For the vast majority of PC gamers, a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 CPU or AMD Ryzen 5 7000 CPU ... But you'll need to be doubly sure you've got the right motherboard socket for whatever CPU ...

The 13th Gen i5-13400F offers 10 cores (6P + 4E ... Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel CPUs and PCIe 5.0. Features dual M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0), USB 3.2 Gen 2, and a 12+1 power phase design.

Intel has rebranded its Core i3 (and i5 and i7) line-up, ditching the iconic 'i' it's used for 16 years. It doesn’t change our advice, though. These chips are good for light work, and can easily ...