AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting up to 5.4 GHz. With 32MB of L3 cache and a 65W TDP, it provides reliable gaming performance at a launch MSRP of $279. This CPU is excellent for users who need a fast CPU just for gaming along with running some background applications at the same time. Get a 9700X if you plan to do content creation in addition to gaming.
