Processors under $600

2 processors under $600 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $539 to $589.

AMDSpec score 9.1

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 9.1

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 - Details

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Boost clock	Spec score	Price
	16	AMD	Ryzen 9			9.1	$539.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
	16	AMD	Ryzen 9	Yes		9.1	$589.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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