What CPU does Attack of the Trafalas® officially recommend?

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for Attack of the Trafalas®

official target: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Attack of the Trafalas®'s stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 9 7900X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

~$327.49

score 340Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$315Buy
Intel Core i9-14900K ~$469.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ~$499.99Buy
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ~$522.99Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

~$449

score 375Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$657.95Buy

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Performance

No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.

More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs Attack of the Trafalas®?: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for Attack of the Trafalas®?: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What CPU does Attack of the Trafalas® officially recommend?: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the Attack of the Trafalas® requirements page.