The Best CPUs for 2020
By PCMag
Intel Core i9-10900K
"Best for Content Creators, Hardcore and High-Refresh Gamers"
Intel Core i7-9700K
"Best for High-Frame-Rate Gaming, Esports Pros"
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
"Best for Mainstream PCs and Gaming Rigs on AM4"
Intel Core i5-8400
"Best for Mainstream Gaming Rigs on LGA 1151"
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
"Best for Thread-Hungry Content Pros, Extreme Enthusiasts"
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
"Best for Value-Minded (But Power-Hungry) Enthusiasts, Media Pros"
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
"Best for Power Users, Gamers, Prosumer Content Creators"
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
"Best for Productivity Users, Extreme Budget Gamers"
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
"Best for Power-User Content Creators, Extreme Multitaskers"