CPU Rankings: Processor Benchmark Hierarchy List

Here, you will find detailed CPU rankings based on performance benchmarks, value, efficiency, and price. This comprehensive CPU hierarchy list includes both AMD and Intel processor rankings.

CPU Rankings and Hierarchy

Overall Rank	Name	Boost Clock	Value	Gaming	Streaming	Video Editing	VR	Music Production	Rendering	Curr. Price
1	Intel Core i9-13900K 24C/32T	5.8 GHz	86%	98%	98%	99%	99%	99%	99%
2	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16C/32T	5.7 GHz	83%	99%	99%	98%	99%	98%	98%
3	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16C/32T	5.7 GHz	83%	95%	99%	99%	98%	97%	99%
4	Intel Core i7-13700K 16C/24T	5.4 GHz	89%	97%	97%	97%	97%	99%	97%
5	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12C/24T	5.6 GHz	85%	96%	97%	97%	97%	96%	97%
6	Intel Core i5-13600K 14C/20T	5.1 GHz	92%	94%	96%	96%	96%	94%	96%
7	AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8C/16T	5.4 GHz	87%	92%	95%	95%	92%	97%	93%
8	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8C/16T	5.0 GHz	84%	99%	94%	94%	94%	90%	92%
9	Intel Core i7-12700K 12C/20T	5.0 GHz	97%	91%	94%	94%	95%	94%	95%
10	Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C/20T	5.0 GHz	99%	90%	93%	93%	94%	93%	94%
11	Intel Core i5-13500 14C/20T	4.8 GHz	91%	92%	92%	92%	90%	92%	94%
12	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6C/12T	5.3 GHz	95%	94%	92%	90%	90%	95%	90%
13	Intel Core i5-12600K 10C/16T	4.9 GHz	97%	90%	90%	92%	93%	91%	91%
14	Intel Core i5-12600KF 10C/16T	4.9 GHz	99%	89%	89%	91%	92%	90%	92%
15	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8C/16T	4.5 GHz	85%	97%	91%	89%	91%	84%	89%
16	AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6C/12T	5.1 GHz	94%	93%	90%	90%	88%	92%	88%
17	Intel Core i5-13400F 10C/16T	4.6 GHz	93%	88%	88%	88%	87%	89%	90%
18	AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8C/16T	4.6 GHz	88%	87%	88%	88%	89%	87%	88%
19	Intel Core i5 12400F 6C/12T	4.4 GHz	96%	88%	84%	86%	86%	88%	86%
20	AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8C/16T	4.6 GHz	88%	84%	87%	87%	88%	85%	87%
21	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6C/12T	4.6 GHz	92%	86%	86%	85%	85%	86%	85%
22	AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6C/12T	4.4 GHz	90%	85%	85%	85%	85%	85%	84%
23	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C/12T	4.4 GHz	90%	83%	85%	84%	84%	83%	85%
24	Intel Core i3-12100F 4C/8T	4.3 GHz	98%	85%	83%	83%	83%	88%	83%
25	AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6C/12T	4.2 GHz	94%	83%	83%	83%	83%	83%	83%

A CPU is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations that enable the computer to run programs and carry out computational tasks. CPU rankings and hierarchy refer to the classification of CPUs based on their performance and capabilities in how fast, effective, and efficiently they complete those computational tasks. Therefore, the CPU rankings and hierarchy provided here are based on accurate performance benchmarks and specification data metrics so that you can make an informed decision when choosing a CPU.

We have analyzed data from real-world CPU benchmarks as well as synthetic CPU benchmarks in numerous gaming and productivity tasks such as streaming, video editing, rendering, music production, VR, etc. This includes CPU benchmarking software such as PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench, Blender, and PCMark to properly evaluate the performance of each CPU.

In addition to CPU benchmarks, we have also considered each CPU’s specification data including the number of cores, clock speed, cache size, IPC, power consumption, generation, and overall architecture. For example, a CPU with more cores can perform more tasks simultaneously, while a CPU with a higher clock speed can perform tasks faster. The cache size affects the speed at which the CPU can access data, while power consumption affects the CPU's thermal performance and efficiency.

We also check the price of each CPU daily to provide an accurate representation of its value in relation to other CPUs. As a result, we have created this accurate and unbiased CPU ranking and hierarchy resource based on each CPU’s performance benchmarks in gaming and productivity workloads, specs, price, and value. Essentially, these are the best CPUs currently available ranked in a hierarchal manner based on various data metrics and benchmarks.

These CPU rankings and hierarchy provide a useful way to compare and evaluate the performance of different CPUs. When evaluating these CPUs, we’ve considered a variety of important factors such as performance benchmarks in many computational tasks such as gaming and productivity workloads as well as considering their clock speed, number of cores, cache size, IPC, power consumption, price, and value. Therefore, considering your specific computing use cases and budget, these CPU rankings and hierarchy will allow you to accurately choose the ideal CPU for your computer system.