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16-Core Processors

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10 16-Core processors from AMD and Intel. Most cost $405 to $629, and half cost less than $590.

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
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
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, 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
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.

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
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
16AM4AMDRyzen 99.5No current price
16AMDRyzen Threadrippern/aNo current price
16AMDRyzen Threadripper9.5$800.65
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
16AM5AMDRyzen 99.5$629.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
16AM4AMDRyzen 99.5$404.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
16AM4AMDRyzen 99.5No current price

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