Top 12 AMD Processors

An 8-core processor from the 2019 lineup aimed at building an ultra-performing gaming computer, but on a limited budget. It received almost all modern AMD technologies, a good operating frequency range and support for high-speed RAM. In addition, there is an increased cache and an integrated PCI-E 4.0 controller for faster interaction with the video card. Of the shortcomings in the reviews, a biting price is noted, plus there are complaints about a tendency to heat up, but up to an uncritical 85 degrees. We also note that the chip receives “factory overclocking”, so it is extremely difficult to squeeze something out of it from above, but it is possible with a fine selection of settings.

New technologies make themselves felt and this stone is definitely faster than its predecessors. Still, from the start you get 3.6 GHz with the ability to overclock to 4.2 GHz. It is noteworthy that the requirements for RAM have also grown. The optimum now will be dies with a frequency of 3200 MHz. The level 3 cache has been doubled to 32 MB. From the factory, such a processor is overclocked to the maximum and taking 3600X is throwing money away. Paired with the RTX 2070 will drag any game. It can work on any motherboard on socket AM4, you just need to reflash it. However, it is not recommended to go below the B450, since the processor is demanding on the power subsystem of the motherboard. In many tests it is faster than the 9600K and 8700K. According to reviews, even with the Gammax 300, it heats up no more than 55 degrees.

A great budget option for an inexpensive entry-level gaming PC. Made according to the 14 nm technical process, which affected performance and speed, which are 15% lower than those of the AMD 2600. The frequencies are also lower - the starting 3.2 GHz can be "fired up" in automatic mode up to 3.6, and if you have a motherboard on X370 or X470 chipset up to 4.0GHz, only need to buy a good cooler. The only problem is that the latest X570 boards do not support first generation processors. The processor has a dual-channel mode of operation of RAM with a frequency of up to 2667 MHz. The rest is the classic 6 cores and 12 threads. There are also old sores characteristic of AMD, for example, dependence on the memory controller and its frequency.

A very popular model. The 12 nanometer process technology set the heat pack at around 65 watts. The starting frequency of 3.4 GHz with automatic overclocking to 3.9 is the ideal solution for a gamer of any level. It will also show itself well in modeling or mathematical calculations thanks to 12 streams. Compared to the top FX, the situation with the cache is several times better. If the top 9580 had about 8 MB, then this stone has all 16. 2600 stably interacts with DDR4 RAM with a frequency of up to 2933 MHz on paper and up to 3200 in practice. To overclock the stone, you will need a motherboard based on the X470 chipset, and to work in the factory range, a B450 chipset is enough. And what about the 2600X? It can be bypassed, since in fact it is a 2600 overclocked to the ceiling.

The 2700X is a mass product that has stood the test of time. "Stone" was released in 2018 and still shows itself perfectly both in games and in applications that require maximum computer resources for complex calculations. 8 cores provide 16 data processing threads, and the inherent overclocking potential will allow you to "play" with the settings in the BIOS. It is worth considering that the design of the chip does not provide for a graphics core, so you cannot use the processor without a video card. In addition, there is a limitation on the upper limit of the operating frequency of the RAM, but these are the costs of three-year-old technologies. Also in the reviews there are complaints about the insufficient efficiency of the standard cooler, which not only makes noise, but also cannot cope with high constant loads.

AMD's budget "stone" for office computers, occasionally used as entry-level gaming computers. I got an average performance integrated graphics, plus it supports accurate overclocking in manual mode. The key disadvantages are the work in a single-threaded format and the lack of an L3 cache. On the other hand, there are 4 productive cores that easily grind any office software. In addition, user reviews speak of low operating temperatures and easy startup on any motherboard. In general, we have a perfectly balanced processor, the reliability of which has been tested by time, and the price will not hit your pocket.

Practical and inexpensive 4-core "office" AMD for assembling the most budget PC for working with text files and tables or surfing the net. It has 4 cores operating in single-threaded mode, but is endowed with a bus function. The architecture is outdated, which is why the FM2 + socket is used, but this is precisely what allows for a low price. Of course, it is completely unsuitable for games, but in office software it shows itself confidently and the workflow will not slow down. There are no special complaints in the reviews of this model, the possibility of manual overclocking to 4.2 GHz is noted, and that's probably all. As a result, we get an ideal option for old motherboards.

An inexpensive option for a budget office computer used for more than just typing. Due to the presence of a built-in graphics core, it is suitable even for photo editors and beginner video editors. And with a discrete graphics card of the GTX 1050ti level, it will be able to please with acceptable fps at medium settings in modern games. Heat dissipation 65W. With a conventional cooler, idle temperatures will stay at 40 degrees, under load - up to 75 degrees. Separately, we note the use of the “old” socket - AM4. Thanks to this, when switching to a new CPU, you do not have to change the motherboard and RAM. When buying, you should take into account the lack of multithreading, which is often complained about in reviews.

Great budget processor with integrated Vega 3 graphics. 2 cores and 4 threads do the trick and are cheaper than the G4620 or G5400. You can manually overclock it to 3.8 GHz and turn it into a semi-gaming one, but you shouldn’t entertain yourself with high hopes, after all, the stone is not for games. The processor is indirectly demanding on RAM, it is advisable to set it at around 2667 MHz. Then the performance and responsiveness will be maximum. The boxed cooler is more than enough for him. Compared to full-fledged Ryzen, the level 3 cache is cut here, and it is limited to 4 MB. The thermal package is also reduced, only 35 watts. There are also more powerful options on sale, such as 220GE or 240GE, but in terms of price and performance, this is the best choice.

One of the most powerful new models in the 2020 lineup with phenomenal performance. Thanks to the Vermeer architecture, the processor squeezes a maximum of 12 cores, providing fast video rendering of any complexity and a comfortable game at maximum speeds without FPS sagging. The "stone" contains a large operating range of the clock frequency, there is a bus and the prospects for manual overclocking. On the other hand, in the reviews they write about the incorrect operation of the bus, leading to short-term overheating and constant turning on / off of the cooling system fans. In addition, this model is demanding on the motherboard used on the computer, which may require updating its firmware.

Powerful processor for 3D modeling. AMD decided not to limit the frequencies of its offspring, which is why its starting frequency is set at around 3.8 GHz with overclocking to 4.6 GHz. There are already 12 cores and 24 threads. Modern games will not be able to use all this power, besides, the level 3 cache has a capacity of 64 MB. With such parameters, the level of heat release is also high at 105 TDP. Out of the box, the processor is of little interest to overclockers, since there is nothing to overclock here, because the stone itself was initially overclocked to the maximum. In multi-threaded tasks, it copes with absolutely all programs. This model will require a top-end motherboard with an X570 chipset, while the minimum is X370 with good cooling of the VRM zone.

A true computing monster with 16 cores built on the 7nm Matisse architecture. It supports multi-threading, received a total of 72 MB of L2 and L3 cache memory, is not bad in auto-overclocking and is friends with a 3200 MHz RAM. This AMD processor easily "eats" any graphic applications, suitable for fast rendering of 4K video or 3D modeling of complex objects. But at the same time, it is worth remembering the need to provide sufficient cooling, preferably water, plus you will need the latest firmware for the motherboard and installing Windows 10.