New processors 2021: selection of models and brands, description

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6) AMD Ryzen 3 1200

The top processors according to the 2021 version are opened by the proven budget model AMD Ryzen 3 1200. The 4-core processor is perfect for both office tasks and simple games. And thanks to the AM4 socket common to all Ryzen processors (from Zen to Zen 3 architecture), you can leave room for upgrades in the future. The device has an unlocked multiplier and supports high-frequency DDR4 memory up to 3200 MHz, which, in conjunction with nVidia 1060 or AMD RX570 video cards, makes it possible to play fairly demanding games comfortably.

The processor frequency can reach 3.7-3.9 GHz when overclocked. But then the TDP will increase from 65 W to almost 100 W. Therefore, you should think about a suitable cooler for your device. Additional advantages of this model include a large cache (2nd level 2 MB, and 3rd level - 8).

5) INTEL Core i5 9400F

Next comes the six-core INTEL Core i5 9400F, one of the few current 9th generation Core i5 models. There will be no problems during the assembly of the processor. The device multiplier is locked, but, unlike the previous processor, this is more of a plus than a minus. Another advantage is the Turbo Boost mode, during which the frequency reaches 4.1 GHz per core.

Multi-threaded performance here is 3.9 GHz. The disadvantages of the model include the price and the fact that it does not support the hypertrading function.This function is needed to effectively use all processor resources, but for the average user its absence is not very important. And the price is compensated by more affordable components.

4) INTEL Core i7 10700KF

This eight-core processor from INTEL belongs to the Comet Lake family and can compete with flagships such as the Core i9-9900K. This is possible due to the fact that during development the engineers decided to “turn on” the hypertrading function, which is why the already high performance became even greater. But at the same time, the model is very demanding on the quality of power on the motherboard, and the system only needs to be assembled on the S1200 socket.

This processor is suitable for those who value maximum performance and multitasking. Previously, the device was a competitor to the Ryzen 3700X, which will be considered further, but was inferior in price (it was $100 more expensive), however, after prices were equalized, it became more in demand among buyers, since it is more promising and is capable of accelerating to 5.1-5.3 GHz per core.

Among the advantages of the model, it is worth noting high performance, ease of overclocking and an already affordable price. Among the disadvantages: the fact that the processor requires a powerful high-quality power supply system and a good cooling system, as well as the impossibility of upgrading the processor on its socket.

3) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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The eight-core Ryzen 3700X is an excellent processor that competed with the powerful Core i7 10700KF in 2020, which it lost to after a price cut. However, the processor is still affordable, works with budget components and has high performance with multi-threading. It is inferior to its competitor only in performance per core (4.7-4.8 GHz versus 5.1-5.3 GHz).

2) AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

In second place in the ranking of the best processors of the first half of 2021 is the 12-core model from AMD - Ryzen 9 5900X. This device almost doubled the cache memory, and the Zen 3 architecture solved most of the problems that AMD processors with Infinity Fabric had.

The processor is expensive and is suitable for those who need maximum performance and power. So far, the only competitor is the Core i9 10900X, which, as in the case of the previous pair, is faster than AMD in frequency by one core. Regarding the frequency: in boost it reaches 4.8 GHz, and in overclocking - 5.1 GHz.

1) Intel Core i9 10900X

In first place is the flagship Core i9 from Intel. Competes with the most powerful Ryzen models, but only in video games. This is due to its maximum frequency of 5.3-5.4 GHz when overclocked. It is inferior to its competitors in performance and multitasking. There is not much to say about the device - it is high-quality, reliable, demanding, very expensive and more suitable for gaming.