Best AM4 CPUs 2026
27 products — Socket AM4 processors — proven AMD Ryzen platform
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
This 6-core, 12-thread AM4 processor with a 4.2 GHz max boost is for budget PC builders needing 100+ FPS in 1080p games and basic multitasking.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler
An 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with a 4.4 GHz max boost, bundled with an RGB cooler, suitable for multi-threaded tasks.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Stealth cooler
This 6-core, 12-thread 4.6 GHz CPU delivers 100+ FPS in games and supports PCIe 4.0, making it a strong choice for dedicated gaming builds on the AM4 platform.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
This is a 6-core, 12-thread AM4 processor with a 3.9 GHz boost clock, suitable for budget-conscious builders needing multi-threaded power.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor
This 8-core, 16-thread Socket AM4 processor with a 4.7 GHz max boost delivers 100+ FPS in games and handles demanding creative tasks.
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
A 6-core, 12-thread AM4 processor with Radeon Vega 7 graphics, built for 1080p low-setting gaming without a discrete GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX, RGB
This 8-core, 4.3 GHz CPU with an included Wraith Prism LED cooler is for builders needing multi-threaded power without breaking the bank.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
This 12-core, 24-thread AM4 processor with a 4.8 GHz boost is for serious gamers and content creators needing raw multi-threaded power.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
This 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with a 4.6 GHz max boost is a cost-effective upgrade for existing DDR4 systems.
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4-core unlocked desktop processor with Radeon Graphics
A 4-core, 4-thread Zen+ processor with Radeon Vega 8 graphics, it's for budget builds needing basic computing and light gaming without a discrete GPU.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
This 6-core, 12-thread AM4 processor with a 4.2 GHz max boost is for budget builders needing 100+ FPS in 1080p games with a discrete GPU.
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
An 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with 4.6 GHz max boost and integrated Radeon graphics, for users needing a CPU and basic GPU in one chip.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
This 6-core, 12-thread AM4 CPU with a 4.4 GHz boost clock is for gamers and productivity users on a budget who already own an AM4 motherboard.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology
An 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with 96MB L3 cache, engineered to maximize gaming frame rates on existing AM4 systems.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor
This 16-core, 32-thread AM4 processor with a 4.9 GHz max boost is for serious creators and workstation users already on AM4, not casual gamers.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler (YD1600BBAEBOX)
A 6-core, 12-thread AM4 CPU with a 3.6 GHz boost, ideal for budget gaming and multitasking on older platforms.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor
This 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with 96 MB L3 Cache delivers top-tier gaming performance for existing AM4 users.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
This 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor with 8MB L3 cache is for budget builders needing an AM4 CPU for basic gaming or productivity with a discrete GPU.
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
A 4-core, 8-thread 3.9 GHz Zen 2 processor with PCIe 4.0 support, ideal for budget 1080p gaming and productivity with a discrete GPU.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor
A 6-core, 12-thread AM4 processor with 4.6 GHz max boost and integrated Radeon graphics for budget-conscious builds.
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800XT 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
An 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with a 4.8 GHz max boost, ideal for upgrading existing AM4 systems for gaming and productivity.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor
This 8-core, 16-thread AM4 processor with a 4.6 GHz max boost is for budget-conscious upgraders who don't need PCIe 4.0 or 32MB L3 cache.
AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
This 4-core, 8-thread Zen 2 processor with 6MB cache and 4.0 GHz max boost is for budget AM4 builds that already have a discrete graphics card.
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900XT 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
A 16-core, 32-thread AM4 processor with a 4.8 GHz Max Boost, built for heavy multi-threaded workloads like content creation.