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12-Core Processors

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6 12-Core processors from AMD and Intel. Most cost $331 to $737, and half cost less than $436.

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BrandAMD6
Cores126
Threads245
SocketAM53AM41
MakerAMD6
Processor lineRyzen 96Core i72Ryzen Threadripper2
PriceUnder $4003Under $6002Under $8001$250 & above6$300 & above6$500 & above3$700 & above1
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Cores: 12  ×Processor line: Ryzen 9  ×6 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12AM5AMDRyzen 99.5$331.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
12AMDRyzen 99.5$314.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12AMDRyzen 9n/a$526.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
12AM4AMDRyzen 99.5$599.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12AM5AMDRyzen 99.5$346.70
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12AM5AMDRyzen 99.5$737.53
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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