In 2024 we saw releases both from Intel as well as AMD. CPUs from both companies have something different to offer. But it totally depends on the user’s needs. Either you are solely using it for gaming or for productivity work such as content making you need the CPU tailored based on your usage. Also if you are somewhere in the middle there are also options for you to pick up just so you can hit the sweet deal with the CPU you pick.
Here we will find out the best CPUs out on the market that dish out the performances you haven been looking for all the while giving you the bang for every buck you spend on it. So without further delay let’s jump straight into the best CPUs so far in 2024.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
On top of the list we have the 7800X3D from AMD. This CPU is well rounded for overall tasks and especially good for gaming.Â
The CPU is built on the latest AM5 socket with the latest Zen 4 architecture from AMD. It possesses 8 cores with 16 threads, running at a base frequency of 4.2 GHz with boost it can reach up to 5.0 GHz. Even performing like a giant it merely has a TDP of 120 W, making it efficient.
Performance in Gaming & Price
The CPU showed great performance when tested for 1080p gaming. On an average the CPU was capable of crunching out 191 fps while it was 130 fps for 1440p gaming. The CPU has a starting price tag of $369.
Upsides
- Faster than most CPUs
- Latest Platform
- Future-Proof
- Good overclocking capabilities
- Very efficient
- Less power hungry
Downsides
- Doesn’t showcase similar performance in productivity apps
- Doesn’t have to option to support DDR4
- Expensive AM5 socket
- Absence of direct multiplier based overclocking
Intel Core i7-14700k
While the AMD 7800X3D lacks behind in applications Intel 14700k makes up for that, becoming a balanced CPU for the people looking to get the better of both worlds.
Based on Alder Lake architecture the 14700k runs on the LGA 1700 socket with 20 cores and 28 threads. It possesses 8 performance cores while having 12 efficient cores running at 3.4 GHz base clock while having a boost frequency of 5.6 GHz. It is also power efficient having a TDP of 125 W.
Performance in Gaming & Price
It’s capable of running games at an average of 162 fps on a 1080p system while dishing out 117 fps on a 1440p system. It has a price tag of $409.
Upsides
- A great CPU for its price range
- Has more efficient cores
- Handles productivity works better
- Almost similar performance to 14900k
- Great single and multi thread performance
- Supports PCIe 5.0 and DDR5
- Good overclocking
Downsides
- Draws a bit more power than the Ryzen counterpart
- Doesn’t come with bundled cooler
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Next on the list we have the CPU for people who seek the highest performance from their system. The Ryzen 7950X3D is top of the lineup from its generation.
Built on AM5 sockets that is based on Zen 4 architecture the CPU possesses 16 cores with 32 threads running at 4.2 GHz base clock with boost it can reach 5.7 GHz. Even though a true performance monster it has a TDP of 120 W.
Performance in Gaming & Price
The CPU possesses the best multi thread performance out of all the CPUs on the market. The CPU showcased 181 fps for 1080p gaming while capable of 129 fps on a 1440p system on an average. The CPU has a price tag of $660.
Upsides
- Top performance from a CPU as of now
- Latest Platform
- Future-proof
- Great overclocking capabilities
- Low power consumption even at high performance
- Very efficient
- Decent single and multi thread performance
Downsides
- High Price
- Doesn’t have support for DDR4
Intel Core i9-13900k
If you are looking for an Intel counterpart for top grade performance then 13900k is your bet. While not as fast as the Ryzen 7950X3D it justifies itself by being a lot cheaper than the Ryzen model while having a balanced performance.
The CPU is based on Alder Lake architecture running on the LGA 1700 socket with 16 cores and 32 threads. It possesses 8 performance cores while having 16 efficient cores, running at 3 GHz base frequency while having a boost of up to 5.8 GHz. It has a base TDP of 125 W.
Gaming Performance & Price
The CPU is capable of an average of 162 fps on 1080 while also capable of 121 fps on a 1440p gaming system. It has a price tag of $475.
Upsides
- Fastest on the market
- Great pricing for the performance
- Great overclocking capabilities
- PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support
- Good multi thread performance
- Top single thread performance
Downsides
- LGA 1700 motherboard required
- Draws huge power while overclocked
- Requires a good cooling system for top performance
- Doesn’t come with a cooler in the box