Non X are still overclockable, all Ryzen processors are unlocked. ... Aka the higher the number the greater the cores and threads, and newer versions have better clocks than previous versions. ... The 2400 and 3400 are both 4 core processors. They just have faster clock speeds than the 2200 and 3200. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XP6qqs/amd... More on pcpartpicker.com

If you want something to explain the desktop: first number = gen. 1-5 is AM4, >7 is AM5 Eg: 5xxx is zen 3 and on AM4, 7xxx is zen 4 and on AM5 (Exceptions: 4xxx is garbage, 6xxx has been skipped, 8xxx are just laptop zen 4 CPUs with decent IGPU’s for too much money) I wouldn’t go anything lower than ryzen 3000. If possible, I would get AM5 for the platform longevity. I would also wait till August 15th for ryzen 8000 to at least drop prices on older CPU’s. Second number = tier. Typically means more cores or faster per cores Eg. 76xx has 6 cores, 77xx has 8 cores. For gaming, go for x6xx if you are more on a budget(we will get into the best gaming CPUs later). For productivity, go for the biggest number possible for moar cores. Third and forth numbers: fluff numbers Time for letters: X = slightly more expensive and slightly faster versions of the normal versions. Also, may not include the loud stock cooler. Also sometimes the only options G = has a decent IGPU. Are just reheated laptop GPU’s and slower than desktop CPUs(5600g is much slower than 5600(x)) Exception: Ryzen 7000+(excluding ones with and F designation) have some shitty IGPUS good enough to turn on the system and do debugging. X3D = has more cache. You don’t need to know what that means, all you need to know is that is provides basically next gen gaming performance at the cost of some productivity losses.(5800x3d ～ 7700(x)) Exception: 7800x3d has 8 3d vcache cores(8 gaming cores). 7900x3d has 6 3d vcache cores(6 gaming cores) and 6 normal(productivity cores)cores. 7950x3d has 8 3d vcache cores, and 8 normal cores. Tldr: Super budget: 3600(x) Budget: 5600(x), 5600g if you don’t have a gpu Mid range: 7500f(only on aliexpress), 7600(x), 7700(x) High end: 7800x3d(gaming), 7950x(productivity), 7950x3d(best of both worlds) Hopes this mess helps you. If you have any questions, ask away! I would also go ask for help on r/buildapcforme More on reddit.com

tl;dr - do some quick googling to learn about the various chips you're interested in. the higher the number theoretically the better performance but there are some more specifics... X3D chips are targeted as single thread/gaming performance chips, with the 7800X3D currently the best gaming CPU by far. a 7950 is better than a 7600 in terms of overall processor performance for a few reasons, those two are in the same 'generation' of chips. the 5800X3D is the previous generation of AMD's dominant gaming chip but its still plenty viable and out-performs other current generation chips in gaming performance. More on reddit.com

7000 and 9000 is zen 4 and zen 5 respectively, 8000G being the zen 4 APUs. All 7000, 8000 and 9000 (with the exception of the F cpus) have a built-in igpu. 7000 and 9000 igpu is just a 2 CU pixel pusher and can't be trusted to do anything beyond displaying them desktop, 8000G ones have the extra oomph. Think of these as laptop APUs on desktop form factor. X suffix is for higher performance chips, F for cpus without igpu, x3d denotes existance of V-cache. Ryzen 3 isn't available at the time, but it's the entry level. Haven't seen one since the 3300x and the 3100? Ryzen 5 is the hexacore cpus. Mainstream mostly. Ryzen 7 is the octacore cpus, these tend to be the sweetspot for gaming performance while being able to do some productivity on the side. Ryzen 9 is the top of the line cpus, more geared for productivity. It is comprised by 12 and 16-core cpus. All are overclockable, with the exception of the 7000 series x3d CPUs, I think. More on reddit.com