AMD
16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$624.00-11%List: $699.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$315.00-10%List: $349.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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Intel
16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
+24 threads: 98 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Intel
16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$329.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$539.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
$589.99-16%List: $699.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 7.6
16 Cores, LGA2066, 165W
+Sixteen cores and thirty-two threads for heavy workloads
+3.1GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
$1,031.87
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Sixteen cores and thirty-two threads for heavy workloads
+3.1GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
Cons−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Ships without a cooler, so a separate cooler is needed
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−No cooler included, so a separate cooler is needed
−AM4 socket is an older platform
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Product details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Ships without a cooler, so a separate cooler is needed
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−No cooler included, so a separate cooler is needed
−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
16 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+16 cores for demanding multi-threaded workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 180 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−180 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
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Pros+16 cores for demanding multi-threaded workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 180 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
Cons−180 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
$629.99-10%List: $699.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Cons−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$404.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 13 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
