Looking for a CPU might be tiresome work because there are so many options out there that you can get confused especially in the budget segment. In this global chip crisis, getting a GPU is very tough but not a CPU, so our suggestion would be make a gaming PC without a GPU until and unless the situation gets better.

In this case, opting for an Intel CPU would be a good choice as it sports integrated graphics and its latest 11th Gen processors are already available at cut prices. So, our recommendation would be to make a gaming PC with a budget CPU like Intel Core i5-11600K that only costs $254.99.

Intel Core i5-11600K seems to be a great choice for budget gamers

Specifications

Max clock speed	Up to 4.9 GHz
Base clock speed	3.9 GHz
Cores/Threads	6/12
Unlocked and overclockable	Yes
Boost technology	Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
TDP	125W
Intel Smart Cache	12M
Motherboard compatibility	400 and 500 series

Cloud gaming is a good choice if you are not willing to pay humoungous amount on a GPU and wait for sometime for the situation to get any better. Also, you can eSports titles on the integrated graphics while use GeForce NOW, Stadia, and other cloud gaming service providers to get the job done.

The nearest competitor to the Intel Core i5-11600K has to be the Ryzen 5 3600 but it lacks an iGPU and is a bit old, although generates low heat than Intel one for gaming Intel is a good choice. Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3e25lUG