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Top 3 Processors of 2021!

Leo Waldock January 2, 2022 Component, CPU, Featured Tech Reviews

We are calling this the ‘Top 3 Processors of 2021!' however that isn't strictly correct since AMD launched Zen 3 late in 2020. What you really need to know is that Intel 12th Gen is better than we expected and has gone head-to-head with AMD's finest. Game on!

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00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction
00:46 Best Budget Processor of 2021
03:01 Best Mid Price Processor of 2021
04:56 Best High end Processor of 2021

#3: Best Budget Processor of 2021: Intel Core i5-12600K

See the Intel Core i5-12600K review HERE.

You can buy the Intel Core i5-12600K at Overclockers UK for £269.99 HERE.

#2: Best Mid-priced Processor of 2021: Intel Core i7-12700K

See the Intel Core i7-12700K review HERE.

You can buy the Intel Core i7-12700K at Overclockers UK for £379.99 HERE.

#1: Best High-End processor of 2021: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

 

 

See the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X review HERE.

You can buy the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at Scan for £699.98 HERE.

KitGuru says: Intel has delivered a superb budget CPU in the Core i5-12600K, however AMD still rules the high end with Ryzen 9.

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