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    Best CPUs for Gaming of May 2021

    MacinSearch's reviewers and experts has collected 91,633 objective reviews from many customers and with a little help from our editor, we have ranked 20 Best Cpu For Gaming that you may be fancy. You will see some major brands such as: AMD, Intel, ASUS, MSI, Weiman, N/A.

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    AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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    • SCORE
      9.8
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    • Brand
      AMD
    • 6 cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the quiet AMD wraith stealth cooler max temps 95°C
    • Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular gamesmore
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    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler
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      9.8
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    • Brand
      AMD
    • Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
    • The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segmentmore
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    Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
    Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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    • SCORE
      9.6
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    • Brand
      Intel
    • Cooling device not included - Processor Only
    • 8 Cores / 8 Threadsmore
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    Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
    Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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      9.6
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    • Brand
      Intel
    • 3.60 GHz up to 5.00 GHz / 16 MB Cache
    • Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsetsmore
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    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
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      9.6
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    • Brand
      AMD
    • System ram type: DDR4_sdram
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    Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Motherboard (ATX) AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 B450
    Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Motherboard (ATX) AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 B450
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    • SCORE
      9.4
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    • Brand
      ASUS
    • Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
    • Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOSmore
    7
    MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 10th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1200 Socket, DDR4, CF, Dual M.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5G LAN, DP/HDMI, Mystic Light RGB)
    MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 10th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1200 Socket, DDR4, CF, Dual M.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5G LAN, DP/HDMI, Mystic Light RGB)
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

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    • Brand
      MSI
    • On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts, double CPU power connectors, and a digital power design which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPUmore
    8
    Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
    Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The scores from 0 to 10 are automatically scored by our AI Consumer Report tool based upon the data collected. This score has no relationship or impact from any manufacturer or sales agent websites.

    • Brand
      Intel
    • 8 Cores /8 Threads
    • Up to 4.7 GHz. Bus Speed = 8 GT/s. Cache = 12 MB Intel Smart Cache. Max Memory bandwidth = 41.6 GB/smore
    9
    MSI Performance Gaming AMD Ryzen 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 DDR4 HDMI Display Port Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard (B450 Gaming PRO Carbon MAX WiFi)
    MSI Performance Gaming AMD Ryzen 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 DDR4 HDMI Display Port Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard (B450 Gaming PRO Carbon MAX WiFi)
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The scores from 0 to 10 are automatically scored by our AI Consumer Report tool based upon the data collected. This score has no relationship or impact from any manufacturer or sales agent websites.

    • Brand
      MSI
    • Lightning Fast Game experience: TURBO M. 2 with M. 2 Shield, StoreMI, AMD Turbo USB 3. 2 GEN2
    • Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync: 16. 8 million colors / 17 effects in one click. Synchronize RGB/RAINBOW strips and other RGB solutions for customization.more
    10
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4-Core Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4-Core Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The scores from 0 to 10 are automatically scored by our AI Consumer Report tool based upon the data collected. This score has no relationship or impact from any manufacturer or sales agent websites.

    • Brand
      AMD
    • 4 processing cores, bundled with the quiet AMD Wraith stealth cooler
    • 4.0 GHz max boost, unlocked for overclocking, 6 MB cache, DDR 2933 supportmore

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