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7 processors under $600 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $549 to $599, and half cost less than $590.

IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$591.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
$549.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsBoost clockSpec scorePrice
24IntelCore i9Yes5.5 GHz and up9.5$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
16AMDRyzen 99.1$539.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
24IntelCore i9Yes5.5 GHz and up9.5$591.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
24IntelCore i9Yes9.5$549.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
16AMDRyzen 9Yes9.1$589.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
24IntelCore i9No5.5 GHz and up9.5$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
24IntelCore i9No5.5 GHz and up9.5$549.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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