AMD claims its latest flagship Ryzen processor will be better than Intel’s latest desktop CPUs for creator tasks and gaming.

Or an untimely reminder that Intel's new Arrow Lake chips are still second best?

Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, said at CES 2025 that the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the best processor for gamers and creators.

What is the best CPU for gaming? Great question, and just to be annoying, I'm going to say that depending on you, your gaming aspirations, and your budget, the answer will be totally unique.

It's also a decent entry-level gaming processor, but don't expect high frame rates without stuttering. For under a hundred bucks, this is the best budget option on the list. An earlier i7 that ...