BEST PREMIUM CPU WINNER: Intel Core i5-12600K

The i5-12600K offers stunning performance under all kinds of workloads, particularly gaming. Throw in power efficiency and excellent value for money and this is one of the easy choices of this years’ awards. HIGHLY COMMENDED: Intel i9-12900K, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G FINALISTS: Intel i9-12900K, Intel i5-12600K, Intel i9-11900K, Intel i5-11600K, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G