list of game processors.
The criterion for compiling the list is simple: price / performance. We acknowledge that there are other factors affecting CPUs, such as platform price or CPU overclocking potential, but we are not going to complicate things by adding the cost of motherboards to this list. Our recommendations are based on base clock speeds, performance and prices.
Prices change daily. In the "" article, we cannot offer you the latest and most accurate pricing information, but we are able to list a few good chips that, if you buy them, you most likely won’t regret the money spent.
The list has been compiled based on the best prices in Moscow online stores. In other countries or in retail stores, the cost is likely to differ from the indicated one. In this list, we have provided you with the retail prices for new OEM CPUs.
The Best Processor for Gaming | List of the best processors for gaming
| Model | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
| Category | Best in everything | Best for price / performance | Budget choice | First level |
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| Price in Russia, rub. | 33500 | 16800 | 11800 | 7600 |
| CPU socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | AM4 | AM4 |
| Number of cores (threads) | 8 (8) | 6 (6) | 4 (8) | 4 (4) |
| Base clock frequency, GHz | 3,6 | 2,8 | 3,6 | 3,5 |
| Clock frequency in Boost mode, GHz | 4,6 | 1 core: 4.0; 2 cores: 3.9; 4 cores: 3.9; 6 cores: 3.8 | 3,9 | 3,7 |
| RAM speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 | up to DDR4-2933 | up to DDR4-2933 |
| RAM controller | Dual channel | Dual channel | Dual channel | Dual channel |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Not | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe Lines | x16 Gen3 | x16 Gen3 | x8 3.0 | x8 Gen3 |
| Integrated GPU | 350 / 1200 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (up to 1150 MHz) | Vega | Vega |
| Cache (L2 / L3) | 12 MB | 10.5 MB | 4 MB L3 | 4 MB L3 |
| Architecture | Coffee lake | Coffee lake | Zen - Vega | Kaby lake |
| Technical process | 14nm ++ | 14nm ++ | 14nm + | 14nm + |
| TDP, W | 95 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Read also: Intel and AMD Processor Hierarchy: Comparison Chart
How about those processors that aren't on our list of recommendations in the Best Processor for Gaming: Current Market Analysis? Should you buy them or not? The comparison table will help you figure it out.
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When assembling a high-performance computer for resource-intensive dynamic games, a potential buyer always faces a choice: which processor to give preference to. Indeed, in addition to several branded manufacturers, there are many platforms on the market, each of which has its own flagship.
The focus of this article is on the gaming processor. The reader will get acquainted with the manufacturers' offer, find out which product is better in each price category, and also see the test results visually.
Weak link
Better to start with the fact that all processors that are based on one physical core will not be considered. The fact is that there has long been evidence of the low efficiency of single-core platforms. Any attempt by a buyer to purchase such a gaming processor will not lead to anything good.
Firstly, most modern games are created for multi-core platforms (2-4 cores). The second criterion for the failure of a low-performance crystal is the inability to unleash the potential of a gaming video adapter. Naturally, the user has a lot of questions regarding the inoperability of an expensive graphics accelerator.
Also, experts in their reviews recommend potential buyers not to consider crystals operating at low frequencies as gaming solutions. It is better to set the minimum mark at the threshold of 3000 MHz. This condition affects not only personal computers, but also mobile devices, albeit with increased energy consumption.
Pricing policy and games of manufacturers
It has long been believed in the market that an AMD gaming processor has the best value, and in terms of performance nothing can be found more powerful than an Intel crystal. There is some truth in this if we look at the problem from one angle when comparing the number of cores and their operating frequency, but IT experts recommend focusing on the needs of the end user.
Almost all AMD crystals are excellently overclocked, which attracts the attention of potential buyers who want to save money. But for some reason, in reviews and tests, there is no information about the heating of the crystals and the necessary cooling. On the other hand, too many merits are attributed that the modern game lover does not need at all. Therefore, a buyer who wants to purchase a sufficiently productive device at minimal cost will have to get to know the processors on the market closer.
Crystals of the past generation
It's no secret that Intel processors based on 4 cores are still in demand among many fans of resource-intensive games. True, such a solution will be useful only to those users who own a full-fledged ATX motherboard that supports 8 GB of RAM (4 2 GB slots). It is also recommended to pay attention to the support of processors. Very often manufacturers of cheap motherboards do not work with powerful multi-core crystals.
A budget Core Quad gaming processor or Xeon server solution paired with a gaming graphics adapter and solid state SSD will handle any existing game in the world. However, it will not be possible to achieve perfectly realistic quality - there is a serious limitation on the average graphics settings. But such an inexpensive solution suits many users, so crystals for the socket 775 platform will be in demand for a long time.
Do not forget that the presence of two and four cores based on Xeon does not limit the performance of the old platform. There are still superfast Extreme Edition crystals on the market, which can double or triple the performance of the corresponding system (we are talking about Socket 775).
Available segment
The initial class of modern components is opened by AMD game processors with two cores of the A4 line. It would seem what could be better than 2 physical cores running at 3200 MHz! In addition, the chip has an integrated AMD Radeon HD7480 graphics core. However, during testing, it turns out that the processor has obvious problems with mathematical calculations. This is due to the small amount of cache memory (and the processor has only two levels).
In the price category up to 2,000 rubles, the A4 line has only one competitor - Intel Celeron 4th generation. As practice shows, this budget crystal also has built-in graphics, but, unlike AMD products, it cannot be overclocked.
Both budget products are clearly not included in the top gaming processors, but fans of low-power games (for example, World of Tanks) will like them, because using the integrated graphics, at a resolution of 1600x900 dpi, the user will be able to achieve 50 FPS at medium quality settings.
Manufacturer's red herring
Readers have already come across Intel Pentium G-series processors for the platform more than once. The manufacturer claims that the new crystal is capable of surprising any customer. Yes, there will be no limit to the owner's surprise when he decides to purchase such a product instead of the outdated Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Any testing (synthetic or gaming) will confirm that there is no difference in performance between both processors.
In fact, this is the same crystal, which has been slightly improved. After all, the best gaming processor for a game simply could not disappear from the market. However, the transition of the buyer to the new platform opens up more opportunities for the player. Over time, you can increase the amount of RAM, change the processor or video card, which could not be done with an old motherboard.
Sales leader
In the entry-level gaming class, AMD X4 series crystals with 4 physical cores are in great demand. The fact is that this particular product has become for many users a real golden mean in terms of price-performance ratio.
For many potential buyers who wanted to have 4 physical cores at hand on one platform, the choice of a game processor ended with only one manufacturer - AMD. The fact is that Intel has nothing to offer in the price category up to 10,000 rubles.
In this class, the FX series processors with 4 and 8 cores have proven themselves quite well. The manufacturer tried to saturate the demanded market with interesting and affordable products. Here it is better for the buyer to focus on the first level cache and choose a crystal with the highest core frequency. Indeed, for AMD processors, these parameters primarily affect the performance of the entire platform.
Winged swing
Intel gaming processors are also present in the entry class, but they are all limited to only two physical cores. Naturally, the buyer will clearly not like such an offer, but there is no need to rush to conclusions. As practice shows, Core i3 crystals are capable of a lot, and even outperform all competitors in performance.
Intel processors have a large cache size and do an excellent job with mathematical calculations, but they have serious problems in working with RAM. This is exactly what competitors use when selecting special tests where the speed of information exchange between the processor and memory is required. In resource-intensive games that require a large amount of memory (for example, GTA 5), you can notice the difference in the operation of two processors (Intel and AMD), but not all games are so dependent on the memory frequency.
Higher, faster, stronger
A powerful gaming processor in the price range up to 15,000 rubles is not so easy to choose. On the one hand, Intel offers its Core i5 solution, which is able to cope with any resource-intensive games that exist on the market. On the other hand, the AMD team speaks, which prepared a surprise for all its fans by providing the crystal with a powerful gaming video adapter integrated directly into the processor.
Naturally, many buyers prefer the "2 in 1" system, because discrete graphics accelerators are not cheap and users simply do not want to overpay. But there is also a downside to the coin - the integrated video card "steals" the RAM for its own needs, and the exchange rate of this memory between the GPU leaves much to be desired (DDR3 versus DDR5).
How to deal with cases?
In the mid-range price bracket, it's not easy to find a gaming processor. "Which one to choose - Core i5 or A10?" - almost every second buyer is interested. Experts in their reviews recommend that beginners take their time and prioritize, having decided on the needs.
Intel's powerful multi-core crystal will be of more interest to owners of productive gaming-grade video adapters, because only it is able to fully unleash the potential of a graphics accelerator. Also, it is worth taking a closer look at Core i5 for people who are not only addicted to games, but are also professionally involved in working with 3D graphics, modeling or video editing.
But the owners of budget video adapters who use all the resources of a personal computer for games, it is better to give preference to the AMD A10 series processor. And do not get too carried away with overclocking such a crystal, because a thermal package of 95 watts requires decent cooling.
Unique processors
AMD's six-core gaming processor is clearly capable of drawing attention to itself. After all, this is one of the few products on the market that combines affordable cost and high performance. Let many users in their reviews reproach the manufacturer for using 8-core solutions with locked cores to create such crystals, but the fact remains that in the middle segment this processor is still considered the best choice.
An important factor responsible for performance is not the core frequency, but the installed cache. All 6-core platforms with this parameter have a complete order: the crystal copes well with mathematical calculations and is quite competitive with Intel Core i5 products. Confused only by the lack of an integrated graphics accelerator, to which all fans of AMD products are so accustomed. Still, the performance of the entire platform is more interesting to the buyer than an inferior symbiosis.
Powerful gaming platform
Intel has managed to attract the attention of potential buyers to its unique platform Socket 2011. The best gaming processor Core i7 Extreme Edition still ranks first in the performance rating of all platforms. Confused only by the price of such a decision - 50,000 rubles for one crystal, not every buyer is ready to give.
The main feature of such a system is support for three-channel operation of RAM. Don't forget about PCIex16 slots for graphics accelerators - all of them also support accelerated data transfer and are focused on high performance of the entire gaming platform.
The only negative that owners pay attention to in their reviews is the cost of all components. The processor, memory, motherboard and several video adapters require significant financial resources from the buyer. On the other hand, such a platform is capable of handling any resource-intensive game.
New technologies are the key to success
After the appearance on the market of a new format of DDR4 RAM, Intel hastened to surprise its fans with new crystals in the Core i3 / 5/7 line. True, under the slogan "Choosing a game processor!" a well-known American manufacturer forgot to add that in practice the overall performance of the system does not increase in proportion to the cost of the crystals. As for professional computer use (3D modeling, video processing and work with complex mathematical calculations), such a platform is hardly suitable. At least in terms of price-quality ratio, you can build a platform much cheaper.
Probably, in the next few years, manufacturers will be able to significantly increase the speed of the platform, but at the moment there is no point in overpaying for the transition to Socket 1151 and 2011-3. Here it is better to take an example from AMD, which did not dare to undertake such an insidious plan to attract potential buyers to its products.
New trend dictates conditions
In pursuit of a powerful crystal, most buyers are trying to save money on a video card. Gaming GPUs are the basic devices for running any resource-intensive games. As practice shows, it is better to save on a processor and take a powerful video adapter than to be content with a budget accelerator with a powerful processor.
In fact, in the media, you can find quite a lot of comparisons of both video cards and crystals, however, experts recommend focusing on market segmentation. Don't forget about integrated solutions. Oftentimes, such a purchase allows the user to get good performance and benefit.
Inexpensive AMD processors with four cores, which have a small cache size, are best purchased with integrated graphics. The crystal will not be able to unleash the potential of a discrete gaming adapter, but the user will be able to save a lot.
Mobile market with its own conditions
Laptop gaming processors are virtually indistinguishable from the components of a personal computer. All the same price segmentation and performance division. True, there is another offshoot that greatly influences the choice of buyers. Intel chips used in laptops have low heat dissipation, and AMD products tend to get very hot due to increased power consumption.
As practice shows, a powerful AMD processor in a mobile device is often a hassle for most users. However, experts in their reviews assure that the whole problem comes down to the human factor. The fact is that all gaming laptops need to be cleaned from dust frequently (2 times a year). Naturally, most users do not do this, accusing AMD of producing low-quality processors.
Gaming Laptops
With mobile devices, everything is simple - the buyer does not need to look for which processors are gaming and which are not. In the high-end segment, the manufacturer independently calculated the performance of the entire platform and provided the end customer with a decent result. True, the choice is not as great as in the personal computer market.
Users can opt for AMD's A10 series crystals, or look towards Intel's Core i5 / 7 processors. This is where the whole choice ends, and a potential buyer faces a problem with the choice of a gaming video adapter that a laptop is equipped with. Once again, experts in their reviews recommend that beginners give preference to a powerful discrete video card at the expense of processor performance.
The right approach
Among the sellers in the computer market, there is a special technique that allows you to quickly assemble a personal computer. Oddly enough, the gaming processor is not the first choice. The motherboard and video adapter are preferred. Well, after that comes the turn of choosing a crystal and RAM. This completes the layout by agreeing on the final cost.
And then everything is simple: the cost of the hard drive, power supply, case, monitor and other computer components is announced in turn. And the buyer decides whether he is ready to pay extra for the equipment, or in order to buy the necessary component, he will have to sacrifice the performance of the personal computer as a whole.
This technique provides an opportunity for a potential buyer to understand what is the difference between components in different price categories, because the seller, when changing the configuration, comments on what games and on what settings will run on the assembled computer.
Finally
It is quite easy to choose a gaming processor on the domestic market. You just need to find out the system requirements for your favorite toy and choose the right components for building a gaming platform, focusing on your own finances. At first it seems difficult, but in practice everything is solved in a matter of minutes. The main thing is to always remember that the performance of the entire system depends not only on the processor, but also needs a powerful graphics accelerator with fast enough RAM.
Choosing a processor is one of the most important decisions affecting the performance of your computer or laptop, so you should at least know what to expect from it.
When choosing, everyone wants to get the best. There are not many tasks here. Usually they ask what is the best amd manufacturer or intel manufacturer, which generation, which line and which manufacturer.
As for which processor is better than amd or intel, then everyone is leaning towards intel, and they are, respectively, more expensive.
Usually in search they rush between intel core2 duo, pentium, celeron, atom, i3, i5, i7, but if you choose, for example, for games, then it is not a fact that intel core i5 will be better than i3, since there are many of those and those.
The wrong choice of computing device can lead to deep feelings of dissatisfaction, for example, when you are a player and accidentally bought a model strictly for the office.
Unfortunately, this will not go away painlessly, since the inspiration for change comes too late.
There are significant differences among the systems installed in desktop PCs, which make it difficult to make a quick decision.
The number of cores, confusing symbols, Turbo mode, multipliers - such a stream of information, most buyers are in a stupor.
They can't figure out what's what and rely on the experience of retailers, who are not always competent in these matters, but are well versed in marketing.
How to choose the best Intel processor yourself
Many sites publish processor comparisons, although such publications are usually aimed at advanced readers, showering them with confusing analyzes, which does not mean anything to ordinary users.
If you do not have the slightest idea about computer components, then you better sit in front of the monitor for a while, and not rely on someone else's opinions, so to speak, master the basics.
Contrary to appearances, choosing the “best processor” for your computer is easier than you might think, just a little technical knowledge to navigate the categories.
Let's start with a simplified card - Intel processors have a very diverse offering that is divided into several segments, ranging from budget.
Of course, faster models are more expensive - they offer higher performance and additional technologies.
Detailed characteristics of each line can be found on this page below, which will further understanding the description.
Which is the best Intel Celeron processor
Celeron - the cheapest dual-core processors for office applications and computers with basic functionality, that is: for word processing, simple browser games, surfing the Internet or watching movies.
Pentium is dual-core, but noticeably faster than Celeron, but still not primarily intended for solving complex problems. Often chosen by players with modest requirements.
The Core i3 is a very versatile device for work and play, with dual cores and Hyper Threading.
Core i5 - has four cores and Turbo Boost technology, supports all typical applications, including semi-professional ones. Designed for gaming.
Core i7 is the fastest model with four or more cores, Hyper Threading and Turbo Boost modes, combining the best features of the aforementioned systems. They deliver uncompromising performance on every front.
Intel K-series / X - processors with an unlocked multiplier for overclockers and unlimited power, which, if necessary, can independently increase their clock frequency, to a higher than standard settings.
Intel T / S series - Both types of processors have a lower TDP, which emits less heat. Their performance is lower than in conventional models, but at the same time the demand for electricity decreases.
To choose the best processor - determine your needs
First, you need to answer the main question - what will be mainly used on the computer?
Only then can you look for a suitable solution. If you are in a circle of interests that does not require computer games and powerful software, a low to mid-range processor is sufficient for you.
The situation is completely different for entertainment lovers who use a multithreading application.
Here you will definitely need a modern block of the best work. For processors that play Battlefield 4, Crysis 3 tudzież Watch Dogs well, and you want the latest releases of Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 4 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the bar needs to be raised.
The processor is the most important, as it is responsible for part of the calculation, no other system does it.
A weak processor combined with a fast graphics card will limit the performance of the entire computer. Let's take a look at what features the various series offer.
Hyper Threading is a technology that doubles the number of supported threads in order to increase the efficiency of parallel computing, that is: a dual-core processor can perform four operations simultaneously. It is available in Core i3 and Core i7 models.
Turbo Boost - Automatically increases the processor clock speed to the value specified by the manufacturer, providing a safe way to free up performance. You don't need to configure anything. It is available in Core i5 and Core i7.
Intel Quick Sync is a technology that uses special mechanisms for creating and processing multimedia, which makes it faster and easier to convert. Supported by all 4th Gen Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7.
Layout - All Intel Core LGA 1150 socket based on Haswell architecture have an integrated Intel HD graphics chip, so no external graphics card is required to start the computer. The performance of such microcircuits varies greatly.
Instructions are a set of programmed instructions to speed up the execution of certain operations that have a very significant impact on processor performance.
The 4th Generation Core series supports multiple instructions depending on the model, and the number increases with a higher position in the product hierarchy.
Load "to the maximum" - insurance processor
An interesting service that, probably, few people have heard of is the extended warranty on Intel processors, which provides for emergencies due to the fault of the user.
The fact is that processors "die" extremely rarely, however, incorrect settings can cause overheating.
If the product will function normally, use the normal warranty. The problem may be in the cases mentioned above, which is not included in the standard contract.
In other words, the extended service provides a completely new warranty for replacement in case of damage.
The cost of such protection depends on the model, starting at $ 10 and rising to $ 35.
All action is aimed primarily at overclockers, various enthusiastic experimenters and covers only blocks with an unlocked multiplier (K or X versions).
Which is the best Intel Celeron processor
For desktops, the cheapest dual-core Celeron processors use the modern energy efficient Haswell architecture, thus delivering good performance in mainstream applications.
Working with spreadsheets, documents, tests, surfing the net or watching movies with Celeron will not be a problem.
It is important to note that the integrated Intel HD graphics chip eliminates the need for an external graphics card, thus keeping your computer costs down if you are interested in gaming.
- Celeron G1840T - 2500 MHz ->
- Celeron G1840 - 2800 MHz ->
- Celeron G1850 - 2900 MHz -> dual cores / dual threads / Intel HD.
For example, the Celeron G1840 assembly is suitable for creating a small media center connected to a TV or a home file server, taking up the minimum amount of energy, so they can be passively cooled.
Which is the best Intel Pentium processor
Like the Celeron processors, the Pentium is dual-core and is aimed at users with modest requirements who need a PC mainly for simple tasks.
Their advantages over weaker brothers at a higher clock speed, but the price is still low.
Although the manufacturer did not create them for entertainment, i.e. technically advanced games, combined with an external graphics card, have worked well in games that do not use more than two cores.
Unfortunately, people looking to the future should consider buying something faster. The Pentium lineup includes the following models:
- Pentium G3240T - 2700 MHz -> 2 cores / 2 threads / Intel HD.
- Pentium G3440T - 2800 MHz -> 2 cores / 2 threads / Intel HD.
- Pentium G3240 - 3200 MHz -> 2 cores / 2 threads / Intel HD.
- Pentium G3258 - 3200 MHz -> 2 cores / 2 threads / Intel HD.
- Pentium G3440 - 3300 MHz -> 2 cores / 2 threads / Intel HD.
- Pentium G3450 - 3400 MHz -> 2 cores / 2 threads / Intel HD.
Pentiums are inexpensive - pricing varies by configuration. Since they have integrated Intel HD, they can work successfully without an external video card.
This solution is admittedly weak, but easily allows you to display your desktop, watch a movie, or play a simple game.
The newest Pentium celebrated its twentieth birthday, which the manufacturer celebrated with the release of a limited-edition G3258 processor that allows overclocking. It is an interesting choice for the budget-conscious enthusiast.
Which is the best Intel Core i3 processor
The Core i3 certainly belongs to a bigger league than the Celeron and Pentium processors. It supports Hyper Threading technologies, doubling the number of threads supported and improving the efficiency of parallel computing.
In this case, a dual-core processor can perform up to four operations simultaneously. But here you should clearly understand that such a function must be supported by the operating system and the application being launched.
Thus, the advantage of Hyper Threading may not always work, but on the latest games it is noticeable right away. The series includes the following models:
- i3-4150T - 3000 MHz ->
- i3-4350T - 3100 MHz ->
- i3-4150 - 3500 MHz -> two cores / 4 threads / Intel 4400 HD.
- i3-4350 - 3600 MHz -> two cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i3-4360 - 3700 MHz -> two cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
The fourth generation Core i3 can be used for a variety of tasks. While players recommend investing in a Core i5 Quad, the Core i3 also provides decent liquidity, especially when paired with NVIDIA GeForce graphics, whose drivers enable Hyper Threading.
In addition, the Core i3 processors have their own integrated Intel HD 4000 cards, which are much faster than those found in the Celeron and Pentium, allowing you to run more modern games.
Which is the best Intel Core i5 processor
The Core i5 must meet the expectations of the vast majority of computer users looking for efficient and future-proof solutions.
First, they have four cores (no Hyper Threading) that have enough processing power for every type of application.
Secondly, they are equipped with Turbo Boost technology, automatically increasing their sync. Overall, this makes a very powerful combination, especially with Intel's Haswellam architecture.
Four cores are slowly becoming the standard these days, so you should consider buying them, especially if you want to play Battlefied 4, Grand Theft Auto V, or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The series includes the following models:
- i5-4460T - 1900 MHz -> 2700 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i5-4590T - 2000 MHz -> 3000 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i5-4690T - 2500 MHz -> 3500 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i5-4460S - 2900 MHz ->
- i5-4590S - 3000 MHz ->
- i5-4690S - 3200 MHz ->
- i5-4460 - 3200 MHz -> 3400 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i5-4590 - 3300 MHz -> 3700 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i5-4690 - 3500 MHz -> 3900 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
The Core i5 can be equipped with a dedicated graphics card for comfortable gaming. But like the rest of Intel's fourth-generation processors, the Core i5 has an integrated graphics chip that allows it to self-select images.
Such devices do not require additional investment in other components. The original cooling system is sufficient for them, as well as the mid-range power supply and the motherboard.
Although the price of the Core i5 is noticeably higher than the Core i3, such a purchase will be justified in the long run. A good processor doesn't change too often after all.
Which is the best Intel Core i7 processor
The Core i7 is the absolute top shelf in Intel's offerings and is designed for the discerning gamer and professional alike, bringing together all the goodies of other models in one system.
The first one - four cores and support for Hyper Threading, doubling the number of supported threads in parallel, that is: a four-core processor can perform up to eight operations simultaneously.
Of course, this feature must be supported by the operating system as well as the application being launched. The second thing is Turbo Boost mode, in which the clock speed is automatically increased to very high values, going up to 4400 MHz, providing owners with uncompromising performance. The series includes models:
- i7-4785T -> 2200 MHz - 3200 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 8 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i7-4790T -> 2700 MHz - 3900 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 8 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i7-4790S -> 3200 MHz - 4000 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 8 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i7-4790 -> 3600 MHz - 4000 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 8 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
Until recently, the Core i7 required specialized software that was able to take advantage of Hyper Threading.
Nowadays, more and more games are starting to use Hyper Threading like Crysis 3.
The Core i7 processors have integrated graphics and are among the fastest in the desktop market.
Which is the best processor from Intel manufacturer
A separate category of Core i5 and i7 core socket LGA 1150 models with the letter K in the name (except for the Core i7 Extreme series, intended for absolute performance enthusiasts) will provide free overclocking using a multiplier.
Despite the fact that until now the Pentium G3258 has been released for twenty years, it offers identical functionality, this certainly applies to the lower segment of the market.
So let's focus on the above two. What benefits will K processors bring?
When you find that your computer is underpowered, you can manually increase or release unused computing power.
Conventional models do not allow such operations to be performed in any respect, and the profit can reach several hundred megahertz, increasing the overall performance by tens of percent. The series includes:
- i5-4690K -> 3500 MHz - 3900 MHz Turbo / 4 cores - 4 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
- i7-4790K -> 4000 MHz - 4400 MHz Turbo / 4 cores / 8 threads / Intel 4600 HD.
For the privilege of having a processor with an unlocked multiplier, you have to pay a little extra, but then you will play at the highest settings, consider buying at least an i5-4690K core.
Of course, overclocking is useful and requires a little bit of knowledge in this area, a better motherboard and a better cooling system, so it's a pleasure for a little more advanced users.
Don't worry - I'll explain soon how to do this safely. Only if you are very afraid of damaging the processor, you can take advantage of the extended warranty covering accidents, for example, when it burns out through too high supply voltages.
A good game is definitely worth it, and gaming loads will only increase in the future - no doubt about it, but now you know which is the best processor and which generation is better to choose: intel i5 or i7, celeron or intel pentium, intel or mediatek, pentium or intel, mediatek or intel atom. Good luck.
