Best CPU Deals 2023: Save on AMD and Intel

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU: now $358 at Newegg (was $399)  
The fastest gaming CPU overall has 96MB of L3 cache, eight cores and 16 threads. It also features a maximum boost clock of 5.0 GHz.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X: now $288 at Amazon (was $569)
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.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU: now $581 at Amazon  (was $699)    
One of the flagship AMD processors, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D comes with 16-cores and a massive 128MB L3 Cache of stacked 3D V-Cache SRAM chiplets. One of the fastest CPUs for gaming.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G: now $137 at Amazon (was $259)
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.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500: now $98 at Newegg  (was $159)
The Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread CPU that is capable of 4.2GHz at max boost and is also unlocked for overclocking. This desktop processor comes boxed with a stock "Wraith Stealth" cooler.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: now $388 at Amazon (was $539)
This 12-core, 24-thread CPU boasts a 5.6-GHz boost clock and 76MB of cache. The price is $100 off the recent launch price.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: now $169 at Newegg (was $299)
This eight-core 16-thread processor has a 4.6 GHz boost clock and is worth considering at this price, particularly for Ryzen owners with older systems. This chip comes with support for overclocking and PCIe 4.0. 

AMD Ryzen 7700X: now $319 at B&H Photo (was $399)
AMD's new 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 CPU has a base clock of 4.5 GHz and the ability to boost up to 5.4 GHz, it will chew through game frame rates and tough threaded applications with equal ease.

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: now $433 at Amazon (was $799)
This is an impressive chip with great 1080p gaming and multi-thread performance. With 16 cores, 32 threads, and a base clock of 3.4 GHz, boosting to 4.9 GHz this 105W TDP chip has 64MB of L3 cache. A great CPU at this price.

Intel Core i9-13900KF 24-Core Processor: now $518 at Amazon (was $589)

The 13900KF is one of Intel's most powerful 13th-Gen chips, featuring eight p-cores, 16 e-cores, and a maximum turbo frequency just shy of 6GHz.

Intel Core i5-13600KF: now $249 at Amazon (was $304)
Our favorite mid-range gaming processor, the Intel Core i5-13600KF includes 6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and supports 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and an extra four PCIe 4.0 lanes.

Intel Core i7-13700K: now $349 at Amazon (was $402)
Intel's Raptor Lake 16-core, 24-thread CPU didn't exactly stand out when it launched at $409. But at this price, the 13700K is a lot more enticing. 

Intel Core i7-13700KF CPU: now $335 at Newegg (was $429)
This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on the Core i7-13700F. This is a 16-core processor (8 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores) with a max turbo operating frequency of 5.4 GHz. The "F" designation in its name lets us know that this processor comes sans integrated graphics.

Intel Core i5-12600K CPU: now $153 at Amazon (was $277)
This processor is at one of its best prices yet, having just been launched in 2021. It has 10 cores, 6 of which are dedicated as performance cores along with 4 efficient cores, and 16 threads. It has a base operating speed of 3.6 GHz and can reach up to 4.9 GHz with Max Turbo enabled.

Intel Core i5-12400: now $161 at Amazon (was $237)
This CPU remains the best value for gaming-specific machines. The Core i5-14000 has six P-cores that support hyper-threading and operates at a 2.5GHz base clock with the ability to boost to 4.4GHz. This model also comes with an integrated GPU, so it costs $20 more than the graphics-less 12400F.

Intel Core i5-12400F: now $149 at Newegg (was $179)
This CPU remains the best value for gaming-specific machines. The Core i5-12000F has six P-cores that support hyper-threading and operates at a 2.5GHz base clock with the ability to boost to 4.4GHz. This model comes without an integrated GPU.

Intel Core i5-12600K: now $153 at Newegg (was $299)
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: now $140 at Amazon (was $311)
This processor offers six performance cores, four efficiency cores, and 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.