In recent years, the battle between AMD and Intel has escalated, largely thanks to better AMD processors. Now, while Intel had traditionally conquered the processor market, AMD has slowly risen to the top of the list, surpassing even Intel's sales in the desktop market thanks to the second generation of Ryzen. AMD wants to keep the momentum going with its 2019rd Gen Ryzen processors, which were easily the star of Computex 3. But you don't have to wait until July for a good AMD processor, there's a ton out there today, whether you're playing PC games or trying to work So we rounded up the best AMD processors on the market, from the budget Ryzen 2200 2990G to the incredibly powerful Ryzen Threadripper XNUMXWX. And because we've used all of these AMD processors, you can be sure you'll get what you pay for. We've even included our exclusive price comparison tool so you know you're getting the best deal.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Grains: 8 | Son: 16 | Basic clock: 3.7 GHz | Clock boost: 4.3GHz | L3 Cache: 16MB | TDP: Powerful 105W Not too expensive Gets hot The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is our current pick for best processor, period, as it manages to deliver incredible performance at a reasonable price. Granted, it's not the fastest processor on the market, but you'd be hard-pressed to find an 8-thread and 16-thread processor that can go to 4.3GHz out of the box for a lower price. Not to mention the Wraith Stealth cooler that's included in the box, one of the best processor coolers we've seen bundled with a mainstream processor. Read the full review: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Best AMD processor for gamingGrains: 6 | Son: 12 | Basic Clock: 3.6GHz | Boost Clock: 4.2GHz | L3 Cache: 16MB | TDP: 95W Good affordable performance Not a CPU budget If you're looking to play the best PC games without breaking the bank, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X will go a long way. With 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 4.2 GHz, it should be more than enough for most AAA games, whatever their resolution. You won't be able to play something like Battlefield V at 200 fps, but when you save that much money, it's hard to complain. Just make sure you pair it with a decent cooler, as this can be a bit too hot. Read the full review: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
The best AMD processor on a budgetGrains: 4 | Son: 4 | Basic clock: 3.5 GHz | Boost Clock: 3.7GHz | L3 Cache: 4MB | TDP: 65W Fast enough for an HTPC Cheap Not the fastest chip If you're trying to build a home theater PC, the name of the game is finding affordable parts that don't require a ton of power. And, with only a 65W TDP and a very affordable price, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is the best AMD processor for HTPC builds. This is a single threaded chip, which doesn't have the highest clock speeds. It's not ideal for gaming, but at this price level, it's not necessary. Also, if you're just playing PC games at 1080p, everything should be fine. Read the full review: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
The best high-performance AMD processorGrains: 16 | Son: 32 | Basic clock: 3.5 GHz | Boost Clock: 4.4GHz | L3 Cache: 32MB | TDP: 180W Good single-core performance Cheap for HEDT This hot Fans of budding computer hardware will want to pay attention to this AMD processor. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950WX is probably the best introduction to HEDT hardware you could ask for. It's affordable (for an HEDT chip), and its boosted clock of 4.4 GHz on 16 cores and 32 threads means it offers great single and multi-thread performance. It doesn't come with a processor cooler out of the box, but when you enter this area of computer hardware, you should bring your own cooler. Read the full review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
< p class="specs__container">Grains: 32 | Son: 64 | Basic Clock: 3.0GHz | Boost Clock: 4.2GHz | L3 Cache: 64MB | TDP: 250W Amazing performance Better value than Intel Very expensive That's it, it's the big one. The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is the fastest AMD processor you can buy today, without dropping batteries on an Epyc chip. This absolute processor unit is made up of 32 cores and 64 threads, with a boost clock of 4.2 GHz. Combine all this with the 64 MB large cache and you have one of the most powerful chips on the market. Just keep in mind that with its 250W TDP, you'll need some serious cooling to keep temperatures in check. Read the full review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX- Image credits: LaComparacion