12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
AMD CPU for Gaming
15 AMD CPU for gaming. Most cost $315 to $737, and half cost less than $539.
AMD desktop processors whose title names a Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9 line, X3D models included. Threadripper is left out.
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Spec score 8.9
+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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$331.00as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+12 cores: only 8 of 59 here have more cores
+24 threads: only 7 of 50 here have more threads
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor$314.98as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+12 cores: only 8 of 59 here have more cores
+24 threads: only 7 of 50 here have more threads
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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
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Pros
+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+12 cores: only 8 of 59 here have more cores
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros
+16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900XT 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$315.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$539.00as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Dual Edition design with additional cache
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor$589.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor$599.95as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+12 cores: only 8 of 59 here have more cores
+24 threads: only 7 of 50 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, without Cooler AM4, 3.3 GHz, 16 Core/32 Thread, 72 MB, 105W, 3 Year Warranty + 1 Year AuthorizedNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Ships without a cooler, so a separate cooler is needed
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−No cooler included, so a separate cooler is needed
−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
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Spec 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
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AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor
$629.99as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Cons−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$346.70as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 9 family
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+12 cores: only 8 of 59 here have more cores
+24 threads: only 7 of 50 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor
$404.95as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.9
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 - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D 12-Core, 24-Thread Desktop Processor$737.53as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Cons−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+12 cores: only 8 of 59 here have more cores
+24 threads: only 7 of 50 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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
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Spec score9.5
Pros
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 50 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 8.9 | $331.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | |
| 12 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 8.9 | $314.98 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | ||
| 12 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | n/a | $526.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | ||
| 16 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | n/a | $624.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | |
| 16 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 9.5 | $315.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 16 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 9.5 | $539.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | |
| AMD | Ryzen 9 | n/a | $889.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | |||
| 16 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 9.5 | $589.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | ||
| 12 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 8.9 | $599.95 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 16 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 9.5 | No current price |









