10 Most recommended Desktop processors

If you spend a small amount of money on a PC and you end up with just the text, you're likely to be disappointed. Similarly, if you are going to assemble a gaming PC and save money on the CPU, it may also be a bad decision.

Our goal is to use a limited budget to build a best performing PC. Don't worry, there are a lot of CPUs on the market to choose from, from the most popular chipmaker AMD and Intel, which focus on different areas. In addition to the CPU, you have to consider other PC components. It certainly doesn't make sense to put a high-end GTX 1080 video card with a 30 dollar AMD Sempron CPU. Whether it's assembling a cheap PC or a high-priced server, we want to make sure that the components are consistent.

Overclocking is also an important factor to consider. Manufacturers will limit the clock frequency of the chip, if you are not interested in overclocking, we can fully understand. Still, if you're interested in the future, take a look at the overclocking component.

In today's list, we focus on consumer desktop processors, server and notebook CPUs, obsolete interfaces (Sockets), and non-X86 components will be introduced separately. We have selected the 10 best processors, which are listed below:

1, AMD 10-5800k

Spec.: 4 processor cores, power consumption 100W, graphics control chip Radeon hd7660d, clock frequency 3.80GHz, processor slot FM2, two cache 4MB.

Advantages: Moderate CPU performance, you can play some of the performance requirements are not high game.

Disadvantages: Slot limitations, game performance is still very common.

Put it in the first place may be controversial, because the AMD 10-5800k APU Price only 120 U.S. dollars (the United States), Taobao Price 550 yuan, it has appeared for 3 years, using the older 32 nm process. In addition, APU's maximum power consumption reached 100 watts, Turbo boost frequency is only 4.2GHz, if the bundled HSF (fan and heatsink) is removed, Apu can overclocking 10%, not strong. a10-5800k integrated the Radeon HD 7660D GPU, the number of cores reached 12, the boxed version of the warranty 3 years. A10-5800K's biggest selling point is: it is a price suitable for the All-in-one overclocking chip.

2, AMD FX-9590

Spec.: 8 processor cores, power 220W, no integrated graphics control chip, need to be paired with independent graphics, clock frequency 4.7GHz, processor slot am3+, two cache 4 x 2MB.

Advantages: The high-end choice of AMD fans, the basic clock frequency is very fast.

Disadvantage: The structure is a bit old, power consumption is a bit high.

This is a good AMD processor, based on the Vishera architecture, launched over 2 years, using 32 nm technology, high power consumption. Why recommend FX-9590? Mainly to meet the craving of some AMD fans. FX-9590 with 16MB cache (including 8MB level three cache), basic clock frequency 4.7ghz,turbo boost frequency can reach 5.0GHz, it is a monster, but it is difficult to cool down. Check your motherboard and cooling system to see if they support FX-9590 before buying. In the US Amazon, the FX-9590 price is $220, which does not include fans and fins. Taobao to buy about 1700 yuan.

3. Intel Core i3-6100

Spec.: 2 processor cores, power 65W, integrated graphics control chip HD Graphics 530, clock frequency 3.7GHz, processor socket LGA 1151, two cache 2 x 256KB.

Advantage: It is the cheapest skylake chip, supports faster memory, and matches the new motherboard more.

If you want your computer to do some heavy work and don't want to spend too much money on the CPU, look at this chip. Core i3-6100 is the cheapest core processor, with a new Skylake architecture that is not expensive. In the United States Amazon, Core i3-6100 need at least 116 dollars, Taobao price of about 630 yuan. You may be able to match the core i3-6100 with the Z710 motherboard to use faster memory (2.66GHZ), which is not actually necessary. This processor has a total of two models, one is 6100, the power consumption is higher, the clock is higher, there is a 6100T, low power consumption, clock frequency is also lower, the choice of attention. Core I3-6100 uses 14 nm technology, frequency 3.7GHz, power consumption 65 watts, is a dual-core four-thread processor, can provide strong game performance. The processor is equipped with HD 530 GPU, supports 4K, frequency 350Mhz.

4, AMD Sempron 3850

Spec.: 4 processor cores, power consumption 25W, integrated graphics control chip HD Graphics 8280, clock frequency 1.3GHz, processor slot AM1, two cache 2MB.

Advantages: value, the ideal choice for low-end systems.

Disadvantage: Only one memory channel.

Sempron 3850 is AMD's cheapest 4-core processor, which installs Kabini memory and is manufactured with 28 nm process, and for this reason, power consumption is only 25W, equivalent to One-seventh of FX-9590. Obviously, the clock frequency is only 1.3GHz to help the processor reduce power. Sempron 3850 also integrates the AMD Radeon HD 8280 GPU (common but good performance), better than most baytrail systems. The most attractive place for Sempron 3850 is the price. On Amazon, the Sempron 3850 is priced at $30, is cheap, and includes fins and fans; if you buy it together with the motherboard, 60 dollars will do. Taobao purchase as long as more than 200 yuan on the line. Unfortunately, Sempron 3,850 has only one memory path. There is also a processor is worth watching, it is Athlon X2 340, this processor slot different, no GPU, quite cheap, as long as 45 dollars.

5. intel® Pentium G3258

Spec.: 2 processor cores, power consumption 53W, integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics control chip, clock frequency 3.2GHz, processor slot LGA 1150, two cache 2 x 256KB.

Advantages: overclocking potential is amazing, low power consumption

Disadvantage: A new motherboard may be required.

There are also inexpensive Intel processors on the market, such as Celeron G1840. But in the low-end market, Pentium G3258 may be the best choice, why? Because it's very good at overclocking. In the United States Amazon, Pentium G3258 priced less than 67 U.S. dollars, jingdong price of about 500 yuan. This Haswell processor has 3MB two cache, dual-core, clock-frequency maximum 3.2GHz, dual-thread, power consumption only 53W. Pentium G3258 has a very special place: do not lock the frequency multiplier. Intel launched G3258 to commemorate the 20 anniversary of the birth of the Pentium brand. If you only want the CPU to run at 3.2GHz level, please do not buy. Only need to install a medium cooling fan, you can exceed the frequency to 4.0GHz. Please make sure your motherboard is supported, don't be too hard when overclocking, pay attention to the temperature.

6. Intel Core i7-6700k

Spec.: 4 processor cores, power consumption 91W, integrated Intel HD Graphics 530, clock frequency 4.0GHz, processor socket LGA 1151, two cache 4 x 256KB.

Advantages: 14 nm process, can be overclocking.

Disadvantage: Not particularly fast, only 4 cores.

Core I7-6700K employs the Skylake architecture, Skylake is the sixth generation core processor Intel launches. i7-6700k price of less than 345 U.S. dollars (U.S.), Taobao prices 2000 yuan, in the short term, it is the strongest skylake processor, to replace the Broadwell desktop processor. We can feel the strength of the core i7-6700k: 4 cores, 8 threads, 8MB cache, basic clock frequency 4ghz,turbo boost frequency 4.2GHz, built-in Intel HD Graphics 530 subsystem. The Core i7-6700k overclocking function is also exciting, or how to add the letter "K" on the name? If paired with the 100 series chipset, install a larger size heatsink and fan, with DDR4 memory, you can overclocking. You may pay special attention to 91W power consumption, even though the power consumption is high, it is still a bit remote to make the 6700K frequency super to 5.0GHz.

7. Intel Core i5-4690k

Spec.: 4 processor cores, power consumption 88W, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, clock frequency 3.5GHz, processor socket LGA 1150, two cache 4 x 256KB.

Advantages: Price acceptable, overclocking easy.

Disadvantage: There is no super relaxation, power consumption is a little high.

Core i5-4690k is the cheapest K-series processor in the Intel Core product line, priced at 239 dollars and has a good overclocking capability. Core i5-4690k Basic Frequency 3.5GHz, if appropriate support, put on better fans and heatsink, you can improve the 25%. 4690K does not support Hyper-threading, it is not surprising, after all, the price is placed there. 4690K is made with 22 nm process, equipped with 6MB two level cache, power consumption 88 watts, installed HD Graphics 4600 GPU.

8, AMD fx-8320e

Spec.: 8 processor cores, power consumption 95W, no integrated graphics control chip, clock frequency 3.2GHz, processor slot am3+, two cache 4 x 2MB.

Advantage: The price is good.

Disadvantages: High power consumption, easily replaced by Core i3, using 32 nm process manufacturing.

AMD fx-8320e is the cheapest 8-core processor on the market, Amazon Price is only 110 U.S. dollars, Beijing East 900 yuan. The fx-8320e is made with 32 nm technology, which is why it consumes 95 watts. Considering that the clock frequency reaches 3.2GHz, this power consumption is not unexpected. If necessary, the processor can overclocking to 4GHz. When performing most tasks, fx-8320e is better than midrange Haswell Core i3, which can even defeat expensive Core i5 processors if you perform multithreaded tasks such as cryptographic decoding. Install the appropriate fan, the processor can overclocking to 4.8GHz.

9. Intel Core i7-5820k

Spec.: 6 processor cores, power consumption 140W, no integrated graphics control chip, clock frequency 3.3GHz, processor slot LGA 2011-v3, two cache 6 x 256KB.

Advantages: Two-level cache capacity, good performance.

Disadvantage: High performance slots are required.

In the past few years, AMD has taken the attention of many people, and now that Intel has come back, it will launch a number of new slot products every year, it does boost sales, but not to consumers. The Core i7-5820k is a Broadwell processor that uses slots that are used on high-performance servers. Core i7-5820k is listed mainly because it comes with 6 cores, and the price is not particularly expensive. In the Amazon core i7-5820k price 389 U.S. dollars, Taobao to 2700 yuan. The processor is equipped with a 15MB cache, 12 threads, and 28 PCI Express channels. Core i7-5820k Total power consumption of 140 watts, frequency 3.3GHz.

10, AMD a10-7870k

Spec.: 4 processor cores, power consumption 95W, integrated Radeon R7 graphics control chip, clock frequency 3.9GHz, processor slot fm2+, two cache 2 x 2MB.

Advantage: Excellent APU

Disadvantage: The price is somewhat high, two cache small.

AMD is betting the company's future on Apu, which combines a traditional processor (CPU) with a graphics processing device (GPU). A10-7870K is the current AMD launched the highest end of the desktop Apu, Amazon price of 140 U.S. dollars, jingdong price of about 900 yuan. This APU is made of 28 nm, with a frequency of 3.9GHz, with 4 CPU cores and 8 graphics cores. It is recommended that you use two memory with APU, the frequency of memory as high as possible. AMD has said that a10-7870k can run most mainstream games at 1080p with a 30FPS speed.