Best Processors For Gaming 2019

If you’re an avid PC gamer, you’ll know that installing a great processor will make your games run more smoothly… but did you know that they can improve your PC’s overall performance beyond your wildest dreams? The best processors for gaming now come with a myriad of features that improve your PC in almost every way – read on to discover our top five.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X AM4 CPU/ Processor with Wraith Prism RGB Cooler

Dwarfing the previous generation by a considerable margin, the 3rd gen of AMD Ryzen processors offer higher speeds, more memory and wider bandwidth to deliver a revolutionary level of performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in particular is armed with a whopping 12 cores and 24 threads, with a max boost clock of 4.6GHz. Capable of delivering exceptional results for productivity and gaming, your PC will always run silky smooth with this gem of a chip. Oh, and it will also look great doing it, thanks to the included Wraith Prism RGB Cooler. So many pretty colours.

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Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6 GHz Processor

This beauty boasts eight cores and threads and a max processor frequency of 4.9GHz (with Turbo Boost Technology) for masterful multitasking and perfect performance. Stream and record yourself as you work your way through your Steam library, enjoying everything from your old favourites to demanding new releases in staggering quality. What’s more, you can push this processor’s already impressive clock speed of 3.6GHz to even more impressive heights by overclocking it, a process made easy thanks to its Solder Thermal Interface Material feature, which keeps temperatures low and your PC running flawlessly. We dig it.

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 AM4 CPU/Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

An incredible value proposition for any PC gaming enthusiast, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 delivers exceptional performance for a staggeringly low price. Packed with all the advancements and benefits bestowed upon the 3rd generation of Ryzen processors, the Ryzen 5 3600 has ample headroom for overclocking and a max boost clock of 4.2 GHz. You’ll be able to keep things suitably cool, too, thanks to the free AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler, and you’ll also snag three months of Xbox Game Pass as part of your purchase. See, we told you it was incredible value.

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Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor

With 18 powerful cores, 36 threads and up to 4.5GHz maximum processor frequency, the Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition redefines what it means to be “extreme”. Work simultaneously on demanding apps and programs, editing, animating, rendering, gaming and more without a hitch. Equipped to support multiple 4K monitors, GPUs, NVMe SSDs and your recording and other input devices (and even more), this flexible processor squeezes the very best out of your games and can support – and certainly improve – your existing rig, whatever it looks like. What’s more, unlocked and overclockable, you can push it to heights that’ll make your PC’s performance unrecognisable. We’re EXTREMELY interested.

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Processor

Your PC’s processors of yore will quiver in fear at the sight of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper – or, as we like to call it, the tech equivalent of Godzilla. 24 cores and 48 threads support all manner of PC activities, from programming software to playing games at the most hardcore settings, while your PC’s capabilities will go through the roof due to its “Zen” Core Architecture, which uses microarchitectural resources to optimise your performance. Intelligently, the AMD SenseMI feature, along with this processor’s overclock potential, can customise and boost your PC further, so that its performance surpasses all of your expectations. Ready to unleash the beast?

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