Best Gaming CPUs in 2026: Intel Core Ultra 200 vs AMD Ryzen 9000

Which CPU should you put in your next gaming PC? Jimmy breaks down Intel's Core Ultra 200 (Arrow Lake) and AMD's Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) side by side — real build costs, power draw, gaming frame data, and a clear verdict on who should buy what.

Key takeaways: the Ryzen 7 9700X is the all-rounder pick for most builders, the 9700X3D wins for gaming-first machines, and Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K earns its keep in streaming and mixed-workload builds.

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