If you’re looking to purchase a gaming CPU, check out the following factors: what types of games you play (single-threaded or multi-threaded), the proportion of CPU vs GPU in order to avoid bottlenecks, what CPU sockets are compatible with the platform (AM4/AM5/Intel LGA 1700) and motherboard capabilities, as well as the power which defines, along with cooling, the noise level of the entire system. Also it doesn’t hurt to take into account problems associated with specific models of CPU’s and the durability of the platform for further upgrades.