On April 12, 2026, Tom's Hardware updated its desktop CPU tier list. As a veteran tech media outlet with 30 years of CPU testing experience, this update involved over 200 specialized tests for each CPU evaluated, determining the latest rankings for AMD and Intel desktop processors across three core dimensions: gaming, single-threaded, and multi-threaded performance. This update primarily focuses on the DDR5 platform, comprehensively testing the latest desktop product lines from both companies, making it the most authoritative performance ranking for consumer-grade desktop CPUs currently available. In terms of gaming performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D claimed the top spot in the 1080p gaming performance rankings, becoming the fastest gaming CPU on the market. For single-threaded performance, the Intel Core Ultra7 270K Plus took the lead. In multi-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950 X3D secured the top position.