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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
The go-to budget gaming CPU and cheap AM5 entry.
Gaming78/100
Why it's worth it
- Outstanding 1080p/1440p performance per dollar
- Upgrade path on the long-lived AM5 socket
- Great pairing for a midrange GPU
Key specs
6C/12T Zen 45.3GHz boostAM5 · 105W
$219est.
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