CPU Comparison Table

Choosing a CPU is mostly about cores/threads, cache, platform cost (motherboard + RAM), and whether you need strong integrated graphics. This data-driven table lists popular AMD and Intel desktop processors with sockets and TDP. When Usual Deals has a matching live listing we show that price and a See deal link; otherwise use Check Amazon (Associates tag applied when configured). Always verify socket and chipset compatibility.

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Table columns: brand, cores/threads, base/boost clock, socket, TDP, price, and deal link. curated seed. Click a column header to sort.

Brand	Model	Cores / threads	Base / boost	Socket	TDP	Price	Deal
AMD	AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming X3D	8C / 16T	4.7 GHz / boost 5.2 GHz	AM5	120 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Gaming X3D	8C / 16T	4.2 GHz / boost 5 GHz	AM5	120 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Gaming X3D	6C / 12T	4.1 GHz / boost 4.7 GHz	AM5	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Mainstream	6C / 12T	3.8 GHz / boost 5.1 GHz	AM5	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Zen 5	6C / 12T	3.9 GHz / boost 5.4 GHz	AM5	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Zen 5	8C / 16T	3.8 GHz / boost 5.5 GHz	AM5	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 9 9950X HEDT / create	16C / 32T	4.3 GHz / boost 5.7 GHz	AM5	170 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 9 9900X HEDT / create	12C / 24T	4.4 GHz / boost 5.6 GHz	AM5	120 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Gaming X3D	16C / 32T	4.2 GHz / boost 5.7 GHz	AM5	120 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Arrow Lake	20C / 20T	3.9 GHz / boost 5.5 GHz	LGA1851	125 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Arrow Lake	14C / 14T	4.2 GHz / boost 5.2 GHz	LGA1851	125 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Arrow Lake	24C / 24T	3.7 GHz / boost 5.7 GHz	LGA1851	125 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core i5-14600K 14th gen	14C / 20T	3.5 GHz / boost 5.3 GHz	LGA1700	125 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core i7-14700K 14th gen	20C / 28T	3.4 GHz / boost 5.6 GHz	LGA1700	125 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core i9-14900K 14th gen	24C / 32T	3.2 GHz / boost 6 GHz	LGA1700	125 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core i5-14400F Value	10C / 16T	2.5 GHz / boost 4.7 GHz	LGA1700	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 5 5500 AM4 value	6C / 12T	3.6 GHz / boost 4.2 GHz	AM4	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D AM4 X3D	8C / 16T	3 GHz / boost 4.1 GHz	AM4	105 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
Intel	Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Arrow Lake	10C / 10T	3.3 GHz / boost 4.9 GHz	LGA1851	65 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon
AMD	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Zen 4	12C / 24T	4.7 GHz / boost 5.6 GHz	AM5	170 W	Check Amazon	Check Amazon

Buying tips

Budget the whole platform: CPU + motherboard + RAM (and cooler) often matter more than a small IPC bump.
For gaming at 1440p/4K, GPU usually limits FPS more than a mid vs high-end CPU.
3D V-Cache (X3D) chips excel in many games; higher core non-X3D chips win more at heavy multi-threaded export/encode.
Check cooler clearance and whether the box includes a stock cooler.
Sort by price or cores once live deals are matched — street prices move quickly around launches and holidays.