AMD has a number of product families in the desktop processor market, including the popular Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7. But which one is best for you and your PC?
Intel and AMD share a similar model-naming scheme. The two main families of processors — Core and Ryzen — use 3, 5, 7, and 9 to differentiate the CPUs. The lower the number, the less capable the processor usually is. A Ryzen 3 processor won't be able to outpace a Ryzen 7, for example. Unlike Intel, AMD keeps everything simple by only using a few model numbers and an "X" suffix.
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