AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
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AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9
+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$526.00-12%List: $599.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.00-8%Was: $314.35
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$264.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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+12 cores: the most cores of the 10 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
