processors for gaming
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for processors for gaming.
The faster your processor, the faster your computer will run. If you're a gamer, you'll want to make sure your processor can handle the graphics-intensive tasks required to play games. Browse the top-ranked list of processors for gaming below along with associated reviews and opinions.
AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000644BOXSKU: 6510771Top comment"Solid processor, but remember to buy a GPU as this doesnt have one....Runs pretty awesome to play some great gaming performance."
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Designed for socket AM4 motherboards and featuring the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, this 4th generation processor is designed to provide fast, power efficient performance. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.1 GHz in addition to 8MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 4500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.Top comment"Solid processor, but remember to buy a GPU as this doesnt have one....Runs pretty awesome to play some great gaming performance."
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Designed for socket AM4 motherboards and featuring the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, this 4th generation processor is designed to provide fast, power efficient performance. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.1 GHz in addition to 8MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 4500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $79.00The previous price was $129.00
Intel - Core i5-11400 11th Generation - 6 Core - 12 Thread - 2.6 to 4.4 GHz - LGA1200 - Locked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8070811400SKU: 6452218Top comment"It runs everything fairly seemlessle. For a budget processor this can be used for gaming machines in a pinch...Great budget gaming processor...Great performance, 6 core processor and stays cool while gaming"
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11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400 desktop processor optimized for gaming, creating, and productivity. Featuring PCIe Gen 4.0 support. Thermal solution included in the box. Compatible with 500 series & select 400 series chipset based motherboards. Refer to motherboard vendor for compatiblity details. 65W.Top comment"It runs everything fairly seemlessle. For a budget processor this can be used for gaming machines in a pinch...Great budget gaming processor...Great performance, 6 core processor and stays cool while gaming"
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11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400 desktop processor optimized for gaming, creating, and productivity. Featuring PCIe Gen 4.0 support. Thermal solution included in the box. Compatible with 500 series & select 400 series chipset based motherboards. Refer to motherboard vendor for compatiblity details. 65W.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $147.99The previous price was $189.99
Intel - Core i9-12900KS 12th Generation 16-core 24-thread (2.5GHz-5.5GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071512900KSSKU: 6501867Top comment"Awesome processor......................................No issues or visible problems, processor runs in computer as advertised."
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12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS desktop processor. Featuring Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Adaptive Boost Technology, PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 and DDR4 support. 12th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and deliver high performance. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards, 150W Processor Base Power.Top comment"Awesome processor......................................No issues or visible problems, processor runs in computer as advertised."
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12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS desktop processor. Featuring Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Adaptive Boost Technology, PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 and DDR4 support. 12th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and deliver high performance. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards, 150W Processor Base Power.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $411.99The previous price was $779.99
AMD - Ryzen 5 7600X 6-core - 12-Thread 4.7GHz (5.3 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000593WOFSKU: 6519479Top comment"Overall great cpu for gaming, I would recommend getting a good cooler for this but this is a good CPU nonetheless....Being a loooong time Gigabyte devote and AMD lover... the Ryzen processor was as not brainer... Got it all put back together, hit the start button and BAM... just the speed the system booted up was amazing... everything worked at seemingly super speed... the processor only modoestly heated up until system was all installed and working flawlessly... then cooled down in seconds.... "
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Pure gaming performance, get the 6-core gaming processor built for intense gaming action.Top comment"Overall great cpu for gaming, I would recommend getting a good cooler for this but this is a good CPU nonetheless....Being a loooong time Gigabyte devote and AMD lover... the Ryzen processor was as not brainer... Got it all put back together, hit the start button and BAM... just the speed the system booted up was amazing... everything worked at seemingly super speed... the processor only modoestly heated up until system was all installed and working flawlessly... then cooled down in seconds.... "
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Pure gaming performance, get the 6-core gaming processor built for intense gaming action.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $249.99The previous price was $299.99
AMD - Ryzen 7 7700X 8-core - 16-Thread 4.5GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000591WOFSKU: 6519477Top comment"great processor...its a great, high power processor for gaming and content creation. the only gripe i have is that the bang for your buck isnt as good as the ryzen 5000 series was....Don't buy the 7900X or 7950X for gaming...Uses around 85 watts during most gaming."
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The dominant 8-core gaming desktop processor, whatever the setting, whatever the resolution, lead your team to victory with the top 8-core AMD gaming processor.Top comment"great processor...its a great, high power processor for gaming and content creation. the only gripe i have is that the bang for your buck isnt as good as the ryzen 5000 series was....Don't buy the 7900X or 7950X for gaming...Uses around 85 watts during most gaming."
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The dominant 8-core gaming desktop processor, whatever the setting, whatever the resolution, lead your team to victory with the top 8-core AMD gaming processor.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $349.99The previous price was $399.99
AMD - Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000927BOXSKU: 6510772Top comment"Debated whether to get a 5700x, but so far no complaints. I use my PC for gaming so the extra cores and threads wouldn’t help me out that much in the type of games I play. ...Good cpu for gaming or any other general tasks to be done"
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Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5600 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 4 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.Top comment"Debated whether to get a 5700x, but so far no complaints. I use my PC for gaming so the extra cores and threads wouldn’t help me out that much in the type of games I play. ...Good cpu for gaming or any other general tasks to be done"
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Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5600 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 4 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $149.00The previous price was $199.00
Intel - Core i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8070110400SKU: 6411498Top comment"Best Budget CPU for Gaming...The best budget CPU for gaming and multitask 6 Cores 12 Threads...Best $150 processor you can get for gaming...As usual one of the better under $200 processors for gaming you could get. As long as the price stays around $150 you're in good shape."
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Enhance the performance of your desktop computer with this Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor. The 2.9GHz base speed provides fast clocking, while the 12MB cache queues instructions quickly, increasing overall task execution. This Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology, which helps keep components at ideal operating temperatures.Top comment"Best Budget CPU for Gaming...The best budget CPU for gaming and multitask 6 Cores 12 Threads...Best $150 processor you can get for gaming...As usual one of the better under $200 processors for gaming you could get. As long as the price stays around $150 you're in good shape."
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Enhance the performance of your desktop computer with this Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor. The 2.9GHz base speed provides fast clocking, while the 12MB cache queues instructions quickly, increasing overall task execution. This Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology, which helps keep components at ideal operating temperatures.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $164.99
AMD - Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core - 24-Thread 4.7 GHz (5.6 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000589WOFSKU: 6519473Top comment"12 cores over 5ghz under 500$, definitely is overkill as far as gaming is concerned, typically is only optimized at 20% during gaming, as far as doing heavier tasks though you will need a strong cooler as a typical air cooler is not good enough....Im able to stream at mad settings and game at 1440p max settings with ease, and it seems like this processor doesnt even blink. Its truly amazing how far the technokogy for these processors has come. "
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The insanely powerful gaming and streaming desktop processor, get the competitive edge with the ultimate enthusiast processor for gamers, for creators, for everyone.Top comment"12 cores over 5ghz under 500$, definitely is overkill as far as gaming is concerned, typically is only optimized at 20% during gaming, as far as doing heavier tasks though you will need a strong cooler as a typical air cooler is not good enough....Im able to stream at mad settings and game at 1440p max settings with ease, and it seems like this processor doesnt even blink. Its truly amazing how far the technokogy for these processors has come. "
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The insanely powerful gaming and streaming desktop processor, get the competitive edge with the ultimate enthusiast processor for gamers, for creators, for everyone.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $449.99The previous price was $549.99
AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000514WOFSKU: 6519470Top comment"Very fast, and extremely good for gaming! Would recommend to anybody on the fence, just get itz you wont he disappointed...Amazing Processor...Used for gaming and a virtual environments, this processor worked great with everything thrown at it. "
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When you want the best for gaming and creating, the 16-core powerhouse processor that can do it all with the highest single-core and multi-core performance from AMD for the most demanding gamers and creators.Top comment"Very fast, and extremely good for gaming! Would recommend to anybody on the fence, just get itz you wont he disappointed...Amazing Processor...Used for gaming and a virtual environments, this processor worked great with everything thrown at it. "
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When you want the best for gaming and creating, the 16-core powerhouse processor that can do it all with the highest single-core and multi-core performance from AMD for the most demanding gamers and creators.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $599.99The previous price was $699.99
Intel - Core i9-13900KF 13th Gen 24 cores 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores 36M Cache, 3 to 5.8 GHz LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071513900KFSKU: 6521192Top comment"Great Gaming Processor...I’m using a Corsair 360mm AIO with upgraded Phanteks T30 fans plus Intel mounting bracket and temps still hit 95C when fully stressed and pulls over 320 W. Temps stay fine for gaming though at below 70C. Like the other reviewer had mentioned, CPU was shipped in box without protection and was moving a lot. "
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13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF desktop processor, without processor graphics. Featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance. Discrete graphics required. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.Top comment"Great Gaming Processor...I’m using a Corsair 360mm AIO with upgraded Phanteks T30 fans plus Intel mounting bracket and temps still hit 95C when fully stressed and pulls over 320 W. Temps stay fine for gaming though at below 70C. Like the other reviewer had mentioned, CPU was shipped in box without protection and was moving a lot. "
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13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF desktop processor, without processor graphics. Featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance. Discrete graphics required. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $554.99The previous price was $659.99
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