Early Black Friday 2024 CPU deals have already started with great offers on AMD and Intel CPUs.
The 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPU is 17% off at $149, making it excellent for gamers who aren't all about graphics.
The top-rated Intel Core i5-13600K CPU with 14 cores and 20 threads is now 33% off at $220, offering surprising punch-for-the-cost.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with 6 cores and 12 threads is now 11% off at $249 and considered a great pick-up for midrange power.
Intel Core i9-14900K with 24 cores and 32 threads is now 6% off at $440 and has integrated graphics, delivering an improved AI-assisted overclocking performance.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with 16 cores and 32 threads is now 29% off at $496, topping both our best AMD processors and best processors for video editing lists, making it perfect for high-end applications.
For a better understanding of CPU generations, check out our CPU buying guide to make the absolute best choice.
Generally speaking, more cores and threads are better and AMD CPUs tend to be somewhat better with more uniform performance for higher-end applications on the desktop.
Remember to check the price since the CPU isn't the only thing you'll need for your PC; you'll still need RAM, an SSD (or two), and a good GPU to finish it off.
The above CPU deals were not picked in isolation but were rather chosen after they were researched, tested, and ranked by experts.