Looking to invest in a CPU? Whether it’s Intel or AMD, we’re good at sniffing out the best deals in this category.
Arguably the most important component in any computer (along with the graphics card if you’re a gamer), your CPU has the most impact on performance. If you’re planning a new PC Build, perhaps one of the best PC builds, anytime soon, this year should yield some good processor discounts, all of which we will be tracking below.
Below, we’re rounding up the best CPU deals, from sales on low-end chips to high-end, multi-core productivity beasts like those you’ll find on our best CPUs page or high atop or CPU benchmarks hierarchy.
Best Overall CPU Deals
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: was $449.99, now $397.99 at Newegg
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.View Deal
Intel Core i9-11900K: was $549.99, now $529.99 at Newegg with code EMCEAEW25
The big hitter of the Rocket Lake line, Intel’s 11th gen core i9 CPU offers 8 cores, 3.5GHz of performance and a max speed of 5.3GHz.View Deal
Intel Core i7-10700KF: was $361, now $308 at Amazon
The Core i7-10700KF’s price tag is reasonable for the eight-core 16-thread processor that operates with a 5.1 GHz boost and 3.8 GHz base clock. This model comes without integrated graphics and makes a cost-effective upgrade if you already have a 10th gen processor, but be sure to check pricing on newer alternatives before pulling the trigger.View Deal
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: was $309.99, now…