High End Processors
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for High End Processors.
Whether you're a gamer, a video editor or an amateur photographer, your computer's processor is one of the most important parts of its performance. The speed at which it can process information and the power with which it can work will determine how well your computer performs. Browse the top-ranked list of high end processors below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K 20-Cores 20-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.5 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi
Model: BX80768265KSKU: 6602214Top comment"People look past the fact that this processor does amazing in productivity and is on par with with processors that have twice the threads (Intel no longer does hyper threading) and when you see how much work it can put in with half the threads going, its pretty impressive along with being very easy to keep cool. ...Great processor. Working perfectly. Gaming and multitasking and performance is amazing."
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Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.Top comment"People look past the fact that this processor does amazing in productivity and is on par with with processors that have twice the threads (Intel no longer does hyper threading) and when you see how much work it can put in with half the threads going, its pretty impressive along with being very easy to keep cool. ...Great processor. Working perfectly. Gaming and multitasking and performance is amazing."
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Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power. Purchase Qualifying Intel Processors and Get Two Games - Purchase qualifying Intel Core Ultra or Intel Core processors and get Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows. A voucher containing a redemption code will be emailed to you following the qualifying purchase. Only one voucher is provided per purchase. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible. Residency and geographical restrictions apply. Purchases must be made between January 23, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offer available while supplies last. Codes must be redeemed by May 15, 2025, or they will expire. Terms and conditions may be found at https://softwareoffer.intel.com/offer/25Q1-01/terms. To redeem your voucher key: 1) Go to https://softwareoffer.intel.com/; 2) Sign-in or create an account; 3) Once your account is verified, log in and enter your redemption key to claim your software.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $429.99
AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001277WOFSKU: 6589134See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $599.99Save $49.01The comparable value price is $649.00
AMD - Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core - 24-Thread 4.4 GHz (5.6 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100000662WOFSKU: 6589135Top comment"Great Fast Processor...processor works great, just need to make sure you have a compatible MB. we had to try a few to finally get it working....I moved from a 4 cores processor to a 12 core processor, and this was great, specially for the price. "
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Enthusiast Gaming. 20% faster AI. 100% more graphics bandwidth.Top comment"Great Fast Processor...processor works great, just need to make sure you have a compatible MB. we had to try a few to finally get it working....I moved from a 4 cores processor to a 12 core processor, and this was great, specially for the price. "
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Enthusiast Gaming. 20% faster AI. 100% more graphics bandwidth.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $469.99Save $30The comparable value price is $499.99
GIGABYTE - X870E AORUS PRO (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: X870E AORUS PROSKU: 6602851See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $359.99
AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core - 16-Thread 3.8 GHz (5.5 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001404WOFSKU: 6589136Top comment"That is to say, both this and the 9950x are the very best processors I've ever used. And even for the heaviest of desktop workloads, this processor, the 9700x, will be sure to impress. ...Value processor...Good processor for productivity and gaming, very cold and easy to refrigerate"
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Performance Gaming. Ultimate content creator AI Platform. AMD X870/X870E Chipset.Top comment"That is to say, both this and the 9950x are the very best processors I've ever used. And even for the heaviest of desktop workloads, this processor, the 9700x, will be sure to impress. ...Value processor...Good processor for productivity and gaming, very cold and easy to refrigerate"
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Performance Gaming. Ultimate content creator AI Platform. AMD X870/X870E Chipset.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $329.99Save $29.01The comparable value price is $359.00
GIGABYTE - X870E AORUS PRO ICE (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - White
Model: X870E AORUS PRO ICESKU: 6602646See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $359.99
MSI - MPG X870E CARBON WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD X870E ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: MPG X870E CARBON WIFISKU: 6604429See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $499.99
AMD - Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core - 16-Thread 4.7 GHz (5.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
Model: 100-100001084WOFSKU: 6606318Top comment"Much better than previous processors at an affordable cost!...Excelent processor...Excelent processor, arrived new and unused, as advertised."
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Boosted by AMD's advanced "Zen 5" architecture and 4nm technology, you'll feel unmatched power in every moment of high-performance gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors are built with exclusive AMD 3D V-cache technology. Designed for the AM5 platform, enabled with the fastest DDR5 memory speeds, and equipped with PCIe 5.0 for incredible bandwidth.Top comment"Much better than previous processors at an affordable cost!...Excelent processor...Excelent processor, arrived new and unused, as advertised."
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Boosted by AMD's advanced "Zen 5" architecture and 4nm technology, you'll feel unmatched power in every moment of high-performance gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors are built with exclusive AMD 3D V-cache technology. Designed for the AM5 platform, enabled with the fastest DDR5 memory speeds, and equipped with PCIe 5.0 for incredible bandwidth.See all CPUs / ProcessorsYour price for this item is $479.00
ASUS - ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HEROSKU: 6601432Top comment"Designed with high-end components and premium features, this board is a perfect match for AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 series processors. Pros & Features: ✅ Powerful VRM Design – The 18+2 power stage VRM ensures stable power delivery, making it excellent for overclocking and handling high-performance CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9800X3D...I am able to use my ddr5 8000 mhz ram runs superfast with AMD 7950 x3d processor"
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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO AMD X870E AM5 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC ready, 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release SlimTop comment"Designed with high-end components and premium features, this board is a perfect match for AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 series processors. Pros & Features: ✅ Powerful VRM Design – The 18+2 power stage VRM ensures stable power delivery, making it excellent for overclocking and handling high-performance CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9800X3D...I am able to use my ddr5 8000 mhz ram runs superfast with AMD 7950 x3d processor"
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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO AMD X870E AM5 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC ready, 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release SlimSee all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $688.99Save $11The comparable value price is $699.99
ASUS - ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
Model: ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFISKU: 6601434Top comment"I upgraded to this ASUS MB and AMD processor from an intel I9. This was my first AMD setup and I could not be happier. ...Features I really like: High Performance & Overclocking Supports AMD Ryzen processors with the AM5 socket. AI Overclocking allows for optimized performance with auto-tuning. "
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI, AMD X870 ATX motherboard with 16+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 support with AEMP, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Q-Release Slim, two USB4 ports, USB 10Gbps Type-C with PD 3.0 up to 30W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.Top comment"I upgraded to this ASUS MB and AMD processor from an intel I9. This was my first AMD setup and I could not be happier. ...Features I really like: High Performance & Overclocking Supports AMD Ryzen processors with the AM5 socket. AI Overclocking allows for optimized performance with auto-tuning. "
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI, AMD X870 ATX motherboard with 16+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 support with AEMP, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Q-Release Slim, two USB4 ports, USB 10Gbps Type-C with PD 3.0 up to 30W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.See all MotherboardsYour price for this item is $399.99
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