Some time ago I made an article on Top 5 Best CPUs under $100 so if you have less budget then you can go visit that article.
Just like that article, in this one I will tell you about the Best computer parts so stay here until the end.
I have not ranked any of these CPU, so you can just buy them without any problem. I have mentioned all the specifications and prices of these Processors in this article. All these Processors are really good for gaming and productivity.
1. Ryzen 3 3100
I mentioned this CPU in the last article which was under $100. Even in this price range this CPU rocks. This CPU costs $100 currently in USA.
The Ryzen 3 3100 is a quad core CPU which has Hyper-Threading in it and comes with a Base Clock Frequency of 3.6 GHz which can be overclocked up to 3.9 GHz on all cores. It is an unlocked Processor It is a third Generation Processor so is it based on ZEN 2 Micro-architecture and Manufactured on 7nm FinFET Technology. Along with 16 MB of L3 cache, it has a TDP of 65 W.
It supports the AM4 socket and can be paired with any good AM4 socket Mother-Board like B450 tomahawk, B450 motar, x470, x570,etc. It supports a Maximum of 64 GB DDR4 RAM clocked at 3200 MHz in dual channel. It does not have any integrated graphics so you need to pair it with a dedicated Graphic Card.
This CPU became the centre of attraction for PC hardware lovers as it costed less than even the mid-end CPUs but performed on the next level! Can support even a RTX 2060 SUPER on 1080p and performs same as a Core i5 9600K. Is highly recommended for anyone under a medium budget.
2. Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is said to be the best budget CPU under $200 for any budget which comes at the price range of $170-$200. This CPU performs equal to a costlier Ryzen 5 3600X after Overclocking.
The Ryzen 5 3600 comes with 6 cores along with the support of Hyper-Threading (12 threads). It has the Base Clock Frequency of 3.6 GHz and can be overclocked upto 4.2 GHz. It has l3 cache of 32 MB and TDP of 65 W. It is based on ZEN 2 Micro-Architecture and manufactured on a 7 nm process.
It supports the AM4 socket and can be paired on any good Motherboard like B550, x570 and B450 Tomahawk. It does not have an integrated graphics so you have to use a dedicated graphics card for display. It can support up to 64 GB DDR4 Memory @3200 MHz (memory depends on the motherboard too).
This CPU performs equal to a Core i5 in gaming and Core i7 in productivity. This $180 CPU can support even a RTX 3080 in gaming. This has been the sweet spot for both gaming and productivity for budget category people. Its 6 cores along with Hyper-Threading makes it future proof.
3. Ryzen 3 3300X
The Ryzen 3 3300X is like a big brother to the Ryzen 3 3100 which has more CPU clock speed. It comes at the price of $120 and performs equal to the Core i7 7700K in all tasks.
Based on the AMD's ZEN 2 microarchitecture the Ryzen 3 3300X has 4 cores and 8 threads which has HT in it. The CPU has the Base Clock of 3.8 GHz and can be Overclocked upto 4.3 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and 65 W TDP. It is fabricated on a 7nm FinFET technology.
It supports the AM4 socket and can be paired on any motherboard like B550, X570, etc. It does not have an integrated graphics so you have to use a dedicated graphics card for display. It can support up to 64 GB DDR4 Memory @3200 MHz (memory depends on the motherboard too).
This CPU performs better than the Ryzen 5 3600 in gaming and a little bit less in productivity tasks. This CPU completely destroyed the Core i5 9600K in gaming and no Core i3 Processor can beat this CPU in gaming. It is a true beast CPU for gaming on any resolution with even a RTX 2080 TI!
4. Ryzen 7 2700
Most of the CPUs which I mentioned above were mainly made for gaming but here is the CPU for the people who want to do heavy productivity tasks on a budget. The Ryzen 7 2700 costs around $170 to $200. This CPU do not perform better than other CPUs I mentioned as this is specially designed for productivity tasks.
The Ryzen 7 2700 is a seconed Generation CPU made by AMD which is based on ZEN+ microarchitecture. It comes with 8 cores and 16 threads which have the Boost Frequency on 8 cores of 4.1 GHz. It comes with 16 MB L3 Cache and 65 W TDP and is manufactured on 12 nm FinFET Process Technology.
It supports the AM4 socket and can be paired with any motherboard like B550, X570, etc. It does not have an integrated graphics so you have to use a dedicated graphics card for display. It can support up to 64 GB DDR4 Memory @3200 MHz (memory depends on the motherboard too).
This may be a Second Generation Processor and is 2 years old but is still very good CPU for productivity tasks. It may not be a CPU designed for gaming but it can still game easily with upto a RTX 2070 on 1080p resolution. Either it is for gaming or productivity, this CPU is beast for every task.
5. Core i5 10400F
Here is the best budget CPU from Intel and also the only CPU from Intel mentioned on this list "Intel is just alive". This CPU costs around $150 to $170 but like all Intel "F" CPUs this is also a good CPU. This is best CPU for gaming in this list.
The Core i5 10400F is based on the Intel's Comet Lake Micro-architecture and has 6 cores and 12 Threads. It has a Base Clock of 2.9 GHz and Turbo Boost Clock of 4.3 GHz which only happens if demanded by the application or software and you cannot Overclock this Locked CPU manually. It comes with 12 MB L3 Cache and 65 W TDP and manufactured on 12 nm Process Technology.
It supports the LGA1200 socket and you can pair it with any motherboard like z470, z490, B460, etc. It does not have an integrated graphics so you have to use a dedicated graphics card for display. It can support up to 128 GB DDR4 Memory @2666 MHz (memory depends on the motherboard too).
Most People now are resisting to buy budget Intel CPUs as they are more expensive than AMD and not all can be Overclocked. The only people who buy Intel now are gamers mostly. This CPU is pretty good for gaming as it is cheaper than the Ryzen 5 3600 and offers more better gaming performance than it.
Along with better gaming performance, it has 6 Cores and 12 Threads which make it future proof. You can pair it with a RTX 3080 on 1080p settings. If you are a gamer and want more FPS then buy it, also you can do productive tasks on it easily (performs very similar to a Ryzen 5 2600 in productive tasks).
Buy Intel® Core™ i5-10400F Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.30 GHz)
*Ryzen 5 1600AF*
The Ryzen 5 1600AF is a $90 CPU which is like a Ryzen 5 2600 but is a Ryzen 5 1600. This CPU is a newer version of Ryzen 5 1600AE and is manufactured on 12nm FinFET Process Technology and based on ZEN+ Micro-architecture.
The Ryzen 5 1600AF is second generation AMD Ryzen Processor which is based on ZEN+ Micro-Architecture which is 6/hexa Core CPU which comes with the support of Hyper-Threading so it has 12 Cores. It comes with the Base Clock Frequency of 3.4 GHz and can be overclocked upto 3.9 GHz. It comes with 16 MB l3 Cache and is built on 12 nm FinFET Technology. It has the TDP of 65 W.
It supports the AM4 socket and can be paired with any AM4 Socket Mother-Board like B350, A320, B450, etc. It can support up to 64 GigaBytes of dual channel 2933 MHz RAM ( the RAM capacity differes from Motherboards to Motherboards ). It requires a Discrete Graphics Card because it does not have any Integrated Graphics Card.
This CPU performs very similar to the Ryzen 5 2600 in every tasks and come at the same price of the original Ryzen 5 1600AE. IF you find one GET IT. It is a Bang for Buck, can support even a RTX 2060 GPU and will do the productivity tasks super smoothly.
