When it comes to building or upgrading a PC, the central processing unit (CPU, or just processor) is at the heart of the system, powering its capabilities and performance. Selecting the right CPU can be a balancing act of price, performance, and future-proofing your setup.
But it’s not enough to just buy the best processor you can afford, as there is no single 'best Intel processor' or 'best AMD processor'. Which one is right for you will largely depend on what you need the processor to do, since you can easily invest hundreds of dollars or pounds into a processor that is so overpowered you rarely, if ever, fully leverage its capabilities.
