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A computer's central processing unit or CPU is arguably the most important component. It's like the brain that controls all of the other components. The CPU determines how powerful your setup is overall. Browse the top-ranked list of fast CPUs below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 120mm CPU Cooling Fan with RGB Lighting - Jet Black
Model: RR212S20PCR2SKU: 6506208Top comment"Keeps my cpu in good temperature way better than having a stock cpu cooler...Really good product, comes with many RGBs and cools the latest CPUs to normal temps."
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The Hyper Series air cooler is carrying on the legacy still, updated with compatible brackets for your Intel 12thGen LGA1700 CPUs. The Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition offers easier installation with great performance, crowning it as one of the best air coolers today. The aluminum top cover and nickel plated jet black fins give the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition a premium aesthetic appeal to go with its uncompromised performance. The Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition maintains an equal cooling efficiency as the Hyper 212 EVO, utilizing Direct Contact Technology and stack fin 4 heat pipe array for heat spot and airflow resistance reduction while maximizing airflow through the heatsink.Top comment"Keeps my cpu in good temperature way better than having a stock cpu cooler...Really good product, comes with many RGBs and cools the latest CPUs to normal temps."
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The Hyper Series air cooler is carrying on the legacy still, updated with compatible brackets for your Intel 12thGen LGA1700 CPUs. The Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition offers easier installation with great performance, crowning it as one of the best air coolers today. The aluminum top cover and nickel plated jet black fins give the Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition a premium aesthetic appeal to go with its uncompromised performance. The Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition maintains an equal cooling efficiency as the Hyper 212 EVO, utilizing Direct Contact Technology and stack fin 4 heat pipe array for heat spot and airflow resistance reduction while maximizing airflow through the heatsink.See all CPU Fans & HeatsinksYour price for this item is $59.99
AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000644BOXSKU: 6510771Top comment"Cpu...Good cpu be loving it for a couple of years now thanks...Great CPU!"
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Designed for socket AM4 motherboards and featuring the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, this 4th generation processor is designed to provide fast, power efficient performance. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.1 GHz in addition to 8MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 4500 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. 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"Cpu...Good cpu be loving it for a couple of years now thanks...Great CPU!"
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Designed for socket AM4 motherboards and featuring the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, this 4th generation processor is designed to provide fast, power efficient performance. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.1 GHz in addition to 8MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 4500 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. 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 $129.00
AMD - Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000927BOXSKU: 6510772Top comment"Smoking Fast CPU...this is the fastest ive ever been! AMD Rocks and Best Buy made it happen!...Great CPU...Great CPU for a basic, moderate build. No problems."
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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"Smoking Fast CPU...this is the fastest ive ever been! AMD Rocks and Best Buy made it happen!...Great CPU...Great CPU for a basic, moderate build. No problems."
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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 / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $199.00
AMD - Ryzen 5 7600X 6-core - 12-Thread 4.7GHz (5.3 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000593WOFSKU: 6519479Top comment"Super fast...Probably the best bang for buck having cpu on the market if you ask me, clocked 5.4 out of the box...Cpu Review...Overall great cpu for gaming, I would recommend getting a good cooler for this but this is a good CPU nonetheless."
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Pure gaming performance, get the 6-core gaming processor built for intense gaming action.Top comment"Super fast...Probably the best bang for buck having cpu on the market if you ask me, clocked 5.4 out of the box...Cpu Review...Overall great cpu for gaming, I would recommend getting a good cooler for this but this is a good CPU nonetheless."
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Pure gaming performance, get the 6-core gaming processor built for intense gaming action.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $299.99
Intel - Core i9-13900KF 13th Gen 24 cores 8 P-cores + 16 E-cores 36M Cache, 3 to 5.8 GHz LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071513900KFSKU: 6521192Top comment"fastest cpu available atm, period...Excellent, super fast CPU...Super fast solid processor. Was delivered quickly and works like a charm."
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13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF desktop processor, without processor graphics. 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. Discrete graphics required. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.Top comment"fastest cpu available atm, period...Excellent, super fast CPU...Super fast solid processor. Was delivered quickly and works like a charm."
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13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF desktop processor, without processor graphics. 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. Discrete graphics required. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $568.99The previous price was $659.99
AMD - Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000651WOFSKU: 6510767Top comment"One of the best cpus for VR...I bought this cpu to pair with my 3080 ti for better 1% lows in sim games, x4/strategy games and VR. ...Super fast CPU for gaming. But runs pretty hot. Was pegged at 90c while gaming on air cooling. "
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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 cpus for VR...I bought this cpu to pair with my 3080 ti for better 1% lows in sim games, x4/strategy games and VR. ...Super fast CPU for gaming. But runs pretty hot. Was pegged at 90c while gaming on air cooling. "
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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 / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $449.00
AMD - Ryzen 7 7700X 8-core - 16-Thread 4.5GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000591WOFSKU: 6519477Top comment"Blazing Fast CPU, started a new build for Ryzen 7 and RTX 4090 and they blend perfectly for my 4k 120hz gaming along with my other projects....Enjoying the fast speed...I won the silicon lottery it max boost to 5.5 GHz. Excellent CPU for the price to performance!"
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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.Top comment"Blazing Fast CPU, started a new build for Ryzen 7 and RTX 4090 and they blend perfectly for my 4k 120hz gaming along with my other projects....Enjoying the fast speed...I won the silicon lottery it max boost to 5.5 GHz. Excellent CPU for the price to performance!"
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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.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $399.99
AMD - Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core - 24-Thread 4.7 GHz (5.6 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000589WOFSKU: 6519473Top comment"Fast cpu 5.6 ghz decent thermals. Pretty good fps lows as well...Perfect cpu...Excellent cpu honestly this is a power house of a cpu"
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The insanely powerful gaming and streaming desktop processor, get the competitive edge with the ultimate enthusiast processor for gamers, for creators, for everyone.Top comment"Fast cpu 5.6 ghz decent thermals. Pretty good fps lows as well...Perfect cpu...Excellent cpu honestly this is a power house of a cpu"
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The insanely powerful gaming and streaming desktop processor, get the competitive edge with the ultimate enthusiast processor for gamers, for creators, for everyone.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $549.99
Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 120mm CPU Cooling Fan - Jet Black
Model: RR212S20PKR2SKU: 6506210Top comment"Great cpu cooler...Does a great job at cooling my cpu. Better than the original one....Budget Cpu cooler...I wouldnt recommend grtting this for cpus above a 5600x or i7 11700k."
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The Hyper Series air cooler is carrying on the legacy still, updated with compatible brackets for your Intel 12thGen LGA1700 CPUs. The Hyper 212 Black Edition offers easier installation with great performance, crowning it as one of the best air coolers today. The aluminum top cover and nickel plated jet black fins give the Hyper 212 Black Edition a premium aesthetic appeal to go with its uncompromised performance.The Hyper 212 Black Edition maintains an equal cooling efficiency as the Hyper 212 EVO, utilizing Direct Contact Technology and stack fin 4 heat pipe array for heat spot and airflow resistance reduction while maximizing airflow through the heatsink. The Silencio FP120 fan maintains great performance with impressive noise reduction, keeping this cooler as quiet as night.Top comment"Great cpu cooler...Does a great job at cooling my cpu. Better than the original one....Budget Cpu cooler...I wouldnt recommend grtting this for cpus above a 5600x or i7 11700k."
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The Hyper Series air cooler is carrying on the legacy still, updated with compatible brackets for your Intel 12thGen LGA1700 CPUs. The Hyper 212 Black Edition offers easier installation with great performance, crowning it as one of the best air coolers today. The aluminum top cover and nickel plated jet black fins give the Hyper 212 Black Edition a premium aesthetic appeal to go with its uncompromised performance.The Hyper 212 Black Edition maintains an equal cooling efficiency as the Hyper 212 EVO, utilizing Direct Contact Technology and stack fin 4 heat pipe array for heat spot and airflow resistance reduction while maximizing airflow through the heatsink. The Silencio FP120 fan maintains great performance with impressive noise reduction, keeping this cooler as quiet as night.See all CPU Fans & HeatsinksYour price for this item is $54.99
AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X 16-core - 32-Thread 4.5GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000514WOFSKU: 6519470Top comment"Strong cpu...Strong and fast cpu, gets hot, it can handle a lot. Got when it was 550 so it made it worth it...It'd be better to lap the CPU but then you void the warranty so the consumer is just out of luck on this one..."
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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"Strong cpu...Strong and fast cpu, gets hot, it can handle a lot. Got when it was 550 so it made it worth it...It'd be better to lap the CPU but then you void the warranty so the consumer is just out of luck on this one..."
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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 / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $699.99
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