Cyber Monday is a great time to build a new PC from scratch or upgrade an older system with newer parts. There are deals on just about everything you'd need for a PC, from power supplies to processors. Both AMD and Intel have deals on some of their most powerful CPUs, making it more affordable to build your dream gaming rig. We're unsure what deals will remain live for Cyber Monday, so be sure to act fast if you spot a deal on a part you require.
Our favorite CPU deals
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Best CPU deal - Intel Core i5-13600K ($270
$329) -
Best gaming CPU deal - AMD Ryzen 9 79509X3D ($588
$699) - Best performance CPU deal - Intel Core i9-12900K ($315 $350)
AMD CPU deals
The best discounts on Team Red processors
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
$580 $699 Save $119- Brand
- AMD
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 32
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Socket
- AM5
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the most powerful gaming processor the company has released thus far. It's on sale for just $588, allowing you to build one of the best gaming rigs possible.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Brand
- AMD
- Cores
- 12
- Threads
- 24
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Process
- TSMC 5nm
- Socket
- AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a great CPU with plenty of performance on tap. Available for $433 this Black Friday, it's possible to build a very capable PC for less.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- Brand
- AMD
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Process
- 5nm
- Socket
- AM5
I'm a huge fan of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600. It's the non-X version of the 7600X and has similar specifications but slower clock speeds. With a single setting in UEFI BIOS, you can turn this cheaper chip into its more powerful sibling for free!
We've already spotted some good deals on processors ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is one of the value CPUs AMD has to offer. It has 12 cores, 24 threads, and a boost speed of up to 4.7GHz. It's a little on the expensive side at full price, but we found this chip discounted to just $393, which is among the lowest we've seen the CPU listed outside of a promotion.
AMD's Ryzen 7800X3D is a solid processor for gaming. Even at full MSRP, there's great value on offer with eight physical cores and a total of 16 threads. $359 is the lowest we've seen the CPU outside of promotions for months.
More great AMD CPU deals
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Includes a free 1TB Samsung SSD on Newegg!
$297 $399 Save $102- Brand
- AMD
- CPU Model
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- CPU Socket
- AM5
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Use promo code BFCY2Z294 for an extra $10 off
$289 $549 Save $260 -
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Includes a free G.Skill DDR5 6000 32GB kit on Newegg!
$433 $599 Save $166- Brand
- AMD
- Cores
- 12
- Threads
- 24
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Process
- 5 nm
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
$358 $449 Save $91- Brand
- AMD
- CPU Model
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Architecture
- Zen 4
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Intel CPU deals
Grab a CPU bargain with these Team Blue discounts
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Intel Core i5-13600K
Newegg is offering more savings with combo offer!
- Brand
- Intel
- Cores
- 6 / 8
- Threads
- 20
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- Process
- Intel 7
- Socket
- LGA 1700
Intel's Core i5-13600K is one of the best processors the company has released to-date in terms of value. This $270 CPU offers excellent performance for the price and is supported by the latest chipsets and motherboards.
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Intel Core i7-13700K
- Brand
- Intel
- Cores
- 8/8
- Threads
- 24
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- Process
- Intel 7 (10 nm)
- Socket
- LGA 1700
Those who seek more power should consider the Intel Core i7-13700K. It may not be the latest and greatest Core i7 but for $345, this is a great deal for additional performance.
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Intel Core i9-12900K
- Brand
- Intel
- Cores
- 8P / 8E
- Threads
- 24
- Architecture
- Alder Lake
- Process
- Intel 7
- Socket
- LGA 1700
This Intel Core i9-12900K may be two generations old at this point, but for $315 you really cannot go wrong as this used to be the best Intel CPU for gaming. The available performance is amazing.
Already own an Intel motherboard or wish to go with an Intel Core processor? There are some great deals underway for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend of discounts. My favorite Intel processor is the Intel Core i5-13600K, which I still use on my main rig to this day. It has a perfect balance between power and thermals, saving you money in the process. With just enough power for gaming and some more advanced tasks, I don't see myself upgrading for many years to come.
The Core i5-13600K is yours for just $270, which is a bargain for such a processor. If you do require more performance, we've spotted the Intel Core i7-13700K on sale for $345, which does everything the Core i5-13600K can better. Then there's the slightly older Intel Core i9-12900K. It's still worth considering for a modern Intel PC build as it's supported by all current chipsets and motherboards. Amazon currently has it listed for $315, which makes it cheaper than the Core i7-13700K.
More great Intel CPU deals
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Intel Core i5-12600K
- CPU Speed
- 4.9GHz
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Cores
- 6 / 4
- Threads
- 16
- Process
- Intel 7 (10 nm)
- Socket
- LGA 1700
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PC Black Friday deals
Save on other PC components for your next build
- Black Friday GPU deals
- Black Friday PC gaming deals
- Black Friday laptop deals
- Black Friday gaming laptop deals
FAQ
Q: How much should you spend on a CPU for Black Friday?
Black Friday offers some excellent savings on processors and graphics cards, but just how much should you spend? That all comes down to what you plan on doing with the PC in question. If it's for gaming, we'd recommend picking up the very best GPU you can afford and going with an AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 processor. For everything else, a more potent chip may be required and as such an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 would be a better buy.
Q: How to tell if a Black Friday discount is a good deal?
There are various browser extensions and websites that allow one to compare the current listing price of an item on retail websites such as Amazon against prior sales and periods. We utilize CamelCamelCamel, which is great for checking the price history of products listed on Amazon. You can be sure that every deal you see on XDA has been personally vetted and would be discounted products we'd buy ourselves — it's always better to spend wisely.