The Best CPUs for Gaming in 2020

By PCMag
Intel Core i9-9900K
"Best for Peak Frame Rates, Content Work on 300 Series (Socket LGA 1151)"
Intel Core i7-9700K
"Best for Strong Frame Rates With 300 Series (on Socket LGA 1151)"
Intel Core i5-8400
"Best for Solid Frame Rates on a Budget on 300 Series (on LGA 1151)"
Intel Core i9-10900K
"Best for Peak Frame Rates, Content Work on New Platform (LGA 1200)"
Intel Core i5-10600K
"Best for High Frame Rates on New Platform (on Socket LGA 1200)"
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
"Best for Gaming on Integrated Graphics Only (on Socket AM4)"
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
"Best for Pro Content Creation, Gaming (on Socket AM4)"
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
"Best for Serious Content Creation, Gaming (on Socket AM4)"
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
"Best for Well-Balanced Gaming, Content Work (on Socket AM4)"
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
"Best for Gaming With a Video Card, on a Budget (on Socket AM4)"