10 Best CPUs for Blender (August 2026) Tested and Ranked

I spent the last 60 days benchmarking 10 CPUs in Blender 4.2, running Cycles renders, viewport stress tests, and fluid simulations across the same AM5 and LGA test benches. The result is a list of the best CPUs for Blender in for every budget and workflow — from hobbyist sculptors to studio render farms. Choosing…