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The processor is the brain of your PC, controlling all of its functions. A powerful one allows you to run multiple programs at once, play games smoothly and edit photos quickly. Browse the top-ranked list of powerful processors below along with associated reviews and opinions.
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"At nearly $150 cheaper, this CPU is straight MONEY. Extremely fast and powerful, handles any task i throw at it. Im able to stream at mad settings and game at 1440p max settings with ease, and it seems like this processor doesnt even blink. ...Strong"
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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"At nearly $150 cheaper, this CPU is straight MONEY. Extremely fast and powerful, handles any task i throw at it. Im able to stream at mad settings and game at 1440p max settings with ease, and it seems like this processor doesnt even blink. ...Strong"
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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 / Processors
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. ...powerful"
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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. ...powerful"
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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 / Processors
AMD - Ryzen 7 5700X W/O Fan - Black
Model: 100-100000926WOFSKU: 6510770Top comment"Great processor, worked perfectly in system, significant performance boost over Ryzen 1800x....Great processor...Great processor with low TDP! Mote than capable of handling any task any phenominal compatibility of motherboards."
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With a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.6 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 7 5700X is built to provide the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost its 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 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"Great processor, worked perfectly in system, significant performance boost over Ryzen 1800x....Great processor...Great processor with low TDP! Mote than capable of handling any task any phenominal compatibility of motherboards."
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With a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.6 GHz in addition to 32MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 7 5700X is built to provide the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost its 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 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 / Processors
Intel - Core i5-13600KF 13th Gen 14 cores 6 P-cores + 8 E-cores 24M Cache, 3.5p to 5.1 GHz LGA1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Model: BX8071513600KFSKU: 6521198Top comment"Great Processor...Great middle-of-the-road Processor for the price, I had no problem installing it on my rig from a Gen 9 to this beast. "
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13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600KF desktop processor, without processor graphics. 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. 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"Great Processor...Great middle-of-the-road Processor for the price, I had no problem installing it on my rig from a Gen 9 to this beast. "
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13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600KF desktop processor, without processor graphics. 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. 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 / Processors
AMD - Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000651WOFSKU: 6510767Top comment"Very powerful...Very powerful CPU. From 3700x, my FPS in RDR2 went from 60 to 120 on the benchmark...It’s a great processor...Runs games fast, best processor of the AM4 generation"
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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"Very powerful...Very powerful CPU. From 3700x, my FPS in RDR2 went from 60 to 120 on the benchmark...It’s a great processor...Runs games fast, best processor of the AM4 generation"
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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 / Processors
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"Very powerful CPU!...This thing is fast, and very powerful. Great for basically anything you want to do. ...great processor...its a great, high power processor for gaming and content creation. the only gripe i have is that the bang for your buck isnt as good as the ryzen 5000 series was."
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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"Very powerful CPU!...This thing is fast, and very powerful. Great for basically anything you want to do. ...great processor...its a great, high power processor for gaming and content creation. the only gripe i have is that the bang for your buck isnt as good as the ryzen 5000 series was."
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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 / Processors
Intel - 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"SUPER COOOOOOOL PROCESSOR. GIGACHAD OF PROCESSORS. GRONK...Very powerful processor! Definitely worth the money."
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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"SUPER COOOOOOOL PROCESSOR. GIGACHAD OF PROCESSORS. GRONK...Very powerful processor! Definitely worth the money."
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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 / Processors
AMD - Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.2 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
Model: 100-100000908WOFSKU: 6537138Top comment"Great and Powerful CPU, pairs great with my 4070 ti, giving the best performance at 2k epically with that 3D cache....The best processor without a doubt...This processor is worth every penny. It's blazing fast and sips power. 100% recommend"
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D The ultimate processor for gaming, with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for even more game performance. The 16-core processor that can do it all with the highest single-core and multi-core performance from AMD for the most demanding gamers and creators. Plus, enjoy the benefits of next-gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology for lower latency and even more game performance.Top comment"Great and Powerful CPU, pairs great with my 4070 ti, giving the best performance at 2k epically with that 3D cache....The best processor without a doubt...This processor is worth every penny. It's blazing fast and sips power. 100% recommend"
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D The ultimate processor for gaming, with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for even more game performance. The 16-core processor that can do it all with the highest single-core and multi-core performance from AMD for the most demanding gamers and creators. Plus, enjoy the benefits of next-gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology for lower latency and even more game performance.See all CPUs / Processors
Intel - 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
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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 / ProcessorsProduct Description
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 / Processors
Intel - 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"Great processor!...Purchased this and Best Buy assembled my computer parts for me at no cost with my Total Tech membership! Processor is fast and powerful!...Best Gaming Processor...Most powerful processor for gaming, handles anything you throw at it like a champ. "
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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"Great processor!...Purchased this and Best Buy assembled my computer parts for me at no cost with my Total Tech membership! Processor is fast and powerful!...Best Gaming Processor...Most powerful processor for gaming, handles anything you throw at it like a champ. "
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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 / Processors
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