Best of 2026 · PC Build · Updated November 2026
Best CPU 2026: the most picked CPUs right now
The most picked CPU in November 2026 is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, chosen in an estimated 22% of PC builds, ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (13.9%).
Cheapest in the top five: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($399).
- Best AMD: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (22%)
By region: Europe AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (22.2%)
Est. % of PC builds · How we rank
The ranking: November 2026
| # | CPU | Est. share | vs last month | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming king | 22% | – | $469 |
| 2 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 13.9% | – | $399 |
| 3 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 7.4% | – | – |
| 4 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 5.8% | – | – |
| 5 | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | 5.5% | – | – |
| 6 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 4.6% | – | $679 |
| 7 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 3.2% | – | – |
| 8 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 2.5% | – | – |
| 9 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Budget pick | 2.3% | – | $199 |
| 10 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | 2% | – | – |
Share = estimated % of PC builds (how we rank). Change is in percentage points since last month. Prices are approximate US street prices (– where we don't have a reliable one); see shops.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D over the last 6 available months
| Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 | Nov 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | 22% |
Questions
What is the most popular CPU right now?
The most picked CPU in November 2026 is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, chosen in an estimated 22% of PC builds, ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (13.9%).
What is the best budget CPU?
The cheapest CPU in the top five for November 2026 is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at about $399, picked in an estimated 13.9% of builds.
What is the best AMD CPU?
The most picked AMD CPU in November 2026 is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, chosen in an estimated 22% of PC builds, ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (13.9%).
How does Ask Bestie Computers rank CPUs?
By the estimated share of PC builds in the category that went to each product in November 2026, worked out from shop bestseller lists and sales counts in each region and checked against hardware surveys. Based on Tweakers Pricewatch, checked against PassMark, Blender Open Data. Low confidence. It is a popularity ranking, not a lab test, and it updates every month. Full method: https://computers.askbestie.me/methodology/