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Intel Core i5-12400F
$116
Intel
· beginner
Best Value
Cheapest credible gaming CPU in the crisis era (~$116; needs discrete GPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (APU)
$191
AMD
· beginner
Beginner Pick
GPU-less gaming in the GPU crisis — Radeon 760M plays esports titles (~$191)
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
$194
AMD
· beginner
Beginner Pick
The cheapest good AM5 entry — 6C/12T with cooler in box (~$194)
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (AM4)
$209
AMD
· beginner
Best Value
The DDR4 budget-gaming escape hatch (~$179-250) while DDR5 prices spike
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
$164
AMD
· beginner
Beginner Pick
The budget AM5 entry ($164) with a real upgrade path
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
$475
Intel
· no compromise
Intel flagship productivity — 24 cores, now ~$429-475 (39% under launch)
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
$499
AMD
· pro
12-core productivity value — $315 on 2026 sales ($499 list)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
$359
AMD
· enthusiast
Efficient 8-core Zen 5 for mixed work/play ($359 list, $265 on 2026 sales)
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
$280
AMD
· enthusiast
Zen 5 six-core for balanced AM5 builds (~$280)
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