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Processors

17 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $405 to $1,031, 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

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
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
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
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 7.8

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 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
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
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 11/04/2026 16:08 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.
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AM5, 200W

+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Up to 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket
$1,850.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 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
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
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 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.

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