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AMD CPU for Gaming

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65 AMD CPU for gaming. Most cost $105 to $599, and half cost less than $309.

AMD desktop processors whose title names a Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9 line, X3D models included. Threadripper is left out.

We do not pick by hand: a processor is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

AMDSpec score 8.9

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 8.0

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$164.08-22%List: $210.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.9

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
AMDSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$178.00-19%List: $220.00
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
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 8.3

8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7

+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket supports the newer platform
$444.00-7%List: $479.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
−Sold without a cooler
$529.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$369.75
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.6

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
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 8.0

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

AMD, Ryzen 7

+Includes AMD 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+Designed as a desktop processor
$484.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

AMD, Ryzen 9

+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Dual Edition design with additional cache
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$889.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 8.3

8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
No current price. Check it at the store.

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12AM5AMDRyzen 98.9$331.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.0$164.08
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8AMDRyzen 78.3$372.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 58.0$93.14
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AMDRyzen 58.0$138.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12AMDRyzen 98.9$314.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.0$178.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12AMDRyzen 9n/a$526.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
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

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