24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
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Spec score 7.8
+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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 6.0 GHz
$599.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+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
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900XT 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$315.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-14900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
$591.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+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
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i9-14900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores)$549.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+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
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$539.00as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel 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 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)Other stores (1)
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Spec 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
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Product details
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36M Cache, up to 5.8 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.8
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor$589.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor
$629.99as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel 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 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-13900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz
$499.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
I9-9960X SREZ4 3.10GHz 16-core 32-Thread 165W 22MB LGA2066 for Desktop X299 Motherboard i9 9960X Processor CPU$1,031.87as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+Sixteen cores and thirty-two threads for heavy workloads
+3.1GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
Cons−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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.
Product details
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, without Cooler AM4, 3.3 GHz, 16 Core/32 Thread, 72 MB, 105W, 3 Year Warranty + 1 Year AuthorizedNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Ships without a cooler, so a separate cooler is needed
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−No cooler included, so a separate cooler is needed
−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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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 - DetailsProduct details
R9 9950X3D2 Gaming CPU 5.6GHz 16 Compute Units 192MB Cache | 32 Threads 4NM 200W Socket AM5 Desktop Gaming Processor
$1,850.98as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Up to 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket
+192MB cache for faster data access
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-13900KF Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36M Cache, up to 5.8 GHz
$599.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
$549.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+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
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor
$404.95as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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.
Product details
Intel Core i9-13900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHzNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.8
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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.
Product details
Spec score7.6
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 139 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product













