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Processors

15 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $500 to $1,097, and half cost less than $595.

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Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A processor can match several uses.

Recommended processors

AMDSpec score 8.0

24 Cores, 350W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+24 cores and 48 threads for demanding parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,097.83-27%List: $1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$599.99-15%Was: $707.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

24 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$311.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

24 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
$509.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$591.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 8.0

24 Cores, 280W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+24 cores and 48 threads for demanding parallel workloads
+Unlocked processor allows manual overclocking adjustments
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
−280 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,100.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Generic

24 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i9

+24 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Uses the LGA1700 socket
+Core i9 family for high-end desktop performance
$629.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:11 PST - Details
Intel

24 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core i9

+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
$600.57
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 8.0

24 Cores, sTR5, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+24 cores and 48 threads for demanding parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Uses the sTR5 socket for the Threadripper platform
No price recorded yet.

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