The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is one of the best-value CPUs for gamers. The CPU works with motherboards that support Ryzen 7000 series CPUs with an AM5 socket. The Ryzen 5 7600X received a benchmark rating of 28,637. The Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and has a  clock speed of 4.7GHz. The max boost clock of the CPU is up to 5.3GHz. This CPU has great single-thread performance that is good for gaming. The CPU is available for purchase on AMD for $229 as of 1/25/24.