AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor 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 11 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900XT 16-Core 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 +1 store › Product details ×
Spec score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 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 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details +1 store › Product details ×
Pros + 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ 125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 11 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.7
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores 16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+ 16 cores with 24 threads
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
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Spec score 8.7
Pros + 16 cores with 24 threads
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 11 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
+ 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
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Intel
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor 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
$379.00 -5% Was: $397.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details +1 store › Product details ×
Pros + 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for overclocking
Cons − Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 11 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X 16-Core 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 +1 store › Product details ×
Spec score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core 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
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Spec score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 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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Spec score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core 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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Spec score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core 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
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Spec score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core 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 score 9.0
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 11 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
