In 2025, the CPU (central processing unit) remains a crucial component in any gaming PC, impacting frames per second, responsiveness, and the gaming experience as a whole
Factors to consider when choosing a gaming CPU include core and thread count, clock speeds, cache sizes, integrated graphics, thermal design power (TDP), socket compatibility, and budget
The author recommends AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D due to its high gaming performance stemming from 3D V-Cache technology;