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 ...

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When it comes to budget versions of the best gaming CPUs, we've been particularly big fans of the old AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Those looking to save some money on a gaming processor are usually well-served ...