The big picture: The CPU ... core processors are finally more popular than six-core chips. Monitor and GPU adoption also saw notable swings. CPUs with six cores, such as AMD's venerable Ryzen 5 ...

With a little more budget, you can also opt for a six-core CPU such as the aforementioned AMD Ryzen 5 7600 model. This processor is even more versatile and promises an even longer lifespan.

AMD has become ... Even the budget-friendly Ryzen 5 5500, priced under $100 compared to Intel’s more expensive options, is selling very well. It is a six-core processor, which indicates that ...