Save BIG on these AMD processors ahead of Prime Day

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When on the hunt for new parts to upgrade my rig, I'm often comparing chips between AMD and Intel to see which would provide the best bang for my buck. Prime Day is a great time to purchase PC hardware, and AMD's AM4 and AM5 processors are on sale ahead of the big sales event. You can save up to 58% on a new AMD CPU with one of these promotions, and I'm not talking just the Ryzen 5 range, too, as the impressive 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is discounted to just $434!

Cores 6

Threads 12

Architecture Zen 3

Process 7nm

Socket AM4

Although this AMD processor is designed for the older AM4 platform, if you're looking to build a powerful PC on a budget, you'll struggle to find a better deal than this.

More ADM CPUs on sale for Prime Day

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X infront of the Ryzen 5 box

The star of this affordable show is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 at $66, rocking 6 physical cores and 12 threads. Although it uses the older AM4 platform, this is still current with the company launching newer chips this year, namely the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a budget-friendly gaming CPU with plenty of cache for playing the latest and most demanding PC games.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

I'm a huge fan of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. It's the same CPU that's inside my primary system and continues to power through software and games without breaking much of a sweat. With the right cooling, you'll break into new grounds previously undiscovered with prior CPUs. This thing is on a completely different level, especially at this price, with 33% discounted from the MSRP. It may not be the cheapest chip in the biz, but it's among the best.

Cores 16

Threads 32

Architecture Zen 5

Process TSMC 4nm, 6nm

Socket AM5

Need 16 cores and 32 threads? How does all that sound for $434? That's what is on offer with this enticing early Prime Day deal.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

What has 8 cores, a maximum boost speed of 5.4 GHz, and support for DDR5 RAM? The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, of course! This AM5 processor is based on the now older Zen 4 architecture, but it's still quite the potent CPU that can be used with AMD's latest motherboard chipsets. The Ryzen 7 7700X strikes a good balance between price and performance and is a good choice if you don't need the power of an AMD Ryzen 9 series CPU.

Brand AMD

CPU Model Ryzen 7 7700X

CPU Socket AM5

Cores 8

Threads 16

This is one of the best mid-range CPUs from the previous generation, offering 8 cores and 16 threads at a decent price, and it's on sale right now.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

With 12 cores, there's almost nothing to dislike about the Ryzen 9 7900X. The 12 threads can boost up to 5.6 GHz, there's plenty of cache to work with, and you don't need a discrete GPU to get a system up and running thanks to the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics controller — I'd still recommend one for gaming, however. It's fast, powerful, and for a limited time only, more affordable.

Brand AMD

Cores 12

Threads 24

Architecture Zen 4

Process TSMC 5nm

One of the best AM4 processors can be yours for just $303 this Prime Day.

The deals don't stop there

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D socketed in a motherboard.

There are a few more AMD processors on sale, meeting the needs of varying price points. Whether you're putting together a home lab system, a new gaming rig, or a workstation, there's an early AMD Prime Day for almost everyone. It's also a healthy mix of new and old, showcasing AMD's stellar platform support over the years with new AM4 processors launching even as late as 2025.

Cores 8

Threads 16

Architecture Zen 5

Process TSMC 4nm, 6nm

Socket AM5

AMD's all-new Ryzen 7 9700X not only undercuts its predecessor, but it's more powerful and sips less electricity. 8 cores and 16 threads will ensure all your favorite games run as intended by the developers, and a 5.5 GHz boost speed will make easy work of heavier loads.