12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
AMD CPU for Gaming
19 AMD CPU for gaming. Most cost $164 to $629, and half cost less than $331.
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
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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 19 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 8.0
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
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$164.08as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 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
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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 19 processors on this page+16 cores: the most cores of the 59 here
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Spec 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
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AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor
$444.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Pros
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket supports the newer platform
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Spec 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
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AMD CPU Ryzen 7 9800X3D, without Cooler AM5, 4.7 GHz, 8 Core/16 Thread, 104 MB, 120W, Authorized Dealer,
$529.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Pros
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
+104 MB total cache listed
Cons−Sold without a cooler
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Spec 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
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AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$178.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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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
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Pros
+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec 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
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop ProcessorNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score8.3
Pros
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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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
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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 19 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 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
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor$163.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
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AMD Desktop Ryzen 7 7700X3D Processor | 120W, AM5, WOF
$319.94as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
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+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
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Spec 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
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AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop ProcessorNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score8.3
Pros
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
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Spec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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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 19 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 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
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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 19 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, 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
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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 19 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 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
−Heatsink is not included with the processor
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AMD RYZEN 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHZ 6-CORE Boxed Processor - HEATSINK NOT IncludedNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.0
Pros
+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Ships as a boxed processor
Cons−Heatsink is not included with the processor
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$209.15as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 19 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.3
8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.3
Pros
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
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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 | |
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $164.08 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 16 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | n/a | $624.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | |
| 8 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 7 | 8.3 | $444.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 8 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 7 | 8.3 | $529.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $178.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | n/a | $169.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 8 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 7 | 8.3 | No current price | |
| 16 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 9 | 9.5 | $539.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $163.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details |















