Rating of the best AMD processors for 2022

Despite the fact that each device installed in the system unit has its own processor, it is without a central processor that a computer will not be able to work. The central processing unit is the "brain" and "heart" of the computer and is responsible for:

• for managing computer peripherals. This is a flash drive, built-in speakers, printer, mouse, floppy disk, scanner, webcam, microphone, speakers, monitor, keyboard, joystick, steering wheel, video card, as well as headphones, modem, hard drives and other input and output devices, storage, and also input-output;
• data processing operations;
• operation of parts of the system;
• execution of the object code of programs.

Now the best processor manufacturers are Intel and ADM. For a long time, Intel has been at the forefront of high performance, cost-effectiveness, and state-of-the-art processor technology.Recently, it has become difficult to name the best company, buyers often get lost and do not know which company is better to buy a processor, since ADM has proven its devices well in all price segments of the market.

The editors of the site "top.htgetrid.com/en/" have prepared for you a rating of high-quality processors from ADM, which contains only the best models selected in the opinion of buyers. Also from the article you will learn:

• about other names of the processor;
• what does the device consist of?
• about what you should pay attention to when choosing;
• about the best models selected based on consumer feedback.

Other processor names

Above, two names for the “brain” and “heart” of a computer were mentioned - this is the processor and the central processing unit. In addition to these two names, the processor can also be referred to as:

• the central processing unit, the abbreviation CPU or the English version of the CPU is more often used;
• central processing device;
• integrated circuit;
• the electronic unit;
• microprocessor;
• the main piece of computer hardware;
• the main part of the programmable logic controller.

What is the central processing unit made of?

The CPU is a thin square plate with an area of ​​several mm2. Inside the processor, in a silicon package (often referred to as a stone), are logic circuits assembled using more than ten million transistors.

The central processing unit consists of:

• From the control device (CU), which is responsible for organizing and executing programs, and also coordinates the communication of all devices of an electronic computer in the course of its operation;
• Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) - necessary to perform comparison and division, multiplication and subtraction, as well as other arithmetic and logical operations on data;
• The memory device is the internal memory of the microprocessor, which consists of a register and a cache. To save intermediate results and perform calculations, intermediate fast memory is used in the form of registers. And for paging data and commands from RAM, as well as to speed it up, cache memory is used. The register and cache form the core of the processor;
• The clock generator produces electrical impulses that time the operation of all nodes on the computer.

Selection criteria: how to choose the right processor and what you need to pay attention to

Below are the main characteristics of the processor, on which its performance depends (also the main characteristics will help you make the right choice):

• Bit depth - expressed by the maximum amount of information in bits that can be simultaneously transmitted and processed. The bitness of the processor is characterized by the bitness of the register.For example, with a register width of 2 bytes, the processor width will be 16 bits (that is, 2x8). There are 16, 32 and 54 bit architectures. Accordingly, the larger it is, the higher the performance;
• Speed ​​- the average value of the operations performed by the processor per second. Speed ​​is also referred to as computing power;
• The clock frequency is the length of time between the current clock pulse and the start of the next pulse. Clock frequency is measured in clock cycles (MHz) per second. The minimum clock frequency is 40 MHz, the maximum is 3 GHz;
• The core is the part of the processor that is responsible for executing a single instruction stream. It is necessary to choose one or another number of cores, based on the task that they will perform. The dual-core processor is suitable for surfing the Internet, games with minimal requirements, as well as office work. Quad-core with 4 threads - for standard tasks and games with medium requirements. Quad-core with 8 threads will handle powerful games. Six and eight-core - copes with all highly demanding games and programs. A processor with more than eight cores is suitable for specialized computers;
• Simultaneous multithreading is also recently introduced by AMD SMT. SMT - Simultaneous MultiThreading, which in translation means simultaneous multithreading, which is necessary for the simultaneous execution of different tasks. The principle of this technology is as follows: so for 1 physical core it is represented as 2 virtual or logical. And, accordingly, the place of processing of one stream is processed by 2;
• Cache memory is a small number of memory cells that act as a buffer.The buffer is needed to increase the speed of the computer. There are 3 levels of memory - L1, L2 and L3. L1 is located on the processor chip and is the smallest in size and fastest in speed. L2 is also included in the crystal, the frequency corresponds to the frequency of the processor core. L3 is the slowest but largest memory;
• Connector, also known as a socket (socket) - is necessary for connecting the processor to the motherboard and further interacting with it. Please note that the motherboard socket is suitable for a certain type of processor. Therefore, before buying a processor, it is imperative to find out the socket of the motherboard;
• Heat dissipation and energy consumption depend on the production technology. The best energy efficiency and heat dissipation is promoted by an increased frequency, small processor size, a good cooling system and a load balancing system;
• Integrated graphics processor - is a graphics core built directly into the processor. This association is used for a desktop computer, as well as for laptops in the budget segment. The integrated chip can reduce the cost of devices, reduce the power consumption of iron and create a compact hardware;
• The internal frequency multiplier factor is the result of multiplying the internal frequency factor by the frequency reference received from the motherboard;
• The process technology is the size of the transistors, the processor performance depends on them. The smaller size of the transistors makes it possible to place a large number of them on a chip.

Review of the best ADM processors

A10 Kaveri

What is the price	average price 5,000 rubles
Supports:	AMD64/EM64T, Virtualization Technology
	SSE2, NX Bit
	SSE3, SSE4
Socket	FM2+

A10 Kaveri is a budget class of processors that are ideal for office PCs. The microprocessor is represented by 4 cores with a clock frequency of 3,700 MHz and an integrated graphics core Radeon R7 Series with the highest possible frequency - 720 MHz. The processor is built on a 28 nanometer process technology and has 2 levels of memory: 64 KB and 4,096 KB. The manufacturer indicated the maximum possible temperature of the device - 72.4 degrees and heat dissipation - 95 watts.

• fairly good built-in graphics core;
• low cost;
• low heating
• the presence of a restriction on the removal of thermal power;

• at high loads, performance decreases;
• low power in single-threaded mode.

Ryzen 3 2300X Pinnacle Ridge

Equipment	OEM
Socket	AM4
Nuclei	Pinnacle Ridge
Memory controller	built in
average price	6 250 rubles

An inexpensive processor with a 12 nm process technology and 4 cores with a frequency of 3,500 MHz (maximum turbo frequency of 4,000 MHz) has quite good performance. The Ryzen 3 2300X supports DDR4-2933MHz 2-channel memory. The cache capacity is 96, 2048 and 8192 KB. Typical heat dissipation - 65 W, operating temperature - 95 degrees. Running at 3500 MHz, the processor stays fairly cool even with a conventional fan. When overclocking the device to 4,000 MHz, you should be prepared for a lot of heat, and, accordingly, an improved cooling system.

Ryzen 3 2300X supports Virtualization Technology, NX Bit and AMD64/EM64T.

• reasonably good performance;
• 12 nanometer process technology;
• moderate cost;
• good turbo frequency.

• gets very hot during acceleration. Save a good cooling system.

Ryzen 5 2400G

AMD64/EM64T	supports
Virtualization Technology	there is
NX Bit	supports
Maximum temperature	105°C
Heat dissipation	65 W
socket	AM4
Nuclei	Raven Ridge
Technological process	14 nm
Graphics core	R5, 1250 MHz
Memory format and number of channels	DDR4-2933, 2
Cache capacity (L1, L2, L3)	96, 2048, 4096 Kb
Price	1,325 (medium)

The Ryzen 5 2400G has four cores, clocked at 3600MHz and 3900MHz, with SMT support and eight processing threads. A processor with an integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics core and an unlocked multiplier is positioned as a gaming processor. Of course, the Ryzen 5 2400G is not for high-demanding games, but with minimal settings, the graphics chip will show itself perfectly. The maximum possible temperature is 105 degrees, and the heat dissipation is 65 watts.

The Ryzen 5 2400G is available in BOX and OEM packages.

• good overall performance, as well as the performance of the integrated graphics core;
• small power consumption;
• low heating temperature;
• unlocked multiplier.

• high sensitivity to RAM speed.

Ryzen 5 2600 Pinnacle Ridge

average price	10 350 rubles
Socket	AM4
multiplication factor	34
System bus frequency	400 MHz
AMD64/EM64T channels	maximum 16
Heat dissipation	65 W
Working temperature	maximum 95 degrees
Instructions:	AVX, AVX2
	MMX, SSE,
	SSE3, SSE4
	SSE2

The gaming processor is manufactured using a 12 nanometer process technology. The clock speed of each of the six Pinnacle Ridge cores is 3400 MHz, and with Turbo Boost it reaches 3900 MHz.Sufficiently high clock rates and 12 threads provide high performance and CPU efficiency.

If you want to get a higher clock speed, you can purchase the Ryzen 5 2600X Pinnacle Ridge model, where the clock frequency is 3600 MHz, with Turbo Boost - 4200 MHz.

The Ryzen 5 2600 has three levels of DDR4-2933 memory which is 96KB, 3072KB and 16384KB respectively. The maximum possible number of memory channels is 2, there is a built-in memory controller. The processor supports Virtualization Technology, NX Bit and AMD64/EM64T.

The CPU supports both OEM and BOX configurations. Customer reviews indicate that the cooler that comes with the BOX does not do its job well. Therefore, for better cooling, it is better to purchase a good fan yourself. So, for example, when working with Gammax 300, the maximum heating temperature is 50 degrees, when working at minimum speed - 30-40 degrees.

• moderate price;
• good acceleration;
• high speed;
• multithreading;
• support for the installation of old fans;
• excellent performance;
• little heat dissipation.

• weak regular cooler.

FX-8320 Vishera

average cost	4 260 rubles
socket	AM3+
Additionally	built-in memory controller
System bus	1600 MHz, supports HT
Equipment	OEM
Teams	AMD64/EM64T, NX Bit and Virtualization Technology

Inexpensive microprocessor designed for motherboards with AM3+ socket. The model copes well with demanding games and programs, showing a high frame rate. There are 8 Vishera cores on board, with a standard frequency of 3,500 and a maximum of 4,000 MHz.The FX-8320 Vishera has a 32nm process technology and 8 threads.

8 streams are supported. Memory type DDR3-1866 has a cache capacity of 48, 8192 and 8192 KB. The declared operating temperature reaches 61.1 degrees, and the heat dissipation is 125 watts.

• fast acceleration;
• low cost with high performance;
• competent energy saving system;
• cache capacity;
• multitasking;

• a powerful cooler is needed to maintain a low temperature.

FX-8350 Vishera

Equipment	OEM
Socket	AM4
Nuclei	Pinnacle Ridge
Memory controller	built in
average price	6 250 rubles

The FX-8350 Vishera is represented by 8 cores, but in fact there are 4. The clock frequency is 4,000 MHz, with Turbo Boost technology - 4,200 MHz. The technological process is 32 nm, 8 threads. The model has a three-level DDR3-1866 memory with a capacity of 48, 8192 and 8192 KB. The processor copes well with multi-threaded workloads. An unlocked multiplier is supported, which will help to overclock the CPU to 4,700 MHz.

• excellent overclocking result;
• excellent result with resource-intensive tasks.

• low performance in single-threaded mode;
• low energy efficiency.

Ryzen 7 1700

Maximum possible temperature	95 degrees
Typical heat dissipation	65 W
Price	on average - 13 230
Supports	Virtualization Technology
	NX Bit
	AMD64/EM64T
Additionally	built-in memory controller
socket	AM4

Ryzen 7 1700 with 14nm and 8 Summit Ridge cores is a great choice for both gamers and casual users who value high performance and low power consumption.The CPU has 16 processing threads and a clock speed of 3,000 MHz. Turbo Boost technology allows you to overclock the frequency up to 3700 MHz. The unlocked multiplier provides overclocking potential. Supported memory type DDR4-2667 with 2 maximum possible channels. The cache capacity is 96, 4096 and 16384 KB.

OEM and BOX packages available with stock cooler.

• excellent multitasking;
• capacious cache;
• low heat dissipation;
• unlocked multiplier;
• good voltage reduction potential;
• high performance and efficiency.

• high RAM requirements.

Ryzen 7 1800X

Memory type	DDR4-2667 with 2 channels
Price	from 16,200 to 28,590 rubles
Maximum allowable temperature	95 degrees
Maximum allowable heat dissipation	95 W
socket	AM4
Equipment	BOX

The Ryzen 7 1800X is a powerful processor that can easily handle any demanding task, including all highly demanding games. The CPU runs on 8 Summit Ridge cores with 16 threads. The maximum clock frequency reaches 4,000 MHz. The gaming processor is built on a 14nm process technology and has a three-level memory with a large capacity - 96 KB, 4,096 and 16,384 KB.

The processor supports a set of commands such as AMD64/EM64T, NX Bit and Virtualization Technology.

• big acceleration;
• high power;
• high-quality solder;
• low heat dissipation;
• excellent performance.

• The processor needs high speed RAM.

Ryzen 7 2700X

PCI Express	16 channels
Support	NX Bi, AMD64/EM64T, Virtualization Technology
average price	18 990 rubles
socket	AM4
Equipment	OEM and BOX
Nucleus	Pinnacle Ridge
Memory	DDR4-2933, maximum 2 channels

The top gaming processor has impressive features and is considered by customers to be the best in the Pinnacle Ridge series. The octa-core CPU has a 12nm process technology, 16 threads and 3700 MHz clock speed (with Turbo Boost - 4300 MHz). SenseMI technology takes care of the highest performance and efficiency of the processor, based on the needs of the consumer. And Radeon FreeSync will eliminate game freezing, interruptions, and distortion. The technology will provide the user with a smooth frame change and high performance. The cache consists of three levels, where L1 is 96 KB, L2 is 4096 KB, L3 is 16384 KB.

The Ryzen 7 2700X performs well in multi-threaded mode. As for the single-threaded mode, compared to FX, this model provides much better results. The declared typical heat dissipation is 105 W, the maximum temperature is 85 degrees.

• high multi-threaded performance;
• good single-threaded performance;
• SenseMI and Radeon FreeSync technologies;
• automatic acceleration;
• low heating temperature;
• Excellent value for money and quality;
• high performance and efficiency.

• high demands on RAM speed.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Equipment	BOX
The kit contains:	documentation and processor in a plastic box
	branded screwdriver and mounts for water blocks
socket	sTR4 Threadripper
Nuclei
Heat dissipation	180 W
Temperature	68 degrees
average price	45 000 rubles
There is support	AMD64/EM64T, NX Bit and Virtualization Technology

Closes our rating, the most powerful and expensive processor.The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X runs on 16 cores and 32 threads. The clock frequency is from 3400 MHz to 4000 MHz. Quad-channel DDR4 memory has error correction. The capacity of the combined cache memory is 96, 8192 and 32768 KB. The CPU is built on a 14nm process and has 64 PCIe lanes.

The 16-core Ryzen Threadripper 1950X will provide:

• optimal data transfer rate and lightning-fast processing of high loads;
• fast access to large datasets and highly demanding graphics cards;
• good optimization and load parallelization.

• combined cache memory with error correction function;
• 64 PCIe lanes;
• good cost with high power;
• high data transfer rate;
• high optimization;
• excellent result in work with parallelizable loads.

• a good cooling system is required.

Conclusion

In our review, the best processors of different price segments from AMD were presented. Based on your needs, you can choose the best option for office work, with low performance and cost, as well as for demanding games, editing and any other high-demanding tasks with the highest performance.

In order not to make mistakes when choosing, he advises you to seek advice from specialists. Enjoy the shopping!