
Intel
Best value Intel gaming CPU with 14 cores.
| L2 Cache | 20 MB |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
The best Intel CPU for gamers on a budget. Competes well with the Ryzen 5 7600X — choose based on platform preference.

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