Based on CPU benchmarks from CPUBenchmarks and prices from Amazon, this table shows the best bang for your buck new processor. Data is updated every day.
The value score compares CPU benchmark performance with current listed price, using benchmark divided by price as the signal.
Prices and availability can change quickly. Check the retailer page before buying and consider motherboard, memory, and cooling costs.
Use the table for broad value ranking, then open CPU detail and CPU vs CPU pages to compare specs, power use, and alternatives.
The value score is given based on performace and price (benchmark / price = value score).
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | AM5 | 170 | 70256 | 103 | $679 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | LGA 1851 | 125 | 67736 | 126 | $539 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AM5 | 170 | 66028 | 110 | $599 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AM5 | 170 | 62474 | 125 | $501 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | LGA 1700 | 150 | 60550 | 93 | $649.98 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | LGA 1851 | 125 | 58835 | 184 | $319 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | LGA 1851 | 125 | 58835 | 214 | $275.49 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900K | LGA 1700 | 125 | 58664 | 125 | $468.98 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900K | LGA 1700 | 125 | 58664 | 125 | $469 | |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | LGA 1700 | 125 | 58576 | 111 | $527.34 |