CPUs Reviews

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (2024)

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review: The Gaming CPU Everyone Else Is Chasing

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the gaming CPU other chips are measured against. Our verdict.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (2026)

Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: A Small Step Up for the Gaming Crown

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D nudges the gaming crown a little higher than the 9800X3D. Our verdict.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (2025)

Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Do-It-All Chip for Gaming and Work

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D pairs 16 cores with gaming-friendly cache. Our verdict.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (2024)

Ryzen 5 9600X Review: A Quick, Efficient Entry to AM5

The Ryzen 5 9600X is an efficient six-core chip for AMD's AM5 platform. Our verdict.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023)

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Review: The Previous Gaming King Still Holds Up

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D was the gaming CPU to beat, and it is still a recommended buy. Our verdict.

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (2026)

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Review: Intel's Refreshed Chip Gets Competitive

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is Intel's refreshed Arrow Lake chip and a much better gaming option. Our verdict.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (2026)

Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: A Great-Value Mid-Range Chip

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offers strong gaming and productivity at about $199. Our verdict.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (2024)

Core Ultra 9 285K Review: Powerful, but Not the Gaming Chip We Hoped For

The Core Ultra 9 285K is a fast multi-core chip that disappointed in games at launch. Our verdict.