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.
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    7 days ago

    hmm not sure why it’s not showing up when I edit the post but here’s the list for anyone uninterested in watching the vid:

    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.