Processor (CPU)
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that acts as its “control center.” The CPU, also referred to as the “central” or “main” processor, is a complex set of electronic circuitry that runs the machine’s operating system and apps. The CPU interprets, processes and executes instructions, most often from the hardware and software programs running on the device.
The CPU performs arithmetic, logic, and other operations to transform data input into more usable information output. While the CPU must contain at least one processing core, many contain multiple cores. A server with two hexa-core CPUs, for example, will have a total of 12 processors.
Your choices are between AMD's Ryzen chips, or the more common Intel "Core" chips. AMD, while providing superior performance in single tasks like gaming, lacks on cores, meaning that Intel is the better choice for the average multitasking system.