Choosing the right processor determines how well your PC can keep up with the demands of modern applications and games.

It's hard to imagine that a processor released just over two years ago has reached EOL but according to one report, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has.

With the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, AMD has now evolved 3D V-Cache to the point where every hardcore gamer will want one — even if few ...

Or, if you’re on an older AM4 system, the 5800X3D is the best gaming CPU option. If you’re on a budget, though, X3D chips can be a bit expensive, so opting for the six-core AMD Ryzen 9600X or ...

Despite having a higher TDP (120W vs 105W), the 9800X3D is far more efficient than the 9700X. In Alan Wake 2, for example, the 9800X3D only hit a max of 77W to the 9700X's 98W.