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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Best Processor For Laptop.

The processor is the part that controls all aspects of your laptop, from running programs to streaming videos. The faster your processor, the more smoothly your computer will run. If you're looking to upgrade your system we've got you covered. Browse the top-ranked list of best processors for laptops below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. AMD - Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core - 16-Thread 4.5GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Best processor I’ve had...Good processor...Great budget processor for a gaming PC... Easy to install"

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    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.
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    "Best processor I’ve had...Good processor...Great budget processor for a gaming PC... Easy to install"

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    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.
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    Your price for this item is $299.00
    The comparable value price is $399.99

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  2. AMD - Ryzen 7 5800XT 8-Core - 16-Thread 3.8 GHz (4.8 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Best value AM4 Processor...Best value AM4 Processor. Runs cool with the included cooler. ...Ryzen processor...Best processor card I had In l a Very long time, it runs my computer smoothly and haven’t had any mishaps since I installed it"

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    Proven, Exceptional Game Performance processors our latest innovation for the AM4 platform. Rule the realm with battle-tested AMD Ryzen 5000XT Series. Proven to Game and Create.
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    "Best value AM4 Processor...Best value AM4 Processor. Runs cool with the included cooler. ...Ryzen processor...Best processor card I had In l a Very long time, it runs my computer smoothly and haven’t had any mishaps since I installed it"

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    Proven, Exceptional Game Performance processors our latest innovation for the AM4 platform. Rule the realm with battle-tested AMD Ryzen 5000XT Series. Proven to Game and Create.
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    Your price for this item is $219.00
    The comparable value price is $249.00

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  3. AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Rest of computer will bottle neck it. It’s just so fast. Best processor out there right now!...Best processor on the market....Best processor on the market right now. Cooling is a little tricky, but absolutely fantastic."

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    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.
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    "Rest of computer will bottle neck it. It’s just so fast. Best processor out there right now!...Best processor on the market....Best processor on the market right now. Cooling is a little tricky, but absolutely fantastic."

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    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.
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    Your price for this item is $501.00
    The comparable value price is $699.99
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  4. Intel - Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Cores 24-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.7 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi - Front_Zoom
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    "Always love shopping with best buy!...Blazing Fast CPU – Perfect for Gaming and Heavy Wo...Future-Proofing: Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, making it an excellent investment for a long-term build. Value: While it’s a premium CPU, the performance and reliability make it worth the price for enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals. "

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    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.
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    "Always love shopping with best buy!...Blazing Fast CPU – Perfect for Gaming and Heavy Wo...Future-Proofing: Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, making it an excellent investment for a long-term build. Value: While it’s a premium CPU, the performance and reliability make it worth the price for enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals. "

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    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.
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    Your price for this item is $509.99
    The comparable value price is $619.99

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  5. Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K 20-Cores 20-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.5 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi - Front_Zoom
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    "For the price best processor...Beast of a processor for 280$ (on sale) def with every penny...Great processor. Working perfectly. Gaming and multitasking and performance is amazing."

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    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.
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    "For the price best processor...Beast of a processor for 280$ (on sale) def with every penny...Great processor. Working perfectly. Gaming and multitasking and performance is amazing."

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    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.
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    Your price for this item is $354.99
    The comparable value price is $429.99

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  6. AMD - Ryzen 5 5600XT 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "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."

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    Productivity and Content Creation improvement. Productivity and Content creation parity. Gaming improvement
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    "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."

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    Productivity and Content Creation improvement. Productivity and Content creation parity. Gaming improvement
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    Your price for this item is $150.00
    The comparable value price is $169.00

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  7. AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "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"

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    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.
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    "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"

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    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.
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    Your price for this item is $669.00
    The comparable value price is $699.00

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  8. AMD - Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core - 16-Thread 4.7 GHz (5.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Processor...Great processor for my needs. Enjoying it everyday...Best pure gaming cpu for the money...Beast of a gaming cpu for a reasonable price. Built a computer primarily for gaming so this was the best processor for that job."

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    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.
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    "Processor...Great processor for my needs. Enjoying it everyday...Best pure gaming cpu for the money...Beast of a gaming cpu for a reasonable price. Built a computer primarily for gaming so this was the best processor for that job."

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    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.
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    Your price for this item is $454.00
    The comparable value price is $479.00

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  9. Intel - Core i5-14600K 14th Gen 14-Core 20-Thread - 4.0GHz (5.3GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi - Front_Zoom
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    "Great entry level processor...Great processor for gaming and functional for all other PC activities....Got me same fps as a i9 for half the price. I5 modern are killer in there performance."

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    Intel Core i5-14600K (14th gen) desktop processor. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 14th Gen Intel Core i5 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
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    "Great entry level processor...Great processor for gaming and functional for all other PC activities....Got me same fps as a i9 for half the price. I5 modern are killer in there performance."

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    Intel Core i5-14600K (14th gen) desktop processor. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 14th Gen Intel Core i5 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
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    Your price for this item is $204.99
    The comparable value price is $259.99

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  10. AMD - Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-Core - 24-Thread 4.4 GHz (5.5 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "The cpu is truly amazing best upgrade I have done."

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    A powerful desktop CPU, with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology for you to enjoy extreme performance for gaming, creating, streaming or any workload you choose.
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    "The cpu is truly amazing best upgrade I have done."

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    A powerful desktop CPU, with 2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache Technology for you to enjoy extreme performance for gaming, creating, streaming or any workload you choose.
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    Your price for this item is $569.00
    The comparable value price is $599.00

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