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Processors

15 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $315 to $737, and half cost less than $539.

Processors by use

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

Recommended processors

AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$331.00-34%List: $499.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$314.98-12%List: $359.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$526.00-12%List: $599.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
AMD

AMD, Ryzen 9

+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Dual Edition design with additional cache
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$889.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
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 - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$599.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
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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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 - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$346.70-9%Was: $380.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
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 - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
$737.53
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
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
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Processors by price

Count of the 15 processors in each price band.

Processors by Cores

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Processors that list a Cores value.

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