AMD Ryzen 5 5600

The 5600X was a little too expensive at 50 USD per core, this non-X model cost 33 USD per core, and that does bring a smile to my face considering the game performance you can draw from this proc. Even this six-core component will be a feisty product in terms of general PC Desktop performance, but it will also perform admirably in PC gaming. You get your 12-threads, which most games appreciate.

AMD's six-core Ryzen 5 5600 performs well enough for its price and is a solid midrange productivity and gaming CPU. Just mind the lack of integrated graphics and the street price of its own sterling sibling, the Ryzen 5 5600X.

The Ryzen 5 5600 is a great drop-in chip for upgraders that already have systems built around older Zen processors, but it's hard to recommend for a new build unless you're willing to sacrifice modern amenities to maximize the bang for your buck.