Best Processor
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Best Processor.
The processor is the brain of your computer where all information is analyzed and stored. If you're looking to upgrade your system, there are options for you. Browse the top-ranked list of best processors below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K 20-Cores 20-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.5 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi
Model: BX80768265KSKU: 6602214Top comment"For the price best processor...Beast of a processor for 280$ (on sale) def with every penny...Very pleased with Intel technology, will be upgrading more computers sson."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.Top comment"For the price best processor...Beast of a processor for 280$ (on sale) def with every penny...Very pleased with Intel technology, will be upgrading more computers sson."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $354.99The comparable value price is $429.99Pick up on Nov 28 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000514WOFSKU: 6519470Top comment"Fastest processor on the market right now...I recently switched to this from an Intel i9 processor and this thing is an absolute powerhouse. ...Super fast and can handle crazy amounts of computation. Rest of computer will bottle neck it. It’s just so fast. Best processor out there right now!"
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
When you want the best for gaming and creating, the 16-core powerhouse processor that can do it all with the highest single-core and multi-core performance from AMD for the most demanding gamers and creators.Top comment"Fastest processor on the market right now...I recently switched to this from an Intel i9 processor and this thing is an absolute powerhouse. ...Super fast and can handle crazy amounts of computation. Rest of computer will bottle neck it. It’s just so fast. Best processor out there right now!"
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
When you want the best for gaming and creating, the 16-core powerhouse processor that can do it all with the highest single-core and multi-core performance from AMD for the most demanding gamers and creators.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $501.00The comparable value price is $699.99Sold Out
Intel - Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Cores 24-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.7 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi
Model: BX80768285KSKU: 6602200Top comment"Overall, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is one of the fastest and most reliable processors available today. It combines raw power, stability, and next-gen support in one package....Amazing Cpu with best performace . For Ai , Editing and Gaming this one really amazing . "
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Intel Core Ultra 9 desktop processor 285K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 9 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.Top comment"Overall, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is one of the fastest and most reliable processors available today. It combines raw power, stability, and next-gen support in one package....Amazing Cpu with best performace . For Ai , Editing and Gaming this one really amazing . "
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Intel Core Ultra 9 desktop processor 285K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 9 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $509.99The comparable value price is $619.99Pick up on Nov 30 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 5 5600XT 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001585BOXSKU: 6609303Top comment"Superb value/performance processor...Great processor. Runs Ubuntu or Windows very well....Really great budget processor....Very good processor, has great value as almost all other Ryzen chips, and is better than the 5600x, which is used very much."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Productivity and Content Creation improvement. Productivity and Content creation parity. Gaming improvementTop comment"Superb value/performance processor...Great processor. Runs Ubuntu or Windows very well....Really great budget processor....Very good processor, has great value as almost all other Ryzen chips, and is better than the 5600x, which is used very much."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Productivity and Content Creation improvement. Productivity and Content creation parity. Gaming improvementSee all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $150.00The comparable value price is $169.00Pick up on Nov 30 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000719WOFSKU: 6621941Top comment"BEST CPU in 2025...The best of the BESTS, and the cost-effectiveness compared to intels is absolutely INSANE....Great processor...Great Processor for gaming and productive workloads"
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
The ultimate 16-core desktop CPU with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology that can do it all with incredible performance for the most demanding gamers and creators.Top comment"BEST CPU in 2025...The best of the BESTS, and the cost-effectiveness compared to intels is absolutely INSANE....Great processor...Great Processor for gaming and productive workloads"
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
The ultimate 16-core desktop CPU with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology that can do it all with incredible performance for the most demanding gamers and creators.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $669.00The comparable value price is $699.00Pick up on Nov 30 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001277WOFSKU: 6589134Top comment"I play a lot of intensive games and stream from time to time and this processor has no issues keeping up with the workload without need for a secondary streaming computer."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Ultra Enthusiast Gaming and Creative. Unmatched socket longevity. 100% more graphics bandwidth.Top comment"I play a lot of intensive games and stream from time to time and this processor has no issues keeping up with the workload without need for a secondary streaming computer."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Ultra Enthusiast Gaming and Creative. Unmatched socket longevity. 100% more graphics bandwidth.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $599.00The comparable value price is $649.00Pick up on Nov 30 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001405WOFSKU: 6589140Top comment"Great processor, good price, good for future proofing...This is an excellent processor, doesn't bottleneck any graphics card I throw at it and can handle tasks great. "
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Mainstream Gaming. Productivity and Content Creation leadership. Gaming leadership.Top comment"Great processor, good price, good for future proofing...This is an excellent processor, doesn't bottleneck any graphics card I throw at it and can handle tasks great. "
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Mainstream Gaming. Productivity and Content Creation leadership. Gaming leadership.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $214.00The comparable value price is $279.00Pick up on Dec 5 at
Get it by Dec 4 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core - 16-Thread 4.7 GHz (5.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001084WOFSKU: 6606318Top comment"Best gaming processor...The best gaming processor on the market hands down...Best Gaming Processor...One of the Best Gaming processors of early 2025, 10/10 would recommend."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Boosted by AMD's advanced "Zen 5" architecture and 4nm technology, you'll feel unmatched power in every moment of high-performance gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors are built with exclusive AMD 3D V-cache technology. Designed for the AM5 platform, enabled with the fastest DDR5 memory speeds, and equipped with PCIe 5.0 for incredible bandwidth.Top comment"Best gaming processor...The best gaming processor on the market hands down...Best Gaming Processor...One of the Best Gaming processors of early 2025, 10/10 would recommend."
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Boosted by AMD's advanced "Zen 5" architecture and 4nm technology, you'll feel unmatched power in every moment of high-performance gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors are built with exclusive AMD 3D V-cache technology. Designed for the AM5 platform, enabled with the fastest DDR5 memory speeds, and equipped with PCIe 5.0 for incredible bandwidth.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $454.00The comparable value price is $479.00Pick up on Nov 28 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000457BOXSKU: 6510779Top comment"Good processor...Good processor, I've had it for a month now and it hasn't given me any problems....Excellent value processor!...The value this processor offer is unparallel. 6 cores 12 threads. "
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz in addition to 16MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.Top comment"Good processor...Good processor, I've had it for a month now and it hasn't given me any problems....Excellent value processor!...The value this processor offer is unparallel. 6 cores 12 threads. "
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz in addition to 16MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $97.00The comparable value price is $159.00Pick up on Nov 30 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
AMD - Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core - 16-Thread 4.5GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000591WOFSKU: 6519477Top comment"Best processor I’ve had...Great processor when building my computer, i thought “Go big or go home” so i went home"
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
The dominant 8-core gaming desktop processor, whatever the setting, whatever the resolution, lead your team to victory with the top 8-core AMD gaming processor.Top comment"Best processor I’ve had...Great processor when building my computer, i thought “Go big or go home” so i went home"
See all customer reviewsSee all CPUs / ProcessorsProduct Description
The dominant 8-core gaming desktop processor, whatever the setting, whatever the resolution, lead your team to victory with the top 8-core AMD gaming processor.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $299.00The comparable value price is $399.99Pick up on Nov 28 at
Get it by Nov 29 to
•
FREE
Shopping ideas related to Best Processor
- 2 Ghz Laptops
"I needed a laptop and this one has been good but after having it only 2 weeks it started to over heat and I had to replace the battery in it"
- Efficient Laptops
"This laptop is pretty fast. I don’t need a lot of storage space so it will suffice for me"
- Fast Video Editing Computer
"The M4 chip is incredibly fast and smooth, everything loads instantly, from browsing to editing photos and videos"
- High End Food Processors
"I did not hesitate when purchasing a food processor to choose a KitchenAid product. I already have a stand mixer and the quality, easy of use and durability is of high quality"