The CPU ranking table lists processors by benchmark score, lets you search by model name, and allows selecting multiple models to compare scores and relative percentages side by side. It's useful as a first-pass filter when deciding between upgrade candidates before diving into full reviews.
Score vs. percentage — which to use
The score is an absolute benchmark value. It is only meaningful within the same ranking list — scores from different benchmark suites are not directly comparable. Percentage shows performance relative to the top-ranked model in the list. If a processor shows 72%, it delivers roughly 72% of the best-available performance in that dataset. Percentage is faster for gauging tier placement without memorizing score magnitudes.
How to compare multiple models
Check the box next to each model in the table to add it to the comparison panel at the top of the page. The panel shows all selected models with name, score, and a percentage progress bar aligned side by side. You can sort the main table by score to narrow candidates first, then check items to build a fine-grained comparison. Click the remove button on an individual item to drop it from the panel without clearing the rest.
What rankings can tell you
- Which CPU scores higher within the same price range
- How large the gap is between an older and a newer model
- What performance tier a given budget can reach
What rankings cannot tell you
- Performance under a specific workload (compile, render, gaming)
- Power consumption, thermals, and platform compatibility
- Value for money between two similar-scoring models
Search tips
Type i9, Ryzen 9, M3, or any model string into the search box to filter the list without scrolling. Partial matches work — 13900 will show all variants in that family.