When it comes to your precious PC, the two pieces of hardware that have the biggest impact on performance are CPU and GPU. That's why the processor is frequently the main component that you build a PC (opens in new tab) around. But with the ongoing holiday tech deals season, the good news is you can save a lot of money on this core chip right now, whether your Team AMD or Team Intel.
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Whatever CPU you choose, make sure that you buy (or already own) a compatible motherboard (opens in new tab). See below for a curated list of our favorite CPU deals available right now. If you find a sale on your own and are uncertain if you should pull the trigger, check out our article on how to tell a CPU deal from a dud (opens in new tab).