What CPU does Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania officially recommend?

AMD Phenom II X4 965. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

official target: AMD Phenom II X4 965

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania's stated processor is roughly AMD Phenom II X4 965 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 5 5500.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania?: Intel Core i3-14100F - Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania?: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania officially recommend?: AMD Phenom II X4 965. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania requirements page.