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Best CPU for Monomyth

official target: Intel Core i7-12700K

Monomyth's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, 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.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$190Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$210Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D ~$250Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 9600

~$220
score 268Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ~$250Find
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7700 ~$270Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ~$280Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 9700X ~$310Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

~$350
score 340Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ~$460Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ~$550Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ~$550Find
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$640Find

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FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs Monomyth?
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 Monomyth?
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for Monomyth?
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does Monomyth officially recommend?
Intel Core i7-12700K. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the Monomyth requirements page.

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