12-Core Processors

3 12-Core processors from AMD and Intel. Prices run $331 to $737.

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, 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

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
12	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 9	9.5	$331.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
12	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 9	9.5	$346.70 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 9	9.5	$737.53 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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