AMD has brought a lot to the table for the pc market this year. The 5000 series processors reigned supreme in the mid-range and entry-level market for the first half of 2022. September will mark the launch of the 7000 series with the new Zen 4 architecture. The new CPUs support up to DDR5 Ram, 16 cores, and 32 threads. The 7000 series has the power and efficiency to work at a clock rate of 5.7 GHz. Q4 is looking to be an exciting time for consumers looking to purchase or upgrade their CPUs.

What Is AMD Ryzen?

AMD’s line of processors has been an industry staple with the beginning of the Ryzen product launch in 2016. The CPUs are marketed for “mainstream, enthusiast, server, and workstation” segments. The Ryzen products use Zen CPU architecture which was created to compete with Intel’s Raptor Lake chips. Starting with the 1000 series, those processors utilized 8 cores and 16 threads. With the new release of the 7000 series, the Ryzen processing power has jumped exponentially to 16 cores and 32 threads. The newest Ryzen processors are raising the benchmarks for the future of gaming pcs and streaming. If you are in the market for a new gaming desktop or prebuilt pc, check out our Best Budget Gaming PCs, Prebuilt and Configurable guide.

How To Decide Between Ryzen vs. Intel Processors

The battle for processor superiority has been neck and neck between Intel and AMD. Both the Ryzen and Intel line of CPUs have been setting industry standards in terms of power consumption, performance, driver support, and pricing. Intel’s processors have been using the Alder Lake chips which give a great performance in speed and productivity workload. However, the Ryzen processors, specifically the 5000 series, have several unique benefits. The 5000 series run off the improved Zen 3 architecture which overhauled the previous generation to allow higher IPC and lower latency. Another benefit of the 5000 series processors is the introduction of 3D V-Cache technology, this innovation stacks the cache vertically to reduce the width of the CPU die. This allows three times the amount of total L3 cache, which translates to better performance and faster response during gaming. If you want power and performance without any sacrifice, AMD is the way to go.

Best AMD Desktops for Gaming in 2022

AMD Gaming PCs are just some of the great options you can buy at iBUYPOWER. We have chosen 4 PCs that will handle your gaming needs but also any creative endeavors. These machines have the processing ability to handle gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D modeling, or other creative work you can think of.

AMD Gaming PC Configurator 4

Ryzen 9 5900X build with 12 cores, 24 threads, a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz, and a overclock speed of up to 4.8 GHz.
Advantages: One of the top 5000 series processors, solid GPU, and can customize build to your liking
Drawbacks: Higher level processor not included on the build, capable but midrange GPU, the priciest build on our list

This AMD configuration is one of the most popular builds right now. You won’t sacrifice power or performance when buying this build. With the Ryzen 9 5900X processor and RTX 3080, this machine will confidently keep up during your gaming sessions. With a 1 TB SSD, you will have plenty of storage for all your games and programs. This config is the priciest option on our list, but with the price tag comes the ultimate power and performance.

AMD Gaming PC Configurator 2

Ryzen 5 5600X build with 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz, and an overclock speed of up to 4.6GHz
Advantages: Cost-efficient, solid clock speed, and can customize build to your liking
Drawbacks: Mid-range 5000 series processor and mid-range GPU

Our second configurator on the list is the more cost-efficient option. With a midrange GPU and CPU, the power and performance decrease but save you a solid amount of money. This build uses the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 3060. You won’t be able to play the newest games at 4K quality, but it can handle pretty much any game at 1080 smoothly. Topping off this build is a 1 TB SSD that can handle all your storage needs.

Gaming RDY SLHRG214

Ryzen 5 5600X 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz, and an overclock speed up to 4.6GHz
Advantages: curated build to simplify the buying process and solid clock speed
Drawbacks: Mid-range 5000 series processor, mid-range GPU, the build cannot be customized

This AMD RDY prebuilt system will save you money and time. Buying an RDY system is the quickest and most efficient way to go if you want to get straight into gaming. We select all the components in these prebuilds and have them already assembled and ready to ship out. With a Ryzen 5 5600X processor, RTX 3060 Ti, and 1 TB of SSD storage this prebuilt is perfect for the casual gamer.

Gaming RDY RSRG201

Ryzen 9 5900X CPU 12 cores, 24threads, base clock 3.7 GHz, and an overclock speed up to 4.8 GHz
Advantages: One of the top 5000 series processors, solid GPU, curated build selected with compatible components
Drawbacks: Higher level processor not included on the build, capable but midrange GPU, one of the pricier builds on our list

This RDY Prebuilt system sports a Ryzen 9 5900X and an RTX 3080. The price of this build reflects the power and performance that you’ll get out of this rig. Already assembled and ready to ship, out of the box you’ll be able to play the newest games with great graphical fidelity and high FPS. This setup is plug and play, its never been easier to get into pc gaming.

How To Find the Right Gaming Computer

When shopping for a computer there are several aspects to consider such as cost, data storage capacity, processor speed, graphical capability, system cooling, and other components. However, a question you may want to ask yourself first is what type of games you want to play. If you want to play the latest games at the highest FPS, you will need the most powerful components to power your machine. If you are interested in running older less graphically intense games, you will have more options when choosing parts. Luckily for you, iBUYPOWER has streamlined the process of buying a gaming pc. Using the Custom PC Builder, you can choose a preselected build and switch out compatible components to your liking. Or if you don’t feel like choosing components at all, we have our curated selection of RDY Prebuilt Computers. With this list, you can filter by computer-specific components and it will show you various options.

Find the Best AMD Gaming PC with iBUYPOWER

When looking for an AMD gaming desktop, a good first step is to determine what type of games you want to play. If you want to play the newest and most graphically intensive games, you want to go with a Ryzen pc that won’t sacrifice CPU performance. A Ryzen 9 5900X or Ryzen 9 5950X build will be able to keep up with your gaming needs. However, choosing a build with any other 5000 series chip will be able to handle older games and casual gaming easily. Check out all of our Ryzen-powered pcs to see our curated selection of builds available. If you still have questions feel free to reach out to our support, they will be happy to handle any questions.