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Best processors: our picks

Current processors picks with prices and the reviews behind them.

Best processors: our picks

Our current picks for processors, updated automatically. Prices are what the retailer showed when we last checked; follow the link for the live price.

  1. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, USD 589 , Premium pick
  2. AMD Ryzen 5 7600, USD 199 , Best value
  3. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, USD 379 , Best overall
  4. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, USD 479
  5. Intel Core i7-14700K, USD 389
  6. Intel Core i5-13600K, USD 279

Frequently asked questions

What is the best processor right now?

Our current pick is Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at about USD 589.

How are these picks chosen?

We rank what we have tested or researched by fit, price and how the price compares with its own history. Buy links are affiliate links; they never change the order.