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Processors

40 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $315 to $1,850, and half cost less than $590.

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 9.5

64 Cores, 350W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+64 cores and 128 threads for extreme 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
$3,027.99-39%List: $4,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
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 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
$609.99-14%Was: $707.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
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 8.3

32 Cores, 350W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+32 cores and 64 threads for heavy 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
$1,934.14
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 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
$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$366.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$387.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
$509.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
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 - 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 7.6

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 9.5

64 Cores, 280W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+64 cores and 128 threads for extreme parallel workloads
+Unlocked processor allows manual overclocking adjustments
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
−280 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$3,300.49
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

32 Cores, 280W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+32 cores and 64 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked processor allows manual overclocking adjustments
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
−280 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,810.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$336.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

18 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
−165W TDP needs robust cooling
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$898.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
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 - Details

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