There was a time when budget CPUs felt truly special. Getting most of the performance of a high-end CPU at a fraction of the price allowed countless PC builders to get started on their PC journey.

Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's many Cores and "Lakes." Here's everything you need to know, plus our top picks ...

TL;DR: AMD introduces the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a budget-friendly 6-core gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache technology, designed exclusively for the Latin American market. Offering strong performance on the AM4 ...

Building a gaming setup on a budget is easier today than ever before. With smart component choices, value-driven brands, and better overall hardware efficiency, even beginners can assemble a powerful ...

TL;DR: AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a new Zen 3 processor, shows strong synthetic performance with Geekbench scores of 1936 (single-core) and 9292 (multi-core), outperforming the Ryzen 5 5500 by up to 13%.