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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.7 GHz 24-Core LGA 1851 Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.7 GHz 24-Core LGA 1851 Processor

B&H # IN80768285K MFR # BX80768285K
Key Features
  • 24 Cores & 24 Threads
  • 3.7 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.5 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1851 Socket
$59999
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM99950X MFR # 100-100001277WOF
Key Features
  • 16 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 4.3 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.7 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$56694
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Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # IN80715149K MFR # BX8071514900K
Key Features
  • 24 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 3.2 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.8 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$43300
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Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # INCI712700K MFR # BX8071512700K
Key Features
  • 12 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$20799
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM79700X MFR # 100-100001404WOF
Key Features
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.8 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.5 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$32999
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 12-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM99900X MFR # 100-100000662WOF
Key Features
  • 12 Cores & 24 Threads
  • 4.4 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.6 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$39500
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core LGA 1851 Processor

B&H # IN80768265K MFR # BX80768265K
Key Features
  • 20 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 3.9 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.4 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1851 Socket
$37199
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz Six-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM7600X612 MFR # 100-100000593WOF
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 4.7 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.3 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$22900
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4 GHz 16-Core AM4 Processor

B&H # AM5950X1632 MFR # 100-100000059WOF
Key Features
  • 16 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 3.4 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.9 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
$34900
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM59600X MFR # 100-100001405WOF
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.9 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.4 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$24000
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 4.2 GHz 14-Core LGA 1851 Processor

B&H # IN80768245K MFR # BX80768245K
Key Features
  • 14 Cores & 14 Threads
  • 4.2 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.2 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1851 Socket
$31900
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz Six-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM7600612 MFR # 100-100001015BOX
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.8 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.1 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$18498
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Intel Core i5-14600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # IN80715146K MFR # BX8071514600K
Key Features
  • 14 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 3.5 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.3 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$24699
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor

B&H # AMR55500 MFR # 100-100000457BOX
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.2 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
$8347
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.9 GHz 20-Core LGA 1851 Processor

B&H # IN80768265KF MFR # BX80768265KF
Key Features
  • 20 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 3.9 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.4 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1851 Socket
$33999
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AMD PRO B650M-P Micro-ATX Motherboard & AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz Eight-Core Processor

B&H # AMB650MPK3
Key Features
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 4.5 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.4 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
$31499
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7 GHz 12-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM7900X1224 MFR # 100-100000589WOF
Key Features
  • 12 Cores & 24 Threads
  • 4.7 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.6 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$36500
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Intel Core i9-14900KS 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # IN1914900K MFR # BX8071514900KS
Key Features
  • 24 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 3.2 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.9 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$66999
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Intel Core i3-14100 3.5 GHz 4-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # IN8071514100 MFR # BX8071514100
Key Features
  • 4 Cores & 8 Threads
  • 3.5 GHz Base Clock Speed
  • 4.7 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$11997
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz Eight-Core AM5 Processor Kit with MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard

B&H # AM7700X816K
Key Features
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 4.5 GHz Base | 5.4 GHz Max Boost
  • 8MB L2 & 32MB L3 Cache
  • Zen 4 Architecture
$37599
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 4.3 GHz Six-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM8600GWCST MFR # 100-100001237BOX
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 4.3 GHz Base Clock
  • 5 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$18900
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Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # INCI912900K MFR # BX8071512900K
Key Features
  • 16 Cores & 24 Threads
  • 3.2 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.2 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$29999
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Intel Core i9-14900KF 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # IN80715149KF MFR # BX8071514900KF
Key Features
  • 24 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 3.2 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.8 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$42999
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 3.5 GHz Six-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM8500GWCST MFR # 100-100000931BOX
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.5 GHz Base Clock
  • 5 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$14890
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor

B&H # AM5800XT MFR # 100-100001582BOX
Key Features
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 3.8 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.8 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
$17899
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 4.2 GHz Eight-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM8700GWCSP MFR # 100-100001236BOX
Key Features
  • 8 Cores & 16 Threads
  • 4.2 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.1 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$25500
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Intel Core i9-13900KS 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor

B&H # INCI913900KS MFR # BX8071513900KS
Key Features
  • 24 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 3.2 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5.8 GHz Turbo Boost Max Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
$49999
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 4.5 GHz 16-Core AM5 Processor

B&H # AM7950X1632 MFR # 100-100000514WOF
Key Features
  • 16 Cores & 32 Threads
  • 4.5 GHz Base Clock
  • 5.7 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM5
$49900
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How to Choose a New CPU Processor

The performance of a computer is, to a large degree, dependent upon the speed and capability of its CPU processor. However, overall computer performance also depends upon the amount of memory, whether it has a graphics card, and the provision of enough cooling to keep the CPU below its maximum operating temperature.


What Does a Computer CPU Processor Do?

A computer CPU is like the human brain, in that it controls the PC. In some ways, it's like an enormous calculator, although it also controls computer functions such as accessing internal hard drives, displaying images on the screen, and running programs. Computers need enough memory to handle large files, and this is why the amount of computer memory RAM is important. If there's insufficient RAM, computers use the hard drive to top off the memory and, because hard drives are slower, this slows the computer down.


Main CPU Manufacturers

There are two major suppliers of processors for desktop and laptop computers: Intel and AMD. However, Apple and other companies are now also introducing their own processors. While many people favor Intel processors in the belief that they're faster, this isn't necessarily the case, as AMD processors have similar capabilities. Each manufacturer makes a wide range of CPUs ranging from low-cost, low-performance types up to extremely fast and powerful gaming processors. It's important to consider CPU performance when upgrading your computer.


Comparing the Performance of CPU Processors

The best computer processors are those with high clock speeds and more cores. Clock speed represents how quickly a processor performs calculations, while the number of cores determines the number of processes a CPU can perform simultaneously. The caveat of selecting more cores is that software is written for multiple cores, and if not, there's limited benefit in going from dual or quad core processors to theoretically faster 8-core processors. A better option would be selecting a processor with a higher clock speed.

Computer processors have a maximum operating temperature; when that's reached, they slow down to avoid overheating. That's why it's important to consider fans and CPU coolers for demanding applications such as gaming and video editing.


Matching CPUs to Motherboards

CPU families have certain pin layouts that must match processor sockets installed on motherboards. When upgrading, make certain the processor you're planning to install is supported by your motherboard. Apart from ensuring the socket is the same, also check that the computer BIOS supports the processor. If a motherboard is more than a few years old, it's often better to upgrade both the processor and motherboard.


Extend the life of your desktop. Upgrade your processor and, if necessary, your motherboard and RAM from the selection of CPUs and computer components at B&H Photo and Video.