Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for cpus.
The CPU is the heart of your computer, and it's one of the most important parts you can upgrade. The latest CPUs are faster than ever, they're packed with new features, and they're more affordable than ever, too. Browse the top-ranked list of CPUs below along with associated reviews and opinions.
AMD - Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000927BOXSKU: 6510772Top comment"If you’re wanting to upgrade to the last gen of the AM4 CPUs, put this on your radar. Good chip for a good price. "
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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 3.5 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5600 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 4 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"If you’re wanting to upgrade to the last gen of the AM4 CPUs, put this on your radar. Good chip for a good price. "
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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 3.5 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5600 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 4 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 / ProcessorsAMD - Ryzen 7 7700X 8-core - 16-Thread 4.5GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000591WOFSKU: 6519477See 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 / 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 / ProcessorsAMD - Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.2 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000908WOFSKU: 6537138AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000514WOFSKU: 6519470Top comment"Overall AMD has gotten better at releasing CPUs in a working state. Setting up PBO is super important otherwise you run into the chip being super hot since they made the metal plate a lot thicker to support older AM4 coolers. "
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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.Top comment"Overall AMD has gotten better at releasing CPUs in a working state. Setting up PBO is super important otherwise you run into the chip being super hot since they made the metal plate a lot thicker to support older AM4 coolers. "
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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.See all CPUs / ProcessorsIntel - Core i5-13600K 13th Gen 14 cores 6 P-cores + 8 E-cores 24M Cache, 3.5 to 5.1 GHz LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071513600KSKU: 6521196Top comment"Great CPU super fast Intel has some of the best CPUs....Its amazing how much power you can het from the lower end cpus these days and this intel chip is jo exception."
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13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K desktop processor. Featuring PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th 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.Top comment"Great CPU super fast Intel has some of the best CPUs....Its amazing how much power you can het from the lower end cpus these days and this intel chip is jo exception."
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13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K desktop processor. Featuring PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th 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.See all CPUs / ProcessorsAMD - Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core - 16-Thread 4.2 GHz (5.0 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000910WOFSKU: 6537139Top comment"Do be aware of the current situation for AM5 CPUs before you factor this into your purchases....I wouldnt have switched to amd/msi if i wasnt having issues with 3 of their boards on intel cpus"
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D The dominant gaming processor with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for even more game performance. Whatever the setting, whatever the resolution, lead your team to victory with this incredible gaming processor. Plus, enjoy the benefits of next-gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology for lower latency and even more game performance.Top comment"Do be aware of the current situation for AM5 CPUs before you factor this into your purchases....I wouldnt have switched to amd/msi if i wasnt having issues with 3 of their boards on intel cpus"
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D The dominant gaming processor with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for even more game performance. Whatever the setting, whatever the resolution, lead your team to victory with this incredible gaming processor. Plus, enjoy the benefits of next-gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology for lower latency and even more game performance.See all CPUs / ProcessorsAMD - Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000651WOFSKU: 6510767Top comment"One of the best gaming cpus you can get at a relatively great price....One the the best CPUs on the market right now for gaming"
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Featuring a unique AMD 3D V-Cache vertical design, this eight-core, 16 thread processor includes 96MB of L3 cache while still allowing the CPU to fit socket AM4 motherboards. Combined with the powerful Zen 3 7nm architecture, with a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.5 GHz, this processor is designed to enhance 1080p video game performance by up to 15% with high graphical settings. Other features include support for PCIe 4.0 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 105W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and does not include a cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.Top comment"One of the best gaming cpus you can get at a relatively great price....One the the best CPUs on the market right now for gaming"
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Featuring a unique AMD 3D V-Cache vertical design, this eight-core, 16 thread processor includes 96MB of L3 cache while still allowing the CPU to fit socket AM4 motherboards. Combined with the powerful Zen 3 7nm architecture, with a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.5 GHz, this processor is designed to enhance 1080p video game performance by up to 15% with high graphical settings. Other features include support for PCIe 4.0 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 105W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and does not include a cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.See all CPUs / ProcessorsIntel - Core i7-13700K 13th Gen 16 cores 8 P-cores + 8 E-cores 30M Cache, 3.4 to 5.4 GHz LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071513700KSKU: 6521194Top comment"This cup runs all my game’s perfect and stays at a cool low temp. One of the best cpus on the market at the moment...I always trust intel with CPUs. Great reliability and performance. Havent had any issues so far."
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13th Gen Intel Core i7-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i7 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.Top comment"This cup runs all my game’s perfect and stays at a cool low temp. One of the best cpus on the market at the moment...I always trust intel with CPUs. Great reliability and performance. Havent had any issues so far."
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13th Gen Intel Core i7-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i7 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.See all CPUs / ProcessorsIntel - Core i9-13900K 13th Gen 24 cores 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores 36M Cache, 3 to 5.8 GHz LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071513900KSKU: 6521190Top comment"The 13th generation of intel core cpus has an increased core count and a better IMC for DDR5 overclocking, not to mention the higher frequencies and larger cache."
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13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.Top comment"The 13th generation of intel core cpus has an increased core count and a better IMC for DDR5 overclocking, not to mention the higher frequencies and larger cache."
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13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Adaptive Boost Technology, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.See all CPUs / ProcessorsAMD - Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core - 24-Thread 4.4 GHz (5.6 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000909WOFSKU: 6537140Top comment"This is hardly a bad processor, and it comfortably goes toe to toe with Intel's top end CPUs in gaming performance, if configured right. "
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D The insanely powerful gaming and streaming desktop processor, with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for even more gaming performance. With this enthusiast processor you can enjoy extreme performance for gaming, creating, streaming, or whatever creative workload you choose. Plus, enjoy the benefits of next-gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology for lower latency and even more game performance.Top comment"This is hardly a bad processor, and it comfortably goes toe to toe with Intel's top end CPUs in gaming performance, if configured right. "
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D The insanely powerful gaming and streaming desktop processor, with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for even more gaming performance. With this enthusiast processor you can enjoy extreme performance for gaming, creating, streaming, or whatever creative workload you choose. Plus, enjoy the benefits of next-gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology for lower latency and even more game performance.See all CPUs / Processors