Rating of the most budget processors for PC for 2022

The processor is the brain and heart of the computer, without which programs cannot be launched, any actions cannot be performed. You need to choose an inexpensive model by studying the features, technical data, rating of the most budgetary PC processors for 2022.

Titles

The processor is referred to by several names:

• microprocessor;
• CPU, CPU - central processing unit, processing unit;
• "stone" is slang for programmers.

International use - CPU (translation from English "Central Processing Unit" - central processing unit).

Functions

Performs the main tasks of the computer:

• receiving, processing, transmission of signals;
• temporary data storage;
• signal generation (operation of external, internal systems);
• receiving and processing requests.

It may have a built-in graphics core - additionally performs the functions of a video card. Suitable for solving office tasks, simple programs, light games.

Structure

External

The plate is square in shape, thickness - 1-3 mm. The top part of desktop models is closed by the metal panel. The lower part is a lot of contacts, "legs" that are fixed on the motherboard.

Internal

Consists of three parts:

1. Nucleus.
2. Tires.
3. Memory device.

Nucleus

Performs the main tasks: decryption, reading the received data, performing operations. The single-core model solves all tasks sequentially (first one, then the next). Multiple cores are required to perform multiple functions at the same time (from 2 to 64 for the new 2020 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X).

The kernel consists of two parts:

• CU (control device) - control, consistency of work of all sections;
• ALU (arithmetic logic unit) - the execution of mathematical, logical tasks.

Tires

System, processor buses are called FSB (Front Side Bus) - information transfer channels. Connect one, several processors with a hard drive, video card, computer RAM.

Memory device

Internal memory, consisting of two types:

• cache - RAM data, frequently used commands are stored;
• registers - results of intermediate operations, current data.

Fast query execution depends on the size of the cache.

Technical specifications

The speed and quality of the PC depends on the characteristics. Main parameters:

1. Clock frequency - the number of tasks completed per second, measured in megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz).
2. Bit depth - information transmitted per cycle (there are 8, 16, 32, 64-bit).
3. Number of cores (2 - office, multimedia, 4 - gamer, 6-8 - video editing, 10-20 - professional equipment).
4. Number of threads.
5. Cache is a high-speed memory that connects the link between the core and the RAM (motherboard random access memory), there are 4 levels.
6. Energy consumption.
7. Heat dissipation.

Additional features: process technology, integrated video core, socket.

The process technology is the size of the transistors. The smaller the size, the more transistors can be placed on a chip.

Socket (Socket) - a connector for connecting the processor to the motherboard. Modern models -1200 and AM4.

Manufacturers

They specialize in models for different types of equipment (PCs, smartphones, laptops).

Samsung, HiSilicon (Huawei), Apple, MediaTek, Qualcomm manufacture models for mobile phones and tablets.

New developments:

• Samsung - Exynos 990;
• HiSilicon (Huawei) - HiSilicon Kirin 990 (5G);
• Apple - Apple A12Z Bionic;
• MediaTek - Dimensity 1000 Plus;
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus.

The two main manufacturers of PC chips are Intel and AMD. They differ in the internal structure of the processors, the method of attachment to the motherboard (socket type).

They produce lines that differ in power, price:

1. Intel: Celeron, Pentium (budget), Core i3, i5, i7, i9 (expensive).
2. AMD: A-series and Athlon (entry level), Ryzen (gamers, programmers), Ryzen Threadripper (professionals).

Intel

Advantages of the models:

• high performance gaming species;
• communication with RAM;
• low power consumption;
• popular with developers and manufacturers.

Minuses:

• high price;
• integrated graphics are of lower quality;
• the speed decreases when running 2, 3 large programs.

AMD

Pros:

• high quality graphics cores;
• good start, processor overclocking;
• medium, low price category.

Minuses:

• high power consumption;
• slowdown (strong video card, "heavy" games).

How to choose

When choosing the right model in the online store, you need to follow the algorithm:

1. Select the "Processors" section.
2. Decide on the manufacturer (Intel, AMD).
3. Choose the optimal socket connector (1200, AM4).
4. Select a task (working - study, work, gaming - features of the games used).
5. Use a filter (by price - from cheap to expensive, by popularity, by reviews).
6. Select the necessary technical parameters (frequency, number of cores, threads, cache size), which depend on the desired functionality.
7. Select a configuration option (BOX, OEM).

OEM delivery - goods without a cardboard box. Supplied in plastic pallets, several pieces. Pros: convenient for assemblers, low cost. Cons: Possible damage in transit.

BOX equipment - goods in individual packaging. There are options: just a cardboard box, the use of plastic, foam rubber elements. Additional complete set coolers, accessories. Pros: additional protection against damage, warranty period of use. Cons: the cost of goods increases.

Rating of the most budget processors for PC for 2022

A review of inexpensive (from 1,580 to 5,000 rubles) processor models was compiled according to reviews, popularity among buyers of the Yandex market site.There are three main categories: office, home, game types.

For office

5th place Intel Pentium Haswell

Price: 3.750-6.870 rubles.

Options:

• Socket LGA1150;
• 2 Haswell cores (2013);
• frequency 2.300-3.600 MHz, 2 streams;
• coefficient 23-36;
• heat release 35-53 W.

Integrated HD Graphics (1.000, 1.100, 1.150).

Memory: capacity - 32, type - DDR3, DDR3L, 1.333 MHz, 2 channels.

Cache (MB): L1 - 128 KB, L2 (split) - 0.5, L3 - 3.

16 PCI Express lanes. Does not support Intel vPro, AVX-512.

Temperature (under load) - 66-72⁰C.

• fast work;
• there is a built-in video core;
• controller;
• cache size.

• no support for AVX, AES-NI.

4th place Intel Celeron Coffee Lake

The price is 3.042-3.434 rubles.

Peculiarities:

• Socket LGA1151v2;
• 2 cores Coffee Lake-S;
• frequency 2.900-3.200 MHz, 2 streams;
• multiplication factor 29-32;
• heat 35-54 W;
• transistor size 14 nm.

Graphics: UHD 610 (1.000-1.050 MHz).

Memory: DDR4, frequency - 2.400, volume - 64, 2 channels.

Cache (MB): L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 0.5, L3 - 2.

16 PCI Express lanes.

Temperature - up to 88-100⁰C.

• does not heat up;
• suitable as multimedia;
• draws office, training programs;
• price.

• only 2 threads.

3rd place Intel Celeron Haswell

Cost: 2.630-3.709 rubles.

Properties:

• Socket LGA1150;
• dual-core Haswell (2013);
• frequency 2.400-2.900 MHz;
• 2 streams;
• coefficient 24-29;
• size 22 nm;
• heat 35-53 W;
• cache: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 0.5 MB, L3 - 2 MB.

Memory DDR3, DDR3L (1.333), volume (maximum) - 32. Max. skip - 21.3 GB / s.

HD Graphics (1050). Operating temperature - 66.4-72⁰C.

16 PCI Express lanes.

Does not support AVX-512, Intel vPro.

• does not heat up;
• well pulls office applications;
• built-in video core;
• you can play with minimal settings (games before 2010 release);
• price.

• noisy cooler of the BOX configuration.

2nd place intel Pentium ivi bridge

The cost is 1.580-5.398 rubles.

Options:

• socket LGA1155;
• dual-core Ivy Bridge (2012);
• transistors 22 nm;
• frequency 2500-3300 MHz;
• coefficient 25-32;
• heat release 35-55 W;
• video HD Graphics (1050).

Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 (split) - 0.5, L3 - 3 MB. Pass (max) - 25.6 GB / s.

• built-in video core;
• low heat generation;
• productive;
• inexpensive.

• not identified.

1st place Intel Celeron ivi bridge

Cost: 3.420-3.899 rubles.

Characteristics:

• socket LGA1155;
• dual-core Ivy Bridge (2012);
• transistors 22 nm;
• frequency 2300-2800 MHz;
• coefficient 24-28;
• HD Graphics (1050)
• heat release 35-55 W.

Skip 21 GB/s. Cache size: L1 -128 KB, L2 (split) - 0.5, L3 - 2 MB.

• quiet;
• low heat transfer;
• embedded video;
• internal controller.

• plastic latches.

For home

Suitable for watching movies, clips, searching for information on the Internet, video chats, games.

5th AMD A6 Bristol Ridge

Cost: 3.290-3.710 rubles.

Options:

• socketAM4;
• 2-core (Bristol Ridge);
• frequency 3.000-3.800 MHz, Turbo Boost 3.400-3.800, 2 streams;
• heat release 35-65 W.

Graphics R5 (800\1.029).

Memory: 2 channels, 2.400, DDR4.

Cache: L1 - 128-160 KB, L2 - 1 MB. L2 is undivided.

8 PCI Express lanes. Does not support AVX-512, Intel vPro.

Temperature (max. load) - 90⁰C.

• quiet;
• does not heat up;
• cheap;
• You can watch movies, YouTube videos;
• old games available.

• no L

4th place Intel Pentium Sandy Bridge

Price 3.214-4.000 rubles.

Properties:

• socket LGA1155;
• dual-core Sandy Bridge (2011);
• frequency 2.200-3.100 MHz;
• coefficient 24-31;
• heat release 35-65 W;
• transistors 32 nm.

Embedded video HD Graphics (1.100).

Cache: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 0.5, L3 - 3 MB.

Temperature (max.load) - 65-69⁰C.

• quality;
• speed;
• price/work ratio;
• weakly heated;
• pulls games with a resolution of 1600x1200/1920x1440.

• poor acceleration;
• poor video system.

3rd place AMD Athlon Raven Ridge

The price is 2.790-3.290 rubles.

Properties:

• socket AM4;
• 2 Raven Ridge cores;
• frequency 3.200 MHz, 4 streams;
• multiplication factor 32;
• size 14 nm;
• cache L1 - 192 KB, L2 - 1, L3 - 4 MB;
• heat 35 watts.

Built-in graphics core "Vega 3" (1.000).

DDR4 memory, 2 channels. Does not support Intel vPro, AVX-512.

Operating temperature - up to 95⁰C.

• price/performance ratio;
• socket;
• integrated graphics;
• does not heat up;
• you can play games (until 2016 release).

• not found.

2nd place Intel Celeron G5905 (New 2020)

Cost: 2.730-3.244 rubles.

Characteristics:

• LGA1200 socket;
• 2 Comet Lake-S cores;
• clock frequency 3500 MHz, 2 streams;
• multiplication factor 35;
• heat 58 W;
• transistors 14 nm;
• cache: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 0.5, L3 - 4 MB.

Integrated: UHD 610 graphics (1050 MHz), controller (41.6 GB / s bandwidth).

Memory: type - DDR4, 2.666 MHz, 2 channels, max. volume - 128 GB.

Max. working temperature - 100°C.

Max. number of PCI Express channels - 16 pieces.

• new socket;
• high frequency;
• L3 cache size - 4 MB;
• built-in controller, video;
• price.

• warms up a little.

1 seat AMD Athlon X4 830

Cost: 1.170-1.610 rubles.

Characteristics:

• Socket FM2+;
• 4 Kaveri cores;
• heat generation 65 W;
• manufacturing process 28 nm;
• clock frequency 3.000 (Turbo Boost - 3400 MHz);
• 2 cache channels (L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 4 MB).

Four streams are presented. There is a built-in controller.

Sale in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) configuration - without box, packaging, cooler.

• 4 cores;
• does not heat up;
• good acceleration;
• price/performance ratio.

• not found.

Gaming

5th place Intel Pentium Skylake

Cost: 4.500-5.688 rubles.

Peculiarities:

• Socket LGA1151;
• 2-core Skylake (2015)
• frequency 2.900-3.600 MHz, 2 streams;
• coefficient 29-36;
• heat release 35-54 W.

Integrated HD Graphics 510 / HD Graphics 530 (1.000, 1.050, 950).

Memory: two channels, volume - 64, type - DDR3L, DDR4 / DDR4 (1333/1600/1866/2133).

Cache: L1 - 128 KB, L2 (split) - 0.5-0.512, L3 - 3 MB.

16 PCI Express lanes.

Does not support AVX-512, Intel vPro.

Temperature at max. load - up to 100⁰C.

• full-fledged 2-core;
• quiet;
• works quickly;
• cache size.

• not suitable for "heavy" games;
• need an extra cooler.

4th place AMD Athlon 200GE

Cost: 2.745-3.760 rubles.

Peculiarities:

• socket AM4;
• 2 Raven Ridge cores;
• heat generation 35 W;
• clock frequency 3.200; 4 streams;
• coefficient 32;
• transistors 14 nm.

Graphics Vega 3, 1.000 MHz.

Memory: DDR4, 2 channels. There is a built-in controller.

Cache (MB): L1 - 192 KB, L2 - 1, L3 - 4.

Temperature (continuous load) - 95°C.

Two types of equipment: BOX, OEM.

• price/performance ratio;
• good quality of old, undemanding games;
• integrated graphics, controller;
• memory L3 - 4.

• not suitable for demanding games.

3rd place AMD A8 Bristol Ridge

Cost: 3.085-3.441 rubles.

Options:

• socketAM4;
• 4-core Bristol Ridge;
• frequency 3.100, Turbo Boost 3.400 MHz;
• four streams;
• heat generation 65 W;
• transistor size 28 nm.

Graphics R7 (900).

Memory: type - DDR4, 2.400, 2 channels.

Cache: L1 - 320 KB, L2 - 2 MB.

8 PCI Express lanes. Temperature at maximum load - up to 90⁰C.

Does not support AVX-512, Intel vPro.

• 4-core;
• good graphics;
• does not heat up;
• supports modern games (minimum settings);
• 3 year warranty (BOX version).

• no video decoding.

2nd place Intel Core i3 Haswell

Cost: 3400 rubles.

Options:

• Socket LGA1150;
• dual-core Haswell (2013);
• frequency 2.400-3.800 MHz, 4 streams;
• coefficient 24-38;
• heat release 35-54 W;
• size 22 nm.

Integrated HD Graphics 4400 / HD Graphics 4600 (1.000-1.150).

Memory: DDR3, DDR3L, 25.6 GB/s skip speed, max. volume - 32.

Frequency - 1333/1600, 2 channels.

Cache: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 0.5, L3 - 3-4 MB.

16 PCI Express lanes. Max. working temperature - 66-72⁰C.

Does not support AVX-512, Intel vPro.

• high performance;
• low heat dissipation;
• built-in video core;
• good graphics;
• Good for games on medium settings.

• not found.

1st place Intel Core i3 Sandy Bridge

The price is 1.890-3.500 rubles.

Peculiarities:

• socket LGA1155;
• dual-core Sandy Bridge (2011);
• frequency 2.500-3.400 MHz;
• multiplication factor 26;
• memory: L1 - 128 KB, L2 (split) - 0.5 MB, L3 - 3 MB;
• heat release 35-65 W.

Integrated HD Graphics 2000 / HD Graphics 3000 (1.100).

Skip 21 GB/s.

Operating temperature (maximum) - 65-69.1⁰C.

• high performance;
• consumes little energy;
• does not heat up;
• affordable price.

• not found.

Conclusion

By studying the rating of the most budgetary PC processors for 2022, you can choose the right “stone” for technical parameters, functionality, and the right price.Cheap processors can be used for multimedia system assembly, office work, novice gamers, students and students.