Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's many Cores and "Lakes." Here's everything you need to know, plus our top picks ...

Below, we've handpicked the top options we've tested. Our top picks for most buyers are AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, but we've got alternatives for all budgets and use cases ...

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