Processors under $600

2 processors under $600 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $526 to $599.

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

AMDSpec score 8.6

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 - Details

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Boost clock	Spec score	Price
	12	AMD	Ryzen 9			n/a	$526.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
	12	AMD	Ryzen 9			8.6	$599.95 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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