AMD CPUs, on sale, including Ryzen 5950X, 5900X, 5800X, and 5600X

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What you need to know

  • Several of the best CPUs from AMD have been discounted at multiple retailers.
  • Discounts range from $60 to $170 depending on the CPU.
  • The Ryzen 9 5950X is down to around $600, while the Ryzen 5 5600G has dropped to about $220.

If you're looking to build a PC or upgrade your current setup, now might be the right time to pick up a processor. Many of the best CPUs from AMD are discounted. The Ryzen 9 5950X, Ryzen 9 5900X, Ryzen 7 5800X, and Ryzen 5 5600X are on sale at several retailers. Prices vary a bit from store to store, but Microcenter, Newegg, Amazon, and Best Buy all have AMD chips at lower prices than we've seen.

First spotted by WCCFTech, discounts on AMD CPUs range from $60 to $170, depending on the chip you're looking for. The lower prices appear to be available in the United States and UK at multiple retailers.

On the high-end, AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X is available for around $600, which is close to 25% off its previous price. The Ryzen 9 5900X is arguably an even better bargain since it's now down to $450.

With these discounts, AMD's chips stack up more favorably to the best Intel CPUs. The Ryzen 9 5950X is now about the same price as the 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K but has more cores and threads than its competition from Intel. The Ryzen 9 5900X offers more threads than the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K despite being a bit cheaper. Across the board, AMD's chips line up better with Intel's while on sale.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_. 

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