What CPU does CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival officially recommend?

Intel Core i5-14400F. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival

official target: Intel Core i5-14400F

CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-14400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i5-14400F

~$190

score 190Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy
Intel Core i5-13600K ~$260Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

~$165

score 245Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$190Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$210Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 ~$220Buy

Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

~$310

score 300Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ~$280Buy
Intel Core i7-13700K ~$330Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$340Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ~$350Buy

More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 5 7500F.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival?: Intel Core i5-14400F - Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival?: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival?: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X - AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival officially recommend?: Intel Core i5-14400F. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival requirements page.