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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking 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 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
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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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 7.5
12 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
Cons−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i9, No
+16 cores and 24 threads for multitasking
+Uses the LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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Pros+16 cores and 24 threads for multitasking
+Uses the LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
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AMDSpec score 7.5
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
$99.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 9 family
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking 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 10 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
