When changing processors, good preparation, patience and precision are required. If you’re not careful, you risk a frustrating total loss. But don’t worry, broken contact pins (pins) or incorrectly installed processors will definitely not happen to you with the step-by-step instructions from COMPUTER BILD. Here we go!
The best processors
AMD
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
intel
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
Slightly high power consumption under full load
AMD
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
intel
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
Slightly high power consumption under full load
AMD
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
High power consumption
No integrated graphics chip
AMD
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
High power consumption
No integrated graphics chip
AMD
Details about the test
Per
High working pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
intel
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
No graphics chip installed
Slightly high power consumption under full load
intel
Details about the test
Per
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
Slightly high power consumption under full load
AMD
Details about the test
Per
High working pace
High gaming speed with separate graphics card
against
Built-in graphics chip too weak for complex games
Complete list: The best processors
Install Intel CPU: Installation and assembly
The right preparation is the be-all and end-all: First, create a sufficiently large and well-lit work surface. Gather a screwdriver (preferably with a magnetic head) and optionally a lint-free cloth and an old credit card. These instructions deal with changing an Intel chip and installing the standard cooler included with “boxed” models.
Installing an Intel processor: This is how it works
Install AMD CPU: Installation and assembly
The same applies when replacing an AMD CPU: Nothing works without preparation. The most important difference between the AMD and Intel platforms: Instead of “push pins”, AMD has a standard clamp system with a screwable bracket and backplate (“backplate”), as known from voluminous third-party coolers. The following instructions therefore work for both cooler variants.
Installing an AMD processor: This is how it works
Still looking for a processor?
COMPUTER BILD regularly tests new processors from AMD and Intel. You can find the big CPU comparison test here, the fastest models in the list of the best (above)!
