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Processors

31 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $93 to $469, and half cost less than $187.

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 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
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
$315.00-10%List: $349.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$369.75
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMD

6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD

+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+4 cores for everyday computing
+Integrated Radeon graphics included
+Uses AM4 socket
$86.90-5%Was: $91.95
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 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 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
No current price. Check it at the store.
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 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
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
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD

+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No price recorded yet.
WevlbbyrpSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
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AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Built for the AM4 socket for compatible AMD motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
+Second generation Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 model lineup
$125.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
AMD

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores at 3.6 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Sold as a boxed desktop processor
$270.85
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
+Includes Wraith Spire LED cooler
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket for AM4 motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking workloads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
No price recorded yet.

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