Best holiday CPU deals 2024: Save on AMD and Intel
2024-12-23 / Read about 15 minute
Source:Tomshardware
We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs.
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Your CPU has the most impact on your PC's performance and is arguably the most essential component in your computer (along with the graphics card if you're a gamer). If you're thinking of upgrading your PC or building a new one (perhaps one of the best PC builds), it's a good time to snag a holiday deal on a new processor.

There are some great CPU deals on both AMD and Intel processors, so we're rounding up the hottest sales from those on low-end chips to high-end, multi-core productivity beasts like those on our best CPUs page or high atop our CPU benchmarks hierarchy. We're also tracking the current and historic low prices for all current and prior-gen chips on our CPU price index.

CPU Deals: Quick Links

  • Newegg: Up to 51% off CPUs
  • Amazon: The best available deals at Amazon

AMD CPU Deals

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU: now $219 at Amazon (was $249)
This eight-core processor is available for one of its lowest prices to date. It can reach a maximum speed of 4.1 GHz and supports DDR4 RAM.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU: now $466 with promo code at Newegg (was $699)
One of the flagship AMD processors, the Ryzen 9 7950X, has 16 cores and 64MB L3 Cache. This is one of the fastest CPUs for gaming. Make sure to use promo code DEDZA744 to get the $30 discount.

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: now $194 at Newegg with code (was $299)
The Ryzen 5 7600X is a stellar budget gaming chip that's a staple on our list of Best CPUs for gaming. It has six cores that run at a 4.7 GHz base and 5.3 GHz boost and are fed by 32MB of L3 cache. Be sure to use promo code DEDZA743 to get the $30 discount.

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Ryzen 9 9950X: now $599 at Newegg (was $709)
The top-of-the-line Ryzen CPU has 16 cores, 32 threads, and a boost clock of 5.7 GHz with 80MB of cache. It's listed as $599. A productivity powerhouse, perfect for multi-threaded workloads.

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Ryzen 9 9900X: now $380 at Amazon (was $499)
This 12-core, 24-thread CPU operates at a max boost clock of 5.6 GHz and features 76MB of cache. The current second-tier CPU of the AMD 9000-series lineup.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: now $319 at Amazon (was $359)
AMD's 9000-series 9700X processor (Granite Ridge) is a Zen 5 CPU with 8-cores and 16-threads. The base clock speed of this processor is 3.8 GHz with a boost clock speed of 5.5 GHz.

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: now: $245 at Newegg (was $279)
AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X has 6-cores and 12-threads with a base clock of 3.9 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz. The TDP of the 9600X is just 65W.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU: now $351 at Newegg (was $429)
This 12-core AMD processor has 24 threads and features Zen 4 architecture. It can reach 5.4 GHz with max boost enabled and supports DDR5. This edition comes with a Wraith Prism stock cooler.

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G: now $137 at Newegg (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.

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600: now $116 at Amazon (was $199)
The six-core 12thread Ryzen 5 5600 is one of the best budget chips around. It has a 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost clock. The chip also has a 65W TDP rating, so it runs cool and quiet.

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500: now $79 at Amazon (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.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: now $351 at Newegg with code (was $539)
This 12-core, 24-thread CPU boasts a 5.6-GHz boost clock and 76MB of cache.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: now $184 at Newegg with code (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.

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AMD Ryzen 7700X: now $299 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.

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: now $315 at Amazon (was $446)
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.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: now $203 at Amazon (was $449)
This 3.8GHz eight-core, 16-thread CPU offers impressive performance for any high-FPS gaming rig, along with PCIe Gen 4 support, a boost clock up to 4.7GHz, and support for overclocking.

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Intel CPU Deals

Intel Core i9-14900K: at Amazon

Intel Core i9-14900KF: now $436 at Amazon (was $619)
You can now grab Intel's flagship Raptor Lake refresh for a slightly lower price. The 14900KF comes with 24-cores consisting of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores. The base clock speed is 3.2 GHz with a max boost clock of 6.0 GHz.

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Intel Core i5-13400F: now $152 at Amazon (was $241)
The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 cores (6 P-cores and 4 E-Cores) that operate at a 2.5 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost clock.

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Intel Core i5-13600KF: now $212 at Amazon (was $304)
A strong mid-range gaming processor, the Intel Core i5-13600KF includes six P-cores, and eight E-cores, and supports 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and an extra four PCIe 4.0 lanes.

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Intel Core i7-13700K: now $327 at Amazon (was $419)
Intel's Raptor Lake 16-core, 24-thread CPU was great at $409. But at this price, the 13700K is a lot more enticing.

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