The Best Intel PC Gaming 2025

1. ASUS - TUF Z490-Plus Gaming (WI-FI) Socket 1200 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black

ATX / DDR4 Memory / 4x240 Pin / 1 PCI Express Slots / Realtek® ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio"

TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (WiFi) distills essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability

2. ASUS - ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING Socket 1200 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black

ATX / DDR4 Memory / 4x240 Pin / 2 PCI Express Slots / ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio

The ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard is designed to cope with the demands of 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, with boosted power delivery and an optimized cooling design providing more surface area for heat dissipation. ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming features AI enhancements and intuitive dashboards to help you overclock and tweak various parameters easily

3. HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i5-10400 - 8GB - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics - 256GB SSD - Black

Get ready to game on your terms. With seamless expansion and easy upgrades, this potent PC keeps up with you and the games of tomorrow.

Powerful graphics: Power the latest games with smooth and responsive visuals. Discrete graphics ensure this machine easily runs your favorite gaming titles. High-speed performance: Play, create and multitask with a powerful processor. An enhanced thermal solution keeps your tower cool and quiet even when running demanding games and apps. Customizable and compact design: This sleek, space-saving tower allows you to expand and upgrade with customizable LED lights.

4. Acer - Predator Triton 300 SE 14" 144Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD

RefurbishedGoogle Chrome OSTechnical details: AMD A4-9120C processor; 15.6" display; 4GB memory; 32GB eMMC Flash MemorySpecial features: Bluetooth; outdoor screen; DisplayPortNote: DVD/CD drive not included

Sleek and stylish and with plenty of “game” to tackle any task, the Predator Triton 300 SE serves up the kind of on-the-go power and performance that today’s high-energy lifestyles demand. Forged in ‘Sparkly Silver,’ the Predator Triton 300 SE gives you all the strength of a gaming laptop with a look that means business around any conference table. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, this beast of a machine features an overclockable CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism. The Predator Triton 300 SE inspires envy and brings real-time, cinematic-quality renderings that are sure to drive productivity—thanks to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 graphics and 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 Processor inside! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 144Hz on the 14.0" FHD IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none. All this in a super sweet design that measures a mere 0.70 inches!

5. Logitech - G560 LIGHTSYNC 2.1 Bluetooth Gaming Speakers with Game Driven RGB Lighting (3-Piece) - Black

For computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and TVs; 120W peak power (60W RMS); front-facing subwoofer; 3.5mm auxiliary and RCA inputs

Turn up the intensity during gaming sessions with these Logitech LIGHTSYNC gaming speakers. An RGB lighting sequence driven by your games makes play more exciting, while integrated DTS:X Ultra surround sound creates detailed, powerful audio for a more immersive experience. Bluetooth pairing buttons and volume controls allow for effortless operation. Featuring a LIGHTSYNC screen sampler, these Logitech LIGHTSYNC gaming speakers let you build your own custom light show.

6. Acer - Nitro 5 17.3" Full HD IPS 144Hz Gaming Laptop- Intel Core i5-12500H- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050-512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD - Black

RefurbishedGoogle Chrome OSTechnical details: AMD A4-9120C processor; 15.6" display; 4GB memory; 32GB eMMC Flash MemorySpecial features: Bluetooth; outdoor screen; DisplayPortNote: DVD/CD drive not included

Fire it up then go full throttle faster and more effectively than ever with Acer's next evolution of its Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The new Nitro 5 soars to new levels of performance for gamers and creators, courtesy of its 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 3050 graphics—powered by Ampere™ NVIDIA's RTX architecture! Next, toss in the vivid, crystal-clear 17.3” Full HD display with a 144Hz IPS panel, ample cooling and a 4-zone RGB keyboard and you can see why the Nitro 5 is a knockout hit for gamers of every level!

7. Acer - Predator Triton 300 SE 14" 144Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD

RefurbishedGoogle Chrome OSTechnical details: AMD A4-9120C processor; 15.6" display; 4GB memory; 32GB eMMC Flash MemorySpecial features: Bluetooth; outdoor screen; DisplayPortNote: DVD/CD drive not included

Sleek and stylish and with plenty of “game” to tackle any task, the Predator Triton 300 SE serves up the kind of on-the-go power and performance that today’s high-energy lifestyles demand. Forged in ‘Sparkly Silver,’ the Predator Triton 300 SE gives you all the strength of a gaming laptop with a look that means business around any conference table. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, this beast of a machine features an overclockable CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism. The Predator Triton 300 SE inspires envy and brings real-time, cinematic-quality renderings that are sure to drive productivity—thanks to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050Ti graphics and 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 Processor inside! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 144Hz on the 14.0" FHD IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none. All this in a super sweet design that measures a mere 0.70 inches!

8. Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz G-SYNC - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 16GB DDR4 - 1TB SSD

Google Chrome OSTechnical details: Intel® Celeron® N3060 processor; 15.6" display; 4GB memory; 16GB eMMC Flash MemorySpecial features: Bluetooth; HDMI outputNote: DVD/CD drive not included

Forged to obliterate games, empower creativity and inspire envy from anyone who makes eye contact with it, the Triton 500 SE has all the tools to tackle any task in today’s performance-hungry world. Slim, stylish and infused with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and cutting-edge GeForce RTX™ 3070 laptop graphics, this awesome machine serves up what you demand in a cutting-edge PC. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, it features a CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 165Hz on the 16" WQXGA IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none

9. Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD

RefurbishedGoogle Chrome OSTechnical details: AMD A4-9120C processor; 15.6" display; 4GB memory; 32GB eMMC Flash MemorySpecial features: Bluetooth; outdoor screen; DisplayPortNote: DVD/CD drive not included

Forged to obliterate games, empower creativity and inspire envy from anyone who makes eye contact with it, the Triton 500 SE has all the tools to tackle any task in today’s performance-hungry world. Slim, stylish and infused with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and cutting-edge GeForce RTX™ 3060 laptop graphics, this awesome machine serves up what you demand in a cutting-edge PC. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, it features a CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 165Hz on the 16" WQXGA IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none

10. Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz G-SYNC - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 16GB DDR4 - 1TB SSD

Google Chrome OSTechnical details: Intel® Celeron® N3060 processor; 15.6" display; 4GB memory; 16GB eMMC Flash MemorySpecial features: Bluetooth; HDMI outputNote: DVD/CD drive not included

Forged to obliterate games, empower creativity and inspire envy from anyone who makes eye contact with it, the Triton 500 SE has all the tools to tackle any task in today’s performance-hungry world. Slim, stylish and infused with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and cutting-edge GeForce RTX™ 3080 laptop graphics, this awesome machine serves up what you demand in a cutting-edge PC. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, it features a CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 165Hz on the 16" WQXGA IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none.