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16-Core Processors

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14 16-Core processors from AMD and Intel. Most cost $315 to $800, and half cost less than $539.

AMD

16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$624.00-11%List: $699.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.5

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
Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.2

16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$329.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.5

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
AMDSpec score 9.5

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
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.5

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 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.5

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.
AMD

16 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+16 cores for demanding multi-threaded workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 180 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−180 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 9.5

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
AMDSpec score 9.5

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
AMDSpec score 9.5

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.
AMDSpec score 9.5

16 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+16 cores: the most cores of the 14 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 10 here
$800.65
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16AM5AMDRyzen 9n/a$624.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
16AM4AMDRyzen 99.5$315.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
16LGA1700IntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
16IntelCore i79.2$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
16LGA1700IntelCore i9n/a$329.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
16AM5AMDRyzen 99.5$539.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
16AMDRyzen 99.5$589.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
16LGA20669.5$1,031.87
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
16AM4AMDRyzen 99.5No current price
16AMDRyzen Threadrippern/aNo current price

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