Best CPU Deals: Save on AMD and Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F CPU: was $179, now $149 with code W3BBV252 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Intel's Core i5-12400 is the best value in gaming, offering 6 cores and a boost frequency of 4.4 GHz. Now you can get the 12400F, which is the same CPU without integrated graphics. 

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: was $299, now $248 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This eight-core 16-thread processor has a 4.6 GHz boost clock and is a steal at $249, particularly for Ryzen owners with first- or second-gen systems. This chip comes with all the latest Ryzen features, like support for overclocking and PCIe 4.0. 

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X: was $569, now $359 at Amazon (opens in new tab) The 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor from AMD. This CPU can go up to 4.8 GHz on max boost. AMD's 5900X  also features 70 MB of cache and a TDP of only 105W. There is, however, no cooler included in this retail box version, and a socket AM4 motherboard is needed for this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: was $309, now $189 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Earning 4.5 stars in our review (opens in new tab), this chip is highly sought after thanks to its strong single- and multi-threaded performance, leading power efficiency, and PCIe Gen4 support. It also features stellar thermals, a bundled cooler, and overclocking capability, so there’s a lot to love here.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G: was $259, now $146 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Ryzen 5 5600G is a six-core 12-thread APU with a 16MB L3 cache and a base clock of 3.9GHz able to boost to 4.4GHz. This chip contains integrated Radeon graphics with a TDP of 65W. The Wraith Stealth cooler is also included in this retail box.

Intel Core i3-10100F: was $179, now $68 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This previous-gen 65W quad-core chip has eight threads paired with a 3.6 base and a 4.3 GHz boost clock. The 14nm chip has 6MB of L3 cache, supports DDR4-2666 memory and PCIe 3.0, and comes without an integrated GPU.

Intel Core i3-10100: was $122, now $101 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This previous-gen 65W quad-core chip has eight threads paired with a 3.6 GHz base and a 4.3 GHz boost clock. The 14nm chip has 6MB of L3 cache, supports DDR4-2666 memory and PCIe 3.0, and comes without the UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU.

Intel Core i3-12100: was $149, now $129 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
This current-gen 58/89W quad-core chip has eight threads and a 3.3 base and 4.3 GHz boost clock. The chip supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, PCIe 5.0, has 12MB of L3 cache, and has the UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU.

Intel Core i5-12600K: was $294, now $279 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
The Core i5-12600K is a great all-rounder for an affordable price — made even better with this discount. With 10 cores/16 threads and a max clock speed of 4.9 GHz. Plus the impressive setup of 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores is great for day-to-day use. If you don't need integrated graphics go for the 12600KF. 

Intel Core i5-12600KF: was $311, now $254 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This processor offers 6 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores and up a boost clock of up to 4.9 GHz before you overclock it. It also supports DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0. This chip is the 12600K but the F means that it comes without integrated graphics.

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: was $799, now $479 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
A great low price for this Ryzen 9 5950X. AMD's flagship CPU comes with 16 cores and 32 threads, with core clock speeds up to 4.9GHz. This AM4 socket chip also has 64MB of L3 cache and a low-power TDP of 105W. 

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: was $449, now $289 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This 3.8GHz 8-core, 16-thread CPU offers impressive performance for any high-FPS gaming rigs, along with PCIe gen 4 support, a boost clock up to 4.7GHz and support for overclocking.

Intel Core i7-12700K: was $415, now $377 at Amazon
(opens in new tab)The Core i7-12700K wields Intel's latest hybrid microarchitecture with a combination of 8 Performance-cores and 4 Efficiency-cores. The Alder Lake chip flaunts boost clocks of up to 5 GHz and nearly match the gaming prowess of the 12900K.

Intel Core i9-12900K: was $617, now $589 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Alder Lake's Core i9 iteration is on sale! This CPU has 8 performance cores (P-cores) and 8 efficiency cores (E-cores). It also boasts DDR5 compatibility, has a 30MB cache and has a boost clock up to 5.2 GHz.

Intel Core i7-11700K: was $420, now $304 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
A huge discount on this CPU which offers solid gaming and application performance, as you can read in our review. (opens in new tab) This 14nm Rocket Lake CPU offers a max speed of 5 GHz.

Intel Core i9-11900K: was $609, now $391 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
This 11th Gen flagship consumer CPU from Intel packs 8 cores, 16 threads and a max clock speed of a blistering 5.3 GHz. Alongside this, you've got PCIe Gen 4 support, a 125W TDP, and Intel's Turbo Boost Max technology.