What CPU does Dragon Expedition officially recommend?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for Dragon Expedition

official target: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Dragon Expedition's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 9 5900X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

~$165

score 245Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 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 5 7600 ~$190Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$210Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 ~$220Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 7 7700

~$270

score 278Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 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 7 7700X ~$280Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X ~$310Buy
Intel Core i7-13700K ~$330Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$340Buy

Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

~$460

score 375Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ~$550Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$640Buy

More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 7 7700.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs Dragon Expedition?: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for Dragon Expedition?: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 - AMD Ryzen 7 7700 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for Dragon Expedition?: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does Dragon Expedition officially recommend?: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the Dragon Expedition requirements page.