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I'm looking to upgrade my gaming PC but I'm confused by all the options. My budget is around $300-400 for just the CPU. I mostly play AAA titles and do some light video editing.
What's the best CPU in 2025 considering price-to-performance ratio? AMD or Intel? Is DDR5 necessary now? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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18/02/2026 4:30 pm
Commenting to find later
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04/05/2025 9:28 pm
If you have enough budget, get the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-9950X3D-16-Core-Processor/dp/B0DVZSG8D5?t=t=7649-20
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25/02/2026 12:55 am
This thread is gold. Bookmarking for future reference 🔖
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15/03/2025 10:35 pm
7800X3D.
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20/03/2025 6:21 pm
9700X.
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21/03/2025 12:31 am
In 2025, for a budget of $300-400 and a focus on gaming and light video editing, AMD currently offers the best price-to-performance CPUs. Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been highlighted as the fastest gaming chip available, significantly outperforming others in its category, especially in 1080p gaming scenarios.
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21/03/2025 6:59 pm
Wait 9800x3d to get price dropped.
