13 best AMD processors

Processors for computers produce only two companies. Somewhere in the neighborhood we talked about the best Intel chipsets. However, not all such processors can afford. Like it or not, but the American giant makes a serious markup. If you want to save money, you will have to consider the option of buying a chip manufactured by AMD. At the same time, you should not be afraid, such a processor will also cope with most tasks, and for cooling it you will not need only “dropsy” - just an ordinary cooler is enough. In short, let's consider those AMD processors, the purchase of which practically does not disappoint.

How to choose an AMD processor?

To begin with, let’s decide on how the AMD processor should be selected. And everything is very simple. In this regard, AMD products are no different from what Intel produces. This means that first of all it is recommended to choose a motherboard. It depends on it exactly which list of processors will be available to you. The fact is that to install the chip uses the appropriate socket - a socket. And it depends on the socket which processor can be located in this motherboard. For convenience, we will definitely indicate what kind of socket is sharpened each processor considered in this article.

Even when choosing a chip, you should focus on specific tasks that you will solve with its help. For example, an office computer is enough for the cheapest processor consisting of four or even two cores. Believe me, its computing power is exactly enough to run Word and other similar programs. But if you are going to use a computer to start games or to mount videos on it, you will have to spend decent money on a more powerful chip. At the same time, you should think about how much time you want to not change computer components. The fact is that the four cores are already the last century. If you do not want your PC to become outdated in the coming years, then it is better to consider the option of buying a processor consisting of six or more cores.

Do not forget that the ordinary chip is not suitable for use in the server. More precisely, such a processor will show itself in such conditions with not the best side. Chips designed for installation in a server have a long service life. It also digests the errors in the code better - it is likely that the appearance of such will not lead to a system reboot. In short, if you are building a server, then it is better not to save - pay attention to the chips from the AMD EPYC series. By the way, the converse is also true - such processors should not be bought for installation in an ordinary desktop computer.

Top AMD Processors Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best AMD Desktop Processors	1	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	74 990 ₽
	2	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	52 110 ₽
	3	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X	32 500 ₽
	4	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX	136 925 ₽
	5	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X	25 999 ₽
	6	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X	21 900 ₽
	7	AMD Ryzen 7 1800X	16 140 ₽
	8	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X	13 990 ₽
	9	AMD Ryzen 7 1700	14 290 ₽
	10	AMD Ryzen 5 1600X	10 600 ₽
The best AMD processors for the server	1	AMD EPYC 7501	273 620 ₽
	2	AMD EPYC 7551	168 500 ₽
	3	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X	25 999 ₽

Best AMD Desktop Processors

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Rating: 4.9

A very expensive representative of our rating. Sellers require at least 70 thousand rubles for this chip.However, this is a penny compared to how much Intel processors with similar characteristics cost. This chip was created using a modern 12-nanometer process technology, and 16 cores provide computing power to the product. Of course, not all games and programs can divide the stream so much. But if the application supports 16-core processors, then you will notice a huge increase in power!

Typically, such multi-core solutions cannot boast of high clock speeds and the presence of integrated graphics. There is no graphics core here either. But with the clock frequency, there are no problems - even when working by default it reaches 3500 MHz. But you can also use Turbo Boost. In this mode, the clock frequency can be 4.4 GHz! Along with a 32 MB third-level cache, this provides a record-breaking speed!

However, not everything is as good in this kingdom as it may seem at first glance. Unlike Intel products, AMD chips are very hot. Not in the truest sense of the word. If the temperature exceeds 68 ° C, the system will automatically shut down the processor to protect it. But the heat emission even at the default operation reaches 180 W, so the chipset owner will need a very powerful cooling system. Included with the processor can be supplied cooler, but the option to install it should be considered only as a last resort - it can and cope with cooling, but at the same time it can not be called silent.

The chip is installed in the socket sTR4. The processor is implemented in 32 threads. Of course, there is also a four-channel memory controller. Interestingly, the DDR4-2933 standard of RAM is supported by the chip as much as possible - competitors with such high-frequency memory cannot work.

Perhaps this is a great option for installation in a gaming computer. You only need to stock up on a good cooling system. Also AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X should suit professionals using PC for video editing and other complex tasks. But do not forget that in a couple of such a processor will require a decent video card.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Rating: 4.9

This representative of our rating is about one and a half times cheaper than the model discussed above. In Russian stores it can be purchased for 50-58 thousand rubles. It may seem that AMD is unlikely to sell a chip with a huge number of cores for this money. But in the fight against Intel, it still took this step. Yes, the product received 16 cores, as well as the processor discussed above. The difference lies in the slightly larger size of the components - a 14-nanometer process technology was used to manufacture the chip.

Like other expensive chips, the product does not have an integrated graphics core. This is not a problem, because buyers AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X can not do without a video adapter. It could also give the impression that the manufacturer will reduce the clock frequency. But no, here this parameter reaches 3400 MHz. This is definitely enough for any modern game! Yes, and professional applications are unlikely to experience any problems. But do not forget that not every program can work with so many threads.

Like any other modern processor, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports DDR4 RAM. The chip includes not only a memory controller, but also a familiar multi-level cache. To be precise, the L3 cache size is 32768 KB. Not a bad number? It indicates that the processor has a decent foundation for the future - it is unlikely that it will be able to become obsolete within the next ten years.

As for the shortcomings, they are typical for AMD products. The chip has a high heat dissipation reaching 180 watts.At the same time, the user is not recommended to warm it to a temperature higher than 68 ° C. It makes you spend a lot of money on a good cooling system. Maybe even on the water, if you suddenly want to do acceleration.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Rating: 4.8

An even more accessible representative of our rating. This chip is released in the Russian retail for only 31 thousand rubles. Of course, such an inexpensive processor for a gamer could not get a record number of cores. Here their number is 12 pieces. I am glad that for their manufacturing process used 12 nm.

To install this processor, you need an sTR4 socket. The cores used here operate at a clock frequency of 3500 MHz. It's nice that the creators did not save on cache memory - its volume is (we are talking about a third-level cache) 32 MB.

The memory controller used here can recognize DDR4 standard strips. Slightly upset someone can only the lack of integrated "graphics". However, once again we will mention that usually AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is bought by gamers and people working in professional programs. It would be strange if such a person didn't have a video card, don't you think?

As for heat generation, there are no surprises. This parameter reaches 180 watts. Unfortunately, AMD is not able to make their creations colder. Therefore, the user will need a good cooler. Alas, for the above-mentioned socket a very small amount of high-quality cooling systems has been released, therefore not every store can find them.

Reviews for this chip are written exclusively in a positive way. Buyers are not at all embarrassed by the difficulties in finding a suitable cooler. But a small overclocking is still found in the mention of shortcomings. But that is why AMD products are so inexpensive.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Rating: 4.8

Usually the products in our ratings are sorted by their cost. However, sometimes there are exceptions to the rule. For example, just now we decided to mention the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. This is the most powerful processor among those created by AMD. However, we still recommend that you first consider the option of buying one of the previously reviewed chips - their acquisition seems more profitable. And only if you do not have a shortage of free money, you can think about this processor. In Russian stores selling computer components, it is sold for 120-140 thousand rubles. Agree, for this money you can buy a top-end chipset from Intel, which many would consider more reliable. And certainly it will support more extreme overclocking.

However, back to the product from AMD. Unlike almost all competitors, he got 32 computational cores at his disposal. At the same time, the chip requires an sTR4 socket - absolutely familiar; it is endowed with many motherboards designed for installation in gaming computers. By default, the kernels operate at a clock frequency of 3000 MHz. High, but not beyond the limit parameter. It is felt that this chip should take the number of threads, and not the frequency. By the way, 64 threads are supported here, two for the core!

Of course, this chip allows you to overclock.Even with standard UEFI-BIOS, you can achieve a clock frequency of 4200 MHz! Need I say that any game is more than enough? Also, the processor is notable for supporting DDR4 standard memory with a frequency of 2933 MHz. Importantly, data from the memory is transmitted on four channels.

In short, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is an engineering marvel. It's amazing how such a relatively small chip “digests” so much data. How did the creators manage to place a 65 MB third-level cache inside a chip? Against this background, the fact that heat dissipation in typical operating conditions reaches 250 W does not matter at all. The operating temperature of the processor is 68 ° C. This means that it is desirable to purchase a water cooling system. If you put a standard tower cooler, you will have to forget about overclocking.

However, it should be noted that the competitor’s products do not have such abundant heat dissipation, unless it is a server model. Without water cooling, you will need a high fan rotation speed, and therefore a quiet computer will definitely not work. This should definitely be thought of.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

Rating: 4.7

A very popular processor in favor of which those who are not ready to spend several monthly salaries to buy a chip make their choice. However, it is also impossible to call this AMD creation cheap either - in Russian stores, 25-30 thousand rubles are asked for the chipset. At the same time there is no record number of cores here - this chip takes not this, but a high clock frequency.

The product is made on a 12-nanometer process technology. It's nice. More should please the 16 MB third-level cache. Believe me, competitors with a similar price tag can boast twice as little. As for the eight cores, they operate at a clock frequency of 3.7 GHz. This is a decent parameter, thanks to which any professional programs will feel quite at ease on a computer with such a processor. Well, if you are an ardent gamer, then you will definitely activate the Turbo Boost function, as a result of which the clock frequency will increase to 4300 MHz. By the way, this eight-core processor can work in 16-line mode, and this is also important!

Together with such a chip, you need to use DDR4 RAM. The maximum supported frequency is 2933 MHz, which is good news. But the number of supported memory channels, equal to two, indicates not the highest cost of the processor.

On sale came several options for the chip. And this is the case when you can consider the option of buying a version with a cooler. Yes, it turned out to be quite loud, but its capacity is quite enough to cool the processor to a temperature of 85 ° C. And how could it be otherwise, if the heat dissipation of the chip is only 105 W? However, the OEM version is also quite acceptable. The fact is that for installing the processor requires a socket AM4. Now there is a huge number of cooling systems designed for such a connector, and many of them are quite reasonable money.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Rating: 4.7

This is a slightly simplified version of the above processor. This model could not but fall into our rating, since the chip is in steady demand. This is confirmed by numerous reviews and reviews.Customers note that the processor easily fits into an AM4 socket, and it’s easy to find a cooling system for it. The heat dissipation of a chip created using a 12-nanometer process technology does not exceed 105 watts. So, even a simple “turret”, equipped with one fan, can cope with cooling the processor. By the way, the chip is able to work stably even at a temperature of 83-85 ° C.

Like its older brother, the chipset received a three-level cache. At the same time, the L3 cache size reaches an impressive 16 MB. Also, it should be noted that the eight-core processor operates using 16 threads. By default, the computational cores operate at a clock frequency of 3700 MHz. If we use overclocking via BIOS, then we can achieve the frequency of 4300 MHz. However, this is in theory. In fact, many instances can achieve only 4.1 GHz - with an increase in this value, the work becomes unstable.

The product has no integrated graphics core. But then a good memory controller is built in that supports DDR4 RAM, which operates at 2933 MHz. As it is easy to guess, two memory channels are used here - this is typical for a mid-budget processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X

Rating: 4.7

Everyone knows that quite inexpensive AMD processors are in the greatest demand. In particular, many gamers prefer to buy AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, rather than some more expensive chip. This is one of the most affordable eight-core processors. Of course, it has several limitations, but the average user will not feel them. Well, collectors of top computers will not even look at the chip, the cost of which varies from 18 to 25 thousand rubles.

To begin with, the cores of this chipset are manufactured using a 14-nanometer process technology. They can operate at a clock frequency of 3.6 GHz. If you use the Turbo Boost mode, the frequency increases, but only slightly: up to 4 GHz. It's nice that there are two threads for each core - not every mid-budget chip can boast of this.

Saving manufacturer noticeable for the integrated memory controller. It supports DDR4 RAM, but only two channels are used, and the frequency is limited to 2667 MHz. But AMD did not save on the cache. As in the older counterparts, a 16 MB L3 cache is embedded in this processor.

Eight-core chips almost never get an integrated graphics core. Their manufacturers rightly notice that such processors are built into machines with a powerful graphics card. So AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is no exception to the rule. As for the heat, in most cases it does not exceed 95 watts. Just nothing by the standards of AMD products! In this case, the product successfully operates even when it is heated to a temperature of 95 ° C. In a word, you definitely will not need any advanced cooling system.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Rating: 4.6

This representative of our rating belongs to the Ryzen 5 budget line. At the same time, the chip is made according to a 12-nanometer process technology. This means that its production started relatively recently. A third-level cache with a capacity of 16 MB confirms that the chip is unlikely to become obsolete in the coming years.

To install the chipset requires a motherboard with an AM4 socket.Do I have to say that it can be bought for relatively little money? You can not spend money on the cooling system at all - there is a version of the processor on sale, complete with which a cooler is already supplied. But even if you decide to purchase a quieter cooling system, then you can choose from a variety of low-cost models. The heat dissipation of the processor is only 95 W, so you can not even think about the "dropsy". It is also encouraging that the chip can function without any interruptions even at a temperature of 95 ° C.

If processors sold for several thousand rubles are more expensive, they consist of at least eight cores, here their number is reduced to six. But on the other hand, the clock frequency remains the same - it is 3,600 MHz. And this is with the twelve streams used! If you use the function Turbo Boost, then the frequency rises to 4200 MHz - even more impressive values!

Despite the reduced cost, the chip supports DDR4 standard memory operating at 2933 MHz. It is a pity that two memory channels are used here. However, a greater number of them are present only in twice the more expensive chips.

In a word, it is not surprising that the processor does not lie in the warehouses of stores. With it, you can easily build an inexpensive computer that can handle both modern games and professional programs. The product is not suitable only for installation in an office computer - for this it is still expensive, and there is no integrated graphics core.

AMD Ryzen 7 1700

Rating: 4.5

Another inexpensive representative of our rating. It already belongs to the Ryzen 7 series, which formally should include more powerful processors. And this chip really copes with some tasks a little better than the representatives of the Ryzen 5 line. It is with some of them that allow using 8 cores and 16 threads.

In about 15-20 thousand rubles, the buyer will receive an eight-core chipset, to install which you will need the familiar AM4 socket. The kit may be different. At a more modest price sold "bare" chips. If you agree to spend 500 or 1000 rubles more, then you will find an air cooler in the box with the processor. However, its capabilities may not be enough if you decide to increase the clock frequency from 3 GHz to 3.7 GHz.

It's nice that when using the default heat dissipation does not exceed 65 watts. An increase in this parameter occurs only at an increase in the clock frequency (this is done by means of the BIOS). At the same time, the product remains operational even if the temperature reaches 94-95 ° C. It turns out that you will definitely not like a powerful cooling system. This is very unusual for AMD products!

The processor includes a decent dual-channel memory controller. It supports DDR4 RAM, but its frequency should not exceed 2667 MHz. However, this is enough for the absolute majority of gamers. Another chipset can boast a third-level cache, the amount of which is 16 MB. It seems that this is one of the most inexpensive processors with such a cache!

It remains to be regretted that there is no integrated graphics core. However, what AMD chip can boast of it? And is it necessary for a person who is obviously going to install not only a processor, but also a video card in his computer?

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Rating: 4.4

The weakest processor from AMD in our ranking.But even it consists of six computing cores! Unlike a competitor who, for the same 10-11 thousand rubles, offers to buy only a quad-core solution. To install AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, you will need the familiar AM4 socket, which is equipped with a large number of inexpensive motherboards. Yes, and expensive too - there are special solutions for gamers with modern high-speed connectors.

Usually, the smaller the number of cores, the more rapidly they can work. This is in theory. After all, the space is released to which the released heat can be sent. AMD Ryzen 5 1600X was created using a 12-nanometer process technology, and there is no integrated “graphics” here, so the free space is really present. As a result, the cores were able to operate at a frequency of 3,600 MHz. And this is in default mode! If you use the Turbo Boost function, the frequency will increase to 4000 MHz. But does it make sense to use it? The gain is small, but the heat release and energy consumption should increase significantly.

We can not rejoice at the fact that the chip can operate in 12-stream mode. But the memory controller is only two-channel - traditional economy becomes noticeable here. It supports strips of DDR4 RAM operating at 2667 MHz. Fortunately, this is almost the only processor component that the manufacturer saved on. For example, the cache is borrowed from more expensive solutions. This is confirmed by the L3 cache size of 16 MB.

Of course, the high clock frequency could not do without a serious heat dissipation. By default, this parameter is 95 watts. But he cannot but rejoice, because if the chip can function with a temperature warmed to 95 ° C, the user will definitely not need any prohibitively expensive cooling system.

The best AMD processors for the server

AMD EPYC 7501

Rating: 4.9

One of the most optimal creations of the company AMD. And certainly this is the best representative of this rating, if we talk strictly about the models intended for installation in the server. For 300 thousand rubles, the buyer will receive a chip based on a 14-nanometer process technology, which requires a motherboard with an SP3LGA socket to install. This means that desktop computers are immediately overboard.

Unlike the products discussed above, this processor consists of 32 cores operating in 64 threads. In order to somehow reduce the heat release, it was necessary to limit the clock frequency to 2000 MHz. However, if your server has to solve some energy-intensive tasks, you can use the Turbo Boost function, bringing the frequency to already quite acceptable 3 GHz. In this case, heat dissipation will increase from 155 W to a slightly higher value - this must be taken into account.

Of course, such a chip could not do without a bulk cache. In this case, the customer will receive a 65 MB L3 cache. And here there is an eight-channel memory controller! As a result, you will be able to score a DDR4 memory motherboard to capacity - the entire volume will be used. Note that its frequency can reach an impressive 2666 MHz. In short, this is the ideal server processor, if we talk specifically about the products of AMD.

AMD EPYC 7551

Rating: 4.9

The most expensive representative of our rating. In the Russian retail for this chip they ask about 370-390 thousand rubles. For its installation, you also need a motherboard with an SP3LGA socket. Moreover, the remaining specifications are also almost identical to the processor discussed above. In particular, the product was also created using a 14-nanometer process technology. And there are as many cores here - exactly 32. They also work in 64 threads, which allows solving a huge number of tasks simultaneously. Here, even the cache is used the same - if we talk about L3, then the size of this cache is 65536 KB.

How does this processor differ from a less expensive counterpart? Honestly, it remains only to guess. Perhaps only a higher prevalence. Buy AMD EPYC 7551 is much easier - it is sold in more online stores.

As expected, such a chipset has a high-quality memory controller. It stably maintains a huge amount of DDR4 RAM running at 2666 MHz. In total, eight memory channels are used here. As for the graphics core, then it is, of course, not. Well, the heat dissipation is 180 watts. The figure is big enough. But this does not cause any problems, because even a fairly noisy cooling system can be installed in the server.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

Rating: 4.5

It would seem that another representative of the EPYC series should finish our rating. But in fact, in the servers, you can use the processors included in the line Ryzen 7. And why not? Of course, these chips are not able to recognize 128 GB of RAM. But not every server becomes a haven for this amount of RAM. And twice smaller volume recognizes AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X. Well, the high power of this chipset will allow the server not only to contain many sites, but also to solve some much more complex tasks.

The chip is easily mounted on an AM4 socket. In it, it can heat up to a temperature of 95 ° C, only after overcoming this mark, interruptions in work begin. The heat dissipation of this processor is 95 W - almost two times less than that of any full-fledged server chip. But the number of cores here is not so great - only eight pieces. They can work at a clock frequency of up to 3800 MHz. Note that there is no unlocked multiplier. This means that full overclocking is impossible.

The product was created using a 14 nm process technology. They are consistently supported by DDR4 RAM. Data is processed through two channels. The frequency of the RAM should not exceed 2667 MHz.

This processor appeared on store shelves in the summer of 2017. Since then, it has become a hit among the collectors of inexpensive servers, and among gaming machines. It remains to add that it has 16 MB third-level cache - as you can see, this is practically the standard for not very expensive AMD products.

Conclusion

Now you know which AMD processors are the best. We tried to consider both top chips and mid-budget models. Do not forget that the cheapest chipsets are not intended for use in gaming computers.Processors with low performance feel great in an office PC - you can be sure that they can easily cope with the launch of Excel, diaries and other similar programs. We also looked at server chips - they can boast an incredibly long time between failures. Moreover, such processors better cope with the processing of the code - it is almost impossible to cause an error.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.